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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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Princeton announces new Indigenous initiatives

Princeton announces new Indigenous initiatives

Jasmyn Dobson

Jessica Lambert ’22, co-president of Natives at Princeton, says that many of the initiatives announced have been a long time in the making, and that it was largely the work of student and faculty advocates that made them possible.

Jessica Lambert ’22, co-president of Natives at Princeton, says that many of the initiatives announced have been a long time in the making, and that it was largely the work of student and faculty advocates that made them possible.

NEWS | 11/04/2021

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‘Princetoween’ sends students to McCosh, Princeton Medical Center

‘Princetoween’ sends students to McCosh, Princeton Medical Center

Caitlin Limestahl and Diya Kraybill

McCosh Health Center admitted a significant number of students for excessive intoxication and transported some to local hospitals.

McCosh Health Center admitted a significant number of students for excessive intoxication and transported some to local hospitals.

NEWS | 11/04/2021

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Residential Colleges 7 and 8 temporarily renamed New College East and West

Residential Colleges 7 and 8 temporarily renamed New College East and West

Isabel Yip

The University plans on announcing new names for these colleges “at a later date,” according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.

The University plans on announcing new names for these colleges “at a later date,” according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.

NEWS | 11/04/2021

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Cannabis Task Force drafts ordinance on cannabis licensing, equity, and tax revenue

Cannabis Task Force drafts ordinance on cannabis licensing, equity, and tax revenue

Lia Opperman

The CTF will continue to edit the draft of its recommendations at their next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11.

The CTF will continue to edit the draft of its recommendations at their next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11.

NEWS | 11/04/2021

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Rep. Andy Kim talks service and race at Whig-Clio, AASA, College Dems event

Rep. Andy Kim talks service and race at Whig-Clio, AASA, College Dems event

Charlie Roth and Lia Opperman

Kim took the call from the balcony of the Capitol building during the vote for the Build Back Better bill (H.R. 5376) and had to pause the meeting at one moment to run inside and vote.

Kim took the call from the balcony of the Capitol building during the vote for the Build Back Better bill (H.R. 5376) and had to pause the meeting at one moment to run inside and vote.

NEWS | 11/04/2021

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Undergraduate voting rate soars to 75% in 2020 election

Undergraduate voting rate soars to 75% in 2020 election

Alexa Marsh and Charlie Roth

Princeton’s percentage of voting-eligible students who participated in the 2020 election increased by nearly 25 percent from 2016, following efforts from the Vote100 initiative to encourage students to vote.

Princeton’s percentage of voting-eligible students who participated in the 2020 election increased by nearly 25 percent from 2016, following efforts from the Vote100 initiative to encourage students to vote.

NEWS | 11/03/2021

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USG to test off-campus dining initiative for student meal plans

USG to test off-campus dining initiative for student meal plans

Isabel Yip

On Oct. 29, the USG introduced a new program — the USG Community Dining Task Force — to explore the possibility to incorporating off-campus dining options in the meal plan. 

On Oct. 29, the USG introduced a new program — the USG Community Dining Task Force — to explore the possibility to incorporating off-campus dining options in the meal plan. 

NEWS | 11/03/2021

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Democrat Phil Murphy narrowly wins NJ governor’s election

Democrat Phil Murphy narrowly wins NJ governor’s election

Charlie Roth and Lia Opperman

The race was called on Wednesday evening, declaring Murphy’s win against Republican and former General Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli, making Murphy the first New Jersey Democrat to win reelection in the past four decades.  

The race was called on Wednesday evening, declaring Murphy’s win against Republican and former General Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli, making Murphy the first New Jersey Democrat to win reelection in the past four decades.   

NEWS | 11/03/2021

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Despite brief uptick post-fall break, COVID-19 cases remain low

Despite brief uptick post-fall break, COVID-19 cases remain low

Amy Ciceu

The current University mask mandate is under reconsideration.

The current University mask mandate is under reconsideration following zero reported new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.

NEWS | 11/02/2021

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Princeton offers COVID-19 booster shots as eligibility expands

Princeton offers COVID-19 booster shots as eligibility expands

Tess Weinreich

Pfizer boosters will be administered on Wednesdays and Moderna boosters on Thursdays. Johnson & Johnson vaccines will not be available at either clinic. 

Pfizer boosters will be administered on Wednesdays and Moderna boosters on Thursdays. Johnson & Johnson vaccines will not be available at either clinic. 

NEWS | 11/02/2021

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The PAW to remain independent despite changes to its relationship with the University

The PAW to remain independent despite changes to its relationship with the University

Anna Cornelissen

This most recent announcement comes a few months after a previous letter from Fisher was published in the July issue of the PAW, informing readers that the University planned to take on complete financial responsibility for the magazine without guaranteeing its continued editorial independence.

This most recent announcement comes a few months after a previous letter from Fisher was published in the July issue of the PAW, informing readers that the University planned to take on complete financial responsibility for the magazine without guaranteeing its continued editorial independence.

NEWS | 11/02/2021

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USG discusses Dean’s Date programming budget and task force updates

USG discusses Dean’s Date programming budget and task force updates

Drew Somerville

In a unanimous vote, USG re-allocated $25,000 of Tigers in Town funding to support an Off-Campus Dining Trial pilot program, in which 150 students will be provided a free weekly lunch, dinner, and snack off campus for four weeks.

In a unanimous vote, USG re-allocated $25,000 of Tigers in Town funding to support an Off-Campus Dining Trial pilot program, in which 150 students will be provided a free weekly lunch, dinner, and snack off campus for four weeks.

NEWS | 11/01/2021

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Q&A with Princeton town council member and candidate Eve Niedergang

Q&A with Princeton town council member and candidate Eve Niedergang

Charlie Roth

We sat down with Eve Niedergang GS ’85, who is a member of the Princeton Town Council seeking re-election in 2021. First elected in 2018, she has served one term on the council and is running unopposed.

We sat down with Eve Niedergang GS ’85, who is a member of the Princeton Town Council seeking re-election in 2021. First elected in 2018, she has served one term on the council and is running unopposed.

NEWS | 11/01/2021

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