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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Tigers in Town program to continue into Fall 2022 semester

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

Princeton announces Dr. Anthony Fauci as Class Day 2022 Speaker

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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‘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

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

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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

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

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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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