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Princeton announces summer thesis research to occur on campus, continuous housing available for select students

Princeton announces summer thesis research to occur on campus, continuous housing available for select students

Anika Buch and Paige Cromley

The memo stated that the Continuous Housing program will be available to students who will be enrolled next fall and “face significant financial hardship and/or other serious extenuating circumstances that make it impossible to secure alternative housing during the summer months.”

The memo stated that the Continuous Housing program will be available to students who will be enrolled next fall and “face significant financial hardship and/or other serious extenuating circumstances that make it impossible to secure alternative housing during the summer months.”

NEWS | 03/17/2021

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USG discusses Dillon Gym expansion, approves seven new clubs

USG discusses Dillon Gym expansion, approves seven new clubs

Drew Somerville

Dillon Gym renovations, which will include a new entrance and a new wing, will occur in two phases beginning in 2022. 

Dillon Gym renovations, which will include a new entrance and a new wing, will occur in two phases beginning in 2022. 

NEWS | 03/16/2021

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Four seniors awarded $30K Labouisse Prize Fellowship

Four seniors awarded $30K Labouisse Prize Fellowship

Diya Kraybill

Seniors Chisom Ilogu, Sarah Kamanzi, Leopoldo Solis, and Lydia Spencer were awarded the Henry Richardson Labouisse ’26 Labouisse Prize Fellowship, which honors public service and civic engagement.

Seniors Chisom Ilogu, Sarah Kamanzi, Leopoldo Solis, and Lydia Spencer were awarded the Henry Richardson Labouisse ’26 Labouisse Prize Fellowship, which honors public service and civic engagement.

NEWS | 03/16/2021

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Princeton professors lead new alliance for free speech

Princeton professors lead new alliance for free speech

Drew Somerville

The Academic Freedom Alliance is “committed to providing defense to members of the organization if they find themselves in a free speech or academic freedom controversy,” according to politics professor Keith Whittington.

The Academic Freedom Alliance is “committed to providing defense to members of the organization if they find themselves in a free speech or academic freedom controversy,” according to politics professor Keith Whittington.

NEWS | 03/11/2021

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Eddie Glaude wins 2021 Stowe Prize for ‘Begin Again’

Eddie Glaude wins 2021 Stowe Prize for ‘Begin Again’

Anika Buch

Glaude said his inspiration for writing the book is deeply intertwined with activism and social justice causes. “I think it was the moment, the political moment, trying to come to terms with my own despair, my own disillusion that at least a portion of the country had voted for Donald Trump and I was like ‘here we go again.’”

Glaude said his inspiration for writing the book is deeply intertwined with activism and social justice causes. “I think it was the moment, the political moment, trying to come to terms with my own despair, my own disillusion that at least a portion of the country had voted for Donald Trump and I was like ‘here we go again.’”

NEWS | 03/11/2021

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Joshua Katz sues academic society, alleges ‘viewpoint discrimination’

Joshua Katz sues academic society, alleges ‘viewpoint discrimination’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Last July, Katz drew controversy when he published an op-ed in Quillette denouncing a letter signed by more than 350 Princeton faculty members calling on President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and senior administrators to enact 48 anti-racist demands. In the op-ed, Katz called a disbanded student activist group, the Black Justice League, a “local terrorist organization.”

Last July, Katz drew controversy when he published an op-ed in Quillette denouncing a letter signed by more than 350 Princeton faculty members calling on President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and senior administrators to enact 48 anti-racist demands. In the op-ed, Katz called a disbanded student activist group, the Black Justice League, a “local terrorist organization.”

NEWS | 03/11/2021

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NJ expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for vulnerable communities

NJ expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for vulnerable communities

Isabella Shutt and Faisal Fakhro

On March 15, more populations will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the State of New Jersey, specifically those between ages 16 and 64 with moderate to severe asthma, type I diabetes, a body mass index over 25, and other pre-existing health conditions.

On March 15, more populations will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the State of New Jersey, specifically those between ages 16 and 64 with moderate to severe asthma, type I diabetes, a body mass index over 25, and other pre-existing health conditions.

NEWS | 03/11/2021

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Princeton memo outlines general plans for in-person fall

Princeton memo outlines general plans for in-person fall

Caitlin Limestahl

These plans stem from the University's “guiding goal” of returning to fully in-person, on-campus instruction for the 2021-22 academic year.

These plans stem from the University's “guiding goal” of returning to fully in-person, on-campus instruction for the 2021-22 academic year.

NEWS | 03/11/2021

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USG amends budget to add allocations for Tigers in Town, sustainability

USG amends budget to add allocations for Tigers in Town, sustainability

Drew Somerville

The Senate also unanimously approved the appointment of 10 new members to the Diversity and Equity Committee.

The Senate also unanimously approved the appointment of ten new members to the Diversity and Equity Committee.

NEWS | 03/09/2021

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Princeton fined $54,000 for prohibited export of animal pathogens

Princeton fined $54,000 for prohibited export of animal pathogens

Albert Jiang

The items involved were controlled for “Chemical and Biological Weapons reasons” and thus required a BIS license to be exported to overseas research institutions, which the University had failed to obtain.

The civil penalty was assessed for 37 occasions of “prohibited conduct” by the University between 2013 and 2018.

