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Dozens march through Princeton for socially distant Black Lives Matter protest

Dozens march through Princeton for socially distant Black Lives Matter protest

Marissa Michaels

Protestors gathered outside of the Princeton YMCA at 1:30 p.m. and began a socially-distanced march down Paul Robeson Place, then Tulane Street, Nassau Street, and eventually Witherspoon Street. The march culminated in a series of public speeches by the organizers at Hinds Plaza. 

NEWS | August 2

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As international students seek visas, U. announces ‘in-person components of the first-year program’

As international students seek visas, U. announces ‘in-person components of the first-year program’

Sandeep Mangat

The University expects to offer enough in-person options for first-year international students to comply with the ICE policy.

NEWS | August 1

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Q&A with activist and former N.J. Senate candidate Lawrence Hamm ’78

Q&A with activist and former N.J. Senate candidate Lawrence Hamm ’78

Marissa Michaels

“You know, we have to have grassroots movements that are not controlled by money power to in fact advocate for the needs of the people,” said Lawrence Hamm ’78.

NEWS | July 29

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Office of Sustainability solicits feedback on draft of Environmental Justice Framework

Office of Sustainability solicits feedback on draft of Environmental Justice Framework

Anne Wen

The framework acknowledges that the Office’s employees are “a primarily white staff in a predominately white field.” 

NEWS | July 29

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Katz defends ‘blunt words’ in op-ed, as Department of Classics removes condemnation from website

Katz defends ‘blunt words’ in op-ed, as Department of Classics removes condemnation from website

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Katz wrote he was gratified that “Princeton’s leadership has done the right thing,” adding that he learned recently he is not under investigation by the University. 

NEWS | July 27

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U. shifts to binding Questbridge admissions policy

U. shifts to binding Questbridge admissions policy

Ngan Chiem

The University has altered its Questbridge College Match policy to make the matching process binding, joining 40 of Questbridge’s 41 other college partners in guaranteeing that Questbridge matches commit to enrolling.

NEWS | July 26

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Princeton’s only Walmart to close in August

Princeton’s only Walmart to close in August

Bharvi Chavre

“After a careful and thoughtful review process, we have made the difficult decision to close our Walmart store in Princeton,” Walmart spokesperson Payton McCormick said. 

NEWS | July 26

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ICE says first-year international students with fully-online course loads cannot enter the U.S.

ICE says first-year international students with fully-online course loads cannot enter the U.S.

Sandeep Mangat

In a statement released on July 24, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated that “nonimmigrant students in new or initial status after March 9 will not be able to enter the U.S. to enroll in a U.S. school as a nonimmigrant student for the fall term to pursue a full course of study that is 100 percent online.”

NEWS | July 24

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Princeton Arts Council cancels Communiversity 2020

Princeton Arts Council cancels Communiversity 2020

Bhoomika Chowdhary

According to the Council, Communiversity has been known to attract more than 40,000 people and is “Central Jersey’s largest and longest running cultural event.” 

NEWS | July 23

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Certain fall 2020 courses capped, canceled, moving to pre-recorded format

Certain fall 2020 courses capped, canceled, moving to pre-recorded format

Zachary Shevin

The lowered enrollment numbers are part of a broader University effort to “enhance the online learning experience and better facilitate interaction,“ according to Deputy Spokesperson Mike Hotchkiss.

NEWS | July 22

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Over 400 alumni call on the U.S. govt. to assist Maria Ressa ’86

Over 400 alumni call on the U.S. govt. to assist Maria Ressa ’86

Albert Jiang

The letter, signed by a number of journalists, multiple former public servants, and two sitting members of Congress, urges the U.S. government to “use its influence” to convince the Philippine government to drop all charges against Ressa, her colleague Reynaldo Santos Jr., and the online news network Rappler.

NEWS | July 21

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Students will know ‘whether a one-year leave is possible’ by mid-August, says U.

Students will know ‘whether a one-year leave is possible’ by mid-August, says U.

Allan Shen

The email stated that students from the three graduating classes who make a request to take a leave of absence from the University during the 2020-21 academic year by August 1 will be informed on whether they are granted a one-year leave of absence by the University by mid-August.  

NEWS | July 20

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Financial Aid FAQ outlines three student budget plans for fall 2020

Financial Aid FAQ outlines three student budget plans for fall 2020

Silvana Nasim

On July 10, the University released a list of 26 Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions explaining how the system will work. Whether on campus, at home, or elsewhere, an undergraduate education will cost less than it did last fall. 

NEWS | July 19

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Eating clubs will close in the fall ‘for the first time in more than a century’

Eating clubs will close in the fall ‘for the first time in more than a century’

Claire Silberman

Dining and social activities, along with housing, will all be suspended for the first time since 1918, when many upperclass students left the University to fight in World War I. 

NEWS | July 18

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University Board of Trustees elects seven new members

University Board of Trustees elects seven new members

Paige Allen

The University Board of Trustees inducted seven new members this year, including Young Alumni Trustee Jackson Artis ’20. All University alumni, these board members will serve four to eight year terms. 

NEWS | July 16

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Alumni claim Keller Center censored questions about Palestine, guest speaker cites ‘time constraints’

Alumni claim Keller Center censored questions about Palestine, guest speaker cites ‘time constraints’

Linh Nguyen and Anne Wen

Dr. Mitchell Schwaber ’86, the speaker at the event, told the ‘Prince’ the organizers’ questions were not addressed due to time constraints.

NEWS | July 15

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‘All student organization facilities’ will be closed this fall

‘All student organization facilities’ will be closed this fall

Zachary Shevin

This includes all student group offices, theaters, and practice rooms — as well as Whig Hall, Campus Club, and the Student Publications Center at 48 University Place. 

NEWS | July 15

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Classics chair calls professor’s language on BJL ‘absolutely abhorrent,’ as Katz defends ‘blunt speech’

Classics chair calls professor’s language on BJL ‘absolutely abhorrent,’ as Katz defends ‘blunt speech’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“While I obviously disagree with my colleagues’ characterization of my essay, I respect their right to express their opinion,” Katz said in an email. “I ask only that they respect my right to express mine as well.”

NEWS | July 14

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ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

In a hearing held today, the Government agreed to rescind the Directive “on a nationwide basis” and return to previous COVID-19 guidence that allows students taking online courses to reside in the U.S. on F-1 visas “for the duration of the emergency.”

NEWS | July 14

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Eisgruber condemns professor’s op-ed that called Black Justice League a ‘terrorist organization’

Eisgruber condemns professor’s op-ed that called Black Justice League a ‘terrorist organization’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“Joshua Katz has failed to do so, and I object personally and strongly to his false description of a Princeton student group as a ‘local terrorist organization,’” Eisgruber wrote.

NEWS | July 12

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