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As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

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As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

Ryan Konarska and Louisa Gheorghita

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

NEWS | 11/17/2023

New Frist Health Center bolsters legacy of historic Princeton family

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New Frist Health Center bolsters legacy of historic Princeton family

Tess Weinreich and Rebecca Cunningham

The University announced a plan to replace McCosh Health Center last week, funded by a “major gift” from Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. a billionaire physician-businessman and brother to former senate majority leader William Frist ’74. The Frists claim three generations of Princetonians and rank among the University’s largest donor families.

The University announced a plan to replace McCosh Health Center last week, funded by a “major gift” from Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. a billionaire physician-businessman and brother to former senate majority leader William Frist ’74. The Frists claim three generations of Princetonians and rank among the University’s largest donor families.

NEWS | 11/16/2023

IT office steps away from reuse, sends 1700 faculty computers for destruction

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IT office steps away from reuse, sends 1700 faculty computers for destruction

Eden Teshome and Raphaela Gold

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

NEWS | 11/16/2023

Mochinut and Ani Ramen close, reports note health code violations

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Mochinut and Ani Ramen close, reports note health code violations

Ethan Caldwell and Amy Ciceu

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

NEWS | 11/15/2023

Former Princeton Karate club member confirmed as NIH director

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Former Princeton Karate club member confirmed as NIH director

Hannah Gabelnick

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli ’81 was confirmed on Nov. 9 as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), making her the highest ranking University graduate in the Biden administration. As an undergraduate, Bertagnolli was a Bachelors of Science in Engineering student, creating an independent study to pursue a concentration in biochemical engineering.

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli ’81 was confirmed on Nov. 9 as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), making her the highest ranking University graduate in the Biden administration. As an undergraduate, Bertagnolli was a Bachelors of Science in Engineering student, creating an independent study to pursue a concentration in biochemical engineering.

NEWS | 11/15/2023

Four takeaways from the November CPUC meeting

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Four takeaways from the November CPUC meeting

Christopher Bao and Elisabeth Stewart

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and a discussion of admission post-affirmative action.

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and efforts to institute proxy voting.

NEWS | 11/14/2023
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Rhodes Scholarship goes to student and scholar of Turkish foreign policy

Sam Harshbarger

Rhodes Scholarship goes to student and scholar of Turkish foreign policy

Justin Tam

Sam Harshbarger ’24 was the only Princeton student awarded the Rhodes Scholarship. Like Princeton's sole Rhodes recipient last year, Marie-Rose Sheinerman ’23, he is a member of Terrace F. Club and a history concentrator. Harshbarger's senior thesis advisor, Professor Natasha Wheatley, said that he is "a once-in-a-generation academic talent."

Sam Harshbarger ’24 was the only Princeton student awarded the Rhodes Scholarship. Like Princeton's sole Rhodes recipient last year, Marie-Rose Sheinerman ’23, he is a member of Terrace F. Club and a history concentrator. Harshbarger's senior thesis advisor, Professor Natasha Wheatley, said that he is "a once-in-a-generation academic talent."

NEWS | 11/14/2023

New video seems to show kidnapped Princeton student for first time since detention

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New video seems to show kidnapped Princeton student for first time since detention

Bridget O’Neill and Meghana Veldhuis

A video circulated online and broadcast on Iraqi television networks shows Elizabeth Tsurkov GS for the first time since she was abducted in Baghdad in March of this year. 

A video circulated online and broadcast on Iraqi television networks shows Elizabeth Tsurkov GS for the first time since she was abducted in Baghdad in March of this year. 

NEWS | 11/14/2023

New state law to require suicide prevention training for NJ universities

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New state law to require suicide prevention training for NJ universities

Abby Leibowitz and Sonia Cherian

According to Dr. Calvin Chin, director of CPS, the University is currently “investigating the best platform” for delivering this new mandatory training. 

According to Dr. Calvin Chin, director of CPS the University is currently “investigating the best platform” for delivering this new mandatory training. 

NEWS | 11/12/2023

Conversations about unionizing undergraduate workers begin amid nationwide wave of unionization

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Conversations about unionizing undergraduate workers begin amid nationwide wave of unionization

Christopher Bao and Sofia Arora

An anonymous student worker at Princeton told The Daily Princetonian that they were approached by a member of the Princeton chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) about joining undergraduate student worker unionization efforts.

