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USG announces 2025 Class Council results

USG announces 2025 Class Council results

Erin Lee and Annie Rupertus

Five new Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Class Councilors have been elected for the class of 2025: Kimberly Cross ’25, Gil Joseph ’25, Diya Kraybill ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Ben Wachspress ’25. Results were announced via email on Oct. 8.

Five new Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Class Councilors have been elected for the class of 2025: Kimberly Cross ’25, Gil Joseph ’25, Diya Kraybill ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Ben Wachspress ’25. Results were announced via email on Oct. 8.

NEWS | 10/10/2021

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Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor wins 2021 ‘Genius Grant’

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor wins 2021 ‘Genius Grant’

Gabriel Robare

Princeton African American Studies Professor Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor was awarded a 2021 MacArthur Fellowship. An award winning published author, she is currently working on an investigation of civil rights in the 1980s — among other projects.

Princeton African American Studies Professor Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor was awarded a 2021 MacArthur Fellowship. An award winning published author, she is currently working on an investigation of civil rights in the 1980s — among other projects.

NEWS | 10/10/2021

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Maria Ressa ’86 awarded 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Ressa ’86 awarded 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

She was awarded the prize with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov for their mutual “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.”

She was awarded the prize with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov for their mutual “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.”

NEWS | 10/08/2021

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Princeton launches Venture Forward campaign

Princeton launches Venture Forward campaign

Izzy Jacobson

“Venture Forward captures our intention to move into a new day for Princeton,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss continued. “And, as a University community, to pursue truth, serve humanity, pioneer solutions, explore the unknown and advance knowledge to help create a better world that champions inclusion, the humanities, science, art, public policy, and technology.”

“Venture Forward captures our intention to move into a new day for Princeton,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss continued. “And, as a University community, to pursue truth, serve humanity, pioneer solutions, explore the unknown and advance knowledge to help create a better world that champions inclusion, the humanities, science, art, public policy, and technology.”

NEWS | 10/07/2021

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Mercer County among NJ counties being sued for party-line ballots

Mercer County among NJ counties being sued for party-line ballots

Charlie Roth

Candidates and New Jersey Working Families Alliance are suing Mercer County in an effort to change the practice of party-lines on election ballots.

Candidates and the New Jersey Working Families Alliance are suing Mercer County in an effort to change the practice of party-lines on election ballots.

NEWS | 10/07/2021

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Princeton releases campus security and fire safety statistics for 2020

Princeton releases campus security and fire safety statistics for 2020

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The University Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released its annual report detailing crime and fire safety statistics for 2020.

The University Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released its annual report detailing crime and fire safety statistics for 2020.

NEWS | 10/07/2021

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Princeton professor David MacMillan awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Princeton professor David MacMillan awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Allan Shen and Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

David W. C. MacMillan, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry, was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in asymmetric organocatalysis.

David W. C. MacMillan, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry, was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in asymmetric organocatalysis. 

NEWS | 10/06/2021

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Princeton meteorologist Syukuro Manabe awarded Nobel Prize in Physics

Princeton meteorologist Syukuro Manabe awarded Nobel Prize in Physics

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Syukuro Manabe was one of three recipients of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded for his work in physical modeling of global climate with Klaus Hasselmann.

Syukuro Manabe was one of three recipients of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded for his work in physical modeling of global climate with Klaus Hasselmann.

NEWS | 10/05/2021

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Two Princeton professors, two alumni appointed to serve on White House science committee

Two Princeton professors, two alumni appointed to serve on White House science committee

Sullivan Meyer and Melvi Agolli

The White House describes PCAST as “the sole body of external advisors charged with making science, technology, and innovation policy recommendations to the President and the White House.”

The White House describes PCAST as “the sole body of external advisors charged with making science, technology, and innovation policy recommendations to the President and the White House.” 

NEWS | 10/05/2021

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Students bruised, bloodied, and trampled by crowd at Lawnparties

Students bruised, bloodied, and trampled by crowd at Lawnparties

Evelyn Doskoch

One female student, a member of the Class of 2025, reported that she became partially trapped between metal pieces of the barrier, causing a “really deep cut” to her arm. “It was bleeding everywhere,” she said in an interview with the ‘Prince.’ “I had to use my face mask to try to stop the bleeding.”

One female student, a member of the Class of 2025, reported that she became partially trapped between metal pieces of the barrier, causing a “really deep cut” to her arm. “It was bleeding everywhere,” she said in an interview with the ‘Prince.’ “I had to use my face mask to try to stop the bleeding.”

