Student Life

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

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

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“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.

NEWS | 06/14/2020

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

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

Zachary Shevin

“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.

NEWS | 06/05/2020

Jackson Artis ’20 elected Young Alumni Trustee

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Jackson Artis ’20 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Zachary Shevin

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

NEWS | 05/29/2020

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

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

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

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.

NEWS | 05/26/2020

Q&A with Nicholas Johnson ’20, U.’s first black valedictorian

Q&A with Nicholas Johnson ’20, U.’s first black valedictorian

Paige Allen

Johnson shared his reflections on being named valedictorian, responding to challenging situations, and growing as an undergraduate.

NEWS | 05/14/2020

U. announces Spirit of Princeton Award recipients

Zachary Shevin and Edward Tian

Kelton Chastulik ’21 is the first junior to receive this recognition since 2017.

NEWS | 05/08/2020

U. hosts SophCon, virtual orientation program for rising sophomores

Evelyn Doskoch

The program took place from Monday, May 4, to Wednesday, May 6, through a series of three one-hour webinars that discussed Academic Advising and Career Exploration, Mental Wellness, Housing and Dining, and Residential Colleges.

NEWS | 05/07/2020

Q&A with Grace Sommers, Class of 2020 salutatorian

Paige Allen

Sommers said she looks forward to crafting her Latin-language commencement address — “maybe throwing in some jokes.”

NEWS | 05/07/2020

U. admits 1.4 percent of transfer applicants

U. admits 1.4 percent of transfer applicants

Zachary Shevin

Despite 97 fewer applicants applying compared to 2019, the transfer student acceptance rate of 1.4 percent is still nearly four times smaller than the 5.5 percent acceptance rate for the Class of 2024.

NEWS | 05/06/2020

Fall Bridge Year programs expecting delays due to coronavirus

Fall Bridge Year programs expecting delays due to coronavirus

Marissa Michaels

Bridge Year will be offered to the incoming Class of 2024, but most likely with a delayed start date to allow participants additional time to complete pre-departure tasks.

NEWS | 05/05/2020

Fall semester to proceed as originally scheduled, whether online or in person

Fall semester to proceed as originally scheduled, whether online or in person

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Evelyn Doskoch

University officials considered “whether to postpone the beginning of the academic term until later in the fall or even until January,” but decided against such a decision.

NEWS | 05/04/2020

Claire Wayner ’22, Jessica Lambert ’22 named 2020 Udall Scholars

Claire Wayner ’22, Jessica Lambert ’22 named 2020 Udall Scholars

Anne Wen

The Udall Scholarship is a national scholarship awarded to sophomores and juniors focused on Native American studies or environmental studies. It is awarded, on average, to 55 students a year.

NEWS | 05/03/2020

Certain IIP internships converted to remote opportunities

Certain IIP internships converted to remote opportunities

Anne Wen

In an email addressed to the IIP student cohort on Tuesday, April 28, the organizing team explained that the office was working with existing partners to launch new virtual options. It will be up to the partner organization to determine if the internship can be completed remotely.

NEWS | 05/03/2020

Handstands, Hindi, and ‘Hamilton’: How Tigers pass the time in isolation

Handstands, Hindi, and ‘Hamilton’: How Tigers pass the time in isolation

Annabelle Duval

Princeton students have been using their time inside to hone their skills — TikTok dances, recipes, handstands, original music videos and plays — and develop new passions.

NEWS | 04/29/2020

Despite discounted summer housing, some students struggle to meet costs

Despite discounted summer housing, some students struggle to meet costs

Marissa Michaels

While the University substantially decreased rates, students in financial need reported difficulty meeting the cost amidst the pandemic.

NEWS | 04/27/2020

Johnson ’20, Sommers ’20 announced as valedictorian, salutatorian

Johnson ’20, Sommers ’20 announced as valedictorian, salutatorian

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Johnson and Sommers are set to speak at the virtual commencement ceremony, to be held on May 31, 2020. An in-person ceremony will follow in May 2021.

NEWS | 04/27/2020

UHS updates terms of Student Health Plans, expands COVID-19 coverage

UHS updates terms of Student Health Plans, expands COVID-19 coverage

Bhoomika Chowdhary

Insurance coverage on the University’s Student Health Plan (SHP) has been increased due to COVID-19, expanding both in and out of network coverage, in addition to telemedicine. While students appreciate the change, they feel the University could be more clear regarding the changes and the new policies.

NEWS | 04/23/2020

Princeton Preview takes on a new look

Marissa Michaels

“I’m glad they still tried to make it online and make the most of the situation, but I was definitely disappointed that we couldn’t go in person,” said Jasmine Zhang ’24 from Pennsylvania.

NEWS | 04/22/2020

Students on campus relocated to four buildings, Forbes College may be made available to the State of New Jersey if needed

Students on campus relocated to four buildings, Forbes College may be made available to the State of New Jersey if needed

Edward Tian

“All colleges and universities across the state of New Jersey, including Princeton, have been asked to consider providing dormitory space to support the state’s COVID-19 response,” noted Deputy Spokesperson Mike Hotchkiss.

NEWS | 04/21/2020

University Muslim Life Program’s online Jummah service disrupted by Islamophobic ‘zoombombers’

University Muslim Life Program’s online Jummah service disrupted by Islamophobic ‘zoombombers’

Marissa Michaels

“I think, in the face of hatred like this, it's really important to stand together as a community and continue doing what we do best,” said Fawaz Ahmad ’22, Muslim Student Association president and co-host of the meeting.

NEWS | 04/19/2020

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