Student Life

‘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

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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

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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

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

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

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Three seniors named finalists for Young Alumni Trustee position

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

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Five undergraduate students awarded 2020 Liman Fellowship

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

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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

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

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

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USG, Letters to Strangers publish Mental Health Guidebook

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

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“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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Plurality of Princetonians support Bernie Sanders, ‘Prince’ poll shows

Plurality of Princetonians support Bernie Sanders, ‘Prince’ poll shows

Zachary Shevin

Nearly half of respondents listed Bloomberg as their last choice. The next-most-listed candidates were Sanders and Gabbard, with 16.9 percent and 12.1 percent, respectively. Klobuchar received the fewest number of “last choice” considerations, with only 6 students considering her their least favorite choice.

NEWS | 03/01/2020

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Stephenson ’20 and Wagner ’20 named ReachOut 56-81-06 fellowship recipients

Stephenson ’20 and Wagner ’20 named ReachOut 56-81-06 fellowship recipients

Anne Wen

Danielle Stephenson and Riley Wagner were awarded the ReachOut 56-81-06 fellowship for a year-long public service experience funded by alumni.

NEWS | 03/01/2020

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PDP members, formerly incarcerated individuals debate voting status of those in prison

PDP members, formerly incarcerated individuals debate voting status of those in prison

Ezra Zimble

On Thursday night, Princeton Debate Panel (PDP) members and formerly incarcerated individuals debated whether or not to enfranchise individuals serving sentences in the United States.

NEWS | 02/28/2020

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Super Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch selected as Class Day speaker

Super Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch selected as Class Day speaker

Zachary Shevin and Sam Kagan

Nicknamed “Beast Mode” for his explosive running style, Lynch’s speech will come just months after the University celebrated the 150th anniversary of college football and its role in founding the sport.

NEWS | 02/25/2020

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Menstrual Product Task Force presents plans for expansion, 'Periodpalooza'

Menstrual Product Task Force presents plans for expansion, 'Periodpalooza'

Caitlin Limestahl

The Menstrual Product Task Force aims to increase the number of buildings that offer free, organic menstrual products from 20 to 40 locations and further influence national policy with regards to tampon taxes.

NEWS | 02/19/2020

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Updated Trump travel ban may complicate international students’ post-graduation plans

Updated Trump travel ban may complicate international students’ post-graduation plans

Omar Farah

While students and scholars remain exempt from the ruling, the change may present some difficulties for the students’ post-graduate plans. Effective Feb. 22, six new nations will be added to the initial list of nations: Nigeria, Eritrea, Myanmar (Burma), Kyrgyzstan, Sudan, and Tanzania.  

NEWS | 02/18/2020

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Hundreds of fossils lay forgotten in the basement of Guyot. One sophomore is working to change that.

Hundreds of fossils lay forgotten in the basement of Guyot. One sophomore is working to change that.

Kris Hristov

The collection was all but forgotten until Andrew Xu ’22 found out about it while preparing for a high school Science Olympiad fossils competition. Xu now maintains the collection with the help of the Geosciences department.

NEWS | 02/18/2020

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Campus transit reform seeks to “make walking and biking ‘irresistible’”

Campus transit reform seeks to “make walking and biking ‘irresistible’”

Shamma Pepper Fox

A team comprised of students, faculty, and administrators on the Transportation Advisory Council (TAC) and from Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) began studying Princeton’s transit network in September 2019 to “explore ideas that can make walking and biking ‘irresistible,’” according to the TPS website.

NEWS | 02/18/2020

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Coley ’20, Press ’20 awarded Moses Taylor Pyne Prize

Coley ’20, Press ’20 awarded Moses Taylor Pyne Prize

Caitlin Limestahl

The honor is named after Moses Taylor Pyne, Class of 1877, a long-time benefactor of the University and University trustee for 36 years beginning in 1884; his tenure lasted through the University presidencies of James McCosh; Francis Landey Patton; Woodrow Wilson, Class of 1879; and John Grier Hibben, Class of 1882.

NEWS | 02/14/2020

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First-year students revitalize ‘Princeton Against Gun Violence’ advocacy group

First-year students revitalize ‘Princeton Against Gun Violence’ advocacy group

Rachel Sturley

The group aims to create a continuous dialogue around gun policy reform, rather than merely responding to tragedies. Blanco described a cycle of national attention as having “spikes” after every mass shooting and almost complete silence in the intervals between.

NEWS | 02/13/2020

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