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U. imposes social distancing restrictions, worrying some students left on campus

Students gathered outside Whitman College before the latest social distancing protocols were announced on March 21.
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U. imposes social distancing restrictions, worrying some students left on campus

Hannah Smalley

The New Jersey “stay at home” order includes an exception for “visiting family or other individuals with whom the resident has a close personal relationship, such as those for whom the individual is a caretaker or romantic partner.” University policy does not.

NEWS | 03/23/2020

U. to compensate student workers for lost hours

The Murray Dodge Cafe 
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U. to compensate student workers for lost hours

Rooya Rahin

According to the new policy, students who receive need-based financial aid, have already worked durinb the Spring 2020 term, and will not be working at the University, either in person or remotely, through the end of the term are eligible to be paid normal wages.

NEWS | 03/22/2020

Room Draw schedule altered in response to COVID-19 disruptions

A dorm room in Wilson College: Zachary Shevin / The Daily Princetonian

Room Draw schedule altered in response to COVID-19 disruptions

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Room draw will now take place starting on Monday, April 6.

NEWS | 03/20/2020

‘Six feet apart’: U. recommends social distancing, students question feasibility

Photo Creidt: Evelyn Doskoch / The Daily Princetonian

‘Six feet apart’: U. recommends social distancing, students question feasibility

Sam Kagan

The measures — listed under the COVID-19 section of the University website — instruct community members to “keep at least six feet between yourself and another person in all public places,” “avoid close contact,” and “limit in-person meetings.”

NEWS | 03/10/2020

Two U. staff members in self-quarantine, GSS program affected

A newly implemented hand-sanitizing station in the Rockefeller Dining Hall. Photo Credit: Caitlin Limestahl / The Daily Princetonian

Two U. staff members in self-quarantine, GSS program affected

Albert Jiang

In two separate instances, one in-class and one in a Blackboard announcement, two faculty members canceled classes and claimed they received an order to self-isolate. Students in those classes have independently confirmed to The Daily Princetonian that these cancellations took place.

NEWS | 03/10/2020

Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

University President Christopher L. Eisgruber
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Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

Linh Nguyen, Albert Jiang, Zachary Shevin, and Evelyn Doskoch

At 9:02 a.m. Monday morning, University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 updated the University about next steps regarding COVID-19 preparations.

NEWS | 03/09/2020

U. confirms inadvertently-released COVID-19 information was ‘under development,’ not finalized

Photo Credit: Jon Ort / The Daily Princetonian

U. confirms inadvertently-released COVID-19 information was ‘under development,’ not finalized

Zachary Shevin

“We have been developing a new website to keep the University community informed on policies, guidance, and best practices to ensure everyone’s health and safety during this evolving situation,” University Deputy Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in a 1:08 a.m. statement to the ‘Prince.’ “Policy information under development was inadvertently made viewable to the public,” he added. “We will share any and all new policies and guidance as soon as they are finalized.”

NEWS | 03/09/2020

Three seniors named finalists for Young Alumni Trustee position

Nathan Poland ’20 (left), Jackson Artis (middle), and Chelsie Alexandre ’20 (right)
Photos courtesy of Poland, Artis, and Alexandre

Three seniors named finalists for Young Alumni Trustee position

Zachary Shevin

Each spring, one member of the graduating class is elected to serve a four-year term on the University’s Board of Trustees — a position created in 1969. This year, 28 students vied for the position.

NEWS | 03/08/2020

Five undergraduate students awarded 2020 Liman Fellowship

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Five undergraduate students awarded 2020 Liman Fellowship

Omar Farah

Five undergraduate students received a prestigious fellowship to pursue public interest law internships this summer.

NEWS | 03/08/2020

COVID-19 disrupts spring break travel

McCosh Health Center.
Photo Credit: Zachary Shevin / The Daily Princetonian

COVID-19 disrupts spring break travel

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

“No one has been tested for COVID-19 at McCosh [Health Center],” a University spokesperson confirmed. “We’re not aware of any member of the University community who has met the criteria for testing.”

NEWS | 03/05/2020

Student startup awarded cash prize for self-guided tour of University app

Ron Miasnik ’22 is the CEO of Adora Experiences, which was awarded $6,000 for a self-guided tour app.
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Student startup awarded cash prize for self-guided tour of University app

Annabel Dupont

On Feb. 23, seven student-run startups presented pitches before a panel of established venture capitalists in a competition for $6,000. The winning project, Adora Experiences, will provide self-guided tours to students as early as this May.

