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Princeton CVS begins administration of COVID-19 vaccines

Princeton CVS begins administration of COVID-19 vaccines

Anika Buch

In addition to this new service, CVS has been providing flu shots upon presentation of insurance information, free COVID-19 testing, and continues to serve as a pharmacy for those in the community. 

In addition to this new service, CVS has been providing flu shots upon presentation of insurance information, free COVID-19 testing, and continues to serve as a pharmacy for those in the community.

NEWS | 02/28/2021

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Princeton plans for in-person, outdoor Commencement for Class of 2021

Princeton plans for in-person, outdoor Commencement for Class of 2021

Evelyn Doskoch and Caitlin Limestahl

Undergraduate seniors who have been living on campus or locally, who have been part of the University’s asymptomatic testing protocol, and who have not had lost access to campus housing due to a Social Contract violation will be invited to Commencement.

Undergraduate seniors who have been living on campus or locally, who have been part of the University’s asymptomatic testing protocol, and who have not had lost access to campus housing due to a Social Contract violation will be invited to Commencement.

NEWS | 02/25/2021

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For most students residing abroad, Princeton employment is no longer an option

For most students residing abroad, Princeton employment is no longer an option

Nick Shashkini and Ngan Chiem

Ilia Curto Pelle ’22 said that while he is grateful for his financial aid package, his job had allowed him to help his parents pay tuition.

Ilia Curto Pelle ’22 said that while he is grateful for his financial aid package, his job had allowed him to help his parents pay tuition.

NEWS | 02/24/2021

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Master keys stolen from Lakeside Apartments in burglary

Master keys stolen from Lakeside Apartments in burglary

Alejandro Ortiz

American Campus Communities (ACC) — a real estate investment trust that manages the Lakeside Apartments — is still working to rekey affected units at the complex. 

An investigation determined that someone entered a maintenance office and removed a set of master keys from the facility. 

NEWS | 02/24/2021

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Keith Wailoo wins Dan David Prize for work in the history of medicine

Keith Wailoo wins Dan David Prize for work in the history of medicine

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Wailoo was specifically recognized for his historical scholarship centered in race, science, and health equity and the links between social structures and disease. Wailoo has served on health policy committees and actively discusses health equity using a historical lens to guide his work. 

Wailoo was specifically recognized for his historical scholarship centered in race, science, and health equity and the links between social structures and disease. Wailoo has served on health policy committees and actively discusses health equity using a historical lens to guide his work. 

NEWS | 02/24/2021

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N.J. officially legalizes marijuana, town of Princeton proposes Cannabis Task Force

N.J. officially legalizes marijuana, town of Princeton proposes Cannabis Task Force

Caitlin McNally

Marijuana use is now officially legal in New Jersey, making it the 13th state to pass such legislation. In response to the legalization, the University is “analyzing these new laws and their impact at the University,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the The Daily Princetonian.

Marijuana use is now officially legal in New Jersey, making it the 13th state to pass such legislation. In response to the legalization, the University is “analyzing these new laws and their impact at the University,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 02/23/2021

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“Who wants to present first?”: Sir Paul McCartney pays surprise visit to songwriting class

“Who wants to present first?”: Sir Paul McCartney pays surprise visit to songwriting class

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Sir Paul McCartney paid a visit to Professor Paul Muldoon’s ATL496 class, titled “How To Write A Song.” Joining under the name ‘Test Student,’ McCartney offered thorough feedback on each student’s work, often incorporating anecdotes from his time as a Beatle.

Sir Paul McCartney paid a visit to professor Paul Muldoon’s ATL496 class, titled “How To Write A Song.” Joining under the name “Test Student,“ McCartney offered thorough feedback on each student’s work, often incorporating anecdotes from his time as a Beatle. 

NEWS | 02/23/2021

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Classics chair asks Princeton to ‘urgently’ review department culture after Katz misconduct comes to light

Classics chair asks Princeton to ‘urgently’ review department culture after Katz misconduct comes to light

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

The department has also created an alternate section of Katz’s course on Homer and allowed students to switch into the new section.

The department has also created an alternate section of Katz’s course on Homer and allowed students to switch into the new section. 

NEWS | 02/23/2021

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USG discusses dining options, Earth Month at weekly meeting

USG discusses dining options, Earth Month at weekly meeting

Drew Somerville

Campus Dining is in the process of creating new recipes which will incorporate various plant-based protein options. 

Campus Dining is in the process of creating new recipes which will incorporate various plant-based protein options. 

NEWS | 02/22/2021

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Katz releases statement on misconduct allegations, acknowledging relationship with undergraduate student and past discipline

Katz releases statement on misconduct allegations, acknowledging relationship with undergraduate student and past discipline

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

In a statement published on Friday morning, Katz said he had a relationship with a student that violated the University’s rules and was suspended as a result.

In a statement published on Friday morning, Katz said he had a relationship with a student that violated the University’s rules and was suspended as a result.

