Student Life

Alone in 1967 Hall: What it's like to test positive on Princeton's campus

Alone in 1967 Hall: What it's like to test positive on Princeton's campus

Francesca Block

Over 50 percent of the student body has resided on or near campus for the past month and a half. In that time, the University testing program has been in full swing. But what happens to students if they test positive for the coronavirus? We talked to Malcolm Blinder, a member of the class of 2022 who had that misfortune, to find out.  

Over 50 percent of the student body has resided on or near campus for the past month and a half. In that time, the University testing program has been in full swing. But what happens to students if they test positive for the coronavirus? We talked to Malcolm Blinder, a member of the class of 2022 who had that misfortune, to find out.  

PODCAST | 02/28/2021

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For most students residing abroad, Princeton employment is no longer an option

For most students residing abroad, Princeton employment is no longer an option

Nick Shashkini and Ngan Chiem

Ilia Curto Pelle ’22 said that while he is grateful for his financial aid package, his job had allowed him to help his parents pay tuition.

Ilia Curto Pelle ’22 said that while he is grateful for his financial aid package, his job had allowed him to help his parents pay tuition.

NEWS | 02/24/2021

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Socially distant Campus Dining faces mixed reviews from student body

Socially distant Campus Dining faces mixed reviews from student body

Sam Kagan

While many individuals who spoke with the ‘Prince’ offered praise for servers, janitors, and other employees in the dining halls, many expressed frustration with the quality, variety, and quantity of the food, viewing current offerings as a decline  from years past.

While many individuals who spoke with the ‘Prince’ offered praise for servers, janitors, and other employees in the dining halls, many expressed frustration with the quality, variety, and quantity of the food, viewing current offerings as a decline from years past.

NEWS | 02/18/2021

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70 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week

70 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week

Sam Pathak

While the unprecedented virtual Bicker had its share of difficulties and glitches, bickerees contacted for this article all concurred that eating club staff and members did a good job adapting the age-old Princeton tradition of Bicker to virtual platforms in light of current circumstances.

While the unprecedented virtual Bicker had its share of difficulties and glitches, bickerees contacted for this article all concurred that eating club staff and members did a good job adapting the age-old Princeton tradition of Bicker to virtual platforms in light of current circumstances.

NEWS | 02/17/2021

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Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness talks authenticity and self-acceptance

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness talks authenticity and self-acceptance

Marissa Michaels

In a wide-ranging conversation moderated by activist Ashlee Marie Preston, Van Ness gave advice on how to set boundaries, practice self-acceptance, and help others authentically.

In a wide-ranging conversation moderated by activist Ashlee Marie Preston, Van Ness gave advice on how to set boundaries, practice self-acceptance, and help others authentically. 

NEWS | 02/01/2021

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Major snowstorm on first day of classes causes campus closure

Major snowstorm on first day of classes causes campus closure

Caitlin McNally

Campus remains closed for all non-essential staff as snow continues. Dining halls and COVID-19 testing facilities remain open, while classes have moved fully online and libraries, athletic facilities, and study spaces have closed.

Campus remains closed for all non-essential staff as snow continues. Dining halls and COVID-19 testing facilities remain open, while classes have moved fully online and libraries, athletic facilities, and study spaces have closed.

NEWS | 02/01/2021

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Sachs Scholarship awarded to Jimin Kang ’21, Aisha Tahir ’21, and Hannah Duffus

Sachs Scholarship awarded to Jimin Kang ’21, Aisha Tahir ’21, and Hannah Duffus

Anne Wen

Jimin Kang ’20, Aisha Tahir ’20, and Hannah Duffus received the prestigious award and will use it to pursue postgraduate education.

Jimin Kang ’20, Aisha Tahir ’20, and Hannah Duffus received the prestigious award and will use it to pursue postgraduate education.

NEWS | 01/31/2021

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Prospect Student Ventures receives $110k for investment in entrepreneurship

Prospect Student Ventures receives $110k for investment in entrepreneurship

Edward Tian

The funding intends to cover three years of investments in student entrepreneurship, with investments ranging between $1,000 and $10,000 for each student startup.

The funding intends to cover three years of investments in student entrepreneurship, with investments ranging between $1,000 and $10,000 for each student startup.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

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2,887 undergraduates return to campus, begin mandatory testing and quarantine

2,887 undergraduates return to campus, begin mandatory testing and quarantine

Anika Agarwal

Students report satisfaction with “safe, smooth, and efficient” COVID-19 test at Jadwin Gym, offer mixed reviews on bagged meals, and hope that fellow students adhere to University-mandated health and safety guidelines.

Students report satisfaction with “safe, smooth, and efficient” COVID-19 test at Jadwin Gym, offer mixed reviews on bagged meals, and hope that fellow students adhere to University-mandated health and safety guidelines.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

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Vlog: Princeton move-in during a pandemic

Vlog: Princeton move-in during a pandemic

Katherine Dailey and Uanne Chang

As students arrive on campus for the second semester, move-in procedures have shifted significantly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, including frequent testing, social distancing protocols, and arrival quarantines for the safety of the community. Follow along with Assistant News Editor Katherine Dailey.

As students arrive on campus for the second semester, move-in procedures have shifted significantly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, including frequent testing, social distancing protocols, and arrival quarantines for the safety of the community. Follow along with Assistant News Editor Katherine Dailey.

VIDEO | 01/25/2021

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The intricacies of Indigenous identity and environmental racism | The Orange Table Ep. 5

The intricacies of Indigenous identity and environmental racism | The Orange Table Ep. 5

Omar Farah and Aishah Balogun

A candid and personal conversation with Keely Toledo ’22 and Jessica Lambert ’22, co-leaders of Natives at Princeton. The table discusses issues facing the Native community at the University today and how they can be addressed. 