An anonymous student worker at Princeton told The Daily Princetonian that they were approached by a member of the Princeton chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) about joining undergraduate student worker unionization efforts.

NEWS | 11/10/2023

Black alumni provide major endowment to Black Student Union to support campus affinity groups

Tables at the 2023 B(l)ack Together event in front of Blair Arch sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS).

Black alumni provide major endowment to Black Student Union to support campus affinity groups

Eden Teshome and Justus Wilhoit

The Black Student Union has received a first-of-its-kind endowment, sponsored by Black Princeton alumni. It is the first endowment designed to give direct support to campus affinity groups.

The Black Student Union has received a first-of-its-kind endowment, sponsored by Black Princeton alumni. It is the first endowment designed to give direct support to campus affinity groups.

NEWS | 11/10/2023

As web apps age, TigerJunction promises course selection with fewer glitches

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As web apps age, TigerJunction promises course selection with fewer glitches

Ava Fonss

According to creator Joshua Lau ’26, TigerJunction had about 400 users prior to the release of spring course offerings, and the application now has about 900 users. 

According to creator Joshua Lau ’26, TigerJunction had about 400 users prior to the release of spring course offerings, and the application now has about 900 users.

NEWS | 11/10/2023

At Whig event, Cornel West GS ’80 avoids topic of presidential run at University request

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At Whig event, Cornel West GS ’80 avoids topic of presidential run at University request

Sofia Arora and Justus Wilhoit

Instead, a key point of discussion was on West’s repeated calls for the U.S. to cease their involvement in the war in Ukraine and clashes with Harvard’s former president over his pro-Palestine politics.

Instead, a key point of discussion was on West’s repeated calls for the U.S. to cease their involvement in the war in Ukraine and clashes with Harvard’s former president over his pro-Palestine politics.

NEWS | 11/10/2023

Eisgruber takes on three-year association role, indicating continued tenure at the University

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Eisgruber takes on three-year association role, indicating continued tenure at the University

Matteo Torres

Eisgruber’s appointment as vice chair is the first segment of a three-part, three-year role during which the group will issue research reports on topics that concern higher education.

Eisgruber’s appointment as vice chair is the first segment of a three part, three year role during which the group will issue research reports on topics that concern higher education.

NEWS | 11/09/2023

Black community in historically Black Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood shrinks

A brown stone church building sits at the corner of Witherspoon and Maclean Streets in Princeton. The sun is setting and there is a black Subaru Outback parked in front.

Black community in historically Black Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood shrinks

Ryan Konarska and Meghana Veldhuis

The data show that Princeton’s Black community is indeed shrinking, both in Witherspoon-Jackson and across the town, though Princeton’s Hispanic and Asian communities have grown markedly over the same period.

The data show that Princeton’s Black community is indeed shrinking, both in Witherspoon-Jackson and across the town, though Princeton’s Hispanic and Asian communities have grown markedly over the same period.

NEWS | 11/09/2023

Supporter of resigned superintendent goes down on eventful election night

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Supporter of resigned superintendent goes down on eventful election night

Abby Leibowitz and Hannah Gabelnick

Democrats dominated in deep blue Mercer County and notched important wins in tightly contested state legislative elections amid major wins for the party nationwide.

Democrats dominated in deep blue Mercer County and notched important wins in tightly contested state legislative elections amid major wins for the party nationwide.

NEWS | 11/09/2023

College Democrats organize as elections approach while other groups sit it out

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College Democrats organize as elections approach while other groups sit it out

Victoria Davies

Princeton College Democrats hosted a variety of canvassing and letter-writing events advocating for Democratic candidates before yesterday’s state elections.

Princeton College Democrats hosted a variety of canvassing and letter-writing events advocating for Democratic candidates before yesterday’s state elections.

NEWS | 11/08/2023

Generational African American students build a community on campus

Members of GAASA from Princeton, Harvard, Penn, and Cornell smile for a photo.

Generational African American students build a community on campus

Sofia Arora and Miriam Waldvogel

Until recently, Generational African American students didn’t have an organization specific to their community on campus. That changed with the founding of the Generational African American Students Association (GAASA) one year ago.

Until recently, Generational African American students didn’t have an organization specific to their community on campus. That changed with the founding of the Generational African American Students Association (GAASA) one year ago.

NEWS | 11/08/2023

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