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Letter calls on English dept. to condemn lecture by Palestinian writer accused of antisemitism

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Letter calls on English dept. to condemn lecture by Palestinian writer accused of antisemitism

Annie Rupertus

Some members of the Princeton community have expressed concern about an upcoming lecture by Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd. The Princeton Committee on Palestine has expressed continued support for the event, and the Alliance of Jewish Progressives has raised concerns about the criticism of El-Kurd. The English department will continue with the lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 8 as planned.

Some members of the Princeton community have expressed concern about an upcoming lecture by Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd. The Princeton Committee on Palestine has expressed continued support for the event, and the Alliance of Jewish Progressives has raised concerns about the criticism of El-Kurd. The English department will continue with the lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 8 as planned.

NEWS | 02/08/2023

USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

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USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

Nandini Krishnan

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

NEWS | 02/07/2023

Roughly a dozen Divest Princeton protesters push for ‘complete dissociation’ from fossil fuel companies

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Roughly a dozen Divest Princeton protesters push for ‘complete dissociation’ from fossil fuel companies

Janny Eng

Four months after the University announced its plans to dissociate from 90 public fossil fuel companies, Divest Princeton held a demonstration in front of Blair Arch on Feb. 3, calling on the University to fully divest from fossil fuel companies and cut research funded by fossil fuel companies.

Four months after the University announced its plans to dissociate from 90 public fossil fuel companies, Divest Princeton held a demonstration in front of Blair Arch on Feb. 3, calling on the University to fully divest from fossil fuel companies and cut research funded by fossil fuel companies.

NEWS | 02/06/2023

How does the AP African American Studies curriculum compare to courses at Princeton’s AAS Department?

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How does the AP African American Studies curriculum compare to courses at Princeton’s AAS Department?

Abby Leibowitz and Justus Wilhoit

Following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to block the Advanced Placement African American Studies course from being taught in Florida high schools, Princeton faculty and African American Studies concentrators comment on the implications for students and universities. Some professors expressed concern over accepting credit for a course with a revised curriculum lacking content on topics like Black Lives Matter. 

Following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to block the Advanced Placement African American Studies course from being taught in Florida high schools, Princeton faculty and African American Studies concentrators comment on the implications for students and universities. Some professors expressed concern over accepting credit for a course with a revised curriculum lacking content on topics like Black Lives Matter. 

NEWS | 02/05/2023
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Princeton unintentionally sends out information about over 200 students’ housing accommodations

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Princeton unintentionally sends out information about over 200 students’ housing accommodations

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Miriam Waldvogel

Instead of sending individual request responses to each student, all 206 accommodation request responses were emailed to each student. The email included each student’s first name and the type of accommodation received. 

Instead of sending individual request responses to each student, all 206 accommodation request responses were emailed to each student. The email included each student’s first name and the type of accommodation received. 

NEWS | 02/03/2023

At SPIA event, friends reflect on the life and legacy of Maura Coursey

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At SPIA event, friends reflect on the life and legacy of Maura Coursey

Abby Leibowitz

At a memorial for Maura Coursey GS, classmates and friends of Coursey filled Arthur Lewis Auditorium to shared memories and stories, celebrating her life. Classmates remembered Coursey’s profound presence everywhere from lectures to personal conversations.

At a memorial for Maura Coursey GS, classmates and friends of Coursey filled Arthur Lewis Auditorium to shared memories and stories, celebrating her life. Classmates remembered Coursey’s profound presence everywhere from lectures to personal conversations.

NEWS | 02/01/2023

University announces increased minimum salary for postdocs, postdocs say it’s not enough

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University announces increased minimum salary for postdocs, postdocs say it’s not enough

Sophie Glaser

Fifty postdoctoral researchers marched to Nassau Hall on Sunday, delivering a letter with demands for increased support from the University. The document, backed by 400 signatories, was issued in response to the University’s recent announcement to increase minimum salaries to $65,000 a year — a figure that fell short of the postdocs’ request in a petition from January.