NEWS | 03/04/2020

USG, Letters to Strangers publish Mental Health Guidebook

Members of the Mental Health Task Force Chitra Parikh ’21, Sarah Lee ’22, and Allen Liu ’22 at a meeting earlier this month
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USG, Letters to Strangers publish Mental Health Guidebook

Caitlin Limestahl

The guidebook is organized into seven parts: Counseling and Psychological Services, Off-Campus Care, Mental Health and Academics, Leaves of Absence, Helping Friends, Alternative Resources, and Advice from Students.

NEWS | 03/04/2020

“Justice delayed is justice denied”: Students protest violence in India

Christiane Konstantopoulos

Protesters criticized Hindutva and its targeting of Muslims, claiming that it undermines Hinduism’s most fundamental principles of equal citizenship and nondiscrimination.

NEWS | 03/03/2020

Plurality of Princetonians support Bernie Sanders, ‘Prince’ poll shows

Sanders led the pack, with 38.8 percent of respondents with U.S. home addresses listing him as their top-choice candidate.
Graphic Credit: Harsimran Makkad / The Daily Princetonian

Plurality of Princetonians support Bernie Sanders, ‘Prince’ poll shows

Zachary Shevin

Nearly half of respondents listed Bloomberg as their last choice. The next-most-listed candidates were Sanders and Gabbard, with 16.9 percent and 12.1 percent, respectively. Klobuchar received the fewest number of “last choice” considerations, with only 6 students considering her their least favorite choice.

NEWS | 03/01/2020

Stephenson ’20 and Wagner ’20 named ReachOut 56-81-06 fellowship recipients

Riley Wagner (left) and Danielle Stephenson (right)
Photo Credit: Brad Spicher ’20 and Malika Oak ’20 / Office of Communication

Stephenson ’20 and Wagner ’20 named ReachOut 56-81-06 fellowship recipients

Anne Wen

Danielle Stephenson and Riley Wagner were awarded the ReachOut 56-81-06 fellowship for a year-long public service experience funded by alumni.

NEWS | 03/01/2020

PDP members, formerly incarcerated individuals debate voting status of those in prison

Terrell Seabrooks ’21 participates in the debate.
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PDP members, formerly incarcerated individuals debate voting status of those in prison

Ezra Zimble

On Thursday night, Princeton Debate Panel (PDP) members and formerly incarcerated individuals debated whether or not to enfranchise individuals serving sentences in the United States.

NEWS | 02/28/2020

Super Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch selected as Class Day speaker

Marshawn Lynch (left) celebrates the Super Bowl XLVIII victory alongside quarterback Russell Wilson (right).
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Super Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch selected as Class Day speaker

Zachary Shevin and Sam Kagan

Nicknamed “Beast Mode” for his explosive running style, Lynch’s speech will come just months after the University celebrated the 150th anniversary of college football and its role in founding the sport.

NEWS | 02/25/2020

Menstrual Product Task Force presents plans for expansion, 'Periodpalooza'

Leaders of the Menstrual Product Task Force include (from left to right) Benjamin Harrison ’22, Madeleine Marr ’21, Preeti Iyer ’20, Stephane Sartzetakis ’22, and Rayyan Sarker ’22.
Photo Courtesy of Preeti Iyer ’20

Menstrual Product Task Force presents plans for expansion, 'Periodpalooza'

Caitlin Limestahl

The Menstrual Product Task Force aims to increase the number of buildings that offer free, organic menstrual products from 20 to 40 locations and further influence national policy with regards to tampon taxes.

NEWS | 02/19/2020

Updated Trump travel ban may complicate international students’ post-graduation plans

The Louis A. Simpson Building, which houses the Davis International Center.
Jon Ort / The Daily Princetonian

Updated Trump travel ban may complicate international students’ post-graduation plans

Omar Farah

While students and scholars remain exempt from the ruling, the change may present some difficulties for the students’ post-graduate plans. Effective Feb. 22, six new nations will be added to the initial list of nations: Nigeria, Eritrea, Myanmar (Burma), Kyrgyzstan, Sudan, and Tanzania.

NEWS | 02/18/2020

Hundreds of fossils lay forgotten in the basement of Guyot. One sophomore is working to change that.

Dinosaur bones, presently in long term storage.
Photo courtesy of Andrew Xu

Hundreds of fossils lay forgotten in the basement of Guyot. One sophomore is working to change that.

Kris Hristov

The collection was all but forgotten until Andrew Xu ’22 found out about it while preparing for a high school Science Olympiad fossils competition. Xu now maintains the collection with the help of the Geosciences department.

NEWS | 02/18/2020

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