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Davis International Center discourages international students from returning home during winter break

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Davis International Center discourages international students from returning home during winter break

Lia Opperman

International students have a few options. The University advises international students to stay with friends or family in the U.S. if possible. If not, they are advised to apply for continuous housing by Dec. 17. 

International students have a few options. The University advises international students to stay with friends or family in the U.S. if possible. If not, they are advised to apply for continuous housing by Dec. 17. 

NEWS | 12/04/2021

Kang Lab reports new experimental therapy with potential to stop cancer spread

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Kang Lab reports new experimental therapy with potential to stop cancer spread

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Kang’s lab focuses on two central questions in cancer treatment: why do some patients develop metastatic disease, and why they are so difficult to treat?

Kang’s lab focuses on two central questions in cancer treatment: why do some patients develop metastatic disease, and why they are so difficult to treat?

NEWS | 12/02/2021

Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

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Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Sam Kagan

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

NEWS | 12/02/2021

Community members wait hours for boosters, isolation housing expands amid COVID-19 spike

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Community members wait hours for boosters, isolation housing expands amid COVID-19 spike

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Sidney Singer, and Isabel Yip

As COVID-19 cases and isolation dorm occupancy reach new highs, students and community members wait in line for hours to receive their booster shots. 

As COVID-19 cases and isolation dorm occupancy reach new highs, students and community members wait in line for hours to receive their booster shots. 

NEWS | 12/02/2021

Cannabis Task Force recommends cannabis retail in Princeton

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Cannabis Task Force recommends cannabis retail in Princeton

Charlie Roth and Lia Opperman

After more than seven months of meetings, Princeton’s Cannabis Task Force (CTF) recommended that cannabis retail businesses be allowed to open in town. In the proposal to the town council, the CTF talked about possible dispensary locations, equity and racial justice, and how tax revenue should be allocated. 

After more than seven months of meetings, Princeton’s Cannabis Task Force (CTF) recommended that cannabis retail businesses be allowed to open in town. In the proposal to the town council, the CTF talked about possible dispensary locations, equity and racial justice, and how tax revenue should be allocated.

NEWS | 12/01/2021
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Princeton continues support of DACA in new federal filing

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Princeton continues support of DACA in new federal filing

Lia Opperman

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Microsoft President and University Trustee Brad Smith ’81 encouraged the Department of Homeland Security take appropriate actions to strengthen DACA. 

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Microsoft President and University Trustee Brad Smith ’81 encouraged the Department of Homeland Security take appropriate actions to strengthen DACA. 

NEWS | 11/30/2021

Murray-Dodge Café shuts down ‘until further notice,’ Coffee Club closed until Thursday

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Murray-Dodge Café shuts down ‘until further notice,’ Coffee Club closed until Thursday

Evelyn Doskoch

Students attributed the temporary café closures to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, which reached a semester-high before Thanksgiving break.

Students attributed the temporary café closures to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, which reached a semester-high before Thanksgiving break.

NEWS | 11/29/2021

Princeton increases testing frequency, limits social gatherings amid Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge

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Princeton increases testing frequency, limits social gatherings amid Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge

Mark Dodici, Katherine Dailey, and Drew Somerville

Masking guidelines will also remain in place for the remainder of the semester as campus cases increase risk status to “Moderate to High.” Students will be required to test as soon as they return to campus, and to submit two tests per week for the remainder of the semester.

Masking guidelines will also remain in place for the remainder of the semester as campus cases increase risk status to “Moderate to High.” Students will be required to test as soon as they return to campus, and to submit two tests per week for the remainder of the semester.

NEWS | 11/27/2021

Princeton sees semester’s largest uptick in COVID cases as students depart for Thanksgiving

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Princeton sees semester’s largest uptick in COVID cases as students depart for Thanksgiving

Caitlin Limestahl and Drew Somerville

University-wide COVID-19 positive cases have spiked to their highest levels this semester, and multiple eating clubs reported COVID-positive attendees at events this past weekend, leading to concern among students leaving campus prior to Thanksgiving break.

