U. Affairs

Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

Sidney Singer and Cole Strupp

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

NEWS | 09/28/2022

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Princeton files motion for dismissal of religious discrimination suit brought by ex-employee

Princeton files motion for dismissal of religious discrimination suit brought by ex-employee

Olivia Sanchez

The University filed a motion on Sept. 20 requesting that a religious discrimination lawsuit, brought forward by former University budget analyst Kate McKinley, be dismissed. The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 16, alleged that the University fired McKinley due to her religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine employee requirement and other pandemic protocols.

The University filed a motion on Sept. 20 requesting that a religious discrimination lawsuit, brought forward by former University budget analyst Kate McKinley, be dismissed.

NEWS | 09/27/2022

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University Provost Deborah A. Prentice nominated to lead University of Cambridge

University Provost Deborah A. Prentice nominated to lead University of Cambridge

Bailey Glenetske

Prentice, who has served as provost for the past five years and has been at the University for more than three decades, was nominated to the position of Vice-Chancellor at Cambridge, the equivalent to the presidency of an American university.

Prentice, who has served as provost for the past five years and has been at the University for more than three decades, was nominated to the position of Vice-Chancellor at Cambridge, the equivalent to the presidency of an American university.

NEWS | 09/26/2022

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Divest Princeton joins 2022 global climate strike with protest in front of Nassau Hall

Divest Princeton joins 2022 global climate strike with protest in front of Nassau Hall

Hope Perry

Divest Princeton held a protest in front of Nassau Hall on Sept. 23, as a part of the 2022 Global Climate Strike.

Divest Princeton held a protest in front of Nassau Hall on Sept. 23, as a part of the 2022 Global Climate Strike.

NEWS | 09/26/2022

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Opening day delayed for Coffee Club’s second location at New College West

Opening day delayed for Coffee Club’s second location at New College West

Janny Eng

Coffee Club Executive Director Ava Vilensky ’23 told the ‘Prince’ that the opening is delayed “because we’re having some issues with the machinery in the shop and also the setup in terms of bar-flow.”

Coffee Club Executive Director Ava Vilensky ’23 told the ‘Prince’ that the opening is delayed “because we’re having some issues with the machinery in the shop and also the setup in terms of bar-flow.”

NEWS | 09/25/2022

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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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