NEWS | 02/19/2021

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SPIA administrator retires to serve on Rouse's Council of Economic Advisors

SPIA administrator retires to serve on Rouse's Council of Economic Advisors

Kalena Blake

Associate Dean for Public Affairs and Communication Elisabeth Donahue has been nominated to serve as the Chief of Staff for President Joe Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) under the incoming chair of the CEA and former SPIA Dean Cecilia Rouse.

Associate Dean for Public Affairs and Communication Elisabeth Donahue has been nominated to serve as the Chief of Staff for President Joe Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) under the incoming chair of the CEA and former SPIA Dean Cecilia Rouse.

NEWS | 02/18/2021

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Socially distant Campus Dining faces mixed reviews from student body

Socially distant Campus Dining faces mixed reviews from student body

Sam Kagan

While many individuals who spoke with the ‘Prince’ offered praise for servers, janitors, and other employees in the dining halls, many expressed frustration with the quality, variety, and quantity of the food, viewing current offerings as a decline  from years past.

While many individuals who spoke with the ‘Prince’ offered praise for servers, janitors, and other employees in the dining halls, many expressed frustration with the quality, variety, and quantity of the food, viewing current offerings as a decline from years past.

NEWS | 02/18/2021

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70 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week

70 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week

Sam Pathak

While the unprecedented virtual Bicker had its share of difficulties and glitches, bickerees contacted for this article all concurred that eating club staff and members did a good job adapting the age-old Princeton tradition of Bicker to virtual platforms in light of current circumstances.

While the unprecedented virtual Bicker had its share of difficulties and glitches, bickerees contacted for this article all concurred that eating club staff and members did a good job adapting the age-old Princeton tradition of Bicker to virtual platforms in light of current circumstances.

NEWS | 02/17/2021

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Después de una suspensión de diez meses, trabajadores subcontratados por Restaurant Associates reciben una oferta para empleo hasta la primavera

Después de una suspensión de diez meses, trabajadores subcontratados por Restaurant Associates reciben una oferta para empleo hasta la primavera

Ellen Li and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

A principios de enero, trabajadores suspendidos fueron invitados a volver a trabajar temporalmente para ayudar a distribuir comida en camiones de comida y traer comida a los cuartos de estudiantes durante su cuarentena. Ahora han sido invitados a volver al trabajo hasta la primavera.

A principios de enero, trabajadores suspendidos fueron invitados a volver a trabajar temporalmente para ayudar a distribuir comida en camiones de comida y traer comida a los cuartos de estudiantes durante su cuarentena. Ahora han sido invitados a volver al trabajo hasta la primavera.

NEWS | 02/17/2021

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Protestors demand expansion of Princeton COVID-19 community resources

Protestors demand expansion of Princeton COVID-19 community resources

Anika Buch and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Protestors demanded that the University expand free testing, contact tracing, and quarantine housing to all Princeton residents and that when vaccines become available, the University distribute them to county residents.

Protestors demanded that the University expand free testing, contact tracing, and quarantine housing to all Princeton residents and that when vaccines become available, the University distribute them to county residents.

NEWS | 02/16/2021

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Princeton’s COVID-19 lab approved to begin “pooling” samples

Princeton’s COVID-19 lab approved to begin “pooling” samples

Evelyn Doskoch

The University will begin “pooling” samples to test more samples with fewer testing materials.

The University will begin “pooling” samples to test more samples with fewer testing materials.

NEWS | 02/16/2021

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Former Secretary of State George P. Shultz ’42 dies at 100

Former Secretary of State George P. Shultz ’42 dies at 100

Allan Shen

Elder statesman George P. Shultz, who served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan and helped bring an end to the Cold War, died at his home in Stanford, California on February 6. He was 100 years old.

Elder statesman George P. Shultz, who served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan and helped bring an end to the Cold War, died at his home in Stanford, California on February 6. He was 100 years old.

NEWS | 02/15/2021

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USG outlines goals and priorities for upcoming year, approves two task forces

USG outlines goals and priorities for upcoming year, approves two task forces

Drew Somerville

USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting. 

USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting.  

NEWS | 02/15/2021

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Princeton University seniors Allen, Jeon, Packman win Pyne Prize

Princeton University seniors Allen, Jeon, Packman win Pyne Prize

Bharvi Chavre

Paige Allen ’21, Amy Jeon ’21, and James Packman ’21 have won the University’s highest general undergraduate distinction — the Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize. This honor is granted to the senior who best exemplifies outstanding scholarship, strength of character, and effective leadership skills.

Paige Allen ’21, Amy Jeon ’21, and James Packman ’21 have won the University’s highest general undergraduate distinction — the Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize. This honor is granted to the senior who best exemplifies outstanding scholarship, strength of character, and effective leadership skills.

NEWS | 02/11/2021

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ELE department renamed as Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ELE department renamed as Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Alen Palic

“Including both ‘Electrical’ and ‘Computer’ in the title better reflects what our department does,” Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Niraj Jha noted. 

“Including both ‘Electrical’ and ‘Computer’ in the title better reflects what our department does,” Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Niraj Jha noted. 

NEWS | 02/10/2021

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