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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

U. will hold virtual commencement, postpones in-person ceremony to 2021

U. will hold virtual commencement, postpones in-person ceremony to 2021

Albert Jiang

In lieu of an in-person ceremony, the University will “officially and enthusiastically” confer degrees on Sunday, May 31 — as scheduled — in a virtual ceremony.

NEWS | 04/15/2020

Over 2,000 students live outside the U. timezone. Here’s how that affects class times.

Over 2,000 students live outside the U. timezone. Here’s how that affects class times.

Edward Tian

This interactive graphic shows how many University students have class during typical sleep hours in their local time, defined as 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. The tool also calculates the number of students who now may have evening classes due to the time zone shift.

NEWS | 04/13/2020

Rethinking community: How student organizations are coping off-campus

Rethinking community: How student organizations are coping off-campus

Annabelle Duval

All clubs, all extracurriculars, have had to adjust not only their meetings and projects to make them possible remotely. And without performances, conferences, and competitions to attend, most student organizations face the same challenges — it seems there’s nothing for which to prepare, no reason to keep working.

NEWS | 04/09/2020

Orange Key, Office of Admission offer online replacements for Princeton Preview

Orange Key, Office of Admission offer online replacements for Princeton Preview

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Karolen Eid

“We want to bring our love and enthusiasm for Princeton [to] their computer screens,” Rachel Hazan ’21, Orange Key Co-Chair and Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Treasurer, wrote in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 04/08/2020

Butler residents relocated to prepare rooms for self-isolating students

Butler residents relocated to prepare rooms for self-isolating students

Uchechi Ihenacho

The notice, sent at 7 a.m. on April 4, required students to move out by 5 p.m. that day in order for Housing and Building Services to clean the rooms.

NEWS | 04/05/2020

Staff and student COVID-19 cases rise to at least 37

Staff and student COVID-19 cases rise to at least 37

Naomi Hess

University Health Services is now aware of 71 students and 25 employees who have been tested for COVID-19.

NEWS | 03/28/2020

U. imposes social distancing restrictions, worrying some students left on campus

U. imposes social distancing restrictions, worrying some students left on campus

Hannah Smalley

The New Jersey “stay at home” order includes an exception for “visiting family or other individuals with whom the resident has a close personal relationship, such as those for whom the individual is a caretaker or romantic partner.” University policy does not.

NEWS | 03/23/2020

U. to compensate student workers for lost hours

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U. to compensate student workers for lost hours

Rooya Rahin

According to the new policy, students who receive need-based financial aid, have already worked durinb the Spring 2020 term, and will not be working at the University, either in person or remotely, through the end of the term are eligible to be paid normal wages.

NEWS | 03/22/2020

Room Draw schedule altered in response to COVID-19 disruptions

Room Draw schedule altered in response to COVID-19 disruptions

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Room draw will now take place starting on Monday, April 6.

NEWS | 03/20/2020

‘Six feet apart’: U. recommends social distancing, students question feasibility

‘Six feet apart’: U. recommends social distancing, students question feasibility

Sam Kagan

The measures — listed under the COVID-19 section of the University website — instruct community members to “keep at least six feet between yourself and another person in all public places,” “avoid close contact,” and “limit in-person meetings.”

NEWS | 03/10/2020

Two U. staff members in self-quarantine, GSS program affected

Two U. staff members in self-quarantine, GSS program affected

Albert Jiang

In two separate instances, one in-class and one in a Blackboard announcement, two faculty members canceled classes and claimed they received an order to self-isolate. Students in those classes have independently confirmed to The Daily Princetonian that these cancellations took place.

NEWS | 03/10/2020

Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

Linh Nguyen, Albert Jiang, Zachary Shevin, and Evelyn Doskoch

At 9:02 a.m. Monday morning, University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 updated the University about next steps regarding COVID-19 preparations.

NEWS | 03/09/2020

U. confirms inadvertently-released COVID-19 information was ‘under development,’ not finalized

Zachary Shevin

“We have been developing a new website to keep the University community informed on policies, guidance, and best practices to ensure everyone’s health and safety during this evolving situation,” University Deputy Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in a 1:08 a.m. statement to the ‘Prince.’ “Policy information under development was inadvertently made viewable to the public,” he added. “We will share any and all new policies and guidance as soon as they are finalized.”

NEWS | 03/09/2020

Three seniors named finalists for Young Alumni Trustee position

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Three seniors named finalists for Young Alumni Trustee position

Zachary Shevin

Each spring, one member of the graduating class is elected to serve a four-year term on the University’s Board of Trustees — a position created in 1969. This year, 28 students vied for the position.

NEWS | 03/08/2020

Five undergraduate students awarded 2020 Liman Fellowship

Omar Farah

Five undergraduate students received a prestigious fellowship to pursue public interest law internships this summer.

NEWS | 03/08/2020

COVID-19 disrupts spring break travel

COVID-19 disrupts spring break travel

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

“No one has been tested for COVID-19 at McCosh [Health Center],” a University spokesperson confirmed. “We’re not aware of any member of the University community who has met the criteria for testing.”

NEWS | 03/05/2020

Student startup awarded cash prize for self-guided tour of University app

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Student startup awarded cash prize for self-guided tour of University app

Annabel Dupont

On Feb. 23, seven student-run startups presented pitches before a panel of established venture capitalists in a competition for $6,000. The winning project, Adora Experiences, will provide self-guided tours to students as early as this May.

NEWS | 03/04/2020

USG, Letters to Strangers publish Mental Health Guidebook

Caitlin Limestahl

The guidebook is organized into seven parts: Counseling and Psychological Services, Off-Campus Care, Mental Health and Academics, Leaves of Absence, Helping Friends, Alternative Resources, and Advice from Students.

NEWS | 03/04/2020

“Justice delayed is justice denied”: Students protest violence in India

“Justice delayed is justice denied”: Students protest violence in India

Christiane Konstantopoulos

Protesters criticized Hindutva and its targeting of Muslims, claiming that it undermines Hinduism’s most fundamental principles of equal citizenship and nondiscrimination.

NEWS | 03/03/2020

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