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All seniors and degree recipients invited to 2021 Commencement Exercises

All seniors and degree recipients invited to 2021 Commencement Exercises

Katherine Dailey and Anika Buch

According to an April 9 update to the Commencement website, all seniors and degree recipients will be invited back to campus for 2021 Commencement Exercises. Each graduate is allowed two guests.

According to an April 9 update to the Commencement website, all seniors and degree recipients will be invited back to campus for 2021 Commencement Exercises. Each graduate is allowed two guests.

NEWS | 04/09/2021

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Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 to be nominated to 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 to be nominated to 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Ngan Chiem

Candace Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. She has previously served as an attorney for the Federal Defender Program, as well as a director for the Princeton Club of Chicago.

Candace Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. She has previously served as an attorney for the Federal Defender Program, as well as a director for the Princeton Club of Chicago.

NEWS | 04/08/2021

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Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

Marissa Michaels

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall. In a town hall hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government on April 6, 16 University administrators answered questions about all aspects of campus life regarding this spring, summer, and fall. Administrators expressed hope that residential life, dining, eating clubs, breaks, grading, financial aid, and athletics will return to pre-pandemic norms in the fall.

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall.

NEWS | 04/07/2021

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Ullman GS ’66 and Aho GS ’67 honored with Turing Award

Ullman GS ’66 and Aho GS ’67 honored with Turing Award

Allan Shen

Aho and Ullman are most widely known for their work in developing compilers, a crucial set of tools without which most modern programs operating on personal computers, smartphones, and automobiles would not be able to function. 

Aho and Ullman are most widely known for their work in developing compilers, a crucial set of tools without which most modern programs operating on personal computers, smartphones, and automobiles would not be able to function. 

NEWS | 04/07/2021

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Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

Albert Jiang

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

NEWS | 04/06/2021

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NJ vaccine eligibility will expand to individuals 16+ on April 19

NJ vaccine eligibility will expand to individuals 16+ on April 19

Anika Buch

The University has been prepared to be a vaccine distribution site and host on-campus clinics for community members since early January. However, it is still unclear if or when the institution will receive a vaccine supply to distribute to members of the University community. 

The University has been prepared to be a vaccine distribution site and host on-campus clinics for community members since early January. However, it is still unclear if or when the institution will receive a vaccine supply to distribute to members of the University community. 

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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Fmr. Amb. Marie Yovanovitch ’80 talks foreign policy at ‘In the Nation’s Service’ Panel

Fmr. Amb. Marie Yovanovitch ’80 talks foreign policy at ‘In the Nation’s Service’ Panel

Jasmyn Dobson

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch ’80 discussed her experience testifying in former President Trump’s first impeachment trial and the U.S. reputation on the international stage on a Wednesday, March 31 panel.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch ’80 discussed her experience testifying in former President Trump’s first impeachment trial and the U.S. reputation on the international stage on a Wednesday, March 31 panel.

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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Coalition delivers petition to Nassau Hall demanding expansion of COVID-19 testing, vaccines for local community

Coalition delivers petition to Nassau Hall demanding expansion of COVID-19 testing, vaccines for local community

Isabella Shutt

“It may be easy to assume the University can simply flip a switch and provide public health resources to tens of thousands of additional people,” University Spokesperson Ben Chang told the ‘Prince’ in a past statement. “That is simply not true.”

“It may be easy to assume the University can simply flip a switch and provide public health resources to tens of thousands of additional people,” University Spokesperson Ben Chang told the ‘Prince’ in a past statement. “That is simply not true.”

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

Drew Somerville

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

Anika Buch

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

NEWS | 04/04/2021

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Change Princeton Now demands more from SPIA

Change Princeton Now demands more from SPIA

Francesca Block and Hope Perry

On March 26, students from Change Princeton Now gathered in front of Robertson Hall to voice their demands to the School of Public and International Affairs and President Eisgruber. In this episode of Daybreak, reporters Hope Perry and Francesca Block attended the event to learn more from the organizers and other participants.

On March 2, graduate students from Change Princeton Now gathered in front of Robertson Hall to voice their demands to the School of Public and International Affairs and President Eisgruber ’83. In this episode of Daybreak, reporters Hope Perry and Francesca Block attended the event to learn more from the organizers and other participants.

