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Fall study abroad, Novogratz Bridge Year 2020-2021 cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

The Louis A. Simpson Building houses the Davis International Center.
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Fall study abroad, Novogratz Bridge Year 2020-2021 cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

Claire Silberman

The Office of International Programs (OIP), University Global Safety and Security Unit, and off-campus partners came to the decision based on the “health and safety concerns, evolving travel restrictions, and a lack of clarity surrounding logistical, immigration, and security matters,” according to an OIP statement on June 1.

NEWS | June 12

‘A second pandemic’: panelists discuss systemic racism, COVID-19

Aly Kassam-Remtulla (upper left) and panelists Keith Wailoo (upper middle), Helen Zia (upper right), Beth Lew-Williams (bottom left), and Andy Kim (bottom right)

‘A second pandemic’: panelists discuss systemic racism, COVID-19

Albert Jiang

“[George] Floyd’s death is deeply connected to the racial disparities exposed by the pandemic. He died with coronavirus antibodies in his blood, surviving infection, only to die at the hands of the police,” Aly Kassam-Remtulla, Associate Provost for International Affairs and Operations, said.

NEWS | June 12

Q&A with Dean of the College Jill Dolan on spring decision-making, fall possibilities amid COVID-19

Mark Dodici and Evelyn Doskoch

The Daily Princetonian talks to Dean of the College Jill Dolan, who describes a finicky situation faced by college administrators across the country.

NEWS | June 12

With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

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With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

Grace Rosenberg

Reopening will be, for the most part, gradual, and capacity will continue to be limited. Guidelines released by the governor indicate that indoor gatherings are permitted at 25 percent capacity, or 50 people maximum, and outdoor gatherings at 100 people maximum.

NEWS | June 11

‘The Nassau we all love’: Student group aims to help keep town businesses afloat amid COVID-19

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‘The Nassau we all love’: Student group aims to help keep town businesses afloat amid COVID-19

Patrycja Pajdak

“Nassau is near and dear to everyone’s hearts, and we want to make sure the Nassau we all love is the same when students come back,” said Sunny Sandhu ’20, one of the founders of Tigers for Nassau.

FEATURES | June 7

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

Zachary Shevin

“The University is not pursuing the issue of immunity,” a spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’ Instead, it “will focus on the principles and initiatives outlined by the governor and attorney general” in a June 2 announcement.

NEWS | June 5

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

Professor Kim Pearson ’78 (upper left), Dr. Marian Croak ’77 (upper right), Valedictorian Nicholas Johnson ’20 (lower left), and Dr. William Massey ’77 (lower right)

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

Edward Tian

“I’m thrilled to be living through this moment,” said Dr. Marian Croak ’77, Vice President of Engineering at Google. “The tragic nature of what has spurred this movement is an opportunity for change.”

NEWS | June 4

U., students respond to Trump plan to revoke certain Chinese students' visas

The Louis A. Simpson Building, which houses the Davis International Center.
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U., students respond to Trump plan to revoke certain Chinese students' visas

Katie Tam and Claire Silberman

“This proclamation is extremely distressing for Chinese students who are afraid for their statuses and for what this proclamation may mean for their ability to study at Princeton,” wrote GSG President Karina Alventosa in a statement to The Daily Princetonian. “The restrictions would impact the incoming class as well as anyone who needs to renew their visa.”

NEWS | June 4

Q&A with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on George Floyd protests, policing reform, Trump

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12)
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Q&A with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on George Floyd protests, policing reform, Trump

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“I think [Trump] needs to be focusing on the fact that these are very peaceful protests of individuals who are hurting, and who are having painful expressions of disappointment in how this government has treated the humanity, or the lack of humanity, of African Americans, and particularly at the hands of law enforcement.”

NEWS | June 4

Trump says Gen. Milley ’80 ‘in charge,’ expanding concerns about the militarization of law enforcement

General Mark Milley ’80 speaks at the 2019 commissioning ceremony for graduating Princeton ROTC Cadets. Milley is an alumnus of the program.
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Trump says Gen. Milley ’80 ‘in charge,’ expanding concerns about the militarization of law enforcement

Zachary Shevin

The Monday statement about Milley came as part of a call during which Trump told governors to “dominate” protestors and “take back your streets,” scolding states’ responses to demonstrations as “weak.”