NEWS | 03/09/2021

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Five Princeton faculty members named Sloan Research Fellows

Five Princeton faculty members named Sloan Research Fellows

Anika Buch

Professors Biao Lian, Leslie Schoop, Christopher Neilson, Yakov Shlapentokh-Rothman, and Mark Zhandry were named as recipients of the fellowship, which is granted to 128 scientific researchers each year for a $75,000 grant.

Professors Biao Lian, Leslie Schoop, Christopher Neilson, Yakov Shlapentokh-Rothman, and Mark Zhandry were named as recipients of the fellowship, which is granted to 128 scientific researchers each year for a $75,000 grant.

NEWS | 03/07/2021

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Three finalists for Young Alumni Trustee election announced

Three finalists for Young Alumni Trustee election announced

Shireen Amna Waraich

Following a primary election with 21 candidates, Jonathan Ort, Emma Parish, and Morgan Smith were named as finalists for the Class of 2021 Young Alumni Trustee election. 

Following a primary election with 21 candidates, Jonathan Ort, Emma Parish, and Morgan Smith were named as finalists for the Class of 2021 Young Alumni Trustee election. 

NEWS | 03/07/2021

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Whig-Clio votes to rescind James Madison Award from Sen. Ted Cruz ’92

Whig-Clio votes to rescind James Madison Award from Sen. Ted Cruz ’92

Aniket Mukherji and Kalena Blake

The result will be passed on the Whig-Clio Board of Trustees, who will decide whether to officially revoke Cruz’s award. 

The result will be passed on the Whig-Clio Board of Trustees, who will decide whether to officially revoke Cruz’s award. 

NEWS | 03/04/2021

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Some dance companies hold auditions despite virtual challenges

Some dance companies hold auditions despite virtual challenges

Drew Somerville

BAC, Dorobucci, Highsteppers, Más Flow, and Princeton TapCats are the five companies which decided not to hold auditions this semester. Nine other groups — including BodyHype, eXpressions, and diSiac as well as Naacho, Princeton Bhangra, Princeton University Ballet, Raqs, Sympoh, and Triple 8 — have already held, or plan to hold, auditions virtually at some point this semester.

BAC, Dorobucci, Highsteppers, Más Flow, and Princeton TapCats are the five companies which decided not to hold auditions this semester. Nine other groups — including BodyHype, eXpressions, and diSiac as well as Naacho, Princeton Bhangra, Princeton University Ballet, Raqs, Sympoh, and Triple 8 — have already held, or plan to hold, auditions virtually at some point this semester.

NEWS | 03/03/2021

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Disability rights activist Judy Heumann talks intersectionality with CJL

Disability rights activist Judy Heumann talks intersectionality with CJL

Isabella Shutt

Long-time disability rights activist Judy Heumann spoke to over 150 community members from the University and partner campuses about activism, intersectionality, and representation in a Center for Jewish Life event promoting disability awareness and inclusion. Heumann recently published her memoir, “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.”

Long-time disability rights activist Judy Heumann spoke to over 150 community members from the University and partner campuses about activism, intersectionality, and representation in a Center for Jewish Life event promoting disability awareness and inclusion. 

NEWS | 03/03/2021

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Former SPIA Dean Cecilia Rouse confirmed as CEA Chair

Former SPIA Dean Cecilia Rouse confirmed as CEA Chair

Katherine Dailey

Former SPIA Dean Cecilia Rouse was confirmed as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors tonight.

Former SPIA Dean Cecilia Rouse was confirmed as Council of Economic Advisors Chair tonight.

NEWS | 03/02/2021

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USG talks new social initiative to promote local businesses

USG talks new social initiative to promote local businesses

Drew Somerville

The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) presented to USG on their Tigers in Town initiative to support local businesses and student groups.

The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) presented to USG on their Tigers in Town initiative to support local businesses and student groups.

NEWS | 03/01/2021

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Princeton students from Texas rattled by snowstorm, blackouts

Princeton students from Texas rattled by snowstorm, blackouts

Linh Nguyen

In the aftermath of severe winter weather that swept the nation and revealed the deadly consequences of Texas’s faulty energy infrastructure, University students on and off campus felt the chill that overwhelmed their home state.

In the aftermath of severe winter weather that swept the nation and revealed the deadly consequences of Texas’s faulty energy infrastructure, University students on and off campus felt the chill that overwhelmed their home state.

NEWS | 03/01/2021

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55 students face disciplinary action for Social Contract violations according to ODUS report

55 students face disciplinary action for Social Contract violations according to ODUS report

Katherine Dailey

In eight cases, students given probation were additionally barred from access to campus for the remainder of the semester. These eight cases were deemed “significant” under the Social Contract.

In eight cases, students given probation were additionally barred from access to campus for the remainder of the semester. These eight cases were deemed “significant” under the Social Contract.

NEWS | 03/01/2021

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UCLA Professor Eddie R. Cole discusses history of institutional racism at U.S. universities

UCLA Professor Eddie R. Cole discusses history of institutional racism at U.S. universities

Drew Somerville

During the discussion, which was led by Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Michele Minter, Cole brought up the history of institutional racism at institutions like University of Chicago, University of Alabama, and primarily Princeton.

During the discussion, which was led by Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Michele Minter, Cole brought up the history of institutional racism at institutions like University of Chicago, University of Alabama, and primarily Princeton.

NEWS | 02/28/2021

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