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‘The most humble person I’ve ever met’: Loved ones remember Misrach Ewunetie ’24

‘The most humble person I’ve ever met’: Loved ones remember Misrach Ewunetie ’24

Allan Shen and Lia Opperman

“It was always very calm with her; it's always pleasant. She's always down for anything but also wanting to make sure that those around her were happy,” said Kenya Ripley-Dunlap ’24, a friend of Ewunetie. “It really seemed like everything she did was super thoughtful and loving. It seems like that was always her intention. She’s always complimenting people.”

“It was always very calm with her; it's always pleasant. She's always down for anything but also wanting to make sure that those around her were happy,” Kenya Ripley-Dunlap ’24, a friend of Ewunetie, said. “It really seemed like everything she did was super thoughtful and loving. It seems like that was always her intention. She’s always complimenting people.”

NEWS | 11/21/2022

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USG discusses Eisgruber's comments on mental health

USG discusses Eisgruber's comments on mental health

Annie Rupertus

The USG also discussed digitalizing USG records and a potential new ad hoc committee on upperclass dining. 

The USG also discussed digitalizing USG records and a potential new ad hoc committee on upperclass dining.  

NEWS | 11/21/2022

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NYU law, philosophy professor Kwame Anthony Appiah named 2023 Baccalaureate speaker

NYU law, philosophy professor Kwame Anthony Appiah named 2023 Baccalaureate speaker

Laura Robertson

Appiah is a professor of philosophy and law at NYU and the Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Philosophy and the University Center for Human Values, Emeritus.

Appiah is a professor of philosophy and law at NYU and the Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Philosophy and the University Center for Human Values, Emeritus.

NEWS | 11/21/2022

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Peer Health Advisors host panel on ‘freshman 15,’ intuitive eating

Peer Health Advisors host panel on ‘freshman 15,’ intuitive eating

Izzy Jacobson

The panel, which featured Peer Health Advisors, dietitians and psychologists from UHS as speakers, featured experts’ discussions of strategies for intuitive eating and the stigma and myths behind the ‘freshman 15.’

The panel, which featured Peer Health Advisors, dietitians and psychologists from UHS as speakers, featured experts’ discussions of strategies for intuitive eating and the stigma and myths behind the ‘freshman 15.’

NEWS | 11/20/2022

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NJ bear hunt returns as human interactions rise statewide

NJ bear hunt returns as human interactions rise statewide

Tess Weinreich and Simone Kirkevold

The hunt, which is considered controversial by some animal welfare organizations, aims to curb the state’s black bear population by at least 20 percent through a six-day hunt, beginning on Dec. 5. 

The hunt, which is considered controversial by some animal welfare organizations, aims to curb the state’s black bear population by at least 20 percent through a six-day hunt, beginning on Dec. 5. 

NEWS | 11/20/2022

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Data rich, knowledge poor: Dr. Uyi Stewart speaks on the problem of the digital divide

Data rich, knowledge poor: Dr. Uyi Stewart speaks on the problem of the digital divide

Bhoomika Chowdhary

Dr. Uyi Stewart, the Chief Data and Technology Officer at Data.org, discussed his organization’s mission to bridge the digital divide at a lecture in Robertson Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Dr. Uyi Stewart, the Chief Data and Technology Officer at Data.org, discussed his organization’s mission to bridge the digital divide at a lecture in Robertson Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

NEWS | 11/17/2022

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Luxury footwear designer Stuart Weitzman speaks on his “road less traveled”

Luxury footwear designer Stuart Weitzman speaks on his “road less traveled”

Kayra Sener

Weitzman is an alumnus of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and has designed for celebrities including Aretha Franklin, Diablo Cody, and Laura Harring in his career. He discussed his experience taking risks, starting off in the industry, and giving back with his shoes.

Weitzman is an alumnus of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and has designed for celebrities including Aretha Franklin, Diablo Cody, and Laura Harring in his career. He discussed his experience taking risks, starting off in the industry, and giving back with his shoes.

NEWS | 11/17/2022

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Administrators, faculty discuss future of affirmative action at Princeton

Administrators, faculty discuss future of affirmative action at Princeton

Charlie Roth and Miriam Waldvogel

With regard to the University’s plans in the wake of a potential Supreme Court ruling that could outlaw race-conscious admissions, Eisgruber said in a recent interview with the ‘Prince’ that “we will do our best to be creative within the limits of the law. But we can’t pretend that it’s going to be easy.”

With regard to the University’s plans in the wake of a potential Supreme Court ruling that could outlaw race-conscious admissions, Eisgruber said in a recent interview with the ‘Prince’ that “we will do our best to be creative within the limits of the law. But we can’t pretend that it’s going to be easy.”

NEWS | 11/17/2022

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Data scientist Uyi Stewart talks global health, social impact

Data scientist Uyi Stewart talks global health, social impact

Amy Ciceu

Uyi Stewart, who serves as the Chief Data and Technology Officer at Data.org, sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss the nexus of data science and public service.

Uyi Stewart, who serves as the Chief Data and Technology Officer at Data.org, sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss the nexus of data science and public service.

NEWS | 11/17/2022

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University Title IX Administrator Regan Crotty ’00 to depart position

University Title IX Administrator Regan Crotty ’00 to depart position

Olivia Sanchez

Regan Crotty, who has served as the University’s Title IX administrator since 2014, is leaving her position this month. Crotty will be replaced in the interim by Randy K. Hubert, who previously served as a University Investigator. 

