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Princeton students come together to observe Ramadan

Princeton students come together to observe Ramadan

Janny Eng

Beginning on April 2 and continuing through the month of April, students are celebrating Ramadan on campus through prayer, fasting, and community meals.

Beginning on April 2 and continuing through the month of April, students are celebrating Ramadan on campus through prayer, fasting, and community meals.

NEWS | 04/07/2022

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Princeton to cover Reunions wristband fees for Classes of 2020 and 2021

Princeton to cover Reunions wristband fees for Classes of 2020 and 2021

Katherine Dailey

The Classes of 2020 and 2021 will have their Reunions cost covered by the University, according to an email announcement on Wednesday, April 6. Alumni spoke to the ‘Prince’ expressing their gratitude and excitement. 

The Classes of 2020 and 2021 will have their Reunions cost covered by the University, according to an email announcement on Wednesday, April 6. Alumni spoke to the ‘Prince’ expressing their gratitude and excitement. 

NEWS | 04/06/2022

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Princeton, most Ivies do not disclose Russian investment holdings as some colleges divest amid war in Ukraine

Princeton, most Ivies do not disclose Russian investment holdings as some colleges divest amid war in Ukraine

Brenden Garza

The University told the ‘Prince’ that any process to consider divestment and dissociation would involve the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) Resources Committee. Some universities, including Yale University and the University of Michigan, have divested from Russian holdings. 

The University told the ‘Prince’ that any process to consider divestment and dissociation would involve the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) Resources Committee. This comes in the wake of other universities, including Yale University, divesting from Russian holdings. 

NEWS | 04/06/2022

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GSRC’s PrideFest kickstarts celebrations for Princeton’s Pride Month

GSRC’s PrideFest kickstarts celebrations for Princeton’s Pride Month

Tess Weinreich

Princeton’s Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and Pride Alliance, alongside other student groups and resource centers, organized the University’s first ever PrideFest to kick off Pride Month, which Princeton celebrates throughout April.

Princeton’s Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and Pride Alliance, alongside other student groups and resource centers, organized the University’s first ever PrideFest to kick off Pride Month, which Princeton celebrates throughout April.

NEWS | 04/05/2022

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USG speaks with administrators on Princeton’s ‘sexual climate’

USG speaks with administrators on Princeton’s ‘sexual climate’

Alison Araten

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed the University’s sexual culture and issues around sexual misconduct, approved eight new student groups and a budget proposal from the Mental Health Initiative, and heard updates on mental health recommendations previously proposed by USG members.   

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed the University’s sexual culture and issues around sexual misconduct, approved eight new student groups and a budget proposal from the Mental Health Initiative, and heard updates on mental health recommendations previously proposed by USG members.   

NEWS | 04/05/2022

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Housing for student performance groups remains uncertain as 2022 Reunions approaches

Housing for student performance groups remains uncertain as 2022 Reunions approaches

Madeleine LeBeau

Several emails sent to student performance groups in late March shared that on-campus housing will not be guaranteed for all those performing at this year’s Reunions, leading to confusion among student group leaders and causing some to scramble to find alternative accommodations.

Several emails sent to student performance groups in late March shared that on-campus housing will not be guaranteed for all those performing at this year’s Reunions, leading to confusion among student group leaders and causing some to scramble to find alternative accommodations.

NEWS | 04/04/2022

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Princeton sees highest positivity rate increase nearly a month into new testing protocol

Princeton sees highest positivity rate increase nearly a month into new testing protocol

Madeleine LeBeau

Princeton sees its highest asymptomatic positivity rate this semester, just 3 weeks after the implementation of new masking and testing policies. The University no longer requires masks in most indoor settings, and has reduced the frequency of testing to monthly for fully vaccinated members of the testing protocol.

Princeton sees its highest asymptomatic positivity rate this semester, just 3 weeks after the implementation of new masking and testing policies. The University no longer requires masks in most indoor settings, and has reduced the frequency of testing to monthly for fully vaccinated members of the testing protocol.

NEWS | 04/04/2022

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Princeton professors speak on Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing, future of Supreme Court

Princeton professors speak on Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing, future of Supreme Court

Charlie Roth

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University professors to discuss the recent Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. 

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University professors to discuss the recent Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. 

NEWS | 04/03/2022

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Responding to academic freedom group’s letter, Eisgruber resists removing segment on Prof. Joshua Katz from ‘To Be Known and Heard’

Responding to academic freedom group’s letter, Eisgruber resists removing segment on Prof. Joshua Katz from ‘To Be Known and Heard’

Paige Cromley

The AFA’s letter, sent to Eisgruber on March 27, had rebuked Nassau Hall for To Be Known and Heard’s segment on Katz, citing a concern that the administration was “systematically denouncing a sitting member of its own faculty.” 

The AFA’s letter, sent to Eisgruber on March 27, had rebuked Nassau Hall for To Be Known and Heard’s segment on Katz, citing a concern that the administration was “systematically denouncing a sitting member of its own faculty.”  

NEWS | 04/01/2022

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We analyzed room draw; over 50% of available housing will be next to construction

We analyzed room draw; over 50% of available housing will be next to construction

Sam Kagan, Anika Maskara, and Lia Opperman

When considering all locations that are assessed to be “construction adjacent,” 59.2 percent of available rooms and 59.1 percent of available beds will be next to a campus renovation project. This year will be the first under the University’s plan to fully implement a four-year residential college system.

