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First-year international students urge Princeton to prioritize their campus return

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First-year international students urge Princeton to prioritize their campus return

Sandeep Mangat

Over 100 first-year students urged the University to “do what it can” to bring first-year international students on campus this spring.

Over 100 first-year international students sent a letter to administrators this week urging their struggles relating to time zones and travel restrictions are considered in the University’s decision on the spring.

NEWS | 11/20/2020

Liu, Potter run for USG president, appearing beside four contested races, two referenda on next week’s ballot

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Liu, Potter run for USG president, appearing beside four contested races, two referenda on next week’s ballot

Katherine Dailey, Diya Kraybill, and Drew Somerville

Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.

Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.

NEWS | 11/19/2020

Divest Princeton accumulates 62 faculty and staff, 161 alumni endorsements ahead of referendum

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Divest Princeton accumulates 62 faculty and staff, 161 alumni endorsements ahead of referendum

Albert Jiang, Marie-Rose Sheinerman, and Caitlin Limestahl

In total, 1,706 alumni, faculty, students, staff, and parents have signed on to their open letter to President Eisgruber, in a pledge not to donate to the University until and unless it commits to divesting from fossil fuels. Divest Princeton’s USG Referendum will be voted on next week.

In total, 1,706 alumni, faculty, students, staff, and parents have signed on to their open letter to President Eisgruber, in a pledge not to donate to the University until and unless it commits to divesting from fossil fuels. Divest Princeton’s USG Referendum will be voted on next week.

NEWS | 11/18/2020

Princeton will release spring plans next month. Here’s what the other Ivies are thinking.

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Princeton will release spring plans next month. Here’s what the other Ivies are thinking.

Caitlin McNally

At the time of publication, all seven other Ivy League schools are planning to bring at least one class year back to campus in the spring. Princeton, however, is still awaiting a decision in early December.

At the time of publication, all seven other Ivy League schools are planning on bringing at least one class year back to campus in the spring. Princeton, however, is still awaiting a decision announcement set for the first week of December.

NEWS | 11/17/2020
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NJ voted to legalize marijuana. What comes next?

NJ voted to legalize marijuana. What comes next?

Omar Farah

“When the state passes a law implementing the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the University will review the law carefully,” a spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’ “It is our understanding that state law will prohibit the consumption of marijuana on property owned, leased or controlled by the University (indoors and outdoors).”

“When the state passes a law implementing the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the University will review the law carefully,” a spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’ “It is our understanding that state law will prohibit the consumption of marijuana on property owned, leased or controlled by the University (indoors and outdoors)."

NEWS | 11/17/2020

Princeton alters emergency housing criteria amid concerns from LGBTQ+ students

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Princeton alters emergency housing criteria amid concerns from LGBTQ+ students

Sai Rachumalla

The housing policy will now permit students who feel unsafe in their homes due to a social identity, such as their sexual orientation, to qualify for emergency housing.

The housing policy will now permit students who feel unsafe in their homes due to a social identity, such as their sexual orientation, to qualify for emergency housing.

NEWS | 11/16/2020

COVID-19 cases in Princeton municipality rise to highest levels since pandemic peak

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COVID-19 cases in Princeton municipality rise to highest levels since pandemic peak

Ashley Fan

This increase in cases, according to Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser, confirms that “Princeton is officially in our next peak of cases or second surge.” 

This increase in cases, according to Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser, confirms that “Princeton is officially in our next peak of cases or second surge.” 

NEWS | 11/15/2020

Princeton begins partially redensifying campus labs

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Princeton begins partially redensifying campus labs

Sai Rachumalla

The University announced that laboratories are allowed to partially re-densify, now requiring a minimum of 125 square feet per occupant.

The University announced that laboratories are allowed to partially re-densify, now requiring a minimum of 125 square feet per occupant. Researchers must continue to use personal protective equipment, as well as follow strict social distancing guidelines.

