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Campus community reflects on Biden administration’s push toward student loan forgiveness

Campus community reflects on Biden administration’s push toward student loan forgiveness

Julian Hartman-Sigall

The impact of Biden’s loan forgiveness announcement in late August is being felt by community members on campus and beyond.

The impact of Biden’s loan forgiveness announcement in late August is being felt by community members on campus and beyond.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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University considers piloting new upperclass dining program that could raise tuition, expand options

University considers piloting new upperclass dining program that could raise tuition, expand options

Laura Robertson

Under the current iteration of one proposal, students would have five swipes per week to use in any dining institution on campus — including dining halls, co-ops, and eating clubs — in addition to the meal plans they might already have at any of those institutions. 

Under the current iteration of one proposal, students would have five swipes per week to use in any dining institution on campus — including dining halls, co-ops, and eating clubs — in addition to the meal plans they might already have at any of those institutions. 

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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CPUC discusses ongoing construction, mental health in first meeting of the fall

CPUC discusses ongoing construction, mental health in first meeting of the fall

Isabel Yip

University officials answered questions regarding concerns about navigating campus amid extensive construction, and both administrators and University Student Government representatives discussed USG’s new mental health report. 

University officials answered questions regarding concerns about navigating campus amid extensive construction, and both administrators and University Student Government representatives discussed USG’s new mental health report. 

NEWS | 09/19/2022

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Princeton keeps No. 1 U.S. News Ranking for twelfth consecutive year

Princeton keeps No. 1 U.S. News Ranking for twelfth consecutive year

Laura Robertson

Princeton kept the No.1 spot in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best National University ranking, while Columbia fell from No. 2 to No. 18.

Princeton kept the No.1 spot in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best National University ranking, while Columbia fell from No. 2 to No. 18.

NEWS | 09/18/2022

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Witherspoon St. construction to finish by late fall, town council members say

Witherspoon St. construction to finish by late fall, town council members say

Charlie Roth

Assistant Municipal Engineer Jim Purcell and several town councilmembers provided updates on the ongoing construction projects in Princeton, including work on Witherspoon Street and the Graduate Hotel.

Assistant Municipal Engineer Jim Purcell and several town councilmembers provided updates on the ongoing construction projects in Princeton, including work on Witherspoon Street and the Graduate Hotel.

NEWS | 09/14/2022

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Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises $81.8M, breaks fundraising records

Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises $81.8M, breaks fundraising records

Kalena Blake

With a record $81.8 million donated last year, the University retains its top spot in percentage alumni participation among undergraduate colleges. 

With a record $81.8 million being donated, the University retains its top spot in percentage alumni participation among undergraduate colleges. 

NEWS | 09/13/2022

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Princeton staff member dies on campus

Princeton staff member dies on campus

Katherine Dailey

On Sept. 13, a University staff member died on campus. The University community was notified via a 5:34pm TigerAlert.

On Sept. 13, a University staff member died on campus. The University community was notified via a 5:34pm TigerAlert.

NEWS | 09/13/2022

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Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

Laura Robertson

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

NEWS | 09/11/2022

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Students rock in the rain at fall Lawnparties

Students rock in the rain at fall Lawnparties

Tess Weinreich and Izzy Jacobson

Despite the rain, student turnout was high for fall Lawnparties, as student opener Villanelle and indie rock band Hippo Campus hit the main stage.

Despite the rain, student turnout was high for fall Lawnparties, as student opener Villanelle and indie rock band Hippo Campus hit the main stage.

NEWS | 09/11/2022

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University hikes late meal allowance to $9 for lunch and dinner amid price increases

University hikes late meal allowance to $9 for lunch and dinner amid price increases

Hope Perry and Lia Opperman

The increase comes as prices have been raised due to nationwide increases in food prices, as well as increased hourly wages for staff. 

The increase comes as prices have been raised due to nationwide increases in food prices, as well as increased hourly wages for staff. 

