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USG debates taking action on potential campus dining changes, passes elections reform

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USG debates taking action on potential campus dining changes, passes elections reform

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed voting on an official stance regarding a recently leaked proposal to change upperclass dining, voted to pass a set of reforms to the handbook for student elections, and held a feedback session on Pay with Points in an Oct. 9 meeting.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed voting on an official stance regarding a recently leaked proposal to change upperclass dining, voted to pass a set of reforms to the handbook for student elections, and held a feedback session on Pay with Points in an Oct. 9 meeting.

NEWS | 10/11/2022

‘Having a space where we can be ourselves’: Jessica Lambert ’22 reflects on Indigenous studies, advocacy at Princeton

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‘Having a space where we can be ourselves’: Jessica Lambert ’22 reflects on Indigenous studies, advocacy at Princeton

Isabel Yip

Jessica Lambert ’22, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, reflects on her time at Princeton as a student activist for Native American and Indigenous communities on campus. As an Anthropology major with minors in Environmental Studies and Technology & Society, Lambert’s thesis work focused on environmental contamination on Native lands.

Jessica Lambert ’22, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, reflects on her time at Princeton as a student activist for Native American and Indigenous communities on campus. As an Anthropology major with minors in Environmental Studies and Technology & Society, Lambert’s thesis work focused on environmental contamination on Native lands.

NEWS | 10/09/2022

Students rush to see “Don’t Worry Darling” at Princeton Garden Theater after media controversy

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Students rush to see “Don’t Worry Darling” at Princeton Garden Theater after media controversy

Tess Weinreich and Nandini Krishnan

During the Friday and Saturday night shows, student attendees reported loud laughter in the audience during some of the thriller’s most serious, dramatic scenes. 

During the Friday and Saturday night shows, student attendees reported loud laughter in the audience during some of the thriller’s most serious, dramatic scenes. 

NEWS | 10/09/2022

Student leaders propose counterplan to administration-backed dining pilot

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Student leaders propose counterplan to administration-backed dining pilot

Annie Rupertus and Laura Robertson

In an Oct. 4 email to college listservs, campus student leaders proposed an alternative to the dining pilot program in the works by the University after students raised concerns about the financial ramifications of its implementation.

In an Oct. 4 email to college listservs, campus student leaders proposed an alternative to the dining pilot program in the works by the University after students raised concerns about the financial ramifications of its implementation.

NEWS | 10/05/2022
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Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

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Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

Rebecca Cunningham and Justus Wilhoit

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

NEWS | 10/03/2022

Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

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Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

Tess Weinreich and Simone Kirkevold

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

NEWS | 09/29/2022

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen crashes International Center Ice Cream Social

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen crashes International Center Ice Cream Social

Edward Tian

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise appearance at a social event organized by the Davis International Centre on Sept. 23.  

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise appearance at a social event organized by the Davis International Centre on Sept. 23.  

NEWS | 09/29/2022

Princeton after latest financial aid expansion: ‘We still have work to do’

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Princeton after latest financial aid expansion: ‘We still have work to do’

Lia Opperman and Abby Bacall

“While it’s good to get people in by having these changes to financial aid, I do still think Princeton has a lot of work to do for their students and for the incoming classes,” one first-year student said.

“While it’s good to get people in by having these changes to financial aid, I do still think Princeton has a lot of work to do for their students and for the incoming classes,” one first-year student said.

NEWS | 09/28/2022

Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

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Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

Sidney Singer and Cole Strupp

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

NEWS | 09/28/2022

Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

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Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

Sophie Glaser and Abby Leibowitz

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday night before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

McCarter Theatre Center shifts to ‘mask optional,’ lifting long-standing COVID-19 mandate

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McCarter Theatre Center shifts to ‘mask optional,’ lifting long-standing COVID-19 mandate

Tess Weinreich

McCarter’s newly relaxed COVID-19 guidelines went into effect for audiences last week. The theater’s current production of “The Wolves” is the first to be performed to unmasked audience members since 2020.

McCarter’s newly relaxed COVID-19 guidelines went into effect for audiences last week. The theater’s current production of “The Wolves” is the first to be performed to unmasked audience members since 2020.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

Blockbuster mental health report recommends increasing CPS funding, access to 24/7 counseling

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Blockbuster mental health report recommends increasing CPS funding, access to 24/7 counseling

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

The report, created and published by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Office of Campus Life, and University Health Services (UHS), listed 32 recommendations within four areas of interest. 

The report, created and published by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Office of Campus Life, and University Health Services (UHS), listed 32 recommendations within four areas of interest. 

NEWS | 09/22/2022

University considers piloting new upperclass dining program that could raise tuition, expand options

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University considers piloting new upperclass dining program that could raise tuition, expand options

Laura Robertson

Under the current iteration of one proposal, students would have five swipes per week to use in any dining institution on campus — including dining halls, co-ops, and eating clubs — in addition to the meal plans they might already have at any of those institutions. 

Under the current iteration of one proposal, students would have five swipes per week to use in any dining institution on campus — including dining halls, co-ops, and eating clubs — in addition to the meal plans they might already have at any of those institutions. 

NEWS | 09/22/2022

Anonymous apps Fizz, Sidechat compete for students’ attention

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Anonymous apps Fizz, Sidechat compete for students’ attention

Edward Tian and Bhoomika Chowdhary

The two apps have recruited students to promote their respective apps by offering free merchandise, such as hats, t-shirts, or money to those who post about them on social media. 

The two apps have recruited students to promote their respective apps by offering free merchandise, such as hats, t-shirts, or money to those who post about them on social media. 

NEWS | 09/20/2022

Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

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Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

Annie Rupertus and Madeleine LeBeau

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 09/14/2022

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