When considering all locations that are assessed to be “construction adjacent,” 59.2 percent of available rooms and 59.1 percent of available beds will be next to a campus renovation project. This year will be the first under the University’s plan to fully implement a four-year residential college system, allowing upperclass students to live in residential college housing without purchasing a University meal plan. 

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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Princeton admits Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics in break from peer institutions

Princeton admits Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics in break from peer institutions

Janny Eng

As members of the Class of 2026 are admitted to Princeton, the University had maintained its decision to withhold admissions statistics for the regular decision cycle, consistent with their early admissions cycle.

As members of the Class of 2026 are admitted to Princeton, the University had maintained its decision to withhold admissions statistics for the regular decision cycle, consistent with their early admissions cycle. 

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 wins 2022 Abel Prize

Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 wins 2022 Abel Prize

Allan Shen

The 2022 Abel Prize has been awarded to mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 “for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects.”

The 2022 Abel Prize has been awarded to mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 “for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects.”

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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With some University summer international travel plans still in flux, new guidelines add layer of certification

With some University summer international travel plans still in flux, new guidelines add layer of certification

Isabel Yip

Princeton’s Global Safety & Security Unit released travel guidelines requiring certification from University officials for University sponsored international summer travel. Students await approval for summer programs in a process that can take up to three weeks.

Princeton’s Global Safety & Security Unit released travel guidelines requiring certification from University officials for University sponsored international summer travel. Students await approval for summer programs in a process that can take up to three weeks.

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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Town Council convenes to discuss cannabis retail in community, faces pushback in public comment portion

Town Council convenes to discuss cannabis retail in community, faces pushback in public comment portion

Charlie Roth and Lia Opperman

In a Princeton Town Council meeting that included three hours of public comment and a series of presentations from stakeholders, a number of Princeton parents and politicians sparred over a proposal to open a marijuana dispensary in town.

In a Princeton Town Council meeting that included three hours of public comment and a series of presentations from stakeholders, a number of Princeton parents and politicians sparred over a proposal to open a marijuana dispensary in town.

NEWS | 03/30/2022

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Singer and actress Ali Stroker speaks on disability representation on Broadway at AccessAbility Center event

Singer and actress Ali Stroker speaks on disability representation on Broadway at AccessAbility Center event

Tess Weinreich

Stroker, who made history in 2019 as the first wheelchair user to be nominated for and win a Tony Award, presented “Turning Limitations into Opportunities,” an original show, and discussed her experience navigating the professional musical theater world as person with a disability.

Stroker, who made history in 2019 as the first wheelchair user to be nominated for and win a Tony Award, presented “Turning Limitations into Opportunities,” an original show, and discussed her experience navigating the professional musical theater world as person with a disability.

NEWS | 03/30/2022

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Princeton Town Council continues Witherspoon Street construction plans

Princeton Town Council continues Witherspoon Street construction plans

Charlie Roth

The Princeton Town Council discussed Phase 2 of the Witherspoon Street renovation project and honored former University professor Dr. Cecelia Hodges Drewry.

The Princeton Town Council discussed Phase 2 of the Witherspoon Street renovation project and honored former University professor Dr. Cecelia Hodges Drewry. 

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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J-Lats hosts festival to celebrate Purim and Brazilian Carnival

J-Lats hosts festival to celebrate Purim and Brazilian Carnival

Izzy Jacobson

J-Lats hosted an ‘Emparnaval’ featuring Latin music and an empanada and churro food truck on Saturday, March 26. The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government Projects Board, the Latin American Studies Department, and the Center for Jewish Life.

J-Lats hosted an ‘Emparnaval’ featuring with Latin music and an empanada and churro food truck on Saturday, March 26. The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government Projects Board, the Latin American Studies Department, and the Center for Jewish Life.

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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1 in 4 Princeton undergraduates tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022. Here’s a look at the numbers.

1 in 4 Princeton undergraduates tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022. Here’s a look at the numbers.

Gabriel Robare

The caseload for undergraduates — as reported by Princeton’s COVID-19 Dashboard — has reached staggering figures after multiple sharp outbreaks, while the cases from other campus communities have increased slowly.  

The caseload for undergraduates — as reported by Princeton’s COVID-19 Dashboard — has reached staggering figures after multiple sharp outbreaks, while the cases from other campus communities have increased slowly. 

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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USG Senate approves language of referenda on DEI Committee, mental health initiatives

USG Senate approves language of referenda on DEI Committee, mental health initiatives

Annie Rupertus

The USG Senate approved the language of three ballot referenda in its meeting on Sunday, March 27, including two Senate-sponsored referenda regarding the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and mental healthcare.

The USG Senate approved the language of three ballot referenda in its meeting on Sunday, March 27, including two Senate-sponsored referenda regarding the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and mental healthcare.

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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USG debates language of referendum regarding Princeton’s Caterpillar machinery use

USG debates language of referendum regarding Princeton’s Caterpillar machinery use

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government engaged in lengthy debate over a referendum introduced by the President of the Princeton Committee on Palestine. Referendum 3 called for the University to boycott use of Caterpillar construction machinery on campus.

The Undergraduate Student Government engaged in lengthy debate over a referendum introduced by the President of the Princeton Committee on Palestine. Referendum 3 called for the University to boycott use of Caterpillar construction machinery on campus.

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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