NEWS | 09/11/2022

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New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

Laura Robertson

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

NEWS | 09/08/2022

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Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

Drew Somerville

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

NEWS | 09/08/2022

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Former Princeton employee files religious discrimination lawsuit against University for COVID-19 policies

Former Princeton employee files religious discrimination lawsuit against University for COVID-19 policies

Brenden Garza

University Spokesperson Ayana Okoya said that the University “handled this former employee’s accommodation request fairly” and “in accordance with the applicable laws and internal policies.” 

University Spokesperson Ayana Okoya said that the University “handled this former employee’s accommodation request fairly” and “in accordance with the applicable laws and internal policies.” 

NEWS | 09/07/2022

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UHS releases statement on monkeypox detailing isolation, treatment guidelines ahead of fall

UHS releases statement on monkeypox detailing isolation, treatment guidelines ahead of fall

Anika Buch and Tess Weinreich

The email, detailing exposure, testing, and isolation protocols, as well as treatment options, marks the University’s first public acknowledgment of the virus.

The email, detailing exposure, testing, and isolation protocols, as well as treatment options, marks the University’s first public acknowledgment of the virus.

NEWS | 08/12/2022

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Students express anxiety on monkeypox as Princeton quietly prepares

Students express anxiety on monkeypox as Princeton quietly prepares

Tess Weinreich

As students voice concern about monkeypox, the University has not publicly addressed the virus, but has made preparations to handle an outbreak. 

As students voice concern about monkeypox, the University has not publicly addressed the virus, but has made preparations to handle an outbreak. 

NEWS | 08/08/2022

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University joins amicus brief to uphold race and ethnicity in admissions policies

University joins amicus brief to uphold race and ethnicity in admissions policies

Lia Opperman

The University’s Office of the General Counsel spearheaded the effort to join the amicus brief, with support from President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other senior University leaders, according to Vice President and General Counsel Ramona E. Romero. 

The University’s Office of the General Counsel spearheaded the effort to join the amicus brief, with support from President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other senior University leaders, according to Vice President and General Counsel Ramona E. Romero. 

NEWS | 08/02/2022

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COVID-19 testing optional, boosters not required: Princeton to ‘resume pre-COVID-19 schedules’

COVID-19 testing optional, boosters not required: Princeton to ‘resume pre-COVID-19 schedules’

Drew Somerville and Madeleine LeBeau

Effective immediately, students are “no longer required to submit asymptomatic test samples” for COVID-19, according to a memo from University administrators on Thursday, July 28. The memo to students also stated that booster vaccines will no longer be required.

Effective immediately, students are “no longer required to submit asymptomatic test samples” for COVID-19, according to a memo from University administrators on Thursday, July 28. The memo to students also stated that booster vaccines will no longer be required.

NEWS | 07/28/2022

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Princeton Town Council designates Prospect Avenue as historic district

Princeton Town Council designates Prospect Avenue as historic district

Charlie Roth and Madeleine LeBeau

At its July 11 meeting, the Princeton Town Council voted unanimously to designate Prospect Avenue as a historic district, after a nomination submitted by the Princeton Prospect Foundation in 2021. 

At its July 11 meeting, the Princeton Town Council voted unanimously to designate Prospect Avenue as a historic district, after a nomination submitted by the Princeton Prospect Foundation in 2021. 

NEWS | 07/19/2022

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Princeton mathematician June Huh wins 2022 Fields Medal, becomes first recipient of Korean descent

Princeton mathematician June Huh wins 2022 Fields Medal, becomes first recipient of Korean descent

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Huh becomes the 13th Princeton-affiliated individual to win the Fields Medal. Previous winners include current faculty members Charles Fefferman and Manjul Bhargava GS ’01, who received the Medal in 1978 and 2014, respectively.  

Huh becomes the 13th Princeton-affiliated individual to win the Fields Medal. Previous winners include current faculty members Charles Fefferman and Manjul Bhargava GS ‘01, who received the Medal in 1978 and 2014, respectively.  

NEWS | 07/09/2022

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Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Lia Opperman and Isabel Yip

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton University alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

NEWS | 06/24/2022

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