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Students discuss mental health on Tiger Confessions

Students discuss mental health on Tiger Confessions

Marissa Michaels

Though conversation around mental health on Tiger Confessions includes a variety of topics, including self-harm, depression, anxiety, loneliness, and others, The Daily Princetonian examined the increase in posts that specifically mention suicide as an examination of the rise of posts related to mental health.

NEWS | 02/28/2019

Princeton Mental Health Initiative hosts ‘Mental Health Week’

Princeton Mental Health Initiative hosts ‘Mental Health Week’

Haleigh Gundy

According to Princeton Mental Health Initiative board member Richard Yang ’22, Mental Health Week was created in an effort to “promote awareness about mental health issues.”

NEWS | 02/26/2019

Court adjourns hearing in Cannady ’19 case to March 4

Emily Spalding

Originally charged with aggravated assault — an indictable charge — the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office had downgraded it to a disorderly persons offense and remanded the case to the Princeton Municipal Court.

NEWS | 02/25/2019

Mudd Library exhibit celebrates 50 years of coeducation

Mudd Library women Princetonians exhibit

Mudd Library exhibit celebrates 50 years of coeducation

Benjamin Ball

The Mudd Library’s annual exhibition for this year is “Redefining Old Nassau,“ focusing on women’s many contributions to the University.

NEWS | 02/25/2019

Cap & Gown Bicker Chair resigns

Allan Shen

“Because I know how critical this role is in the life of the Club and given the step [sic] change in family commitments due to health issues, I have decided to put family first while ensuring the Club has what is needed in a Bicker Chair. This means stepping down,” Kick wrote in an email.

NEWS | 02/24/2019

Princeton seminary student talks journey from prison to advocacy

Claire Silberman

Kussman outlines his journey from a faith experience in prison that led him to his studies at Princeton Theological Seminary.

NEWS | 02/21/2019

Four graduate students named Jacobus Fellows

Four graduate students named Jacobus Fellows

Benjamin Ball

Máté Bezdek, Sarah Carson, Daniel Floryan and Matthew Ritger were named Porter Ogden Jacobus Fellows last week, receiving the University’s “top honor for graduate students,” according to the Office of Communications.

NEWS | 02/20/2019

Posters protesting gender binary found across campus

Posters protesting gender binary found across campus

Shira Moolten

Posters in multiple buildings across campus were found on Monday, covering the male and female bathroom signs and saying that the bathrooms had been “liberated from the from the gender binary.”

NEWS | 02/20/2019

U. closes at noon for snow, classes continue

U. closes at noon for snow, classes continue

Linh Nguyen

On Wed., Feb. 20, the University announced that the campus would close “at noon today for non-essential personnel.”

NEWS | 02/20/2019

Hidden Chaplains Initiative acknowledges compassionate members of U. community

Hidden Chaplains Initiative acknowledges compassionate members of U. community

Roberto Hasbun

The Hidden Chaplains Initiative was launched in the fall of 2017, allowing students to recognize a member of the University community who serves as an unofficial “chaplain” for them in any number of ways.

NEWS | 02/19/2019

Terrace Club president resigns

Zachary Shevin

In an email to The Daily Princetonian, Popoola noted that she is “trying to get some distance and rest.” She deferred additional comment to the current club officers.

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Arons '78 sponsors Krav Maga workshops to combat campus sexual assault

Samantha Shapiro

On Sunday, Feb. 10, Campus Recreation’s Fitness “Free Week” concluded with three Krav Maga workshops, featuring expert Gaby Gliksman. Krav Maga is a form of Israeli martial arts, developed as a self-defense system for the Israeli army.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Admittance rate to bicker clubs drops by seven

Admittance rate to bicker clubs drops by seven

Zachary Shevin

This spring, 837 sophomores — or 84 more sophomores than the previous year — bickered to selective clubs. Of the 837, 559 sophomores were admitted to selective clubs, yielding an admittance rate of 67 percent.

NEWS | 02/10/2019

Accidental transparency: Leaked cards reveal 2017 Ivy Bicker comments

Accidental transparency: Leaked cards reveal 2017 Ivy Bicker comments

Ivy Truong, Allan Shen, and Warren James

On Wednesday, Feb. 6, an anonymous person submitted a 276-page document that contained each of the 1,460 Bicker cards from Ivy Club’s February 2017 Bicker to Tiger Confessions, a Facebook group where members can submit anonymous confessions. Ivy confirmed to The Daily Princetonian that the Bicker cards uploaded to Tiger Confessions were the same ones publicly accessible through GitHub.

NEWS | 02/08/2019

Students, ICC president reflect on new Street Week

Students, ICC president reflect on new Street Week

Zachary Shevin

Street Week has come to an end. ICC president Hannah Paynter explained the changes that were made to the eating club admissions process, and students reflected on their experiences.

NEWS | 02/07/2019

U. pro-life club helps lead March for Life

U. pro-life club helps lead March for Life

Roberto Hasbun

“The event is about drawing attention to the tragedy of abortion, but also about celebrating human life, welcoming all the joy and unexpectedness that it entails,” Cavazos said. “The March for Life is one of the most joyful and happy events that I continually attend.”

NEWS | 02/05/2019

Quad guarantees no out-of-pocket costs for students on full financial aid

Yael Marans

Quadrangle Club president Daniel Pallares Bello ’20 recently announced that the club, often called “Quad” by students, will now guarantee that students on full financial aid will not need to pay any out-of-pocket costs for membership. Pallares Bello hopes that low-income students will no longer face financial obstacles to club membership.

NEWS | 02/04/2019

Colonial Club closed after water pipe breaks

Allan Shen

Repairs are currently underway, and the club is slated reopen for Street Week after Intersession.

NEWS | 01/24/2019

USG discusses Wintersession, year-end reflections

The Undergraduate Student Government had its last meeting under the Yee administration on Sunday, Jan. 20

USG discusses Wintersession, year-end reflections

Marissa Michaels

In its last meeting under the current administration, the Undergraduate Student Government discussed Wintersession and end-of-term reflections during its weekly meeting Jan. 20. In her end-of-the-year report, USG president Rachel Yee ’19 reflected on the end of her term

NEWS | 01/23/2019

U. ASL interpreters provide more support than meets the eye

Naomi Hess and Marissa Michaels

Alicia Van Cleve and Victoria Rodriguez Mitchell, the ASL interpreters for Alik Zalmover ’22, wonder if people ever think that they are the first-year’s moms or sisters when the three walk around campus together.

NEWS | 01/13/2019

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