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Princeton apologizes for the handling of 1985 MOVE police bombing victims’ remains

Princeton apologizes for the handling of 1985 MOVE police bombing victims’ remains

Benjamin Ball

The University wrote in a statement to the ‘Prince’ that the victims’ remains are not currently and have never been stored at Princeton. 

The University wrote in a statement to the ‘Prince’ that the victims’ remains are not currently and have never been stored at Princeton. 

NEWS | 04/27/2021

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Princeton faculty, community members reflect on Chauvin trial verdict

Princeton faculty, community members reflect on Chauvin trial verdict

Danielle Ranucci

The ‘Prince’ spoke with several University professors and a student on the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and what it means for the future of police accountability.

The ‘Prince’ spoke with several University professors and a student on the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and what it means for the future of police accountability.

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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USG committee chairs reflect on semester’s progress

USG committee chairs reflect on semester’s progress

Caitlin Limestahl

USG Senate members heard from the chairs of the Student Life, Sustainability, Academics, Campus and Community Affairs, and Social Committees on their work from the past semester and their plans for the fall. 

USG Senate members heard from the chairs of the Student Life, Sustainability, Academics, Campus and Community Affairs, and Social Committees on their work from the past semester and their plans for the fall. 

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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Divest Princeton holds “Earth Day, No Delay” rally at Nassau Hall

Divest Princeton holds “Earth Day, No Delay” rally at Nassau Hall

Paige Cromley

Ryan Warsing GS, co-coordinator of Divest Princeton, closed the speech by calling on the University to act: “We want strong commitments, and we wanted them yesterday.”

Ryan Warsing GS, co-coordinator of Divest Princeton, closed the speech by calling on the University to act: “We want strong commitments, and we wanted them yesterday.”

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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Nakase ’21, Wang ’21 named valedictorian, salutatorian

Nakase ’21, Wang ’21 named valedictorian, salutatorian

Caitlin Limestahl

Both have won the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence and plan to attend medical school. Nakase concentrated in operations research and financial engineering. Wang concentrated in chemistry and is pursuing a certificate in classics with a focus on Ancient Roman language and culture. 

Both have won the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence and plan to attend medical school. Nakase concentrated in operations research and financial engineering. Wang concentrated in chemistry and is pursuing a certificate in classics with a focus on Ancient Roman language and culture. 

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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University-sponsored domestic travel to resume May 24 for those at “low risk”

University-sponsored domestic travel to resume May 24 for those at “low risk”

Paige Cromley

Individuals who meet the low-risk criteria include “those for whom two or more weeks have passed since their final dose of an FDA-approved vaccine,” according to the memo.

Individuals who meet the low-risk criteria include “those for whom two or more weeks have passed since their final dose of an FDA-approved vaccine,” according to the memo.

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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USG announces class officer election results

USG announces class officer election results

Drew Somerville

There were only five contested races on the ballot this spring, four of which were for 2024 class government positions. 

There were only five contested races on the ballot this spring, four of which were for 2024 class government positions. 

NEWS | 04/23/2021

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All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

Katherine Dailey

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuels companies. 

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuel companies. 

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Ivy League schools plan for fall 2021 semester

Ivy League schools plan for fall 2021 semester

Ceon Sun

Most Ivy League schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations as part of plans to return to normalcy in the fall.  

Most Ivy League schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations as part of plans to return to normalcy in the fall.

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Muslim Chaplain Sohaib Nazeer Sultan dies at 40

Muslim Chaplain Sohaib Nazeer Sultan dies at 40

Allan Shen and Rooya Rahin

Known to the campus community as “Imam Sohaib,” Sultan built a vibrant community for Muslims and non-Muslims alike and extended the reach of the community to those from beyond the University’s gates.

Known to the campus community as “Imam Sohaib,” Sultan built a vibrant community for Muslims and non-Muslims alike and extended the reach of the community to those from beyond the University’s gates.

