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Princeton releases inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report

Princeton releases inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report

Marissa Michaels and Gabriel Robare

The report comes largely in response to a July 2020 open letter from hundreds of faculty to President Christopher Eisgruber ’83. The letter called for the University to, among 48 total demands, reform hiring practices, rename multiple campus buildings and monuments, implement widespread antiracism training, and acknowledge that the University exists on land of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation.

The report comes largely in response to a July 2020 open letter from hundreds of faculty to President Christopher Eisgruber ’83. The letter called for the University to, among 48 total demands, reform hiring practices, rename multiple campus buildings and monuments, implement widespread antiracism training, and acknowledge that the University exists on land of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation.

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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Princeton researchers develop world’s purest sample of gallium arsenide

Princeton researchers develop world’s purest sample of gallium arsenide

Tara Agarwal

“The new samples/materials have only about 1 part per 10 billion impurities, meaning there is only one unwanted atom (impurity) for every 10 billion wanted atoms,” ECE Professor Mansour Shayegan wrote. “This is like having only one bad person on Earth!”

“The new samples/materials have only about 1 part per 10 billion impurities, meaning there is only one unwanted atom (impurity) for every 10 billion wanted atoms,” ECE Professor Mansour Shayegan wrote. “This is like having only one bad person on Earth!”

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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Princeton hosts lecture on Kathryn Paige Harden’s ‘The Genetic Lottery’

Princeton hosts lecture on Kathryn Paige Harden’s ‘The Genetic Lottery’

Desmond Lam and Alison Araten

“I heard about her new book and it covers an important topic. The implications of genetics for the future society ... it is going to be a growing question in ethical decisions,“ Philosophy professor Peter Singer told the ‘Prince’. “I hope that this event stimulates them to think about the future, and how we can use the knowledge of genetics in order to achieve a more just and equal society.”

“I heard about her new book and it covers an important topic. The implications of genetics for the future society ... it is going to be a growing question in ethical decisions,“ Peter Singer told the ‘Prince’.

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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Q&A with Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, highest-ranking transgender elected official in U.S. history

Q&A with Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, highest-ranking transgender elected official in U.S. history

Anna Salvatore

McBride sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss her political trajectory and daily responsibilities as a state senator, as well as give advice to Princeton’s student activists.  

McBride sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss her political trajectory and daily responsibilities as a state senator, as well as give advice to Princeton’s student activists. 

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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Life after accusation: Inside Princeton's Honor Code

Life after accusation: Inside Princeton's Honor Code

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Claire Silberman

Every year, dozens of students come before the Honor Committee. In interviews with eight of the accused, we chronicle a story of spiraling mental health, institutionalized alienation, and renewed hopes for reform.

Every year, dozens of students come before the Honor Committee. In interviews with eight of the accused, we chronicle a story of spiraling mental health, institutionalized alienation, and renewed hopes for reform.

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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University and town recognize veterans with service and reception

University and town recognize veterans with service and reception

Izabela Konopka

The University and town communities came together to celebrate Veteran’s Day in a ceremony that featured speeches from Mayor Mark Freda and current students who are veterans.

The University and town communities came together to celebrate Veteran’s Day in a ceremony that featured speeches from Mayor Mark Freda and current students who are veterans.

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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Princeton continues push to net-zero campus emissions by 2046

Princeton continues push to net-zero campus emissions by 2046

Kalena Blake

Amidst the backdrop of the University’s sprawling construction projects, the University is transitioning its energy systems to achieve a net-zero carbon emission campus by 2046. University staff and industry experts weighed in on how the plans will impact campus life and the energy industry as a whole. 

Amidst the backdrop of the University’s sprawling construction projects, the University is transitioning its energy systems to achieve a net-zero carbon emission campus by 2046. University staff and industry experts weighed in on how the plans will impact campus life and the energy industry as a whole. 

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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198 Princeton faculty sign letter criticizing Department of Justice's China Initiative

198 Princeton faculty sign letter criticizing Department of Justice's China Initiative

Izzy Jacobson

One hundred and ninety eight Princeton faculty sent an open letter to the U.S. Attorney General, claiming the China Initiative disproportionately targets researchers of Asian and Chinese descent, creating a hostile environment that hampers the recruitment of students and postdoctoral scholars.

One hundred and ninety eight Princeton faculty sent an open letter to the U.S. Attorney General, claiming the China Initiative disproportionately targets researchers of Asian and Chinese descent, creating a hostile environment that hampers the recruitment of students and postdoctoral scholars. 

NEWS | 11/17/2021

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Graduate Hotel construction scheduled to begin soon

Graduate Hotel construction scheduled to begin soon

Aidan Iacobucci

After official approval from the Princeton Zoning Board, construction is scheduled to begin in late November. 

After official approval from the Princeton Zoning Board, construction is scheduled to begin in late November. 

NEWS | 11/16/2021

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USG winter election cycle begins Dec. 6

USG winter election cycle begins Dec. 6

Annie Rupertus and Brooke McCarthy

Students who are interested in running for either an executive office or a Class Senate position are expected to attend at least one of two open houses. The first will take place on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. via Zoom, and the second will take place on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. in Frist 204.

Students who are interested in running for either an executive office or a Class Senate position are expected to attend at least one of two open houses. The first will take place on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. via Zoom, and the second will take place on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. in Frist 204.

NEWS | 11/16/2021

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DEI presentation, energy conservation project at this week’s USG meeting

DEI presentation, energy conservation project at this week’s USG meeting

Drew Somerville

Representatives from Evidn, a behavioral science consulting firm, and the Office of Sustainability gave a presentation on their joint project regarding energy conservation on campus.

