U. Affairs

Amid Pride Alliance advocacy for housing accommodations, new dorms will include gender-inclusive bathrooms

Amid Pride Alliance advocacy for housing accommodations, new dorms will include gender-inclusive bathrooms

Lia Opperman and Brenden Garza

New dorms in New College East (NCE), New College West (NCW), and Hobson College have been designed to include gender-neutral restroom facilities, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.

New dorms in New College East (NCE), New College West (NCW), and Hobson College have been designed to include gender-neutral restroom facilities, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.

NEWS | 04/19/2022

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Off-campus group funds Facebook ad falsely claiming recent Caterpillar referendum failed to pass

Off-campus group funds Facebook ad falsely claiming recent Caterpillar referendum failed to pass

Paige Cromley

Israel War Room, an organization with no Princeton affiliation, sponsored a Facebook ad that claimed the recent USG referendum calling on the University to halt its usage of Caterpillar construction machinery had failed to pass. In fact, preliminary results show the referendum passed and the results have yet to be certified.

Israel War Room, an organization with no Princeton affiliation, sponsored a Facebook ad that claimed the recent USG referendum calling on the University to halt its usage of Caterpillar construction machinery had failed to pass. In fact, preliminary results show the referendum passed and the results have yet to be certified.

NEWS | 04/18/2022

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Former ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch ’80 discusses her career, the war in Ukraine, at Princeton talk

Former ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch ’80 discusses her career, the war in Ukraine, at Princeton talk

Jasmyn Dobson

Former ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch ’80 spoke at an event in Richardson Auditorium on April 12 about her career as a diplomat, her experience testifying in front of Congress, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Former ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch ’80 spoke at an event in Richardson Auditorium on April 12 about her career as a diplomat, her experience testifying in front of Congress, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

NEWS | 04/17/2022

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USG officer affirms election bylaws in response to objection on preliminary results of Caterpillar referendum

USG officer affirms election bylaws in response to objection on preliminary results of Caterpillar referendum

Drew Somerville

Myles McKnight ’23 claimed an objection to the preliminary results citing a previous explanation of the bylaws that contradicts the USG Constitution. 

Myles McKnight ’23 claimed an objection to the preliminary results citing a previous explanation of the bylaws that contradicts the USG Constitution. 

NEWS | 04/15/2022

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Princeton announces 6.6% increase in financial aid budget for 2022–23 academic year

Princeton announces 6.6% increase in financial aid budget for 2022–23 academic year

Hope Perry

The financial aid budget will increase by 6.6 percent for the next academic year, with the average student seeing a 1.5 percent net increase in aid.

The financial aid budget will increase by 6.6 percent for the next academic year, with the average student seeing a 1.5 percent net increase in aid.

NEWS | 04/14/2022

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Tigers for Israel hosts event urging undergraduates to reject ‘Caterpillar’ referendum

Tigers for Israel hosts event urging undergraduates to reject ‘Caterpillar’ referendum

Aidan Iacobucci

Hosted jointly by Tigers for Israel (TFI) and the American Whig-Cliosophic Society, according to the event’s flyer, the event featured four panelists: former U.S. ambassador to Israel and Egypt Daniel Kurtzer; Palestinian political analyst Bassem Eid; Israeli-Ethiopian activist Ashager Araro; and public intellectual Michael Walzer.

Hosted jointly by Tigers for Israel (TFI) and the American Whig-Cliosophic Society, according to the event’s flyer, the event featured four panelists: former U.S. ambassador to Israel and Egypt Daniel Kurtzer; Palestinian political analyst Bassem Eid; Israeli-Ethiopian activist Ashager Araro; and public intellectual Michael Walzer.

NEWS | 04/12/2022

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Canadian politician Taleeb Noormohamed ’98 speaks on international affairs

Canadian politician Taleeb Noormohamed ’98 speaks on international affairs

Sidney Singer

Taleeb Noormohamed ’98, a Canadian politician and member of Parliament, was recently hosted as a speaker in an event sponsored by the Princeton Canadians Club. The talk was moderated by visiting journalism lecturer Razia Iqbal, and touched on various topics of international and domestic current affairs.

Taleeb Noormohamed ’98, a Canadian politician and member of Parliament, was recently hosted as a speaker in an event sponsored by the Princeton Canadians Club. The talk was moderated by visiting journalism lecturer Razia Iqbal, and touched on various topics of international and domestic current affairs.

NEWS | 04/12/2022

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USG hears reports on academic minors, Black and LGBTQIA student experiences

USG hears reports on academic minors, Black and LGBTQIA student experiences

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on April 10 to discuss the certificate program and heard updates from Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Tennille Haynes on the Black & LGBTQIA Student Experience Implementation Team.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on April 10 to discuss the certificate program and heard updates from Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Tennille Haynes on the Black & LGBTQIA Student Experience Implementation Team.

NEWS | 04/12/2022

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Eating clubs update visitor policies in line with new Princeton COVID-19 regulations

Eating clubs update visitor policies in line with new Princeton COVID-19 regulations

Diya Kraybill

Eating clubs are allowing visitors for meals and nighttime festivities once again, following the University’s update to COVID-19 policies.

Eating clubs are allowing visitors for meals and nighttime festivities once again, following the University’s update to COVID-19 policies.

