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Students testing positive for COVID-19 may be asked to isolate in their own dorms

Students testing positive for COVID-19 may be asked to isolate in their own dorms

Isabel Yip

Priority for isolation housing will be given to students with roommates, as the University anticipates that the “need for isolation space will exceed the capacity of the University’s designated isolation facilities,” according to an email from University Health Services.

Priority for isolation housing will be given to students with roommates, as the University anticipates that the “need for isolation space will exceed the capacity of the University’s designated isolation facilities,” according to an email from University Health Services.

NEWS | 01/23/2022

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Association of Black Seminarians calls for renaming of Princeton Theological Seminary chapel

Association of Black Seminarians calls for renaming of Princeton Theological Seminary chapel

Anna Salvatore

The association hosted a demonstration on the steps of the Miller Chapel on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The chapel is currently named after an influential PTS figure, Samuel Miller, who was a slaveowner.

The association hosted a demonstration on the steps of the Miller Chapel on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The chapel is currently named after an influential PTS figure, Samuel Miller, who was a slaveowner.

NEWS | 01/20/2022

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Two Princeton seniors, one Oxford student named 2022 Sachs Scholars

Two Princeton seniors, one Oxford student named 2022 Sachs Scholars

Bailey Glenetske

Princeton seniors Nathnael Mengistie ’22 and Sydney Hughes ’22, as well as University of Oxford graduate student Elise Doumergue, are among the 2022 Sachs Scholarship recipients.

Princeton seniors Nathnael Mengistie ’22 and Sydney Hughes ’22, as well as University of Oxford graduate student Elise Doumergue, are among the 2022 Sachs Scholarship recipients.

NEWS | 01/19/2022

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Eisgruber defends SPIA Dean Jamal amid POCC criticism of statement on Rittenhouse verdict

Eisgruber defends SPIA Dean Jamal amid POCC criticism of statement on Rittenhouse verdict

Drew Somerville

“Deans and other academic administrators cannot do their jobs without sometimes stating their opinions about controversial topics (indeed, I am doing that now),” President Eisgruber wrote to the ‘Prince.’ “Others remain free, of course, to disagree with what we say or with our decisions about when to speak up for what we believe.”

“Deans and other academic administrators cannot do their jobs without sometimes stating their opinions about controversial topics (indeed, I am doing that now),” President Eisgruber wrote to the ‘Prince.’ “Others remain free, of course, to disagree with what we say or with our decisions about when to speak up for what we believe.”

NEWS | 01/19/2022

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After virtual town hall, some graduate students push back on University's COVID-19 plans

After virtual town hall, some graduate students push back on University's COVID-19 plans

Naomi Hess and Katherine Dailey

In the town hall, University administrators re-emphasized that classes will not have an option to move to a virtual or hybrid format, despite an expected rise in COVID-19 cases as undergraduate students return to campus.

In the town hall, University administrators re-emphasized that classes will not have an option to move to a virtual or hybrid format, despite an expected rise in COVID-19 cases as undergraduate students return to campus.

NEWS | 01/15/2022

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Travel guidelines lifted for undergraduate students to allow domestic travel outside Mercer County and Plainsboro

Travel guidelines lifted for undergraduate students to allow domestic travel outside Mercer County and Plainsboro

Hope Perry

The announcement cited “a welcome decrease in the spread of COVID-19” in communities outside Princeton. University-sanctioned travel guidelines will remain in place, with international travel still prohibited for undergraduates. 

The announcement cited “a welcome decrease in the spread of COVID-19” in communities outside Princeton. University-sanctioned travel guidelines will remain in place, with international travel still prohibited for undergraduates. 

NEWS | 01/15/2022

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Isolation for vaccinated students reduced to 5-day minimum in COVID-19 policy update

Isolation for vaccinated students reduced to 5-day minimum in COVID-19 policy update

Gabriel Robare

Students will also be asked to alert their close contacts as the University focuses its contact tracing protocol on “populations that are at the highest risk of transmission on campus.”

Students will also be asked to alert their close contacts as the University focuses its contact tracing protocol on “populations that are at the highest risk of transmission on campus.”

NEWS | 01/13/2022

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All campus dining to remain grab-and-go at the beginning of spring semester

All campus dining to remain grab-and-go at the beginning of spring semester

Bailey Glenetske

Seating in dining rooms will be closed until at least Feb. 1, and eating clubs and co-ops will have altered dining options. 

Seating in dining rooms will be closed until at least Feb. 1, and eating clubs and co-ops will have altered dining options. 

NEWS | 01/12/2022

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Cases among faculty, staff, undergraduates rise ahead of students’ return to campus

Cases among faculty, staff, undergraduates rise ahead of students’ return to campus

Anika Buch

According to the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard, faculty and staff cases have tripled and cases among undergraduate students have more than doubled in the past week.

According to the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard, faculty and staff cases have tripled and cases among undergraduate students have more than doubled in the past week.

NEWS | 01/12/2022

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Town Council announces indoor mask mandate effective Jan. 13

Town Council announces indoor mask mandate effective Jan. 13

Charlie Roth

The town of Princeton announced the re-implementation of the indoor mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. This policy change comes in the wake of rising cases in the town of Princeton and in the state, as the omicron variant reaches its surge.

