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Princeton researcher takes the helm of NASA’s Voyager mission

Princeton researcher takes the helm of NASA’s Voyager mission

Abby Leibowitz and Kira Newbert

The ‘Prince’ sat down with physics researcher and recently-appointed deputy director of science for NASA’s Voyager project, Jamie Rankin.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with physics researcher and recently-appointed deputy director of science for NASA’s Voyager project, Jamie Rankin.

NEWS | February 27

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USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

Justus Wilhoit

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

NEWS | February 26

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Majority of graduate students have signed union cards nine days after rally

Majority of graduate students have signed union cards nine days after rally

Lia Opperman and Olivia Sanchez

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced on Friday that a majority of graduate students had signed union cards, an important step in the union obtaining certification from the National Labor Relations Board.

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced on Friday that a majority of graduate students had signed union cards, an important step in the union obtaining certification from the National Labor Relations Board. 

NEWS | February 24

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Davis and Gantman ’23 win Pyne Prize, trends for SPIA, history, USG present

Davis and Gantman ’23 win Pyne Prize, trends for SPIA, history, USG present

Sandeep Mangat, Isabel Yip, and Elaine Huang

Seniors Ella Gantman and Austin Davis were awarded the Pyne Prize, the highest undergraduate honor. They will be recognized on Alumni Day on Feb. 25.

Seniors Ella Gantman and Austin Davis were awarded the Pyne Prize, the highest undergraduate honor. They will be recognized on Alumni Day on Feb. 25.

NEWS | February 24

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School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

Lia Opperman and Rebecca Cunningham

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false.

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false. 

NEWS | February 23

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Construction on Witherspoon Street isn’t finished — not by a long shot.

Construction on Witherspoon Street isn’t finished — not by a long shot.

Miriam Waldvogel

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

NEWS | February 23

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Tornado hits Mercer County, displaces close to 75 people

Tornado hits Mercer County, displaces close to 75 people

Sandeep Mangat and Lia Opperman

An EF-2 tornado touched down in Lawrence Township and West Windsor on Feb. 21, lasting six minutes and leaving minimal damage.

An EF-2 tornado touched down in Lawrence Township and West Windsor on Feb. 21, lasting six minutes and leaving minimal damage.

NEWS | February 22

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Eating Club officers boast extensive financial aid, process to expand continues

Eating Club officers boast extensive financial aid, process to expand continues

Abby Leibowitz

The ‘Prince’ breaks down how eating clubs strive to cover costs not subsidized by the University for upperclass students who choose to join an eating club.

The ‘Prince’ breaks down how eating clubs strive to cover costs not subsidized by the University for upperclass students who choose to join an eating club.

NEWS | February 22

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As grad student union builds, Graduate Student Government votes to release message of support

As grad student union builds, Graduate Student Government votes to release message of support

Olivia Sanchez

The Princeton Graduate Student Government Assembly (GSG) voted to release a message of support for Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU), at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The vote comes less than a week after a PGSU rally on Feb.15, which drew over 150 supporters of the unionization effort. 

The Princeton Graduate Student Government Assembly (GSG) voted to release a message of support for Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU), at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The vote comes less than a week after a PGSU rally on Feb.15, which drew over 150 supporters of the unionization effort. 

NEWS | February 21

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Eisgruber reaffirms commitment to diversity, campus expansion in CPUC meeting

Eisgruber reaffirms commitment to diversity, campus expansion in CPUC meeting

Olivia Sanchez

The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) met for their first meeting of 2023 on Monday, Feb. 20. University President Christoper L. Eisgruber ’83 was present and addressed his annual letter, campus expansion, and a renewed focus on diversity.

The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) met for their first meeting of 2023 on Monday, Feb. 20. University President Christoper L. Eisgruber ’83 was present and addressed his annual letter, campus expansion, and a renewed focus on diversity.

NEWS | February 20

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USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

Nandini Krishnan

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week

NEWS | February 20

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Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Bridget O'Neill

The ‘Prince’ breaks down Princeton’s 2021-22 DEI report, which covered the areas of campus climate, academics, access and outreach, and demographic data. Racial diversity among students has largely remained constant, while Princeton’s faculty has become slightly more diverse.

The ‘Prince’ breaks down Princeton’s 2021-22 DEI report, which covered the areas of campus climate, academics, access and outreach, and demographic data. Racial diversity among students has largely remained constant, while Princeton’s faculty has become slightly more diverse. 

NEWS | February 20

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Over 150 people rally with PGSU to support next steps in union campaign

Over 150 people rally with PGSU to support next steps in union campaign

Lia Opperman

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages and better working conditions from the University.  PGSU also began their union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign. 

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages from the University. PGSU also began its union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign. 

NEWS | February 16

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Shaun Cason ’23 and Anna Allport ’23 win Sachs scholarships

Shaun Cason ’23 and Anna Allport ’23 win Sachs scholarships

Simone Kirkevold

Shaun Cason ’23 was awarded the Sachs Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree at Worcester College at University of Oxford. He is the first veteran and the first transfer student to win the award. Anna Allport ’23, an independent concentrator in performance studies and interdisciplinary theater at Princeton, was also awarded the Sachs Global Scholarship, 

Shaun Cason ’23 was awarded the Sachs Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree at Worcester College at University of Oxford. He is the first veteran and the first transfer student to win the award. Anna Allport ’23, an independent concentrator in performance studies and interdisciplinary theater at Princeton, was also awarded the Sachs Global Scholarship, 

NEWS | February 16

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Ferris professor previews upcoming book on first drag queen, Black queer history

Ferris professor previews upcoming book on first drag queen, Black queer history

Justus Wilhoit

Journalist and Ferris Professor of Journalism Channing Joseph sat down with professor Brian Herrera to discuss Black queer history, the subject of his upcoming book. 

Journalist and Ferris Professor of Journalism Channing Joseph sat down with professor Brian Herrera to discuss Black queer history, the subject of his upcoming book. 

NEWS | February 16

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Bicker, explained

Bicker, explained

Laura Robertson

We explain Bicker and the history and controversies surrounding it.

We explain Bicker and the history and controversies surrounding it.

NEWS | February 16

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University upgrades buses, promotes bike sharing in mobility push

University upgrades buses, promotes bike sharing in mobility push

Charlie Roth

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting. 

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting. 

NEWS | February 15

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New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

Nandini Krishnan

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

NEWS | February 13

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4 interesting points from analysis of eating club tax returns

4 interesting points from analysis of eating club tax returns

Laura Robertson

Here are some key points from The Daily Princetonian’s analysis of eating club tax returns. 

Here are some key points from The Daily Princetonian’s analysis of eating club tax returns. 

NEWS | February 13

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Comedian and disability rights activist Pamela Schuller speaks at CJL

Comedian and disability rights activist Pamela Schuller speaks at CJL

Charlie Roth and Rebecca Cunningham

Pamela Schuller, a comedian and disability rights activist, delivered a comedy set, spoke at the Centre for Jewish Life, and led an improv workshop with students last week.  

Pamela Schuller, a comedian and disability rights activist, delivered a comedy set, spoke at the Centre for Jewish Life, and led an improv workshop with students last week.  

NEWS | February 12

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