Fifty postdoctoral researchers marched to Nassau Hall on Sunday, delivering a letter with demands for increased support from the University. The document, backed by 400 signatories, was issued in response to the University’s recent announcement to increase minimum salaries to $65,000 a year — a figure that fell short of postdocs’ request in a petition from January.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

Sofia Pauca ’21 discusses her original documentary, family, and disability at Princeton premiere

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Sofia Pauca ’21 discusses her original documentary, family, and disability at Princeton premiere

Miriam Waldvogel

In the 80-minute documentary, Pauca shares the experiences of six families who have individuals with developmental disabilities, including her brother. 

In the 80-minute documentary, Pauca shares the experiences of six families who have individuals with developmental disabilities, including her brother. 

NEWS | 01/30/2023

‘Justice for Tyre’ march draws members of Princeton community

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‘Justice for Tyre’ march draws members of Princeton community

Annie Rupertus

Princeton community members gathered in Palmer Square on Jan. 29, after body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ killing was released. The event, hosted by Princeton Mutual Aid, included speakers, moments of silence, and a march through town in protest of police brutality.  

Princeton community members gathered in Palmer Square on Jan. 29, after body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ killing was released. The event, hosted by Princeton Mutual Aid, included speakers, moments of silence, and a march through town in protest of police brutality.  

NEWS | 01/30/2023

Emmy award winner Michaela Coel discusses career, taking risks at Wintersession

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Emmy award winner Michaela Coel discusses career, taking risks at Wintersession

Abby Leibowitz

Emmy and BAFTA award-winning actress Michaela Coel discussed imposter syndrome, artists’ rights, and taking risks in conversation with undergraduate student and vice president of the Society for African Internationals at Princeton (SAIP) Mutemwa Masheke ’23 for Wintersession’s third annual “Beyond the Resume” keynote event.

Emmy and BAFTA award-winning actress Michaela Coel discussed imposter syndrome, artists’ rights, and taking risks in conversation with undergraduate student and vice president of the Society for African Internationals at Princeton (SAIP) Mutemwa Masheke ’23 for Wintersession’s third annual “Beyond the Resume” keynote event.

NEWS | 01/30/2023

Princeton alumni in Congress share thoughts on House speaker election

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Princeton alumni in Congress share thoughts on House speaker election

Abby Leibowitz

Alumni in Congress react to Representative Kevin McCarthy’s historic 15-round election as Speaker of the House this month. Democrats Ivey and Krishnamoorthi described it as “dysfunction” within the Republican party, while Republicans Buck and Gallagher celebrated the vote as a sign of democracy in action.

Alumni in Congress react to Representative Kevin McCarthy’s historic 15-round election as Speaker of the House this month. Democrats Ivey and Krishnamoorthi described it as “dysfunction” within the Republican party, while Republicans Buck and Gallagher celebrated the vote as a sign of democracy in action. 

NEWS | 01/29/2023

Princeton graduate student found deceased at off-campus residence

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Princeton graduate student found deceased at off-campus residence

Bridget O’Neill

Princeton graduate student Maura Coursey was found deceased at her off-campus residence on Jan. 26. Coursey was studying domestic policy at the School of Public and International Affairs. 

Princeton graduate student Maura Coursey was found deceased at her off-campus residence on Jan. 26. Coursey was studying domestic policy at the School of Public and International Affairs.

NEWS | 01/27/2023

Significant changes to student dining expected as spring semester starts

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Significant changes to student dining expected as spring semester starts

Olivia Sanchez

Beginning in the fall of 2023 and for the duration of Hobson College construction, Whitman Residential College’s dining operations will be merged with Butler’s, leading to changes in seating and dining options in Community Hall. During the second week of February, the University’s upperclass student dining pilot is set to begin, offering students more “flexible” options.

Beginning in the fall of 2023 and for the duration of Hobson College construction, Whitman Residential College’s dining operations will be merged with Butler’s, leading to changes in seating and dining options in Community Hall. During the second week of February, the University’s upperclass student dining pilot is set to begin, offering students more “flexible” options.

NEWS | 01/26/2023

Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

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Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

NEWS | 01/26/2023

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