The town of Princeton announced the re-implementation of the indoor mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. This policy change comes in the wake of rising cases in the town of Princeton and in the state, as the omicron variant reaches its surge.

NEWS | 01/12/2022

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Graduate student Xiyue Wang sues Princeton over actions during his Iranian imprisonment

Graduate student Xiyue Wang sues Princeton over actions during his Iranian imprisonment

Sam Kagan and Drew Somerville

Wang and his family claim personal injury due to the University’s negligence, with the University set to respond in court on Jan. 14. In an email to the 'Prince,' Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said, “We are surprised and disappointed by this complaint and believe it is without merit.”

Wang and his family claim personal injury due to the University’s negligence, with the University set to respond in court on Jan. 14.

NEWS | 01/12/2022

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University administrators discuss return to campus and COVID-19 protocols during Town Hall

University administrators discuss return to campus and COVID-19 protocols during Town Hall

Lia Opperman

Administrators emphasized that the policies for the semester remain “very much in progress,“ as students will be required to follow travel and social gathering requirements through at least mid-February.

Administrators emphasized that the policies for the semester remain “very much in progress,“ as students will be required to follow travel and social gathering requirements through at least mid-February.

NEWS | 01/05/2022

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Princeton recommends some staff work remotely until Jan. 31 as cases rise among faculty and staff

Princeton recommends some staff work remotely until Jan. 31 as cases rise among faculty and staff

Sidney Singer

The overall campus positivity rate currently sits at just over 5 percent for the week of Dec. 25-31 and the campus risk status has been elevated to “High,” according to the University dashboard.

The overall campus positivity rate currently sits at just over 5 percent for the week of Dec. 25-31 and the campus risk status has been elevated to “High,” according to the University dashboard.

NEWS | 01/05/2022

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Princeton postpones arrival date for Spring 2022, prohibits travel outside Mercer County and Plainsboro

Princeton postpones arrival date for Spring 2022, prohibits travel outside Mercer County and Plainsboro

Anika Buch

Arrival to campus will be staggered between Jan. 14 and Jan. 23. From Jan. 8 to mid-February, students will be prohibited from traveling outside Mercer County and Plainsboro Township, unless under “extraordinary circumstances.” Wintersession 2022 will proceed with modifications.

Arrival to campus will be staggered between Jan. 14 and Jan. 23. From Jan. 8 to mid-February, students will be prohibited from traveling outside Mercer County and Plainsboro Township, unless under “extraordinary circumstances.” Wintersession 2022 will proceed with modifications.

NEWS | 12/27/2021

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Local employee denied religious exemption to vaccine mandate, faces termination

Local employee denied religious exemption to vaccine mandate, faces termination

Tess Weinreich

The incident comes amid a larger national debate regarding the appropriate balance between public health concerns and employee rights.

The incident comes amid a larger national debate regarding the appropriate balance between public health concerns and employee rights.

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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Three Princeton seniors and two alumni awarded Schwarzman Scholarship to study in Beijing

Three Princeton seniors and two alumni awarded Schwarzman Scholarship to study in Beijing

Bhoomika Chowdhary

The five Princetonians will join a cohort of 151 students at Tsinghua University in Beijing and will pursue a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs. The cohort includes students from 33 different countries and 106 universities.

The five Princetonians will join a cohort of 151 students at Tsinghua University in Beijing and will pursue a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs. The cohort includes students from 33 different countries and 106 universities.

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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Princeton names 14 SINSI Scholars in program’s 15th year

Princeton names 14 SINSI Scholars in program’s 15th year

Tara Agarwal

“Once again, we had a spectacular group of candidates, deeply committed to service here and in their home communities. Their range of interests and experiences will be of great value to the federal government,” Co-Directors of the Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative Frederick Barton and Kathryn Lunney said in the SPIA announcement.

“Once again, we had a spectacular group of candidates, deeply committed to service here and in their home communities. Their range of interests and experiences will be of great value to the federal government,” Co-Directors of the Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative Frederick Barton and Kathryn Lunney said in the SPIA announcement.

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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Julia Chaffers ’22 wins Marshall Scholarship

Julia Chaffers ’22 wins Marshall Scholarship

Naomi Hess

“To me, history is about not just what happened in the past, but also how we understand those facts and how we use that to inform our present,” Chaffers said.

“To me, history is about not just what happened in the past, but also how we understand those facts and how we use that to inform our present,” Chaffers said.

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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COVID-19 cases rise on campus, as peer institutions announce Spring 2022 plans

COVID-19 cases rise on campus, as peer institutions announce Spring 2022 plans

Drew Somerville

“As peer institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford make decisions regarding the beginning of the spring semester, Princeton has yet to make any formal announcements about delaying the start of courses or making instruction remote.”

“As peer institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford make decisions regarding the beginning of the spring semester, Princeton has yet to make any formal announcements about delaying the start of courses or making instruction remote.” 

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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Princeton accepts early applicants to Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics

Princeton accepts early applicants to Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics

Aidan Iacobucci

“We believe this decision will help us keep students central to our work and tamp down the anxiety of applicants,” the University wrote in an online statement.

“We believe this decision will help us keep students central to our work and tamp down the anxiety of applicants,” the University wrote in an online statement.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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