NEWS | 04/04/2021

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Professor Rory Truex ’07 on America’s scientific exchange with China

Professor Rory Truex ’07 on America’s scientific exchange with China

Allan Shen

In light of the charges against an MIT faculty member, assistant professor Rory Truex ’07 — who specializes in Chinese politics and theories of authoritarian rule — discussed the United States’ educational relationship with Chinese citizens.

In light of the charges against an MIT faculty member, assistant professor Rory Truex ’07 — who specializes in Chinese politics and theories of authoritarian rule — discussed the United States’ educational relationship with Chinese citizens.

NEWS | 04/01/2021

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Princeton residents circulate community center proposal

Princeton residents circulate community center proposal

Paige Cromley

Residents have proposed a Princeton Community Center for young adults and seniors, stemming from a previous 1996 plan.

Residents have proposed a Princeton Community Center for young adults and seniors, stemming from a previous 1996 plan.

NEWS | 04/01/2021

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Princeton to continue cultural graduation ceremonies virtually

Princeton to continue cultural graduation ceremonies virtually

Sai Rachumalla

“These cultural graduations — for undergraduate and graduate students — aim to provide an opportunity for the graduates, family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class in a cultural and personal way,” wrote Victoria Yu, Program Coordinator for the Fields Center, in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

“These cultural graduations — for undergraduate and graduate students — aim to provide an opportunity for the graduates, family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class in a cultural and personal way,” wrote Victoria Yu, Program Coordinator for the Fields Center, in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 03/31/2021

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‘Eyes on Eisgruber’: Art exhibition draws attention to activists’ demands

‘Eyes on Eisgruber’: Art exhibition draws attention to activists’ demands

Diya Kraybill

“The whole point of the project is to let activists know — be it current past, present, or future — that we see you, and that there is a community of change on campus,“ said Keely Toledo ’22, one of the leaders of PIAC.

“The whole point of the project is to let activists know — be it current past, present, or future — that we see you, and that there is a community of change on campus,“ said Keely Toledo ’22, one of the leaders of PIAC.

NEWS | 03/31/2021

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No Lawnparties this semester; USG to focus on small-group programming

No Lawnparties this semester; USG to focus on small-group programming

Drew Somerville

Last semester, USG received backlash from students for spending $80,000 on a virtual Jason Derulo performance. This semester, after surveying students about social programming, USG determined that the student body would not be interested in a similar event. 

In the USG-sponsored survey, “small group activities” were ranked as the highest priority engagement type, on average, indicating the desire of the student body to participate in socially distant events on or around campus.

NEWS | 03/31/2021

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USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

Drew Somerville

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

NEWS | 03/30/2021

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‘We are not your model minority’: Stop Asian Hate rally and vigil takes to Hinds Plaza

‘We are not your model minority’: Stop Asian Hate rally and vigil takes to Hinds Plaza

Anika Buch and Isabella Shutt

“To be quite frank with you, it is terrifying to just be an Asian American woman right now,” said Jennifer Lee ’23. “To those that uphold this system of oppression, may we remind you your silence is deafening.”

“To be quite frank with you, it is terrifying to just be an Asian American woman right now,” said Jennifer Lee ’23. “To those that uphold this system of oppression, may we remind you your silence is deafening.”

NEWS | 03/28/2021

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On-campus safety measures remain unchanged despite new CDC guidelines

On-campus safety measures remain unchanged despite new CDC guidelines

Hadley Kim

Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss expressed safety concerns as the primary reason for maintaining the same policy for all students regardless of vaccination status, writing that “currently [the University does] not think it safe or practical to apply different rules to individual students based on their vaccination status.” 

Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss expressed safety concerns as the primary reason for maintaining the same policy for all students regardless of vaccination status, writing that “currently [the University does] not think it safe or practical to apply different rules to individual students based on their vaccination status.” 

NEWS | 03/28/2021

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Sarah-Jane Leslie ’07 steps down as Dean of Graduate School

Sarah-Jane Leslie ’07 steps down as Dean of Graduate School

Kalena Blake

“Sarah-Jane Leslie has been a dynamic and innovative leader for our Graduate School,” said Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 in a press release. “I am grateful for her distinguished service to this University and, in particular, for her leadership on issues of graduate student diversity and professional development.”

“Sarah-Jane Leslie has been a dynamic and innovative leader for our Graduate School,” said Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 in a press release. “I am grateful for her distinguished service to this University and, in particular, for her leadership on issues of graduate student diversity and professional development.”

NEWS | 03/28/2021

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