Representatives from Evidn, a behavioral science consulting firm, and the Office of Sustainability gave a presentation on their joint project regarding energy conservation on campus.

NEWS | 11/15/2021

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NJ election results finalized

NJ election results finalized

Charlie Roth and Lia Opperman

Democrats Sadaf Jaffer and Roy Freiman won the two open General Assembly seats over Republicans Joseph Lukac and Vincent Panico. Jaffer’s win was not called until the mail-in votes had been counted on Thursday, Nov. 11. Jaffer is the first person of color and first Democrat woman to represent the 16th District.

Democrats Sadaf Jaffer and Roy Freiman won the two open General Assembly seats over Republicans Joseph Lukac and Vincent Panico.

NEWS | 11/14/2021

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Reunions 2022 set to occur in-person, on campus

Reunions 2022 set to occur in-person, on campus

Katherine Dailey

After two years of virtual Reunions, 2022 Reunions will return to an in-person and on-campus format. Kate Bellin ’02, President of the Class of 2002, which will be celebrating its 20th reunion this coming year, told The Daily Princetonian, she felt these Reunions might resemble “victory Reunions,” similar to those when soldiers returned from a war and attended Reunions for the first time.

After two years of virtual Reunions, 2022 Reunions will return to an in-person and on-campus format. Kate Bellin ’02, President of the Class of 2002, which will be celebrating its 20th reunion this coming year, told The Daily Princetonian, she felt these Reunions might resemble “victory Reunions,” similar to those when soldiers returned from a war and attended Reunions for the first time.

NEWS | 11/14/2021

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Mask flushing in bathrooms a ‘critical issue’ on Princeton campus

Mask flushing in bathrooms a ‘critical issue’ on Princeton campus

Tess Weinreich

In recent weeks, University facilities has seen many clogged toilets across campus dormitories, which mostly result from face masks being flushed down the toilets. This issue resulted in a Nov. 11 email being sent out to all students residing in on-campus dormitories addressing the correct procedure to dispose of face masks.

In recent weeks, University facilities has seen many clogged toilets across campus dormitories, which mostly result from face masks being flushed down the toilets. This issue resulted in a Nov. 11 email being sent out to all students residing in on-campus dormitories addressing the correct procedure to dispose of face masks.

NEWS | 11/14/2021

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Economics Professor Ellora Derenoncourt discusses new center on inequality

Economics Professor Ellora Derenoncourt discusses new center on inequality

Marissa Michaels

In this Q&A, The Daily Princetonian sits with Professor Ellora Derenoncourt to discuss the new center on inequality, the racial wealth gap in America, and her research in labor economics. 

In this Q&A, The Daily Princetonian sits with Professor Ellora Derenoncourt to discuss the new center on inequality, the racial wealth gap in America, and her research in labor economics.  

NEWS | 11/11/2021

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3 Princeton faculty win ‘High-Risk, High-Reward’ grants for bacteria research

3 Princeton faculty win ‘High-Risk, High-Reward’ grants for bacteria research

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Princeton professors Coleen T. Murphy, Mohamed Abou Donia, and Zemer Gitai were awarded the grant for their research in microbiology. The grant typically funds projects which would otherwise struggle to receive grant money through traditional means due to the risks associated with conducting them. 

Princeton professors Coleen T. Murphy, Mohamed Abou Donia, and Zemer Gitai were awarded the grant for their research in microbiology. The grant typically funds projects which would otherwise struggle to receive grant money through traditional means due to the risks associated with conducting them. 

NEWS | 11/11/2021

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Princeton researchers advance knowledge of polymer fluid flows

Princeton researchers advance knowledge of polymer fluid flows

Berkley Yiu

According to Datta, the discovery is significant for many important energy, environmental, and industrial processes like groundwater remediation.

According to Datta, the discovery is significant for many important energy, environmental, and industrial processes like groundwater remediation.

NEWS | 11/11/2021

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Historic Toni Morrison exhibition scheduled to open at Princeton in spring 2023

Historic Toni Morrison exhibition scheduled to open at Princeton in spring 2023

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

In the view of Chair of the English Department Simon Gikandi, the exhibition is “groundbreaking.” It will mark the first time “we have a panoramic view of the many sides of Morrison as a writer, an artist, and a book editor who almost single handedly chaperoned the canon of Black letters that emerged in the post-civil rights period,” Gikandi wrote to the ‘Prince.’

In the view of Chair of the English Department Simon Gikandi, the exhibition is “groundbreaking.” It will mark the first time “we have a panoramic view of the many sides of Morrison as a writer, an artist, and a book editor who almost single handedly chaperoned the canon of Black letters that emerged in the post-civil rights period,” Gikandi wrote to the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 11/10/2021

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CPUC discusses dissociation, COVID updates, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report

CPUC discusses dissociation, COVID updates, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report

Lia Opperman

At the November Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) meeting, administrators issued updates on the divestment process; COVID-19 cases; and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

At the November Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) meeting, administrators issued updates on the divestment process; COVID-19 cases; and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

NEWS | 11/09/2021

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Princeton Town Council reviews hotel, dog park, and liquor store plans

Princeton Town Council reviews hotel, dog park, and liquor store plans

Charlie Roth

During the meeting, the Council narrowly approved a liquor store to open on Nassau Street and indicated support for a new dog park in Princeton.  

During the meeting, the Council narrowly approved a liquor store to open on Nassau Street and indicated support for a new dog park in Princeton.  

NEWS | 11/09/2021

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