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Student Life

University officially announces new upperclass student dining pilot

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University officially announces new upperclass student dining pilot

Laura Robertson

The dining pilot was officially announced today in an email by Chris Burkmar of Campus Life and Maureen McWhirter of University Services following over a month of student-wide discussions. According to the new web page, it aims to promote “fluidity” in the upperclass student dining experience.

The dining pilot was officially announced today in an email by Chris Burkmar of Campus Life and Maureen McWhirter of University Services following over a month of student-wide discussions. According to the new web page, it aims to promote “fluidity” in the upperclass student dining experience.

NEWS | 11/10/2022

SPEAR 7x9 protest denounces solitary confinement

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SPEAR 7x9 protest denounces solitary confinement

Michelle Miao

During the event, protestors stayed in a taped 7 by 9 foot square, the typical size of a solitary confinement cell. The protest lasted for 23 hours, gesturing to the 23 hours a day that people in solitary confinement must stay in their cells. 

During the event, protestors stayed in a taped 7 by 9 foot square, the typical size of a solitary confinement cell. The protest lasted for 23 hours, gesturing to the 23 hours a day that people in solitary confinement must stay in their cells.

NEWS | 11/10/2022

Princeton faculty, students talk 2022 midterm elections

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Princeton faculty, students talk 2022 midterm elections

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Princeton faculty and student activists spoke to the ‘Prince’ about their research and efforts pertaining to the upcoming midterms election, which will determine party control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Princeton faculty and student activists spoke to the ‘Prince’ about their research and efforts pertaining to the upcoming midterms election, which will determine party control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

NEWS | 11/06/2022

No Communication Orders now require initial informal contact

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No Communication Orders now require initial informal contact

Lia Opperman and Laura Robertson

Students seeking a No Communications Order (NCO) in most cases are now required to reach out to all parties involved and make them aware of their wish prior to formal resolutions, according to policy updates from August.

Students seeking a No Communications Order (NCO) in most cases are now required to reach out to all parties involved and make them aware of their wish prior to formal resolutions, according to policy updates from August.

NEWS | 11/06/2022

Banner criticizing the appointment of Princeton School Board draws controversy

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Banner criticizing the appointment of Princeton School Board draws controversy

Charlie Roth

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education was palced near the Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.  

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education, and the election of the new superintendent of the school board, was put up at Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.  

NEWS | 11/03/2022
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Plans announced for new computer science complex, apartment building adjacent to 185 Nassau St

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Plans announced for new computer science complex, apartment building adjacent to 185 Nassau St

Charlie Roth

The Princeton Planning Board heard proposals for a renovated computer science complex and approved plans for new apartment building that will be situated next to the Visual Arts building at 185 Nassau Street.

The Princeton Planning Board heard proposals for a renovated computer science complex and approved plans for new apartment building that will be situated next to the Visual Arts building at 185 Nassau Street.

NEWS | 11/01/2022

Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

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Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

Bailey Glenetske

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

NEWS | 10/27/2022

Business Today hosts seminar with Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris

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Business Today hosts seminar with Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris

Rebecca Cunningham

Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris, addressed University community members on Wednesday in a Q&A hosted by Business Today, reflecting on his time at Princeton, his creative process, and his personal style.

Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris, addressed University community members on Wednesday in a Q&A hosted by Business Today, reflecting on his time at Princeton, his creative process, and his personal style.

NEWS | 10/27/2022

‘Meant to be’: Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 returns to Princeton as the Executive Director of the CJL

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‘Meant to be’: Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 returns to Princeton as the Executive Director of the CJL

Vasila Mirshamsova

When Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 learned that the position of Executive Director of Princeton’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) was open, he was “thunderstruck.” “We have an expression in Yiddish called bashert, which means ‘meant to be.’ And so I threw my hat in the ring,” he said. After serving as a pulpit rabbi for 25 years, this past July, Steinlauf returned to Princeton to take over as Executive Director of the CJL.

When Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 learned that the position of Executive Director of Princeton’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) was open, he was “thunderstruck.” “We have an expression in Yiddish called bashert, which means ‘meant to be.’ And so I threw my hat in the ring,” he said. After serving as a pulpit rabbi for 25 years, this past July, Steinlauf returned to Princeton to take over as Executive Director of the CJL.

FEATURES | 10/25/2022

USG presses administrators for dining pilot details

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USG presses administrators for dining pilot details

Hope Perry and Annie Rupertus

USG issued a formal request to administrations on Oct. 14 urging the University to release official information about the upperclass dining pilot. The decision to send the request letter was made unanimously.

USG issued a formal request to administrations on Oct. 14 urging the University to release official information about the upperclass dining pilot. The decision to send the request letter was made unanimously.

NEWS | 10/22/2022

USG debates taking action on potential campus dining changes, passes elections reform

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USG debates taking action on potential campus dining changes, passes elections reform

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed voting on an official stance regarding a recently leaked proposal to change upperclass dining, voted to pass a set of reforms to the handbook for student elections, and held a feedback session on Pay with Points in an Oct. 9 meeting.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed voting on an official stance regarding a recently leaked proposal to change upperclass dining, voted to pass a set of reforms to the handbook for student elections, and held a feedback session on Pay with Points in an Oct. 9 meeting.

NEWS | 10/11/2022

‘Having a space where we can be ourselves’: Jessica Lambert ’22 reflects on Indigenous studies, advocacy at Princeton

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‘Having a space where we can be ourselves’: Jessica Lambert ’22 reflects on Indigenous studies, advocacy at Princeton

Isabel Yip

Jessica Lambert ’22, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, reflects on her time at Princeton as a student activist for Native American and Indigenous communities on campus. As an Anthropology major with minors in Environmental Studies and Technology & Society, Lambert’s thesis work focused on environmental contamination on Native lands.

Jessica Lambert ’22, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, reflects on her time at Princeton as a student activist for Native American and Indigenous communities on campus. As an Anthropology major with minors in Environmental Studies and Technology & Society, Lambert’s thesis work focused on environmental contamination on Native lands.

NEWS | 10/09/2022

Students rush to see “Don’t Worry Darling” at Princeton Garden Theater after media controversy

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Students rush to see “Don’t Worry Darling” at Princeton Garden Theater after media controversy

Tess Weinreich and Nandini Krishnan

During the Friday and Saturday night shows, student attendees reported loud laughter in the audience during some of the thriller’s most serious, dramatic scenes. 

During the Friday and Saturday night shows, student attendees reported loud laughter in the audience during some of the thriller’s most serious, dramatic scenes. 

NEWS | 10/09/2022

Student leaders propose counterplan to administration-backed dining pilot

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Student leaders propose counterplan to administration-backed dining pilot

Annie Rupertus and Laura Robertson

In an Oct. 4 email to college listservs, campus student leaders proposed an alternative to the dining pilot program in the works by the University after students raised concerns about the financial ramifications of its implementation.

In an Oct. 4 email to college listservs, campus student leaders proposed an alternative to the dining pilot program in the works by the University after students raised concerns about the financial ramifications of its implementation.

NEWS | 10/05/2022

Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

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Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

Rebecca Cunningham and Justus Wilhoit

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

NEWS | 10/03/2022

Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

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Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

Tess Weinreich and Simone Kirkevold

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

NEWS | 09/29/2022

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