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

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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

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

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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

Life after accusation: Inside Princeton's Honor Code

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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

University and town recognize veterans with service and reception

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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

Princeton continues push to net-zero campus emissions by 2046

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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

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

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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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USG winter election cycle begins Dec. 6

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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

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

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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

NJ election results finalized

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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

Reunions 2022 set to occur in-person, on campus

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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

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

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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

Economics Professor Ellora Derenoncourt discusses new center on inequality

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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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