University-wide COVID-19 positive cases have spiked to their highest levels this semester, and multiple eating clubs reported COVID-positive attendees at events this past weekend, leading to concern among students leaving campus prior to Thanksgiving break.

NEWS | 11/23/2021

Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

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Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Lia Opperman

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

NEWS | 11/23/2021

American Studies Fellow Tiffany King discusses upcoming seminar, Black and Indigenous feminism, and land acknowledgement

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American Studies Fellow Tiffany King discusses upcoming seminar, Black and Indigenous feminism, and land acknowledgement

Alexa Marsh

King discusses her upcoming spring seminar “Black and Indigenous Feminist Survival and Experimentation in the Americas,” her work within the intersecting fields of Black, Native/Indigenous, and Feminist studies, and her 2019 book “The Black Shoals: Offshore Formations of Black and Native Studies.” 

King discusses her upcoming spring seminar “Black and Indigenous Feminist Survival and Experimentation in the Americas,” her work within the intersecting fields of Black, Native/Indigenous, and Feminist studies, and her 2019 book The Black Shoals: Offshore Formations of Black and Native Studies. 

NEWS | 11/23/2021

Multiple community members report being struck by vehicles, spurring pedestrian safety concerns

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Multiple community members report being struck by vehicles, spurring pedestrian safety concerns

Sidney Singer

At least four people — including one undergraduate student, two graduate students, and one staff member — have been struck by cars on and around campus in the past two months. Concerns for pedestrian safety have become visible in the Princeton community lately, including at a recent CPUC meeting. 

At least four people — including one undergraduate student, two graduate students, and one staff member — have been struck by cars on and around campus in the past two months. Concerns for pedestrian safety have become visible in the Princeton community lately, including at a recent CPUC meeting. 

NEWS | 11/22/2021

USG discusses grading and mental health referenda, 2020 voting data, and ‘Prince’ investigation into the Honor Code

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USG discusses grading and mental health referenda, 2020 voting data, and ‘Prince’ investigation into the Honor Code

Annie Rupertus

The weekly meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government included discussion of two referenda to be voted on in the upcoming election, Vote 100, and The Daily Princetonian’s recent investigation into the University’s Honor Code. 

The weekly meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government included discussion of two referenda to be voted on in the upcoming election, Vote 100, and the Daily Princetonian’s recent investigation into the University’s Honor Code. 

NEWS | 11/22/2021

‘Bookended by a bonfire’: Tigers take home Ivy League title for first time since 2018

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‘Bookended by a bonfire’: Tigers take home Ivy League title for first time since 2018

Rachel Posner and Isabel Yip

The football team lit the bonfire pile, and after a few minutes, flames erupted — prompting cheers from the crowd. Smoke rose and blurred the view of East Pyne Hall.

The football team lit the bonfire pile, and after a few minutes, flames erupted — prompting cheers from the crowd. Smoke rose and blurred the view of East Pyne Hall.

NEWS | 11/22/2021

Stanford announces test-optional policy for 2022–23 application cycle

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Stanford announces test-optional policy for 2022–23 application cycle

Isabel Yip

“The Admission Office continues to monitor the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the college admission process during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as it relates to the availability of standardized testing,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

“The Admission Office continues to monitor the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the college admission process during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as it relates to the availability of standardized testing,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 11/21/2021

“I went through the fire, now I am the fire:” ‘Pose’ star Dominique Jackson talks self-preservation, identity for Trans remembrance week

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“I went through the fire, now I am the fire:” ‘Pose’ star Dominique Jackson talks self-preservation, identity for Trans remembrance week

Drew Somerville

Over time, Jackson said, she came to realize that her identity could persist without disrespecting those around her. She went on to enter the modeling industry, inspired by models like Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks to persevere in the face of adversity. Still, it was a mixed sense of pain and courage that later helped her break out into the acting industry.

Over time, Jackson said, she came to realize that her identity could persist without disrespecting those around her. She went on to enter the modeling industry, inspired by models like Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks to persevere in the face of adversity. Still, it was a mixed sense of pain and courage that later helped her break out into the acting industry.

NEWS | 11/19/2021

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