NEWS | 04/10/2022

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Princeton to cover Reunions wristband fees for Classes of 2020 and 2021

Princeton to cover Reunions wristband fees for Classes of 2020 and 2021

Katherine Dailey

The Classes of 2020 and 2021 will have their Reunions cost covered by the University, according to an email announcement on Wednesday, April 6. Alumni spoke to the ‘Prince’ expressing their gratitude and excitement. 

The Classes of 2020 and 2021 will have their Reunions cost covered by the University, according to an email announcement on Wednesday, April 6. Alumni spoke to the ‘Prince’ expressing their gratitude and excitement. 

NEWS | 04/06/2022

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Princeton, most Ivies do not disclose Russian investment holdings as some colleges divest amid war in Ukraine

Princeton, most Ivies do not disclose Russian investment holdings as some colleges divest amid war in Ukraine

Brenden Garza

The University told the ‘Prince’ that any process to consider divestment and dissociation would involve the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) Resources Committee. Some universities, including Yale University and the University of Michigan, have divested from Russian holdings. 

The University told the ‘Prince’ that any process to consider divestment and dissociation would involve the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) Resources Committee. This comes in the wake of other universities, including Yale University, divesting from Russian holdings. 

NEWS | 04/06/2022

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Princeton professors speak on Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing, future of Supreme Court

Princeton professors speak on Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing, future of Supreme Court

Charlie Roth

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University professors to discuss the recent Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. 

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University professors to discuss the recent Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. 

NEWS | 04/03/2022

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Responding to academic freedom group’s letter, Eisgruber resists removing segment on Prof. Joshua Katz from ‘To Be Known and Heard’

Responding to academic freedom group’s letter, Eisgruber resists removing segment on Prof. Joshua Katz from ‘To Be Known and Heard’

Paige Cromley

The AFA’s letter, sent to Eisgruber on March 27, had rebuked Nassau Hall for To Be Known and Heard’s segment on Katz, citing a concern that the administration was “systematically denouncing a sitting member of its own faculty.” 

The AFA’s letter, sent to Eisgruber on March 27, had rebuked Nassau Hall for To Be Known and Heard’s segment on Katz, citing a concern that the administration was “systematically denouncing a sitting member of its own faculty.”  

NEWS | 04/01/2022

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Princeton admits Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics in break from peer institutions

Princeton admits Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics in break from peer institutions

Janny Eng

As members of the Class of 2026 are admitted to Princeton, the University had maintained its decision to withhold admissions statistics for the regular decision cycle, consistent with their early admissions cycle.

As members of the Class of 2026 are admitted to Princeton, the University had maintained its decision to withhold admissions statistics for the regular decision cycle, consistent with their early admissions cycle. 

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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With some University summer international travel plans still in flux, new guidelines add layer of certification

With some University summer international travel plans still in flux, new guidelines add layer of certification

Isabel Yip

Princeton’s Global Safety & Security Unit released travel guidelines requiring certification from University officials for University sponsored international summer travel. Students await approval for summer programs in a process that can take up to three weeks.

Princeton’s Global Safety & Security Unit released travel guidelines requiring certification from University officials for University sponsored international summer travel. Students await approval for summer programs in a process that can take up to three weeks.

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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QP@P: Sitting down with LGBTQ+ and politics research scholar Andrew Reynolds

QP@P: Sitting down with LGBTQ+ and politics research scholar Andrew Reynolds

Erin Lee

As someone who hopes to pursue a career in academia, Biondi finds the visibility of queer scholars in QP@P rewarding to see. “QP@P is the first time I’ve kind of seen more broadly-reflected queer research and queer lab research, which has been really cool,” they said.

As someone who hopes to pursue a career in academia, Biondi finds the visibility of queer scholars in QP@P rewarding to see. “QP@P is the first time I’ve kind of seen more broadly-reflected queer research and queer lab research, which has been really cool,” they said.

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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Butler College’s Studio ’34 faces staff shortage, remains closed

Butler College’s Studio ’34 faces staff shortage, remains closed

Tara Agarwal

Studio ’34, a store located in the Butler College basement that offers late-night snack options, has remained closed since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic due to staffing shortages. 

Studio '34, a store located in the Butler College basement that offers late-night snack options, has remained closed since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic due to staffing shortages. 

NEWS | 03/27/2022

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Firestone exhibition of Jewish American artists featuring works from Confederate soldiers canceled

Firestone exhibition of Jewish American artists featuring works from Confederate soldiers canceled

Kalena Blake

Following the cancellation of the exhibit, the gallery’s primary donor and curator spoke to the ‘Prince’ about cancel culture and the larger implications of the decision.

Following the cancellation of the exhibit, the gallery’s primary donor and curator spoke to the ‘Prince’ about cancel culture and the larger implications of the decision.

NEWS | 03/27/2022

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CPUC discusses fossil fuel dissociation, minor program pilot, COVID-19 policy

CPUC discusses fossil fuel dissociation, minor program pilot, COVID-19 policy

Aidan Iacobucci

The minors program is planned to be piloted with the Class of 2025, and Vice President and Secretary of the University Hillary Parker highlighted that only 13 million dollars out of the 1.7 billion dollars of the University’s endowment are invested currently in fossil fuels.

The minors program is planned to be piloted with the Class of 2025, and Vice President and Secretary of the University Hillary Parker highlighted that only 13 million dollars out of the 1.7 billion dollars of the University’s endowment are invested currently in fossil fuels.

NEWS | 03/23/2022

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Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

NEWS | 03/21/2022

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