Student Life

Some student group members seek alternative housing for 2022 Reunions after being denied housing

Some student group members seek alternative housing for 2022 Reunions after being denied housing

Madeleine LeBeau

67.6 percent of requests for Reunions housing from student performing groups were fulfilled, according to University Communications. Students who did not receive housing from the University must find alternative options.

67.6 percent of requests for Reunions housing from student performing groups were fulfilled, according to University Communications. Students who did not receive housing from the University must find alternative options.

NEWS | 04/29/2022

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Seven students recognized for service through the Spirit of Princeton Award

Seven students recognized for service through the Spirit of Princeton Award

Isabel Yip

Since 1995, the Spirit of Princeton Award has recognized students for their contributions to the undergraduate experience. 

Since 1995, the Spirit of Princeton Award has recognized students for their contributions to the undergraduate experience. 

NEWS | 04/28/2022

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Students flow with Flo Milli at spring Lawnparties

Students flow with Flo Milli at spring Lawnparties

Lia Opperman

Student opener Strawberry Milk and Rapper Flo Milli performed for students at Lawnparties on Sunday. 

Student opener Strawberry Milk and Rapper Flo Milli performed for students at Lawnparties on Sunday. 

NEWS | 04/26/2022

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Princeton’s AccessAbility Center celebrates 5 years of serving students on campus

Princeton’s AccessAbility Center celebrates 5 years of serving students on campus

Bailey Glenetske

The AccessAbility Center celebrated its five-year anniversary, with Director for Disability Services Liz Erickson as well as AccessAbility Center Fellows Naomi Hess ’22 and Harper Chambers ’24 discussing the mission of the Center, past and present. 

The AccessAbility Center celebrated its five-year anniversary, with Director for Disability Services Liz Erickson as well as AccessAbility Center Fellows Naomi Hess ’22 and Harper Chambers ’24 discussing the mission of the Center, past and present. 

NEWS | 04/24/2022

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USG Senate upholds appeal over Caterpillar referendum, will withhold statement to University for or against referendum

USG Senate upholds appeal over Caterpillar referendum, will withhold statement to University for or against referendum

Katherine Dailey, Paige Cromley, and Annie Rupertus

USG’s email said that by its Constitution, “with a majority of student votes, Referendum 3 passes.”

USG’s email said that by its Constitution, “with a majority of student votes, Referendum 3 passes.”

NEWS | 04/20/2022

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USG holds special meeting to discuss appeal regarding Caterpillar referendum, results yet to be announced

USG holds special meeting to discuss appeal regarding Caterpillar referendum, results yet to be announced

Annie Rupertus

The results of the vote to accept or reject the appeal have not been made public yet, but are expected to be announced by the end of the week, according to USG President Mayu Takeuchi ’23.

The results of the vote to accept or reject the appeal have not been made public yet, but are expected to be announced by the end of the week, according to USG President Mayu Takeuchi ’23.

NEWS | 04/20/2022

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USG releases spring election results but holds off on certifying results of Caterpillar referendum

USG releases spring election results but holds off on certifying results of Caterpillar referendum

Annie Rupertus

Results for the referendum proposing a boycott of Caterpillar machinery have not yet been certified “due to appeals pending before the Senate,” according to the email from USG to the student body.

Results for the referendum proposing a boycott of Caterpillar machinery have not yet been certified “due to appeals pending before the Senate,” according to the email from USG to the student body.

NEWS | 04/15/2022

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Tigers in Town program to continue into Fall 2022 semester

Tigers in Town program to continue into Fall 2022 semester

Madeleine LeBeau

Deas told the ‘Prince’ that the number of Princeton vendors participating in Tigers in Town will expand in Fall 2022, and ODUS is working on a plan to “engage businesses that are not walking distance of campus, but are still in Princeton and still do a lot of work with the University.”

Deas told the ‘Prince’ that the number of Princeton vendors participating in Tigers in Town will expand in Fall 2022, and ODUS is working on a plan to “engage businesses that are not walking distance of campus, but are still in Princeton and still do a lot of work with the University.”

NEWS | 04/14/2022

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GSRC’s PrideFest kickstarts celebrations for Princeton’s Pride Month

GSRC’s PrideFest kickstarts celebrations for Princeton’s Pride Month

Tess Weinreich

Princeton’s Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and Pride Alliance, alongside other student groups and resource centers, organized the University’s first ever PrideFest to kick off Pride Month, which Princeton celebrates throughout April.

Princeton’s Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and Pride Alliance, alongside other student groups and resource centers, organized the University’s first ever PrideFest to kick off Pride Month, which Princeton celebrates throughout April.