NEWS | 10/05/2021

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As flu season nears, UHS offers vaccinations at 2021 FluFest

As flu season nears, UHS offers vaccinations at 2021 FluFest

Amy Ciceu

This year’s FluFest will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, Wednesday, Oct. 6, Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Frist Campus Center Multipurpose Rooms on the B Level. Those attending the FluFest must present their University ID cards and wear face coverings. Appointments will not be required.

This year’s FluFest will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, Wednesday, Oct. 6, Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Frist Campus Center Multipurpose Rooms on the B Level. Those attending the FluFest must present their University ID cards and wear face coverings. Appointments will not be required.

NEWS | 10/04/2021

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‘A perfect storm’: Unruly crowds disrupt A$AP Ferg’s Lawnparties performance, with alleged student injury

‘A perfect storm’: Unruly crowds disrupt A$AP Ferg’s Lawnparties performance, with alleged student injury

Evelyn Doskoch and Drew Somerville

“You’re going to hurt someone,” a member of the security team said. “This is going to be a dangerous situation.”

“You’re going to hurt someone,” a member of the security team said. “This is going to be a dangerous situation.”

NEWS | 10/03/2021

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Princeton researchers propose new way to encourage masking and vaccination

Princeton researchers propose new way to encourage masking and vaccination

Alison Araten

After more than 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cooper and Pearce argue, targeting population subgroups is the only way to make a difference.

After more than 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cooper and Pearce argue, targeting population subgroups is the only way to make a difference.

NEWS | 10/03/2021

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A$AP Ferg announced as new headliner two days before Lawnparties

A$AP Ferg announced as new headliner two days before Lawnparties

Sidney Singer

A$AP Ferg, an American rapper from Harlem, New York, is a member of the hip hop collective known as the A$AP Mob, which includes other artists like A$AP Rocky and A$AP Nast. He has over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his biggest hit ‘Plain Jane’ has over 500 million listens.

A$AP Ferg, an American rapper from Harlem, New York, is a member of the hip hop collective known as the A$AP Mob, which includes other artists like A$AP Rocky and A$AP Nast. He has over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his biggest hit ‘Plain Jane’ has over 500 million listens.

NEWS | 10/01/2021

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Police investigating towpath sexual assault

Police investigating towpath sexual assault

Evelyn Doskoch

In a TigerAlert message at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, students were informed of the assault and urged to contact relevant authorities if they have any information regarding the incident.

In a TigerAlert message at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, students were informed of the assault and urged to contact relevant authorities if they have any information regarding the incident.

NEWS | 09/30/2021

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Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin speaks on career, gain, loss

Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin speaks on career, gain, loss

Christofer Robles

Oyeneyin, a Peloton instructor and media mogul, spoke to the University community about her experiences making difficult life choices, dealing with grief, and finding strength and community. 

Oyeneyin, a Peloton instructor and media mogul, spoke to the University community about her experiences making difficult life choices, dealing with grief, and finding strength and community.  

NEWS | 09/30/2021

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Gender and Sexuality Resource Center launches, combining Women*s and LGBT Centers

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center launches, combining Women*s and LGBT Centers

Izzy Jacobson

On Monday, Sept. 27, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) officially opened its doors, marking the physical and ideological unification of the former Women*s and LGBT Centers. 

On Monday, Sept. 27, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) officially opened its doors, marking the physical and ideological unification of the former Women*s and LGBT Centers. 

NEWS | 09/29/2021

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Princeton Town Council meeting discusses Witherspoon Street construction, parking issues

Princeton Town Council meeting discusses Witherspoon Street construction, parking issues

Charlie Roth

Updates about local construction and resident concerns about parking were shared at the Sept. 27 Princeton Municipality Council meeting.

Updates about local construction and resident concerns about parking were shared at the Sept. 27 Princeton Municipality Council meeting.

NEWS | 09/29/2021

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TPS launches new “TigerAccess” transit service for disabled individuals

TPS launches new “TigerAccess” transit service for disabled individuals

Tess Weinreich

The new transit system offers curb-to-curb transportation for University visitors, students, and faculty members with mobility-related disabilities or medical conditions. 

The new transit system offers curb-to-curb transportation for University visitors, students, and faculty members with mobility-related disabilities or medical conditions. 

NEWS | 09/28/2021

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Eisgruber, other NJ college presidents urge Congress to double maximum Pell Grant

Eisgruber, other NJ college presidents urge Congress to double maximum Pell Grant

Desmond Lam

“Doubling the maximum Pell Grant will help more students from low- and middle-income families to get to and through college. That helps everyone: by cultivating talent from every sector of society, we make our state, and our country, stronger and better,” the letter states.

“Doubling the maximum Pell Grant will help more students from low- and middle-income families to get to and through college. That helps everyone: by cultivating talent from every sector of society, we make our state, and our country, stronger and better,” the letter states.

NEWS | 09/28/2021

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