NEWS | June 3

‘It has to end’: Protesters in Princeton demand justice for Floyd's death

Protestors gather on Nassau St.
Courtesy of Valeria Torres-Olivares ’22

‘It has to end’: Protesters in Princeton demand justice for Floyd's death

Marissa Michaels

The protest is one of many that emerged out of last week’s high-profile death, when Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and forty-six seconds, while three other officers stood by.

NEWS | June 3

Q&A with Health Officer Jeffrey Grosser on Princeton’s pandemic response

Katie Tam and Zachary Shevin

“Obviously there’s a potential to increase community transmission as a result of the protests that are happening,“ Grosser said. “It’s something that I think, as a county, we need to be aware of.”

NEWS | June 3

U. celebrates 273rd Commencement virtually

U. celebrates 273rd Commencement virtually

Sam Kagan and Rachel Sturley

At just over 47 minutes in length, the virtual ceremony was much shorter than previous in-person iterations.

NEWS | June 1

‘Take a breath’: Two alumnae of the Great Recession on graduating in crisis

Commencement in 2014.
Courtesy of Lisa Gong

‘Take a breath’: Two alumnae of the Great Recession on graduating in crisis

Rachel Sturley

Today, the Class of 2020 attended its virtual commencement. Tomorrow, it will enter a world plagued by uncertainty, fear, and a national unemployment rate of 14.7 percent.

FEATURES | May 31

Divest Princeton hosts panel titled ‘Cornell, Brown, and UC Have Done It: Why Can’t We?’

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Divest Princeton hosts panel titled ‘Cornell, Brown, and UC Have Done It: Why Can’t We?’

Rachel Sturley

Divest Princeton’s Ryan Warsing said that action is “particularly impactful” now, because the CPUC Resources Committee is currently deliberating on the group’s proposal.

NEWS | May 30

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell ’75 discusses the monetary policy response to COVID-19 at Reunions event

FED Chairman Jerome Powell ’75
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Federal Reserve Chairman Powell ’75 discusses the monetary policy response to COVID-19 at Reunions event

Zachary Shevin

“The Fed is strongly committed to using our tools to do whatever we can, for as long as it takes, to provide some relief and some stability now, and to support the recovery when it comes,” Powell said.

NEWS | May 29

What Zoom Reunions can't replace: alumni reflect on the weekend that might have been

At the class of 1970’s 45th Reunions, Princeton’s eight first surviving female graduates returned to Princeton for the first time since graduation and marched in the P-Rade. Left to right: Mary Yee, Agneta Riber, Lynn Nagasako, Mae Wong Miller, Priscilla Read, Susan Craig Scott, and Judith-Ann Corrente.
Courtesy of Mae Miller ’70

What Zoom Reunions can't replace: alumni reflect on the weekend that might have been

Ben Angarone

This weekend, for the first time since 1945, the University’s campus will sit untouched by an orange-tinted tornado of fireworks, speeding golf carts, chants, bands, and beers.

FEATURES | May 29

Jackson Artis ’20 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Jackson Artis ’20 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Zachary Shevin

Artis said he is “eager to talk about how the world is moving right now.”

NEWS | May 29

Dolan, Calhoun talk possible summer session, using ‘own lab’ for COVID-19 testing at USG Q&A

Vice President for Campus Life Rochelle Calhoun speaks at the virtual Q&A. Pictured above: USG President Chitra Parikh ’21, USG Executive Director of Communications Hannah Kapoor ’23, and Dean of the College Jill Dolan.

Dolan, Calhoun talk possible summer session, using ‘own lab’ for COVID-19 testing at USG Q&A

Evelyn Doskoch

Dolan and Calhoun answered student questions about Fall 2020, acknowledging that most policies will rest upon President Eisgruber’s July decision on whether to return to campus.

NEWS | May 27

Math TA posted false solution online to catch students in violation of academic integrity

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

Through several obtained documents, the ‘Prince’ is aware of at least 21 students who were suspected of academic integrity violations in relation to an April MAT 202 problem set.

NEWS | May 26

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