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What to expect as the search for the next Dean of the College begins

What to expect as the search for the next Dean of the College begins

Sandeep Mangat and Bridget O’Neill

The Daily Princetonian explores what the selection process for replacing the dean of the college has looked like in the past. 

The Daily Princetonian explores what the selection process for replacing the dean of the college has looked like in the past.

NEWS | 09/11/2023

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Lack of lightning lets Loud Luxury liven up Lawnparties

Lack of lightning lets Loud Luxury liven up Lawnparties

Ryan Konarska and Annie Rupertus

Thunderstorms began in the morning, but the precipitation halted in the early afternoon, leaving enough time for a relatively rain-free day of festivities, including photos at the fountain in front of Robertson Hall, parties on Prospect Avenue, and a headlining performance by EDM duo Loud Luxury.

Thunderstorms began in the morning, but the precipitation halted in the early afternoon, leaving enough time for a relatively rain-free day of festivities, including photos at the fountain in front of Robertson Hall, parties on Prospect Avenue, and a headlining performance by EDM duo Loud Luxury.

NEWS | 09/11/2023

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Ten of 11 artifacts from University Art Museum set to be returned to Italy

Ten of 11 artifacts from University Art Museum set to be returned to Italy

Miriam Waldvogel

Six of the items were loaned to PUAM by Edoardo Almagià ’73, a Rome-based art dealer who has been investigated on-and-off for smuggling activity over the past two decades.

Six of the items were loaned to PUAM by Edoardo Almagià ’73, a Rome-based art dealer who has been investigated on-and-off for smuggling activity over the past two decades.

NEWS | 09/11/2023

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A year after Caterpillar, the Class of 2023 spreads their wings

A year after Caterpillar, the Class of 2023 spreads their wings

Annie Rupertus

The Daily Princetonian took a look at a few graduating members of the class of 2023, hoping to catch a glimpse of what may be in store for these young alumni as they enter public life. These figures were all key actors in campus advocacy as students and come from a variety of places on the political spectrum.

The Daily Princetonian took a look at a few graduating members of the class of 2023, hoping to catch a glimpse of what may be in store for these young alumni as they enter public life. These figures were all key actors in campus advocacy as students and come from a variety of places on the political spectrum.

NEWS | 09/08/2023

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Fans run out before distribution begins amid intense heat wave

Fans run out before distribution begins amid intense heat wave

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Lia Opperman

Due to the heat wave, Housing Operations announced that it would give out fans to students. At the hand-out, however, fans ran out before the allotted pick-up time even began.

Due to the heat wave, Housing Operations announced that it would give out fans to students. At the hand-out, however, fans ran out before the allotted pick-up time even began.

NEWS | 09/08/2023

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Princeton Mayor Mark Freda sued for alleged involvement in deadly car crash

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda sued for alleged involvement in deadly car crash

Ryan Konarska and Lia Opperman

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

NEWS | 09/08/2023

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Community Living Advisors, explained

Community Living Advisors, explained

Laura Robertson

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

NEWS | 09/07/2023

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Dean of College Dolan to step down at end of 2023–2024 academic year

Dean of College Dolan to step down at end of 2023–2024 academic year

Miriam Waldvogel

Dolan will be taking a two-year sabbatical during which she will continue research and then retire from the faculty in 2026. Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead a search committee for Dolan’s successor, with hopes of filling the position by next summer.

Dolan will be taking a two-year sabbatical during which she will continue research and then retire from the faculty in 2026. Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead a search committee for Dolan’s successor, with hopes of filling the position by next summer.

NEWS | 09/07/2023

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Princeton Gerrymandering Project did not manipulate data, says NJ commission

Princeton Gerrymandering Project did not manipulate data, says NJ commission

Isabel Yip and Annie Rupertus

A previous Princeton investigation similarly concluded that allegations against Professor Sam Wang, who served as an advisor for the state’s Congressional Redistricting Commission, were without merit.

A previous Princeton investigation similarly concluded that allegations against Professor Sam Wang, who served as an advisor for the state’s Congressional Redistricting Commission, were without merit.

NEWS | 09/06/2023

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As class sizes expand, Nassau Hall becomes the center of Opening Exercises

As class sizes expand, Nassau Hall becomes the center of Opening Exercises

Sandeep Mangat

For the second year in a row, Opening Exercises were held in front of Nassau Hall, rather than their traditional location of the University Chapel, signaling a historic change in the ceremony that marks the beginning of students’ academic careers.

For the second year in a row, opening exercises were held in front of Nassau Hall, rather than their traditional location of the University Chapel, signaling a historic change in the ceremony that marks the beginning of students’ academic careers.

