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Princeton apologizes for the handling of 1985 MOVE police bombing victims’ remains

Princeton apologizes for the handling of 1985 MOVE police bombing victims’ remains

Benjamin Ball

The University wrote in a statement to the ‘Prince’ that the victims’ remains are not currently and have never been stored at Princeton. 

The University wrote in a statement to the ‘Prince’ that the victims’ remains are not currently and have never been stored at Princeton. 

NEWS | April 27

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University-sponsored domestic travel to resume May 24 for those at “low risk”

University-sponsored domestic travel to resume May 24 for those at “low risk”

Paige Cromley

Individuals who meet the low-risk criteria include “those for whom two or more weeks have passed since their final dose of an FDA-approved vaccine,” according to the memo.

Individuals who meet the low-risk criteria include “those for whom two or more weeks have passed since their final dose of an FDA-approved vaccine,” according to the memo.

NEWS | April 26

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All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

Katherine Dailey

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuels companies. 

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuel companies. 

NEWS | April 22

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Ivy League schools plan for fall 2021 semester

Ivy League schools plan for fall 2021 semester

Ceon Sun

Most Ivy League schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations as part of plans to return to normalcy in the fall.  

Most Ivy League schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations as part of plans to return to normalcy in the fall.

NEWS | April 22

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Virtual Princeton Preview aims to recreate campus community ‘without the big tent’

Virtual Princeton Preview aims to recreate campus community ‘without the big tent’

Zoya Amir Gauhar

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Preview, which normally gives high school admittees two days in April to experience campus life, has been converted into a month-long virtual platform for students to get to know the University.  

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Preview, which normally gives high school admittees two days in April to experience campus life, has been converted into a month-long virtual platform for students to get to know the University.  

NEWS | April 22

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New center for gender and sexuality will expand programming of Women*s and LGBT Center

New center for gender and sexuality will expand programming of Women*s and LGBT Center

Marissa Michaels

The Women*s Center and LGBT Center will continue to operate separately and exist in distinct affinity spaces, but the new center for gender and sexuality will help bridge their staff and services while acknowledging the intersections of gender and sexuality.  

The Women*s Center and LGBT Center will continue to operate separately and exist in distinct affinity spaces, but the new center for gender and sexuality will help bridge their staff and services while acknowledging the intersections of gender and sexuality.  

NEWS | April 22

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Canadian teen found responsible for University bomb threat, arrested for multiple ‘swatting’ offenses

Canadian teen found responsible for University bomb threat, arrested for multiple ‘swatting’ offenses

Amy Ciceu

According to a March 25 release citing the Saskatoon Police Department, the teen was arrested in the small community of Vacherie, La., for issuing the false University bomb threat. 

According to a March 25 release citing the Saskatoon Police Department, the teen was arrested in the small community of Vacherie, La., for issuing the false University bomb threat. 

NEWS | April 20

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Princeton to require COVID-19 vaccination for students next fall

Princeton to require COVID-19 vaccination for students next fall

Anika Buch

Undergraduate students must receive their final dose of the vaccine no later than Aug. 1, and proof of vaccination must be uploaded to myUHS prior to arrival on campus.

Undergraduate students must receive their final dose of the vaccine no later than Aug. 1, and proof of vaccination must be uploaded to myUHS prior to arrival on campus.

NEWS | April 20

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Following all-time high in CPS appointments, Dolan urges faculty toward ‘compassionate practices’

Following all-time high in CPS appointments, Dolan urges faculty toward ‘compassionate practices’

Caitlin Limestahl

In an email to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Jess Fasano clarified that CPS had 1,490 clinical appointments this March alone, which, according to Dolan’s memo, was the highest number in the history of CPS. 

In an email to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Jess Fasano clarified that CPS had 1,490 clinical appointments this March alone, which, according to Dolan’s memo, was the highest number in the history of CPS. 

NEWS | April 15

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Trevor Noah announced as 2021 Class Day speaker

Trevor Noah announced as 2021 Class Day speaker

Katherine Dailey

Author and comedian Trevor Noah will be the 2021 Class Day speaker, and will be inducted as an honorary member of the Class of 2021.