NEWS | 11/12/2020

Spanish and Portuguese Dept. cancels summer abroad programs, as IIP and PICS begin accepting applications

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Spanish and Portuguese Dept. cancels summer abroad programs, as IIP and PICS begin accepting applications

Anika Agarwal and Julia Zhou

The Spanish and Portuguese department has canceled its summer abroad programs in Argentina, Portugal, and Spain, citing concerns surrounding international travel. PIIRS also plans to host its annual Global Seminars virtually. Meanwhile, the International Internship Program and the Princeton Internships in Civil Service program recently opened applications for in-person summer positions.

The Spanish and Portuguese department has canceled its summer abroad programs in Argentina, Portugal, and Spain, citing concerns surrounding international travel. PIIRS also plans to host its annual Global Seminars virtually. Meanwhile, the International Internship Program and the Princeton Internships in Civil Service program recently opened applications for in-person summer positions.

NEWS | 11/11/2020

Princeton to pay fourth payment under settlement agreement to local lower-income homeowners

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Princeton to pay fourth payment under settlement agreement to local lower-income homeowners

Anne Wen

Homeowners who received a homestead benefit under the New Jersey Homestead Property Tax Credit Act will receive aid payments. From this year’s payments, each eligible household will receive around $2,100, according to a statement from the University.

Homeowners who received a homestead benefit under the New Jersey Homestead Property Tax Credit Act will receive aid payments. From this year’s payments, each eligible household will receive around $2,100, according to a statement from the University.  

NEWS | 11/10/2020

U. to receive part of $53 million NSF grant for development of ocean health-monitoring robots

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U. to receive part of $53 million NSF grant for development of ocean health-monitoring robots

Amy Ciceu

The SOCCOM Project, located at the University and overseen by the Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, describes its mission as seeking “to drive a transformative shift in the scientific and public understanding of the role of the vast Southern Ocean in climate change and biogeochemistry.”

The SOCCOM Project, located at the University and overseen by the Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, describes its mission as seeking “to drive a transformative shift in the scientific and public understanding of the role of the vast Southern Ocean in climate change and biogeochemistry.”

NEWS | 11/10/2020

Princeton to support hybrid teaching this spring, Dolan tells faculty

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Princeton to support hybrid teaching this spring, Dolan tells faculty

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

The current guidelines for hybrid instruction, which are subject to change, allow for some students to sit physically in classrooms, with others joining live instruction via Zoom.

The current guidelines for hybrid instruction, which are subject to change, allow for some students to sit physically in classrooms, with others joining live instruction via Zoom.

NEWS | 11/10/2020

McCarter Theatre announces plans for anti-racist action

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McCarter Theatre announces plans for anti-racist action

Katherine Dailey

The statement partially responded to the “We See You, White American Theater” demands released over the summer, which detail BIPOC thespians’ “concerns, approaches, and needs” to combat systemic racism in the theater industry.

The move comes partially in response to the “We See You, White American Theater” demands released over the summer, which detail the “concerns, approaches, and needs” of BIPOC thespians in combating structural racism in the theater industry.

NEWS | 11/09/2020

Biden, Harris win the 2020 presidential election

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Biden, Harris win the 2020 presidential election

Naomi Hess

Senator Kamala Harris will be the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to hold the office of vice president. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the oldest president-elect in American history.

Senator Kamala Harris will be the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to hold the office of vice president. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the oldest president-elect in American history.

NEWS | 11/07/2020

Protesters in Princeton condemn Trump at ‘Protect the Results’ rally

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Protesters in Princeton condemn Trump at ‘Protect the Results’ rally

Katherine Dailey

A crowd of about a hundred people gathered in downtown Princeton to condemn calls from President Donald Trump and his campaign to stop counting mail-in and absentee votes in a rally on Wednesday in Hinds Plaza. 

A crowd of about a hundred people gathered in downtown Princeton to condemn calls from President Donald Trump and his campaign to stop counting mail-in and absentee votes in a rally on Wednesday in Hinds Plaza. 

NEWS | 11/05/2020

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