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College Republicans takes no position on endorsing Donald Trump

College Republicans takes no position on endorsing Donald Trump

Jessica Li

The Princeton College Republicans are not taking a definitive position on whether to support the Republican Party’s presidential nominee Donald Trump in the general election at this time, according to a statement released to the Daily Princetonian by the group's president, Paul Draper ’18."As in past election cycles, the Princeton College Republicans will be working to promote Republican policies—limited government, the free market system, a strong national defense—amongst our college-aged peers.

NEWS | 08/07/2016

Olympics Day 1 Roundup: Matheson and field hockey trio claim early victories

Shriya Sekhsaria

Eight Princeton Olympians competed in soccer, hockey, fencing and rowing on the first day of the Games. Soccer player Diana Matheson ’08, who is competing for Canada in her third Olympic Games, contributed to her team’s 3-1 win over Zimbabwe.

NEWS | 08/06/2016

DNC Vice Chair Comments on Party Changes, Unity

Marcia Brown

PHILADELPHIA— Democratic National Committee Vice Chair R.T. Rybak talked about how the Party might heal from a divisive former chair and trying primary season during a reading from his new book, “Pothole Confidential: My Life as Mayor of Minneapolis."In writing this book, Rybak said he “wanted to get real with people about public service and being a mayor.”Rybak is a journalist turned politician.

NEWS | 08/04/2016

Q&A with Congressman Jared Polis '96

Ruby Shao

PHILADELPHIA—U.S. Congressional Representative Jared Polis '96 is the first openly gay man elected to Congress as well as one of its wealthiest members.

NEWS | 08/02/2016

Bill Clinton recounts relationship with Hillary, her work for the marginalized

Samuel Garfinkle

PHILADELPHIA- Speaking on behalf of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who had just become the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, her husband and former President Bill Clinton called on the Democratic Party to unite and made a unique appeal for their nominee last Tuesday at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Clinton, through video, rather than a live podium speech, served as his own introductory speaker.

NEWS | 07/31/2016

Hillary Clinton outlines her differences with Trump in acceptance speech

Samuel Garfinkle

PHILADELPHIA —Thursdaynight saw the end of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, a four-day political extravaganza featuring numerous spectacular speeches.

NEWS | 07/31/2016

Americans must reject fear and cynicism, says President Obama

Ruby Shao and Abhiram Karuppur

PHILADELPHIA —The United States is a great, strong country that depends on Americans achieving together, President Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention in his closing remarks on Wednesday night.Upon Obama’s entrance into the arena, many audience members rose from their seats.

NEWS | 07/28/2016

Tim Kaine accepts nomination for vice president

Ruby Shao

PHILADELPHIA – Virginia Senator Tim Kaine accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice presidenton Wednesdaynight at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He repeated his motto of “Faith, family and work,” intermingled with Spanish, to applause from the audience. He said he developed his faith, his North Star for orienting his life, while growing up in a religious household and attending a Jesuit high school.

NEWS | 07/28/2016

No other major party nominee as unprepared for dealing with national security as Trump, says Biden

Abhiram Karuppur

Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, took the stage Wednesday night at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia to praise Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's record and attack the Republican nominee, Donald Trump. Biden started his speech by highlighting President Barack Obama's accomplishments over his eight-year term and also commended the character and personality of the President and First Lady Michelle Obama '85. "[President Obama] is the embodiment of of honor, resolve, and character," Biden said.

NEWS | 07/28/2016

Former CIA Director interrupted by 'No More War' chants from DNC crowd

Ruby Shao

PHILADELPHIA – When former Secretary of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Leon Panetta addressed the DNC crowd before 9 P.M.

NEWS | 07/27/2016

Women Top the Stage Second Night of DNC

Marcia Brown

PHILADELPHIA—While the themes of the second night of the Democratic National Convention touched topics such as the September 11terrorist attacks, global security and domestic progressive issues, many speakers tied each topic back to women’s rights. Although former President Bill Clinton was one of the most anticipated speakers of the night, women composed the majority of speakers. The night opened with a compelling and rousing appearance from "Mothers of the Movement," seven mothers of black men and women killed by police officers.

