Student Life

Fewer than 300 undergraduates return to campus for ROTC training, thesis research, secure housing

Two hundred students have housing precarity, 16 are Army ROTC participants, and 37 of 60 seniors approved for thesis research chose to live on campus. All on-campus students were required to complete online training, a COVID-19 risk assessment, and sign a social contract. 

All on-campus students were required to complete online training, a COVID-19 risk assessment, and sign a social contract.  

Black Leadership Coalition compiles anonymous BIPOC experiences in report to administrators

On Monday, members of the Black Leadership Coalition (BLC) sent a “Climate Report” to the University Cabinet, detailing close to 100 anonymous accounts of racism from University students.

On Monday, members of the Black Leadership Coalition (BLC) sent a “Climate Report” to the University Cabinet, detailing close to 100 anonymous accounts of racism from University students.

Magazine editor resigns over Dickman’s controversial poem, as U. community weighs in

Backlash over lecturer Michael Dickman’s use of offensive and violent language in a recently published poem led Poetry magazine’s editor to resign last month. We take a close look at the controversy, and how it fits into a broader University-wide grappling with free speech and offensive language.

Backlash over lecturer Michael Dickman’s use of offensive and violent language in a recently published poem led Poetry magazine’s editor to resign last month. We take a close look at the controversy, and how it fits into a broader University-wide grappling with free speech and offensive language.

Frist and Firestone to open, anonymous reporting for social distancing violations, gatherings of no more than five. Here's what you missed.

Students not invited back on campus, including athletes, cannot access campus buildings or attend practices, and social distancing violations can be reported anonymously, according to VP Calhoun.

As international students seek visas, U. announces ‘in-person components of the first-year program’

The University expects to offer enough in-person options for first-year international students to comply with the ICE policy.

ICE says first-year international students with fully-online course loads cannot enter the U.S.

In a statement released on July 24, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated that “nonimmigrant students in new or initial status after March 9 will not be able to enter the U.S. to enroll in a U.S. school as a nonimmigrant student for the fall term to pursue a full course of study that is 100 percent online.”

Students will know ‘whether a one-year leave is possible’ by mid-August, says U.

The email stated that students from the three graduating classes who make a request to take a leave of absence from the University during the 2020-21 academic year by August 1 will be informed on whether they are granted a one-year leave of absence by the University by mid-August.  

Financial Aid FAQ outlines three student budget plans for fall 2020

On July 10, the University released a list of 26 Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions explaining how the system will work. Whether on campus, at home, or elsewhere, an undergraduate education will cost less than it did last fall. 

‘All student organization facilities’ will be closed this fall

This includes all student group offices, theaters, and practice rooms — as well as Whig Hall, Campus Club, and the Student Publications Center at 48 University Place. 

ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

In a hearing held today, the Government agreed to rescind the Directive “on a nationwide basis” and return to previous COVID-19 guidence that allows students taking online courses to reside in the U.S. on F-1 visas “for the duration of the emergency.”

Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun discuss new upperclass room draw, ICE guidelines, and potential gap year ‘lottery’ at open Q&A

Students will be tested immediately upon arrival and weekly thereafter.

First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

Some other students “doing wet-lab work” or other research that requires being on campus will also be allowed to return, Dean of the College Jill Dolan said in an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian.

Princeton Open Campus Coalition reunites to oppose required anti-racist training and teaching

While the POCC believes anti-racist training and teaching requirements imperil free speech, several students  felt these measures would promote open dialogue.

U. renames Woodrow Wilson School and Wilson College

Wilson College will become “First College” and the Woodrow Wilson School will be renamed “The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.”

Black Leadership Coalition raises over $18,000 for Trenton businesses

BLC members discussed how they could respond to the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans nationwide, especially at the hands of police.

Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

This ruling is not the end of the battle for DACA. The Opinion noted that it is within the power of DHS to end DACA but that the method by which they did so was illegal.  

Anna Salvatore ’24 appears on NBC's “Meet the Press: College Roundtable”

“With more local news outlets facing funding issues or having to cut back their coverage, college papers are becoming more of an important source of accountability for cities and towns across the country,” wrote Chuck Todd to The Daily Princetonian.

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

“The University is not pursuing the issue of immunity,” a spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’ Instead, it “will focus on the principles and initiatives outlined by the governor and attorney general” in a June 2 announcement.

Jackson Artis ’20 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Artis said he is “eager to talk about how the world is moving right now.”

Math TA posted false solution online to catch students in violation of academic integrity

Through several obtained documents, the ‘Prince’ is aware of at least 21 students who were suspected of academic integrity violations in relation to an April MAT 202 problem set.