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A memoir of the personal and the political: Obama’s fight for the ACA

Facing a divided political landscape, Obama traces his political battle towards a more unified and accessible healthcare system for Americans regardless of income, class, gender, age, or race — an issue that lies close to his personal life.  

Facing a divided political landscape, Obama traces his political battle towards a more unified and accessible healthcare system for Americans regardless of income, class, gender, age, or race — an issue that lies close to his personal life.  

Daily Newsletter: February 15, 2021

The latest from The Daily Princetonian

The latest from The Daily Princetonian

Slowing down daily life in a virtual age

The surge in technology and social media brought about the whirlwind of fast and furious everything. As a consequence, the generational trend is that people are becoming more restless and outcome-oriented. 

For COVID-19-safe food, Campus Dining undergoes a shift

The return of over 2,000 students this spring has posed a tough task for Campus Dining, as dining halls had to be de-densified and service pared back to quickly process students through serveries. Senior writer Jack Allen speaks to Smitha Haneef, Assistant Vice President for University Services — as well as a few students — about how the University has handled the challenge. 

The return of over 2,000 students this spring has posed a tough task for Campus Dining, as dining halls had to be de-densified and service pared back to quickly process students through serveries. Senior writer Jack Allen speaks to Smitha Haneef, Assistant Vice President for University Services — as well as a few students — about how the University has handled the challenge.

Winter Weather Warning

This Week in Photos: February 8–14

This week, members of the Princeton community protested, asking the University to share their COVID-19 resources. More snow fell, and students went about the second week of classes with social distancing measures in place.  

This week, members of the Princeton community protested, asking the University to share their COVID-19 resources. More snow fell, and students went about the second week of classes with social distancing measures in place. 

Can this algorithm help Princeton students find love?

Last month, The Marriage Pact survey promised to find students “their optimal marital back-up plans” through a mathematical algorithm. Today, on Valentine’s Day, we take a look at how the social experiment fared at Princeton.

Last month, The Marriage Pact survey promised to find students “their optimal marital back-up plans” through a mathematical algorithm. Today, on Valentine’s Day, we take a look at how the social experiment fared at Princeton.

Daily Newsletter: February 12, 2021

Ivy League grants senior athletes extra year of competitive eligibility, Pyne Prize awarded

Ivy League grants senior athletes extra year of competitive eligibility, Pyne Prize awarded

Princeton University seniors Allen, Jeon, Packman win Pyne Prize

Paige Allen ’21, Amy Jeon ’21, and James Packman ’21 have won the University’s highest general undergraduate distinction — the Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize. This honor is granted to the senior who best exemplifies outstanding scholarship, strength of character, and effective leadership skills.

Paige Allen ’21, Amy Jeon ’21, and James Packman ’21 have won the University’s highest general undergraduate distinction — the Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize. This honor is granted to the senior who best exemplifies outstanding scholarship, strength of character, and effective leadership skills.

Play this Friday's crossword, ‘The Other America’

The latest Friday crossword comes to us courtesy of Gabe Robare and features a quote from MLK, many clever clues, and a wide selection of trivia.

The latest Friday crossword comes to us courtesy of Gabe Robare and features a quote from MLK, many clever clues, and a wide selection of trivia.

‘The Other America’: Crossword Commentary

Hints and commentary on tricky clues and the puzzle’s theme from the constructor. 

Hints and commentary on tricky clues and the puzzle's theme from the constructor. 

It’s time to get better masks for Princeton students, staff, and community members

Over the past year, the University has proven that it has the resources and logistical skills to operate like a small country during the pandemic. It’s time for campus officials to once again follow the lead of other successful nations and procure better masks for our community.

Over the past year, the University has proven that it has the resources and logistical skills to operate like a small country during the pandemic. It’s time for campus officials to once again follow the lead of other successful nations and procure better masks for our community.

Women’s basketball focuses on staying united despite canceled season

We check in with sophomore Julia Cunningham as well as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Dalila Eshe to see how women’s basketball is faring in the midst of the pandemic.

We check in with sophomore Julia Cunningham as well as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Dalila Eshe to see how women’s basketball is faring in the midst of the pandemic. 

Joshua Katz allegations: Surprising to no one

Without a restructuring of the very academic world that elevated Katz, dynamics like those recently asserted by some alumni will continue to be perpetuated by a culture that convinces a small group of people that they are above the rest of us.

Without a restructuring of the very academic world that elevated Katz, dynamics like those recently asserted by some alumni will continue to be perpetuated by a culture that convinces a small group of people that they are above the rest of us.

Bedtime Stories

Ivy League to allow graduate eligibility for current senior athletes

The Ivy League Council of Presidents voted to grant current senior student-athletes an extra year of competitive eligibility if they are accepted to, and enroll at, the graduate school of their current university for the 2021-2022 academic year only. With applications for 2021 admission at Princeton University already closed, it is unclear how much of an impact this new measure will have on Princeton student-athletes.

The Ivy League Council of Presidents voted to grant current senior student-athletes an extra year of competitive eligibility if they are accepted to, and enroll at, the graduate school of their current university for the 2021-2022 academic year only. With applications for 2021 admission at Princeton University already closed, it is unclear how much of an impact this new measure will have on Princeton student-athletes.

Daily Newsletter: February 11, 2021

The Dept. of Education drops its investigation into the University, the ELE Department undergoes a name change, student-athletes begin phase I athletics training, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates student mental health

The Dept. of Education drops its investigation into the University, the ELE Department undergoes a name change, student-athletes begin phase I athletics training, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates student mental health 

Mental health must be a priority this semester

In a normal year, balancing mental health with Princeton’s rigorous academic demands, intense social culture, and competitive extracurriculars can be challenging. On top of that, the added health, financial, familial, and social stressors that accompany living through what is so often referred to as “unprecedented times” can exacerbate struggles with mental health.

In a normal year, balancing mental health with Princeton’s rigorous academic demands, intense social culture, and competitive extracurriculars can be challenging. On top of that, the added health, financial, familial, and social stressors that accompany living through what is so often referred to as “unprecedented times” can exacerbate struggles with mental health.

The importance of humanity in 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

Complete with gorgeous cinematography and stellar performances, King expertly crafts the film narrative in a way that is extremely relevant to contemporary conversation, while stressing the importance of humanization. In a roundtable discussion with college journalists, the main actors of “Judas” each shared their experiences working on the film and why they believe it’s important to view the film now. 

Finding your academic home at Princeton

As you embark in the endeavor of choosing — or surviving — a concentration, be cognizant of these tips. Email that one cool professor you had and set up a time to meet or have coffee. Apply to that interesting fellowship you might have seen on a website or in an email — all there is to lose is a couple of hours.

As you embark in the endeavor of choosing — or surviving — a concentration, be cognizant of these tips. Email that one cool professor you had and set up a time to meet or have coffee. Apply to that interesting fellowship you might have seen on a website or in an email — all there is to lose is a couple of hours.