NEWS | 07/27/2016

Roll Call nominates Hillary Clinton as first female Democratic presidential candidate

Marcia Brown

PHILADELPHIA—The Democratic Party conducted a roll call vote to formally nominate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the party’s candidate for president of the United States.

NEWS | 07/26/2016

Booker, Sanders, Warren call for unity in Democratic Party

Booker, Sanders, Warren call for unity in Democratic Party

Marcia Brown

PHILADELPHIA—Many of thespeeches on the first night of the Democratic National Conventiontouched on a theme of unity—often alluding to presumptive DemocraticnomineeHillary Clinton’s campaign slogan,“Stronger Together.” In addition to Michelle Obama ’85, primetime speakers from the first night included former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. Warren said the presidential election is about remaining united. “When we turn against each other, we can’t fight back against a rigged system,” she said.

NEWS | 07/26/2016

Michelle Obama ’85 talks children, solidarity with Clinton at first night of DNC

Michelle Obama ’85 talks children, solidarity with Clinton at first night of DNC

Marcia Brown

PHILADELPHIA — First Lady Michelle Obama ’85 spoke about the ways that the presidency can affect the lives of American children on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. “Our time in the White House would form the foundation for who [Malia and Sasha] would become,” she said.

NEWS | 07/26/2016

Before primetime, ‘Bernie’ chants drown out speakers

Before primetime, ‘Bernie’ chants drown out speakers

Marcia Brown

PHILADELPHIA—Chants of “Bernie!

NEWS | 07/25/2016

U. affiliates discuss plagiarism, Clinton, and future of GOP at Cleveland Convention

Marcia Brown

CLEVELAND – After four nights of speeches, the 2016 Republican National Convention was gaveled to a close.

NEWS | 07/24/2016

Ted Cruz ’92 refuses formal endorsement for Trump in prime time speech

Ted Cruz ’92 refuses formal endorsement for Trump in prime time speech

Marcia Brown

CLEVELAND—During a prime-time slot of the Republican National Convention’s third night, Texas Senator Ted Cruz ’92 addressedthe delegates and conventioneers, framing his speech around freedom and adhering to the Constitution.

NEWS | 07/21/2016

Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski GS '61 elected President of Peru

Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski GS '61 elected President of Peru

Abhiram Karuppur

Pedro-PabloKuczynski GS '61 will succeed current Peruvian President Ollanta Humala on July 28. Kuczynski was officially confirmed as the president-elect of Peru in a ceremonyon June 5at the Municipal Theater of Lima, Peru, Kuczynski ran on the Peruvians for Change party, and won the presidential election over his rival, Keiko Fujimori, in early June with 50.1% of the popular vote. Kuczynski, who is better known as PPK, previously served as the Prime Minister of Peru from 2005 to 2006, and the Minister of Economy and Finance from 2001 to 2002 and from 2004 to 2005.

NEWS | 07/11/2016

U. can withhold jurisdiction map but must disclose statement of responsibilities, says Mercer County Superior Court

Abhiram Karuppur

Mercer County Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson ruled on July 6 that the University must disclose a statement of responsibilities between the University’s Department of Public Safety and the Princeton Police Department to Planet Princeton under the Open Public Records Act. However, Jacobson also ruled that the University has the right to withhold a jurisdictional response map, which details emergency response protocols between the Princeton Police Department and the University’s Department of Public Safety. The case was filed against the University by Krystal Knapp, the founder of the local news organization Planet Princeton, after she sought to access copies of the operating agreements between the Princeton Police Department and the University’s Department of Public Safety.

NEWS | 07/11/2016

Eisgruber applauds ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas, U. admission policies to remain the same

Abhiram Karuppur

The Supreme Court’s decision inFisher v. University of Texas at Austin, which upheld affirmative action policies, will not affect any University practices, according to University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 in an interview with The Daily Princetonian. Eisgruber had issued a statement the day of the decision expressing support for the ruling. "The goal of creating a diverse, inclusive and equal society is fundamentally important to Princeton University, this country and the world.

NEWS | 07/11/2016

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