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No suspects yet located in lewdness, peering incidents

No suspects yet located in lewdness, peering incidents

Linh Nguyen

Between 8:30 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. Thursday evening, an unknown individual was observed “peering into a window at the New Graduate College.” Around the same time Friday evening, an elderly white male with long gray hair and a light skin male with sandy brown hair and medium build were seen separately near the intersection of Washington Road and Ivy Lane and a residential backyard on Fitzrandolph Road, respectively, both wearing no clothing.

NEWS | 03/18/2019

Firestone renovations complete, encourages library attendance

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Firestone renovations complete, encourages library attendance

Marissa Michaels

In February, the completion of the renovations on the Trustee Reading Room in Firestone brought about the end of the library’s official 10-year renovation project.

NEWS | 03/14/2019

U. announces Young Alumni Trustee finalists

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U. announces Young Alumni Trustee finalists

Linh Nguyen

Of the thirty seniors who ran in the primary election, Stefan (Amo) Amokwandoh ’19, Sarah Varghese ’19, and Rachel Yee ’19 are the three finalists for the Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) primary election. The winner of the general election will replace Tumi Akinlawon ’15 — whose term ends on June 30 — and serve until 2023.

NEWS | 03/08/2019

Milberg Gallery opens, showcases U.'s recent acquisitions

Claire Silberman

The exhibit sports a manuscript draft of Toni Morrison’s Beloved, the sole source for Bach’s Italian Concerto and French Overture and complete Qur’ans from China under the Qing Dynasty.

NEWS | 03/06/2019

Formerly incarcerated speakers advocate for the voting rights of the incarcerated in a SPEAR organized panel

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Formerly incarcerated individuals discussed voting rights and the criminal justice system in a panel organized by SPEAR’s Voting Rights project, led by Leila Ullman ’21. The panelists are currently advocating a New Jersey state bill that would remove the prohibition on voting by people on parole, probation, or serving sentences.

NEWS | 03/06/2019

U. delayed opening until 10 a.m.

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U. delayed opening until 10 a.m.

Linh Nguyen

At around 5 a.m. on Monday, March 4, the University announced that the campus would delay opening due to severe weather until 10 a.m., but classes would be “held as scheduled.”

NEWS | 03/04/2019

Joseph Rolón named incoming Director of Student Life

Joseph Rolón named incoming Director of Student Life

Marissa Michaels

Rolón detailed his aspirations for his new position, which includes contributing to student growth and development.

NEWS | 03/03/2019

91.5 percent of U. security filings in one real estate company

22 Chambers Street, the building that houses PRINCO.
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91.5 percent of U. security filings in one real estate company

Benjamin Ball

The University submitted its filings to the Securities and Exchange Commission detailing nearly $66 million in shares.

NEWS | 02/27/2019

U. professor holds panel on the dangers of gerrymandering in New Jersey

David Veldran

Professor Sam Wang held a panel of experts Helen Kioukis of the League of Women Voters of New Jersey and Will Adler and Hannah Wheelan of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project to explain the importance of redistricting.

NEWS | 02/27/2019

Thirty seniors to run for Young Alumni Trustee

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Thirty seniors to run for Young Alumni Trustee

Rebecca Han

YATs have the same rights and duties as other members of the Board, and their twofold responsibility is to serve the University and “provide a perspective” to the Board based on their recent experiences as students.

NEWS | 02/25/2019

Quillen *91, Hobson ’91 speak on the humanities, service on Alumni Day

Mellody Hobson ’91 was the 2019 recipient of the Woodrow Wilson Award.
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Quillen *91, Hobson ’91 speak on the humanities, service on Alumni Day

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

At Alumni Day on Saturday, Feb. 23, Carol Quillen GS ’91 and Mellody Hobson ’91 received the University’s top alumni awards and reflected on their careers, both at Princeton and beyond.

NEWS | 02/24/2019

U. denies allegations of Eastern Orthodox manuscript theft, requests legal compensation

U. denies allegations of Eastern Orthodox manuscript theft, requests legal compensation

Allan Shen

The University unequivocally denies allegations that it unlawfully possesses ancient Eastern Orthodox texts and requests that it be awarded legal costs.

NEWS | 02/24/2019

23 percent of students investigated by Honor Committee in the past five years found guilty, report says

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23 percent of students investigated by Honor Committee in the past five years found guilty, report says

Samantha Shapiro

Over the last five years among these five categories, 99 violations were reported to the Honor Committee, 37 resulted in a hearing, and 23 students were found responsible of violating the Honor Code.

NEWS | 02/18/2019

'Day of Action' planned for detained graduate student Xiyue Wang

Fourth-year history graduate student Xiyue Wang with his wife Hua Qu and their now six-year-old son.
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'Day of Action' planned for detained graduate student Xiyue Wang

Silma Berrada

Members of the community plan to hold a “Day of Action” in support of Xiyue Wang, who was detained by Iranian police in 2016.

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Yee '19 reflects on time as USG President

Yee '19 reflects on time as USG President

Benjamin Ball

Friends and former USG colleagues laud Yee ’19 for her organizational skills and commitment to working for the good of others. Yee reflects on the successes and acknowledges the shortcomings of her tenure.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Committee recommends broader penalties for Honor Code, Committee on Discipline violations

Ivy Truong

The Academic Integrity Reconciliation Committee has released recommended changes in an email to both faculty and students. These changes could drastically alter how issues of academic integrity are handled by both the Honor Committee and the Committee on Discipline.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Woodrow Wilson School announces new cohort of SINSI scholars

Robertson Hall, home of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
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Woodrow Wilson School announces new cohort of SINSI scholars

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The Wilson School announced the 12 students named to the 2019 cohort of Scholars in Nation’s Service Initiative (SINSI) on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Four current seniors were named graduate scholars, and eight juniors and sophomores will be interns.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Courtyard to be named for historic landscape architect Beatrix Farrand

Rebecca Han

The courtyard between Henry, Foulke, and 1901-Laughlin halls will be named the Beatrix Farrand Courtyard after famed landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, who worked at the University from 1912-1943 as its first consulting landscape architect. Farrand was one of the 11 founding members and the only female member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. She designed and influenced many elements of campus, including the Graduate College, Henry and Foulke halls, McCosh Health Center, and the Dinky station.

NEWS | 02/12/2019

Eisgruber discusses University expansion, "Ban the Box" at CPUC meeting

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

At the first CPUC meeting of the semester, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 discussed the University’s new research initiatives and expansion plans. Undergraduates from Students for Prison Education and Reform (SPEAR) confronted Eisgruber with a series of questions.

NEWS | 02/11/2019

Eisgruber defended admissions process, discussed U. achievements in annual letter

Benjamin Ball

In his annual letter to the University community, Eisgruber discussed the University’s role in current political issues, from concerns about discrimination in admissions to changes in Title IX policies. He also celebrated the University’s accomplishments over the last few months.

NEWS | 02/06/2019

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