Author and comedian Trevor Noah will be the 2021 Class Day speaker, and will be inducted as an honorary member of the Class of 2021.

NEWS | April 13

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Princeton will be the site of a new cancer research branch

Princeton will be the site of a new cancer research branch

Evelyn Doskoch

The University has partnered with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research to open a new branch at Princeton — one that will specialize in cancer metabolism and how diet impacts our understanding of cancer.

The University has partnered with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research to open a new branch at Princeton — one that will specialize in cancer metabolism and how diet impacts our understanding of cancer.

NEWS | April 13

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Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

Albert Jiang

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

NEWS | April 6

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NJ vaccine eligibility will expand to individuals 16+ on April 19

NJ vaccine eligibility will expand to individuals 16+ on April 19

Anika Buch

The University has been prepared to be a vaccine distribution site and host on-campus clinics for community members since early January. However, it is still unclear if or when the institution will receive a vaccine supply to distribute to members of the University community. 

The University has been prepared to be a vaccine distribution site and host on-campus clinics for community members since early January. However, it is still unclear if or when the institution will receive a vaccine supply to distribute to members of the University community. 

NEWS | April 5

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NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

Anika Buch

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

NEWS | April 4

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Nolan McCarty to serve as interim SPIA Dean

Nolan McCarty to serve as interim SPIA Dean

Jasmyn Bednar

Mark Watson will step down as interim Dean of Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), and Nolan McCarty — a SPIA and politics professor and former chair of the Department of Politics — will serve as the new interim dean. 

Mark Watson will step down as interim Dean of Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), and Nolan McCarty — a SPIA and politics professor and former chair of the Department of Politics — will serve as the new interim dean. 

NEWS | March 24

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Committee considering fossil fuel divestment to release recommendations this May

Committee considering fossil fuel divestment to release recommendations this May

Caitlin Limestahl and Andrew Somerville

The University committee responsible for reviewing divestment proposals will submit its recommendation on fossil fuel divestment to the Board of Trustees this coming May, geosciences professor and Resources Committee chair Blair Schoene told attendees of this month’s CPUC meeting.

The University committee responsible for reviewing divestment proposals will submit its recommendation on fossil fuel divestment to the Board of Trustees this coming May, geosciences professor and Resources Committee chair Blair Schoene told attendees of this month’s CPUC meeting.

NEWS | March 22

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Public Safety officers to wear body cameras

Public Safety officers to wear body cameras

Evelyn Doskoch

Supervisory staff will test the body cameras starting in mid-April, and they will be rolled out to all sworn University police officers in May.

Supervisory staff will test the body cameras starting in mid-April, and they will be rolled out to all sworn University police officers in May.

NEWS | March 21

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Reflection, support from Princeton community after Atlanta shootings

Reflection, support from Princeton community after Atlanta shootings

Evelyn Doskoch

“Our Asian and Asian American communities are in so much pain right now,” said Jennifer Lee ’23, co-president of Princeton’s Asian American Students Association.

“Our Asian and Asian American communities are in so much pain right now,” said Jennifer Lee ’23, co-president of Princeton’s Asian American Students Association.

NEWS | March 18

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Princeton-sponsored travel to remain largely suspended this summer

Princeton-sponsored travel to remain largely suspended this summer

Anika Buch

University-sponsored travel will remain suspended through the summer, according to newly-revised guidance announced today. However, the list of exceptions to the ban on travel will expand slightly when the new policies take effect on May 24.

University-sponsored travel will remain suspended through the summer, according to newly-revised guidance announced today. However, the list of exceptions to the ban on travel will expand slightly when the new policies take effect on May 24.

NEWS | March 18

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Princeton announces summer thesis research to occur on campus, continuous housing available for select students

Princeton announces summer thesis research to occur on campus, continuous housing available for select students

Anika Buch and Paige Cromley

The memo stated that the Continuous Housing program will be available to students who will be enrolled next fall and “face significant financial hardship and/or other serious extenuating circumstances that make it impossible to secure alternative housing during the summer months.”

The memo stated that the Continuous Housing program will be available to students who will be enrolled next fall and “face significant financial hardship and/or other serious extenuating circumstances that make it impossible to secure alternative housing during the summer months.”

NEWS | March 17

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