Student Life

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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‘Such a pivot’: Students express concern following Princeton memo on uptick in COVID-19 cases

‘Such a pivot’: Students express concern following Princeton memo on uptick in COVID-19 cases

Diya Kraybill and Laura Robertson

Some students felt frustrated by the Feb. 18 memo from Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun, arguing it was insensitive towards students’ health. Other students supported the University’s seeming shift toward non-reactive policy on COVID-19.

Some students felt frustrated by the Feb. 18 memo from Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun, arguing it was insensitive towards students’ health. Other students supported the University’s seeming shift toward non-reactive policy on COVID-19.

NEWS | 02/27/2022

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Three graduate students named Jacobus Fellows

Three graduate students named Jacobus Fellows

Naomi Hess

The fellowship will cover the last year of each student’s graduate study, and is the highest award that a Princeton graduate student can receive.

The fellowship will cover the last year of each student’s graduate study, and is the highest award that a Princeton graduate student can receive.

NEWS | 02/24/2022

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Princeton Committee on Palestine protests outside CJL against University-affiliated internships in Israel

Princeton Committee on Palestine protests outside CJL against University-affiliated internships in Israel

Jasmyn Dobson

In lieu of signs with slogans, counter-demonstrators waved Israeli flags. Harshini Abbaraju ’22, one of the PCP organizers, said to the ’Prince’ that the PCP was told by the University to expect a counter-demonstration. Three free speech facilitators and two public safety officers were present.

In lieu of signs with slogans, counter-demonstrators waved Israeli flags. Harshini Abbaraju ’22, one of the PCP organizers, said to the ‘Prince’ that the PCP was told by the University to expect a counter-demonstration. Three free speech facilitators and two public safety officers were present.

NEWS | 02/24/2022

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As University investigates, student reflects on incident of lewdness in Frist Campus Center

As University investigates, student reflects on incident of lewdness in Frist Campus Center

Sidney Singer and Lia Opperman

Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the ‘Prince’ that “the University is investigating the issue and taking action through appropriate channels.”

Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the ‘Prince’ that “the University is investigating the issue and taking action through appropriate channels.”

NEWS | 02/23/2022

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Q&A with 2021 Nobel Laureate, chemistry professor David MacMillan

Q&A with 2021 Nobel Laureate, chemistry professor David MacMillan

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Professor of Chemistry and 2021 Nobel Prize award-winner David MacMillan sat in an interview with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his upbringing, research, and Princeton’s continued influence on his work.

Professor of Chemistry and 2021 Nobel Prize award-winner David MacMillan sat in an interview with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his upbringing, research, and Princeton’s continued influence on his work.

NEWS | 02/22/2022

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Feb. 15, Feb. 21 mark two highest single-day COVID-19 case tolls among undergraduates at University

Feb. 15, Feb. 21 mark two highest single-day COVID-19 case tolls among undergraduates at University

Tess Weinreich

Feb. 15 marked the highest single-day spike among undergraduates this academic year, with 104 students testing positive for COVID-19.  

Feb. 15 marked the highest single-day spike among undergraduates this academic year, with 104 students testing positive for COVID-19.  

NEWS | 02/22/2022

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Influencing w/ Gabby Carter

Influencing w/ Gabby Carter

Folarin Okulaja

In this episode of Go With the Flo, Gabby and Folarin discuss her YouTube page and scholarship advice, the first Black Ivy Vacation, all things High School Musical, transitioning to life after graduation, and much more.

In this episode of Go With the Flo, Gabby and Folarin discuss her YouTube page and scholarship advice, the first Black Ivy Vacation, all things High School Musical, transitioning to life after graduation, and much more.

PODCAST | 02/22/2022

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Princeton honors Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa ’86, Julia Wolfe GS ’12 at Alumni Day 2022

Princeton honors Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa ’86, Julia Wolfe GS ’12 at Alumni Day 2022

Aidan Iacobucci and Brenden Garza

The 2022 Princeton University Alumni Day event took place on Saturday, Feb. 19 in Richardson Auditorium. Awards were given to Princeton alumni, as well as current undergraduate and graduate students.

The 2022 Princeton University Alumni Day event took place on Saturday, Feb. 19 in Richardson Auditorium. Awards were given to Princeton alumni, as well as current undergraduate and graduate students.

NEWS | 02/21/2022

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USG discusses mental health focus for the upcoming term

USG discusses mental health focus for the upcoming term

Annie Rupertus

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed their increased focus on student mental health for the upcoming term as well as approved funding and new student organization requests.

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed their increased focus on student mental health for the upcoming term as well as approved funding and new student organization requests.

NEWS | 02/21/2022

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Writer and director Angela Barnes talks career, inclusivity at event hosted by LCA

Writer and director Angela Barnes talks career, inclusivity at event hosted by LCA

Laura Robertson

Angela Barnes, who has directed for “Blindspotting” and has worked on “Atlanta” and “Being Mary Jane,“ spoke about her career and inclusivity in television at an event hosted by the Lewis Center for the Arts. 

Angela Barnes, who has directed for “Blindspotting” and has worked on “Atlanta” and “Being Mary Jane,“ spoke about her career and inclusivity in television at an event hosted by the Lewis Center for the Arts. 

NEWS | 02/20/2022

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Eisgruber fields questions related to Palestine, gender accommodations, COVID-19 policy at CPUC meeting

Eisgruber fields questions related to Palestine, gender accommodations, COVID-19 policy at CPUC meeting

Aidan Iacobucci

At a meeting of the Council of Princeton University Community on Feb. 14, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 presented on campus expansion and increased admissions capacity, as well as long-term COVID-19 policy expectations. 

At a meeting of the Council of Princeton University Community on Feb. 14, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 presented on campus expansion and increased admissions capacity, as well as long-term COVID-19 policy expectations.  

NEWS | 02/17/2022

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Divest Princeton files legal complaint to N.J. Attorney General

Divest Princeton files legal complaint to N.J. Attorney General

Paige Cromley

The complaint alleges that the University has violated New Jersey state law, specifically the New Jersey Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, by continuing to invest in fossil fuels.

The complaint alleges that the University has violated New Jersey state law, specifically the New Jersey Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, by continuing to invest in fossil fuels.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Street Week in Review: Over 1070 sophomores participate in eating club sign-in and bicker, yielding most competitive rates in a decade

Street Week in Review: Over 1070 sophomores participate in eating club sign-in and bicker, yielding most competitive rates in a decade

Izzy Jacobson

For the fourth consecutive year, the Interclub Council reported that all sophomores who participated were placed into an eating club, and the number of students who participated increased by 12 percent from last year.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Interclub Council reported that all sophomores who participated were placed into an eating club, and the number of students who participated increased by 12 percent.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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