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Princeton settles out of court with former grad student held in Iran

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Princeton settles out of court with former grad student held in Iran

Olivia Sanchez and Bridget O'Neill
| NEWS | September 19

On Aug. 1, the University settled a lawsuit filed by Xiyue Wang and his wife Hua Qu GS ’21. Wang was detained in Iran for three years, after having traveled there for research. He alleged "irreparable harm" resulting from the University's "reckless willful, wanton, and grossly negligent acts."

On Aug. 1, the University settled a lawsuit filed by Xiyue Wang and his wife Hua Qu GS ’21. Wang was detained in Iran for three years, after having traveled there for research. He alleged "irreparable harm" resulting from the University's "reckless willful, wanton, and grossly negligent acts."

Eisgruber defends academic freedom after congressman calls for book to be removed

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Eisgruber defends academic freedom after congressman calls for book to be removed

Bridget O'Neill
| NEWS | September 14

Eisgruber defended academic freedom and made the case that it could coexist with a welcoming environment for students. In a separate statement to faculty, he also urged faculty to reach out to the administration when under attack from “social media storms.”

Eisgruber defended academic freedom and made the case that it could coexist with a welcoming environment for students. In a seperate statement to faculty, he also urged faculty to reach out to the administration when under attack from "social media storms."

Princeton to change essay question, study further admissions changes for future years

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Princeton to change essay question, study further admissions changes for future years

Bridget O'Neill
| NEWS | August 22

The committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action, but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

The Committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

Future of legacy at Princeton up in the air as Department of Education opens investigation

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Future of legacy at Princeton up in the air as Department of Education opens investigation

Bridget O'Neill
| NEWS | July 19

On July 19, Wesleyan University announced that it would be discontinuing legacy admissions, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action last month. The Daily Princetonian looks at the policy and its future at Princeton.

On July 19, Wesleyan University announced that it would be discontinuing legacy admissions, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action last month. The Daily Princetonian looks at the policy and its future at Princeton.

A decade later: a split legacy for Eisgruber

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A decade later: a split legacy for Eisgruber

Sandeep Mangat and Bridget O'Neill
| NEWS | May 2

The Daily Princetonian looks back at President Eisgruber’s tenure, a time marked by significant administrative success and a generally reserved relationship with the student body.

The Daily Princetonian looks back at President Eisgruber’s tenure, a time marked by significant administrative success and a generally reserved relationship with the student body.

Princeton writing seminar explores queer visibility amid anti-drag legislation

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Princeton writing seminar explores queer visibility amid anti-drag legislation

Bridget O'Neill
| NEWS | April 20

Lecturer Tyler Baldor of “WRI 163/164: And the Rest is Drag” hopes his course will be part of an effort by the University to make queer people and issues more visible. The course will also aim to focus on the most recent anti-drag legislation in next year’s course material.

Instructor Tyler Baldor of “WRI 163/164: And the Rest is Drag” hopes his course will be part of an effort by the University to make queer people and issues more visible. The course will also aim to focus on the most recent anti-drag legislation in next year’s course material.

Members of the Class of 2025 celebrate declaration day, interest shows for linguistics major

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Members of the Class of 2025 celebrate declaration day, interest shows for linguistics major

Bridget O'Neill
| NEWS | April 18

The Class of 2025 celebrated Declaration Day on Friday, following the final deadline for sophomores to declare their majors. Considering the academic milestone, students reported both excitement and nerves; some departments experienced shifts in the number of incoming majors.

The Class of 2025 celebrated Declaration Day on Friday, following the final deadline for sophomores to declare their majors. Considering the academic milestone, students reported both excitement and nerves; some departments experienced shifts in the number of incoming majors. 

Amid unionization uncertainty, Princeton Graduate Students United took on broader activism

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Amid unionization uncertainty, Princeton Graduate Students United took on broader activism

Bridget O'Neill and Francisco Arciniega
| NEWS | April 13

Amid a growing effort toward graduate student unionization this semester, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the Princeton Graduate Students United, formed in 2016.

Amid a growing effort toward graduate student unionization this semester, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the Princeton Graduate Students United, formed in 2016.

University weighing more support for commercial contracts for student-athletes

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University weighing more support for commercial contracts for student-athletes

Bridget O'Neill
| NEWS | April 4

Two years after a controversial relaxation of NCAA name, image, likeness (NIL) policy, University student-athletes discuss former work-arounds and expanded commercial opportunities. According to a University Athletics spokesperson, a new partnership with Opendorse, a service assisting in NIL education and marketplace, may be in the works.

Two years after a controversial relaxation of NCAA name, image, likeness (NIL) policy, University student-athletes discuss former work-arounds and expanded commercial opportunities. According to a University Athletics spokesperson, a new partnership with Opendorse, a service assisting in NIL education and marketplace, may be in the works.  

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