NEWS | 09/06/2023

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TigerTransit, explained

TigerTransit, explained

Ryan Konarska

For many trips around the periphery of campus, TigerTransit is as fast as or faster than walking. The Daily Princetonian looked at TigerTransit’s schedules and routes to find the best routes for students to take to save time.

For many trips around the periphery of campus, TigerTransit is as fast as or faster than walking. The Daily Princetonian looked at TigerTransit’s schedules and routes to find the best routes for students to take to save time.

NEWS | 09/03/2023

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Director of the Office of Sustainability leaves longtime role for UMich

Director of the Office of Sustainability leaves longtime role for UMich

Jeannie Kim

Shana Weber is leaving her position as Director of Princeton’s Office of Sustainability after 17 years. She will be taking on a new position overseeing campus sustainability at the University of Michigan. In her absence, Ijeoma Nwagwu, the current Assistant Director, will take charge of the Office of Sustainability as interim director.

Shana Weber is leaving her position as Director of Princeton’s Office of Sustainability after 17 years. She will be taking on a new position overseeing campus sustainability at the University of Michigan. In her absence, Ijeoma Nwagwu, the current Assistant Director, will take charge of the Office of Sustainability as interim director.

NEWS | 09/03/2023

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Loud Luxury to headline fall Lawnparties concert

Loud Luxury to headline fall Lawnparties concert

Nandini Krishnan

Electronic music duo Loud Luxury will headline the biannual event, with support from Pheelz and student opener Weatherboy.

Electronic music duo Loud Luxury will headline the biannual event, with support from Pheelz and student opener Weatherboy.

NEWS | 09/03/2023

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NJ Transit engineers vote to strike, though service disruptions months away

NJ Transit engineers vote to strike, though service disruptions months away

Ryan Konarska

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

NEWS | 08/31/2023

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Sister of kidnapped grad student criticizes Princeton’s response in op-ed

Sister of kidnapped grad student criticizes Princeton’s response in op-ed

Lia Opperman

The op-ed alleges that Elizabeth Tsurkovs advisors were aware of her travel to Iraq for dissertation research. In a statement to the Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote that “University Travel to Iraq is not permitted for students (graduate or undergraduate), and there are no exceptions.”

The op-ed alleges that Elizabeth Tsurkovs advisors were aware of her travel to Iraq for dissertation research. In a statement to the Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote that “University Travel to Iraq is not permitted for students (graduate or undergraduate), and there are no exceptions.”

NEWS | 08/24/2023

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SPIA hires Iran envoy with suspended security clearance amid ongoing FBI investigation

SPIA hires Iran envoy with suspended security clearance amid ongoing FBI investigation

Julian Hartman-Sigall

On unpaid leave, Special Envoy to Iran Malley will begin to teach courses during the 2023-24 school year. Appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, Malley was placed on unpaid leave two months ago after his security clearance was revoked amidst an ongoing investigation into his handling of classified materials.   

President Joe Biden appointed Malley to be his special envoy to Iran in 2021, but, two months ago, Malley was placed on unpaid leave after his security clearance was revoked amidst an ongoing investigation into his handling of classified materials. It is during this leave that Malley will teach courses at Princeton.

NEWS | 08/23/2023

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Princeton to change essay question, study further admissions changes for future years

Princeton to change essay question, study further admissions changes for future years

Bridget O’Neill

The committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action, but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

The Committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

NEWS | 08/22/2023

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New restrictions aim to dramatically curtail e-vehicle use across campus

New restrictions aim to dramatically curtail e-vehicle use across campus

Tess Weinreich

According to the campus message, this tightened policy comes after a “formal review” conducted by the Environmental Safety and Risk Management Committee. The message cites student body growth, increased use of PEVs, and reduced accessibility to pathways due to construction as exacerbating factors. 

According to the campus message, this tightened policy comes after a “formal review” conducted by the Environmental Safety and Risk Management Committee. The message cites student body growth, increased use of PEVs, and reduced accessibility to pathways due to construction as exacerbating factors.

NEWS | 08/19/2023

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Media criticism of book on fall seminar syllabus echoed by Center for Jewish Life

Media criticism of book on fall seminar syllabus echoed by Center for Jewish Life

Rebecca Cunningham

On Monday, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf of the University’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) sent a letter to the CJL community expressing concern over the inclusion of the text and urging the NES Department to reconsider its use.

On Monday, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf of the University’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) sent a letter to the CJL community expressing concern over the inclusion of the text and urging the NES Department to reconsider its use.

NEWS | 08/16/2023

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40 undergrads reassigned rooms after Walker Hall converted to graduate housing

40 undergrads reassigned rooms after Walker Hall converted to graduate housing

Ryan Konarska

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that "larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that “larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

NEWS | 08/12/2023

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