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Following rape conviction, former Class of 2022 member receives 18-year prison sentence

Following rape conviction, former Class of 2022 member receives 18-year prison sentence

Paige Cromley

The judge who sentenced Kretteis reportedly told him that his expulsion from Princeton University “was the clearest possible warning for your behaviour society could give you apart from a criminal conviction.” 

The judge who sentenced Kretteis reportedly told him that his expulsion from Princeton University “was the clearest possible warning for your behavior society could give you apart from a criminal conviction.” 

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Virtual Princeton Preview aims to recreate campus community ‘without the big tent’

Virtual Princeton Preview aims to recreate campus community ‘without the big tent’

Zoya Amir Gauhar

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Preview, which normally gives high school admittees two days in April to experience campus life, has been converted into a month-long virtual platform for students to get to know the University.  

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Preview, which normally gives high school admittees two days in April to experience campus life, has been converted into a month-long virtual platform for students to get to know the University.  

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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New center for gender and sexuality will expand programming of Women*s and LGBT Center

New center for gender and sexuality will expand programming of Women*s and LGBT Center

Marissa Michaels

The Women*s Center and LGBT Center will continue to operate separately and exist in distinct affinity spaces, but the new center for gender and sexuality will help bridge their staff and services while acknowledging the intersections of gender and sexuality.  

The Women*s Center and LGBT Center will continue to operate separately and exist in distinct affinity spaces, but the new center for gender and sexuality will help bridge their staff and services while acknowledging the intersections of gender and sexuality.  

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Canadian teen found responsible for University bomb threat, arrested for multiple ‘swatting’ offenses

Canadian teen found responsible for University bomb threat, arrested for multiple ‘swatting’ offenses

Amy Ciceu

According to a March 25 release citing the Saskatoon Police Department, the teen was arrested in the small community of Vacherie, La., for issuing the false University bomb threat. 

According to a March 25 release citing the Saskatoon Police Department, the teen was arrested in the small community of Vacherie, La., for issuing the false University bomb threat. 

NEWS | 04/20/2021

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Faculty may host in-person classes, office hours outdoors

Faculty may host in-person classes, office hours outdoors

Mark Dodici

In a memo to faculty, Deputy Dean of the College Elizabeth Colagiuri announced that classes and office hours can be held in person and outdoors as long as social distancing guidelines are followed.

In a memo to faculty, Deputy Dean of the College Elizabeth Colagiuri announced that classes and office hours can be held in person and outdoors as long as social distancing guidelines are followed.

NEWS | 04/20/2021

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Princeton to require COVID-19 vaccination for students next fall

Princeton to require COVID-19 vaccination for students next fall

Anika Buch

Undergraduate students must receive their final dose of the vaccine no later than Aug. 1, and proof of vaccination must be uploaded to myUHS prior to arrival on campus.

Undergraduate students must receive their final dose of the vaccine no later than Aug. 1, and proof of vaccination must be uploaded to myUHS prior to arrival on campus.

NEWS | 04/20/2021

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Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Paige Cromley

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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USG signs joint mental health statement with UHS, CPS

USG signs joint mental health statement with UHS, CPS

Drew Somerville

The statement, sent to students on Monday, comes partly in response to a faculty memo from Dean Dolan regarding students’ mental health struggles this semester.

The statement, sent to students on Monday, comes partly in response to a faculty memo from Dean Dolan regarding students’ mental health struggles this semester.

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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Lambert ’22, Wayner ’22 receive $30K Truman Scholarship

Lambert ’22, Wayner ’22 receive $30K Truman Scholarship

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

In addition to the monetary award, Truman Scholars receive priority admission and supplemental financial aid at certain prestigious graduate programs, career counseling, internship opportunities within the federal government, and cohort leadership training. 

In addition to the monetary award, Truman Scholars receive priority admission and supplemental financial aid at certain prestigious graduate programs, career counseling, internship opportunities within the federal government, and cohort leadership training. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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Voting begins for five contested class government races

Voting begins for five contested class government races

Bhoomika Chowdhary, Drew Somerville, and Hadley Kim

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22.

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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