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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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Julia Berndtsson ’23 co-authors paper presenting possible planet beyond Milky Way

Julia Berndtsson ’23 co-authors paper presenting possible planet beyond Milky Way

Tara Agarwal

A group of physicists and researchers, including Julia Berndtsson ’23, reported finding evidence of the existence of a planet transiting a star in an external galaxy, marking the first such potential ‘exoplanet’ ever detected outside the Milky Way.

A group of physicists and researchers, including Julia Berndtsson ’23, reported finding evidence of the existence of a planet transiting a star in an external galaxy, marking the first such potential ‘exoplanet’ ever detected outside the Milky Way.

NEWS | 11/09/2021

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University-led vaccination clinics begin administering pediatric vaccines

University-led vaccination clinics begin administering pediatric vaccines

Zoya Amir Gauhar

University-led COVID-19 vaccination clinics will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to children between ages five and 11.

University-led COVID-19 vaccination clinics will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to children between ages five and 11.

NEWS | 11/09/2021

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USG discusses grading policy with Dean Dolan, approves Honor Code amendment

USG discusses grading policy with Dean Dolan, approves Honor Code amendment

Drew Somerville

In their Sunday meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) voted to formally establish Peer Representatives as an Honor Committee resource and discussed the University’s grading policy. 

In their Sunday meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) voted to formally establish Peer Representatives as an Honor Committee resource and discussed the University’s grading policy. 

NEWS | 11/08/2021

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Paul McCartney publishes book ‘The Lyrics’ edited by Prof. Muldoon

Paul McCartney publishes book ‘The Lyrics’ edited by Prof. Muldoon

Miguel Gracia-Zhang and Gabriel Robare

“The Lyrics” is a two-volume, 960-page “self-portrait” of McCartney told through 154 of his songs, along with commentaries, photos, and other notes from his life.

“The Lyrics” is a two-volume, 960-page “self-portrait” of McCartney told through 154 of his songs, along with commentaries, photos, and other notes from his life.

NEWS | 11/08/2021

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Profs. George, Whittington rebuke University of Florida ban on faculty testifying on voting rights

Profs. George, Whittington rebuke University of Florida ban on faculty testifying on voting rights

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

After a week of outrage, the University of Florida has announced a reversal of its ban on professors providing expert testimony in cases involving the state government.

After a week of outrage, the University of Florida has announced a reversal of its ban on professors providing expert testimony in cases involving the state government.

NEWS | 11/08/2021

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Institute for Advanced Study appoints David Nirenberg GS ’92 as new director

Institute for Advanced Study appoints David Nirenberg GS ’92 as new director

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Nirenberg, the current dean of the Divinity School and a professor of medieval history at the University of Chicago, will assume his new position in July 2022.

Nirenberg, the current dean of the Divinity School and a professor of medieval history at the University of Chicago, will assume his new position in July 2022.

NEWS | 11/08/2021

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NJ legislation partially banning plastic straws now in effect

NJ legislation partially banning plastic straws now in effect

Tara Agarwal

As of Nov. 7, Wawa has updated its store policy in accordance with the legislation. Signs near coffee counters now read: “Please ask a register associate if you need a straw.”

As of Nov. 7, Wawa has updated its store policy in accordance with the legislation. Signs near coffee counters now read: “Please ask a register associate if you need a straw.”

NEWS | 11/07/2021

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