NEWS | 04/05/2022

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USG speaks with administrators on Princeton’s ‘sexual climate’

USG speaks with administrators on Princeton’s ‘sexual climate’

Alison Araten

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed the University’s sexual culture and issues around sexual misconduct, approved eight new student groups and a budget proposal from the Mental Health Initiative, and heard updates on mental health recommendations previously proposed by USG members.   

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed the University’s sexual culture and issues around sexual misconduct, approved eight new student groups and a budget proposal from the Mental Health Initiative, and heard updates on mental health recommendations previously proposed by USG members.   

NEWS | 04/05/2022

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J-Lats hosts festival to celebrate Purim and Brazilian Carnival

J-Lats hosts festival to celebrate Purim and Brazilian Carnival

Izzy Jacobson

J-Lats hosted an ‘Emparnaval’ featuring Latin music and an empanada and churro food truck on Saturday, March 26. The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government Projects Board, the Latin American Studies Department, and the Center for Jewish Life.

J-Lats hosted an ‘Emparnaval’ featuring with Latin music and an empanada and churro food truck on Saturday, March 26. The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government Projects Board, the Latin American Studies Department, and the Center for Jewish Life.

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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Princeton announces Dr. Anthony Fauci as Class Day 2022 Speaker

Princeton announces Dr. Anthony Fauci as Class Day 2022 Speaker

Brenden Garza

Dr. Fauci has served as the Chief Medical Advisor to the United States President since January 2021, and also serves as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. 

Dr. Fauci has served as the Chief Medical Advisor to the United States President since January 2021, and also serves as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. 

NEWS | 03/18/2022

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Princeton students fundraise, petition, express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian invasion

Princeton students fundraise, petition, express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian invasion

Hope Perry

Among several other motions of support, a group of Russian students distributed a Letter of Solidarity with Ukraine on Feb. 28 and founded an organization called 02.24.2022 in support of Ukraine. The Center for Jewish Life on campus also showed their support through a fundraiser during the Purim holiday on March 16 and 17.

Among several other motions of support, a group of Russian students distributed a Letter of Solidarity with Ukraine on Feb. 28 and founded an organization called 02.24.2022 in support of Ukraine. The Center for Jewish Life on campus also showed their support through a fundraiser during the Purim holiday on March 16 and 17.

NEWS | 03/17/2022

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University administrators talk optional masks policy, monthly testing, isolation during USG town hall

University administrators talk optional masks policy, monthly testing, isolation during USG town hall

Lia Opperman

At a town hall on March 16, University administrators discuss changes to COVID-19 protocol as students return from spring break. 

At a town hall on March 16, University administrators discuss changes to COVID-19 protocol as students return from spring break. 

NEWS | 03/16/2022

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Chella Man speaks after Center for Jewish Life’s Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat

Chella Man speaks after Center for Jewish Life’s Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat

Aidan Iacobucci

The event was the fourth annual Shabbat centered around disability awareness. 

 The event was the fourth annual Shabbat centered around disability awareness.  

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Twenty-one seniors run for Young Alumni Trustee

Twenty-one seniors run for Young Alumni Trustee

Lia Opperman and Isabel Yip

The Young Alumni Trustee primary election opened on March 1 and will close on March 10 for the Class of 2022.

The Young Alumni Trustee primary election opened on March 1 and will close on March 10 for the Class of 2022.

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

Amy Ciceu

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

Annie Rupertus

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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Undergraduate COVID-19 cases hit all-time high as positivity rate increases slightly

Undergraduate COVID-19 cases hit all-time high as positivity rate increases slightly

Sandeep Mangat

On Feb. 28, campus saw the highest single-day positive cases of the pandemic, with the campus-wide COVID-19 positivity rate rising to 2.59 percent during the week ending on Feb. 25, a slight increase from the 2.32 percent reported the week prior. 

On Feb. 28, campus saw the highest single-day positive cases of the pandemic, with the campus-wide COVID-19 positivity rate rising to 2.59 percent during the week ending on Feb. 25, a slight increase from the 2.32 percent reported the week prior. 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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Princeton inadvertently publishes, then retracts, shift in COVID-19 testing protocol from weekly to monthly

Princeton inadvertently publishes, then retracts, shift in COVID-19 testing protocol from weekly to monthly

Mark Dodici and Tess Weinreich

The inadvertent update had stated that testing for fully vaccinated individuals would be reduced to once per month. A University spokesperson stated that the University has not announced any changes to testing protocol at this point.

The inadvertent update had stated that testing for fully vaccinated individuals would be reduced to once per month. A University spokesperson stated that the University has not announced any changes to testing protocol at this point.

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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