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“WandaVision” creator Jac Schaeffer ’00 discusses Princeton connections, sitcom inspiration, and female representation

The creator, head writer, and executive producer behind Marvel’s “WandaVision,” Jac Schaeffer ’00, sits down with the ‘Prince’ to describe her journey from Princeton to working on the most popular TV series in the world.

The creator, head writer, and executive producer behind Marvel’s “WandaVision,” Jac Schaeffer ’00, sits down with the ‘Prince’ to describe her journey from Princeton to working on the most popular TV series in the world.

Q&A with Astrophysics Professor, Viktor Ambartsumian International Science Prize winner Adam Burrows

“You really need to be connected to students, or you don’t get the energy that they provide. You need to collaborate with students, not only because that gives you a means to get work done, but also sparks ideas,” Burrows said of the connection between research and teaching. 

Q&A with activist and former N.J. Senate candidate Lawrence Hamm ’78

“You know, we have to have grassroots movements that are not controlled by money power to in fact advocate for the needs of the people,” said Lawrence Hamm ’78.

Black Princetonians across the nation weigh in on racism, policing, and recent protests

Demonstrations have swept the nation in the weeks since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We spoke with six Princeton students about their experiences protesting, thoughts on recent activism, and hopes for change.

HIS, AAS Prof. Joshua Guild discusses protests, policing, and a hope for structural change

Professor Joshua Guild speaks on his experiences protesting in New York City, and his views on the Black Lives Matter movement in the context of the history he studies.

Q&A with Dr. Cornel West on racism, Black Lives Matter, and the 2020 Election

In this exclusive video interview, Dr. West sits down with The Daily Princetonian’s Sam Kagan to discuss ongoing protests, where they fit into the historical timeline, and what we can expect as a nation moving forward.  

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

Q&A with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Juliet Eilperin ’92

“I learned how to practice journalism from other students on the ‘Prince.’ I'm somewhat old-school in that I think journalism is a trade and you work at it and you hope to have really good editors that pass on their knowledge and work on your writing and that's the way you learn how to be a journalist.”

Q&A with @lonelycovidtiger: Jeongmin ‘JM’ Cho ’21

Jeongmin “JM” Cho ’21, the student behind the Instagram account @lonelycovidtiger, opens up about documenting campus life amid COVID-19. “I hope we will be looking back and be able to appreciate the things that we may have otherwise taken for granted — simple things like being able to be with one another, hug your friends, and express appreciation.”

Q&A with Nicholas Johnson ’20, U.’s first black valedictorian

Johnson shared his reflections on being named valedictorian, responding to challenging situations, and growing as an undergraduate. 

Q&A with Grace Sommers, Class of 2020 salutatorian

Sommers said she looks forward to crafting her Latin-language commencement address — “maybe throwing in some jokes.”

Q&A with 2020 Searle Scholar and U. Biology Professor Britt Adamson

Adamson’s work focuses on understanding how somatic cells respond to DNA damage and mutations. Her lab hopes to achieve an understanding of how DNA damage affects cells as a whole, as opposed to past approaches that focus on individualized mechanisms of cell responses.  

Q&A with public health expert Nicholas Christakis

“We are months away from being able to do the South Korean system. Our public is not prepared for that. We don’t have the testing facilities. We don’t have tests.”

Q&A with renowned health economist Anne Case and Nobel laureate Angus Deaton

“If J&J’s vaccine works, you know — here’s Big Pharma to the rescue. They could come out as heroes. And it may be the case that it makes it much harder to see reform,” Case noted.

Q&A with Marthe Cohn, French spy and Holocaust survivor

Cohn sat down with The Daily Princetonian on Wednesday, Feb. 28 to discuss her life story, how it informs her political views today, and the importance of preserving Holocaust memory. 

Q&A with Jennifer Hirsch ’88, medical anthropologist who studies campus culture

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Columbia Professor Jennifer Hirsch ’88 to discuss the impact of Greek life, alcohol, and sexual assault on campus culture.

Q&A: Exit interview with former USG President Virk ’20

Zarnab Virk ’20 is the outgoing president of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). The Daily Princetonian sat down with Virk for an exit interview to reflect on her tenure. 

Q&A with USG presidential candidate David Esterlit ’21

The Daily Princetonian sat down both candidates to discuss their candidacy, prior experience, and priorities to improve student life and wellbeing on campus.

Tiger Tots: Annabel and Rosemarie Luijendijk

In the first installment of Tiger Tots, the Daily Princetonian interviews Annabel and Rosemarie Luijendijk, the six-year-old twin daughters of Professor of Religion and Head of Wilson College, AnneMarie Luijendijk.