Regan Crotty, who has served as the University’s Title IX administrator since 2014, is leaving her position this month. Crotty will be replaced in the interim by Randy K. Hubert, who previously served as University investigator. 

NEWS | 11/17/2022

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USG passes resolution on antisemitism, initiates referendum on gender-neutral bathrooms

USG passes resolution on antisemitism, initiates referendum on gender-neutral bathrooms

Annie Rupertus

At a Nov. 16 meeting, which was an extension of the regular weekly USG meetings held on Sundays, the USG passed a resolution to “condemn and combat antisemitism” and voted to add a referendum on the expansion of gender-neutral bathrooms to the upcoming winter election ballot.

At a Nov. 16 meeting, which was an extension of the regular weekly USG meetings held on Sundays, the USG passed a resolution to “condemn and combat antisemitism” and voted to add a referendum on the expansion of gender-neutral bathrooms to the upcoming winter election ballot.

NEWS | 11/17/2022

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Former State Department economist Daniel Ahn ’04 talks financial technology

Former State Department economist Daniel Ahn ’04 talks financial technology

Janny Eng

During the conversation, Ahn recalled his experiences working in both the public and private sectors and relayed advice to students on choosing a career path. 

During the conversation, Ahn recalled his experiences working in the public and private sectors and relayed advice to students on choosing a career path. 

NEWS | 11/16/2022

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Exploring game design and development at Games && Symposium

Exploring game design and development at Games && Symposium

Jacqueline Zhou

Co-sponsored by the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Council on Science and Technology and supported through the John Sacret Young ’69 Lecture Series fund, the symposium took place on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Council on Science and Technology and supported through the John Sacret Young ’69 Lecture Series fund, the symposium took place on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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Eisgruber speaks on mental health, role of activism, faculty diversity

Eisgruber speaks on mental health, role of activism, faculty diversity

Sandeep Mangat

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responds to questions on the student mental health crisis, the role activism played in fossil fuel dissociation, public service among University alumni, and Nassau Hall’s goals of increasing faculty diversity.

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responds to questions on the student mental health crisis, the role activism played in fossil fuel dissociation, public service among University alumni, and Nassau Hall’s goals of increasing faculty diversity.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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CPUC Committee considers proposal on removing Witherspoon Statue

CPUC Committee considers proposal on removing Witherspoon Statue

Lia Opperman

This announcement comes after a petition for the removal of the Witherspoon statue was sent out to students and faculty during the summer and was discussed with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 during the start of the fall, who referred the group to the CPUC Committee on Naming.

This announcement comes after a petition for the removal of the Witherspoon statue was sent out to students and faculty during the summer and was discussed with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 during the start of the fall, who referred the group to the CPUC Committee on Naming.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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CPUC discusses dissociation, institutional neutrality, campus grief

CPUC discusses dissociation, institutional neutrality, campus grief

Olivia Sanchez and Abby Leibowitz

The Committee also spoke about facility staffs’ grievances, the new Learning and Education through Service (LENS) program, and updates on the minors program and Wintersession. 

The Committee also spoke about facility staffs’ grievances, the new Learning and Education through Service (LENS) program, and updates on the minors program and Wintersession.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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Peer Representatives now formalized as advocates for students facing Committee on Discipline

Peer Representatives now formalized as advocates for students facing Committee on Discipline

Isabel Yip

This spring, peer representatives were trained to be able to attend hearings before the Committee on Discipline. Formerly, the Peer Representatives, a student group that provides advice and support to students accused of academic integrity violations, was only authorized to work with the Honor Committee.

This spring, peer representatives were trained to be able to attend hearings before the Committee on Discipline. Formerly, the Peer Representatives, a student group that provides advice and support to students accused of academic integrity violations, was only authorized to work with the Honor Committee.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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USG declines to sponsor referendum on antisemitism

USG declines to sponsor referendum on antisemitism

Annie Rupertus

The referendum, proposed by USG Treasurer Adam Hoffman ’23, received four votes in favor, one against, and 19 abstentions, not meeting the threshold of at least nine “yes” votes to appear on election ballots as a Senate-initiated referendum.

The referendum, proposed by USG Treasurer Adam Hoffman ’23, received four votes in favor, one against, and 19 abstentions, not meeting the threshold of at least nine “yes” votes to appear on election ballots as a Senate-initiated referendum.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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First 10 research proposals chosen for Princeton-HBCU collaboration initiative

First 10 research proposals chosen for Princeton-HBCU collaboration initiative

Chas Brown

On Nov. 1, Princeton announced the first 10 research projects which will receive funding and support from the Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI). 

On Nov. 1, Princeton announced the first 10 research projects who will receive funding and support from the Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI). 

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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Wilglory Tanjong ’18, founder of Anima Iris, shares story behind her "Afro-centric" brand at PASA event

Wilglory Tanjong ’18, founder of Anima Iris, shares story behind her "Afro-centric" brand at PASA event

Hope Perry

The event was co-hosted by the Black Business Association (BBA), PASA, and the Princeton Association of Black Women (PABW), and discussed Afrocentrism and Tanjong’s journey with her brand Anima Iris.

The event was co-hosted by the Black Business Association (BBA), PASA, and the Princeton Association of Black Women (PABW), and discussed Afrocentrism and Tanjong’s journey with her brand Anima Iris.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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