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Princeton Public Library closed due to COVID-19 case

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Princeton Public Library closed due to COVID-19 case

Ngan Chiem

All in-person services and contactless hold pickups will be suspended for the first time since the library’s reopening in August. In addition, all three drop-off sites around town for returned materials have closed and due dates have been extended two weeks.

All in-person services and contactless hold pickups will be suspended for the first time since the library’s reopening in August. In addition, all three drop-off sites around town for returned materials have closed and due dates have been extended two weeks.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

Dean of Faculty Sanjeev Kulkarni resigns, will return to teaching

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Dean of Faculty Sanjeev Kulkarni resigns, will return to teaching

Allan Shen

Kulkarni, who joined the University faculty in 1991 and holds the title of William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Electrical Engineering, will return to teaching and research.

Kulkarni, who joined the University faculty in 1991 and holds the title of William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Electrical Engineering, will return to teaching and research. 

NEWS | 01/28/2021

Prospect Student Ventures receives $110k for investment in entrepreneurship

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Prospect Student Ventures receives $110k for investment in entrepreneurship

Edward Tian

The funding intends to cover three years of investments in student entrepreneurship, with investments ranging between $1,000 and $10,000 for each student startup.

The funding intends to cover three years of investments in student entrepreneurship, with investments ranging between $1,000 and $10,000 for each student startup.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

2,887 undergraduates return to campus, begin mandatory testing and quarantine

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2,887 undergraduates return to campus, begin mandatory testing and quarantine

Anika Agarwal

Students report satisfaction with “safe, smooth, and efficient” COVID-19 test at Jadwin Gym, offer mixed reviews on bagged meals, and hope that fellow students adhere to University-mandated health and safety guidelines.

Students report satisfaction with “safe, smooth, and efficient” COVID-19 test at Jadwin Gym, offer mixed reviews on bagged meals, and hope that fellow students adhere to University-mandated health and safety guidelines.

NEWS | 01/28/2021
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Princeton historians condemn Trump administration’s 1776 commission report

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Princeton historians condemn Trump administration’s 1776 commission report

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Princeton professors denounce former President Trump’s 1776 Commission, a project to promote “patriotic education,”  as an ill-informed backlash to The New York Times’ 1619 project. 

Princeton professors denounce President Trump’s 1776 Commission, a project to promote “patriotic education,”  as an ill-informed backlash to The New York Times’ 1619 project. 

NEWS | 01/24/2021

Mitchel Charles ’18 named new ODUS Program Coordinator

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Mitchel Charles ’18 named new ODUS Program Coordinator

Sam Pathak

Charles will serve as a liaison between student leaders and University offices, offering advice and support to student-led organizations and ensuring that events led by student organizations comply with University policies. 

Charles will serve as a liaison between student leaders and University offices, offering advice and support to student-led organizations and ensuring that events led by student organizations comply with University policies. 

NEWS | 01/24/2021

USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

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USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

Drew Somerville

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

NEWS | 01/21/2021

Amid digital crackdown, Chinese Politics professor recommends students in China avoid his class

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Amid digital crackdown, Chinese Politics professor recommends students in China avoid his class

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Professor Rory Truex ’07 explained that since the course “includes material that is banned in China,” he didn’t “want anyone to feel that they were in a position where they had to access banned material in order to succeed in my course.”

Professor Rory Truex ’07 explained that since the course “includes material that is banned in China,” he didn’t “want anyone to feel that they were in a position where they had to access banned material in order to succeed in my course.”

NEWS | 01/15/2021

Sen. Cruz ’92 pushes back after 400 classmates condemn his actions as attempt to “undermine democracy”

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Sen. Cruz ’92 pushes back after 400 classmates condemn his actions as attempt to “undermine democracy”

Kalena Blake

The petition, which has 400 signatories as of Monday evening, includes alumni on both ends of the political spectrum. “This is about democracy rather than any particular policy perspective,” Elise Harris ’92 said.

The petition, which has 400 signatories as of Monday evening, includes alumni on both ends of the political spectrum. “This is about democracy rather than any particular policy perspective,” Elise Harris ’92 said.

NEWS | 01/12/2021

Princeton will be a COVID-19 vaccine distribution point. The timeline remains unclear.

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Princeton will be a COVID-19 vaccine distribution point. The timeline remains unclear.

Evelyn Doskoch

Vaccines will be administered at no cost to University “undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, retirees and affiliates,” as well as household members of all groups except undergraduates. 

Vaccines will be administered at no cost to University “undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, retirees, and affiliates,” as well as household members of all groups except undergraduates. 

NEWS | 01/08/2021

Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 alleges voter fraud shortly before mob attack on U.S. Capitol

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Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 alleges voter fraud shortly before mob attack on U.S. Capitol

Ashley Fan

On Jan. 6, Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-Texas) formally objected to the certification of Arizona’s Electoral College vote count. Later that day, a mob of Trump supporters went on to attack the U.S. Capitol building and disrupt Congress’s confirmation of election results. Many in the Princeton community, including University President Eisgruber, condemned the events of the day. 

On Jan. 6, Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-Texas) formally objected to the certification of Arizona’s Electoral College vote count. Later that day, a mob of Trump supporters went on to attack the U.S. Capitol building and disrupt Congress’s confirmation of election results. Many in the Princeton community, including University President Eisgruber, condemned the events of the day.

NEWS | 01/08/2021

Princeton begins search to replace SPIA dean, CEA chair nominee Cecilia Rouse

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Princeton begins search to replace SPIA dean, CEA chair nominee Cecilia Rouse

Katherine Dailey

The committee will identify candidates, conduct the first round of interviews, and send recommendations of finalists to President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, who will appoint the new dean with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

The committee will identify candidates, conduct the first round of interviews, and send recommendations of finalists to President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, who will appoint the new dean with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

NEWS | 12/24/2020

‘No out-of-pocket costs’ for full financial aid students under Cap and Gown Club’s new policy

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‘No out-of-pocket costs’ for full financial aid students under Cap and Gown Club’s new policy

Evelyn Doskoch

For students on financial aid, the policy will cover the difference between Princeton’s upperclass board rate of $9,250 and Cap and Gown’s member charges, which were $9,470 for the 2019–20 academic year.

For students on financial aid, the policy will cover the difference between Princeton’s upperclass board rate of $9,250 and Cap and Gown’s member charges, which were $9,470 for the 2019–2020 academic year.

NEWS | 12/21/2020

Prof. Robert George’s views on gender come under fire after controversial Twitter poll

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Prof. Robert George’s views on gender come under fire after controversial Twitter poll

Zachary Shevin and Omar Farah

Prominent conservative professor Robert P. George received backlash on social media last week after posting a poll that questioned pronoun usage, which multiple students who spoke to The Daily Princetonian found transphobic and invalidating of nonbinary and gender-nonconforming experiences. With this latest dispute, the University community continues to grapple with reconciling free speech and inclusivity, particularly when those missions seem at odds. 

Prominent conservative professor Robert P. George received backlash on social media last week after posting a poll that questioned pronoun usage, which multiple students who spoke to The Daily Princetonian found transphobic and invalidating of nonbinary and gender-nonconforming experiences. With this latest dispute, the University community continues to grapple with reconciling free speech and inclusivity, particularly when those missions seem at odds. 

NEWS | 12/21/2020

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