A candid and personal conversation with Keely Toledo ’22 and Jessica Lambert ’22, co-leaders of Natives at Princeton. The table discusses issues facing the Native community at the University today and how they can be addressed. 

VIDEO | 01/17/2021

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‘No out-of-pocket costs’ for full financial aid students under Cap and Gown Club’s new policy

‘No out-of-pocket costs’ for full financial aid students under Cap and Gown Club’s new policy

Evelyn Doskoch

For students on financial aid, the policy will cover the difference between Princeton’s upperclass board rate of $9,250 and Cap and Gown’s member charges, which were $9,470 for the 2019–20 academic year.

For students on financial aid, the policy will cover the difference between Princeton’s upperclass board rate of $9,250 and Cap and Gown’s member charges, which were $9,470 for the 2019–2020 academic year.

NEWS | 12/21/2020

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Prof. Robert George’s views on gender come under fire after controversial Twitter poll

Prof. Robert George’s views on gender come under fire after controversial Twitter poll

Zachary Shevin and Omar Farah

Prominent conservative professor Robert P. George received backlash on social media last week after posting a poll that questioned pronoun usage, which multiple students who spoke to The Daily Princetonian found transphobic and invalidating of nonbinary and gender-nonconforming experiences. With this latest dispute, the University community continues to grapple with reconciling free speech and inclusivity, particularly when those missions seem at odds. 

Prominent conservative professor Robert P. George received backlash on social media last week after posting a poll that questioned pronoun usage, which multiple students who spoke to The Daily Princetonian found transphobic and invalidating of nonbinary and gender-nonconforming experiences. With this latest dispute, the University community continues to grapple with reconciling free speech and inclusivity, particularly when those missions seem at odds. 

NEWS | 12/21/2020

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A coffee shop in the cloud: Student podcasters recreate campus environment virtually

A coffee shop in the cloud: Student podcasters recreate campus environment virtually

Paige Cromley and Drew Somerville

The Daily Princetonian sat down with the creators of three student podcasts: Tiger Cafe, Outside the Orange Bubble, and P’s in a Pod. From interviewing President Eisgruber to forming friendships with peers they have never met in person, these students shared stories of community, connection, and creativity.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with the creators of three student podcasts: Tiger Cafe, Outside the Orange Bubble, and P’s in a Pod. From interviewing President Eisgruber to forming friendships with peers they have never met in person, these students shared stories of community, connection, and creativity.

FEATURES | 12/20/2020

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Princeton ‘not optimistic’ about international travel this summer

Princeton ‘not optimistic’ about international travel this summer

Julia Zhou

The University is not optimistic about international travel this summer, despite recent vaccination advancements. A final decision on international University-sponsored travel in summer 2021 will be made in May.

The University is not optimistic about international travel this summer, despite recent vaccination advancements. A final decision on international University-sponsored travel in summer 2021 will be made in May.

NEWS | 12/20/2020

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‘Community Walk’ program to patrol neighborhoods with off-campus students, Calhoun tells Princeton Council

‘Community Walk’ program to patrol neighborhoods with off-campus students, Calhoun tells Princeton Council

Zachary Shevin

For a third of Monday’s three-hour Princeton Council meeting, administrators described the University’s spring plans and fielded questions from Mayor Liz Lempert and Princeton’s six town council members. The Council also approved a nearly $8.5 million voluntary contribution agreement between the University and municipality.

For a third of Monday’s three-hour Princeton Council meeting, administrators described the University’s spring plans and fielded questions from Mayor Liz Lempert and Princeton’s six town council members. The Council also approved a nearly $8.5 million voluntary contribution agreement between the University and municipality.

NEWS | 12/20/2020

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Princeton shortens quarantine duration, launches move-in website

Princeton shortens quarantine duration, launches move-in website

Zachary Shevin

Spring move-in will take place throughout the third week of January for undergraduates, a substantial shift in the timeline following altered quarantine guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of New Jersey. In accordance with those guidelines, students who receive negative COVID-19 test results and report no symptoms may only need to quarantine for seven days, rather than 14.

Spring move-in will take place throughout the third week of January for undergraduates, a substantial shift in the timeline following altered quarantine guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of New Jersey. In accordance with those guidelines, students who receive negative COVID-19 test results and report no symptoms may only need to quarantine for seven days, rather than 14.

NEWS | 12/11/2020

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PDF grading policy will remain largely unchanged this spring

PDF grading policy will remain largely unchanged this spring

Naomi Hess

Courses that students elect to PDF during the spring 2021 semester will not count towards the four course limit, as has been the case for the past two semesters. Departments, however, may require students to take departmental prerequisites or requirements for a grade.

Courses that students elect to PDF during the spring 2021 semester will not count towards the four course limit, as has been the case for the past two semesters. Departments, however, may require students to take departmental pre-requisites or requirements for a grade.

NEWS | 12/10/2020

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Delivered meals, hybrid teaching, and quarantine policy in flux: Key takeaways from last night’s parent town hall

Delivered meals, hybrid teaching, and quarantine policy in flux: Key takeaways from last night’s parent town hall

Anika Buch

The University may alter aspects of the spring 2021 move-in and quarantine process, pending guidance from the New Jersey government. 

The University may be altering aspects of the spring 2021 move-in and initial quarantine process, awaiting guidance from the state after the CDC shortened the recommended quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days on Wednesday. Housing will push back its launch of a move-in sign-up site to bide time for a potential state policy shift.

NEWS | 12/03/2020

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Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

Anika Buch

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

NEWS | 12/02/2020

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