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Princeton responds to Xiyue Wang’s lawsuit relating to his Iranian imprisonment

Princeton responds to Xiyue Wang’s lawsuit relating to his Iranian imprisonment

Sam Kagan

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit.

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit. 

NEWS | 02/08/2022

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Eisgruber talks COVID-19, DEI, residential expansion in annual State of the University address

Eisgruber talks COVID-19, DEI, residential expansion in annual State of the University address

Madeleine LeBeau

On Thursday, Feb. 3, President Eisgruber ’83 issued his annual State of the University letter and accompanying video, which addressed the University’s ongoing challenges with COVID-19, expansion of the University’s residential facilities, and efforts to increase the diversity of students and faculty.   

On Thursday, Feb. 3, President Eisgruber ’83 issued his annual State of the University letter and accompanying video, which addressed the University’s ongoing challenges with COVID-19, expansion of the University’s residential facilities, and efforts to increase the diversity of students and faculty.    

NEWS | 02/08/2022

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ICC looks to ‘bring the Street back’ as University further loosens restrictions on indoor gatherings

ICC looks to ‘bring the Street back’ as University further loosens restrictions on indoor gatherings

Bailey Glenetske

Interclub Council (ICC) President Schuyler Kean ’22 says they are looking to “work towards bringing the Street back” as the University further loosens guidance regarding indoor event capacity limits, now allowing event coordinators to serve food and beverage at events for undergraduates. 

Interclub Council (ICC) President Schuyler Kean ’22 says they are looking to “work towards bringing the Street back” as the University further loosens guidance regarding indoor event capacity limits, now allowing event coordinators to serve food and beverage at events for undergraduates. 

NEWS | 02/08/2022

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After 'Street Week,' campus COVID-19 cases continue downward trend

After 'Street Week,' campus COVID-19 cases continue downward trend

Amy Ciceu

During the second week of the Spring 2022 semester, COVID-19 cases among the University community have continued to fall as University administrators loosen undergraduate event restrictions. 

During the second week of the Spring 2022 semester, COVID-19 cases among the University community have continued to fall as University administrators loosen undergraduate event restrictions. 

NEWS | 02/07/2022

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EXCLUSIVE | Dean Dolan and VP Izzo talk updated COVID-19 policies, returning to pre-pandemic ways, individual responsibility

EXCLUSIVE | Dean Dolan and VP Izzo talk updated COVID-19 policies, returning to pre-pandemic ways, individual responsibility

Lia Opperman

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean Dolan and Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo last Friday to discuss recent changes in University COVID-19 policies, reflections on the past months of the pandemic, and the importance of moving forward together. 

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean Dolan and Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo last Friday to discuss recent changes in University COVID-19 policies, reflections on the past months of the pandemic, and the importance of moving forward together.

NEWS | 02/07/2022

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USG approves $230K budget for 2022, confirms new committee members

USG approves $230K budget for 2022, confirms new committee members

Annie Rupertus

At the first in-person meeting of the year, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met to approve a budget of about $230,000 for the year, confirm new committee members, introduce several student organizations, and discuss the results of a recent survey about student health and attendance-related stress.

At the first in-person meeting of the year, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met to approve a budget of about $230,000 for the year, confirm new committee members, introduce several student organizations, and discuss the results of a recent survey about student health and attendance-related stress.

NEWS | 02/07/2022

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Ella Feiner ’22 to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ in college tournament

Ella Feiner ’22 to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ in college tournament

Gabriel Robare

Feiner will compete against students from Rice University and Louisiana State University in the first round of the National College Championship on Feb. 8. This is the quarterfinal round of the tournament, and she will compete in a pool of 36 contestants.

Feiner will compete against students from Rice University and Louisiana State University in the first round of the National College Championship on Feb. 8. This is the quarterfinal round of the tournament, and she will compete in a pool of 36 contestants.

NEWS | 02/06/2022

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Former SPIA Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 discusses her latest book ‘Renewal’

Former SPIA Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 discusses her latest book ‘Renewal’

Naomi Hess and Jasmyn Dobson

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ former SPIA Dean and current CEO of New America Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 discusses her latest book and reflects on her career and upcoming milestones in American history. 

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ former SPIA Dean and current CEO of New America Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 discusses her latest book and reflects on her career and upcoming milestones in American history. 

NEWS | 02/04/2022

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Toni Morrison’s only short story republished as stand-alone work

Toni Morrison’s only short story republished as stand-alone work

Danielle Ranucci

Toni Morrison’s short story “Rectatif,” written in 1980 and originally published in 1983, was republished Feb. 1 for the first time as a standalone work.

Toni Morrison’s short story “Rectatif,” written in 1980 and originally published in 1983, was republished Feb. 1 for the first time as a standalone work.

NEWS | 02/03/2022

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Famed investor, major Princeton donor Louis A. Simpson GS ’60 dies at 85

Famed investor, major Princeton donor Louis A. Simpson GS ’60 dies at 85

Allan Shen

On Saturday Jan. 8, Louis A. Simpson, the namesake of the Louis A. Simpson International Building and the Louis A. Simpson Center for the Study of Macroeconomics died at his Illinois home.

On Saturday Jan. 8, Louis A. Simpson, the namesake of the Louis A. Simpson International Building and the Louis A. Simpson Center for the Study of Macroeconomics died at his Illinois home.

NEWS | 02/03/2022

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Lunar New Year celebrations light up campus

Lunar New Year celebrations light up campus

Ngan Chiem

Students bring in the Lunar New Year with on-campus celebrations while away from home.

Students bring in the Lunar New Year with on-campus celebrations while away from home.

NEWS | 02/03/2022

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Princeton students visit U.S. military base where over 6,000 Afghan evacuees await resettlement

Princeton students visit U.S. military base where over 6,000 Afghan evacuees await resettlement

Edward Tian

The trip was sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs and the Office of Religious Life and included a panel with Afghan guests and a Q&A with Department of Homeland Security officials.

The trip was sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs and the Office of Religious Life and included a panel with Afghan guests and a Q&A with Department of Homeland Security officials.

NEWS | 02/03/2022

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Former USG President Christian Potter ’22, Senate executives reflect on year of service

Former USG President Christian Potter ’22, Senate executives reflect on year of service

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

Former USG President Christian Potter ’22 and his USG executives reflect on their experiences in leadership, their proudest moments, and the difficulties they faced throughout the term.

Former USG President Christian Potter ’22 and his USG executives reflect on their experiences in leadership, their proudest moments, and the difficulties they faced throughout the term.

NEWS | 02/03/2022

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We looked at waitlist acceptance rates for Princeton and seven highly selective schools. Here’s what we found.

We looked at waitlist acceptance rates for Princeton and seven highly selective schools. Here’s what we found.

Sam Kagan

Waitlist acceptance rates have varied greatly at the University and many of its peer institutions in recent years. In the last five years alone, Princeton has admitted as many as 101 students from their waitlist and as few as zero.

Waitlist acceptance rates have varied greatly at the University and many of its peer institutions in recent years. In the last five years alone, Princeton has admitted as many as 101 students from their waitlist and as few as zero.

NEWS | 02/02/2022

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All student employees receive 50 cent wage increase per NJ bill

All student employees receive 50 cent wage increase per NJ bill

Tess Weinreich

University students with jobs in the lowest pay-bracket will receive a 50 cent hourly raise this semester from $12.50 to $13 following New Jersey legislation aimed at increasing the minimum wage to $15 by 2024.

University students with jobs in the lowest pay-bracket will receive a 50 cent hourly raise this semester from $12.50 to $13 following New Jersey legislation aimed at increasing the minimum wage to $15 by 2024.

NEWS | 02/02/2022

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PGSU, Princeton Disability Collective petition Princeton to provide remote learning options

PGSU, Princeton Disability Collective petition Princeton to provide remote learning options

Sidney Singer

The petition, which was posted to the front doorway and stairs of Nassau Hall and sent out to students and staff, had 363 signatures as of Jan. 23.   

The petition, which was posted to the front doorway and stairs of Nassau Hall and sent out to students and staff, had 363 signatures as of Jan. 23.  

NEWS | 02/01/2022

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University lifts 20-person event capacity limit for undergraduates

University lifts 20-person event capacity limit for undergraduates

Bailey Glenetske

The 20-person gathering limit on campus, which has been in place since late in the fall 2021 semester, has been lifted.

The 20-person gathering limit on campus, which has been in place since late in the Fall 2021 semester, has been lifted. 

NEWS | 02/01/2022

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USG Senate confirms new members, passes position paper for midterm grading referendum

USG Senate confirms new members, passes position paper for midterm grading referendum

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government held its first senate meeting of the term, with President Mayu Takeuchi ’23 and Vice President Hannah Kapoor ’23 taking the lead.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held its first senate meeting of the term, with President Mayu Takeuchi ’23 and Vice President Hannah Kapoor ’23 taking the lead.

NEWS | 01/31/2022

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With the spring semester in full swing, campus positivity rate declines

With the spring semester in full swing, campus positivity rate declines

Amy Ciceu

COVID-19 positivity rate on campus declines as the semester kicks off, with dining halls providing grab-and-go options for the week ending Jan. 28. Regarding isolation housing capacity, no data has been provided.

COVID-19 positivity rate on campus declines as the semester kicks off, with dining halls providing grab-and-go options for the week ending Jan. 28. Regarding isolation housing capacity, no data has been provided.

NEWS | 01/31/2022

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As dining halls, Murray-Dodge Café return to in-person, students express anticipation

As dining halls, Murray-Dodge Café return to in-person, students express anticipation

Aidan Iacobucci

As campus dining returns to allow in-person dining on Jan. 31, Murray-Dodge Café is also slated to open on Jan. 31, and Coffee Club has been open since Jan. 24. All other retail locations — aside from the C-Store and Witherspoon’s, which remained open — will open on Feb. 7.  

As campus dining returns to allow in-person dining on Jan. 31, Murray-Dodge Café is also slated to open on Jan. 31, and Coffee Club has been open since Jan. 24. All other retail locations — aside from the C-Store and Witherspoon’s, which remained open — will open on Feb. 7.  

NEWS | 01/31/2022

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