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NJ minimum wage set to rise until 2024

NJ minimum wage set to rise until 2024

Julia Ilhardt

On Monday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that will increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024. University students and the larger Princeton town community will not immediately feel the effects of the law.

NEWS | 02/07/2019

Students, ICC president reflect on new Street Week

Students, ICC president reflect on new Street Week

Zachary Shevin

Street Week has come to an end. ICC president Hannah Paynter explained the changes that were made to the eating club admissions process, and students reflected on their experiences.

NEWS | 02/07/2019

Virginia lieutenant governor accused of sexual assault by U. alum

Virginia lieutenant governor accused of sexual assault by U. alum

Rebecca Han

Dr. Vanessa C. Tyson ’98 has accused Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax of sexual assault. Her accusation comes as a flurry of controversy has already rocked the Virginia Democratic Party.

NEWS | 02/07/2019

U. affiliated economists signed op-ed for carbon tax

U. affiliated economists signed op-ed for carbon tax

Nick Shashkini

In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, several University-affiliated economists from both major political parties endorsed policy recommendations for dealing with the national security crisis of climate change. The op-ed proposed a carbon tax that would increase annually until emission reduction goals are reached.

NEWS | 02/06/2019

Title IX comment period ended, U. critiqued proposed changes

Title IX comment period ended, U. critiqued proposed changes

Julia Ilhardt

The comment period for the proposed Title IX changes has ended. The University, in conjunction with the American Association of Universities and the New Jersey State Bar Association, left suggestions as to how to improve the proposed changes.

NEWS | 02/06/2019

Eisgruber defended admissions process, discussed U. achievements in annual letter

Eisgruber defended admissions process, discussed U. achievements in annual letter

Benjamin Ball

In his annual letter to the University community, Eisgruber discussed the University’s role in current political issues, from concerns about discrimination in admissions to changes in Title IX policies. He also celebrated the University’s accomplishments over the last few months.

NEWS | 02/06/2019

Renovations began for Robertson Hall

Renovations began for Robertson Hall

Marissa Michaels

The University has begun preparations to renovate Robertson Hall. During the renovations, only the lower level of Robertson Hall will be accessible.

NEWS | 02/06/2019

Renowned mathematician and professor Elias Stein passes away at 87

Renowned mathematician and professor Elias Stein passes away at 87

Allan Shen

Renowned mathematician Elias M. Stein, the Albert Baldwin Dod Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the University, passed away on Dec. 23, 2018, at the age of 87.

NEWS | 02/05/2019

U. pro-life club helps lead March for Life

U. pro-life club helps lead March for Life

Roberto Hasbun

“The event is about drawing attention to the tragedy of abortion, but also about celebrating human life, welcoming all the joy and unexpectedness that it entails,” Cavazos said. “The March for Life is one of the most joyful and happy events that I continually attend.”

NEWS | 02/05/2019

NJ Transit reports further delays for the Dinky

Buses will continue to run in place of the Dinky until mid-2019 at the earliest

NJ Transit reports further delays for the Dinky

Hannah Wang

The Princeton Dinky, which was “temporarily discontinued” on Oct. 14 and expected to return in late January, will now remain out of commission until mid-2019 at the earliest.

NEWS | 02/05/2019

University faculty discusses globalization at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

President Eisgruber spoke at the World Economic Forum in 2019

University faculty discusses globalization at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

Kris Hristov

From Jan. 22 to 25, world leaders in all fields, including a delegation of University faculty, met in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, for this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF), themed “Globalization 4.0.” Dozens of political and business leaders, celebrities, economists, scientists, and journalists met to discuss the problems facing the modern world.

NEWS | 02/05/2019

Federal Reserve chair Powell ’75 clashes with Trump

David Veldran

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell ’75 has recently found himself embroiled in a controversy surrounding federal interest rates with President Donald Trump. The two men have sparred pointedly on the topic, largely differing in their approaches to sustaining growth in an economy that is strong, but not immune to a slowdown in 2019.

NEWS | 02/04/2019

Quad guarantees no out-of-pocket costs for students on full financial aid

Yael Marans

Quadrangle Club president Daniel Pallares Bello ’20 recently announced that the club, often called “Quad” by students, will now guarantee that students on full financial aid will not need to pay any out-of-pocket costs for membership. Pallares Bello hopes that low-income students will no longer face financial obstacles to club membership.

NEWS | 02/04/2019

New cupola, weathervane adorn Nassau Hall

Ezra Zimble

Mutschler credited the early completion to “the better-than-expected condition of some of the structure, scaffolding, and netting that allowed work to continue safely throughout the very wet summer and fall and the contractor’s decision to work many weekends during the long days of summer.”

NEWS | 02/04/2019

Updated: Vanguard Group founder John C. Bogle ’51 passes away at 89

Updated: Vanguard Group founder John C. Bogle ’51 passes away at 89

Allan Shen

John C. “Jack” Bogle ’51 has passed away at 89. A giant in the investment world, he founded the first index mutual fund and the influential Vanguard Group.

NEWS | 02/04/2019

NJ Senator Cory Booker announces presidential bid

NJ Senator Cory Booker announces presidential bid

Benjamin Ball

Cory Booker, the first African-American Senator from New Jersey, has announced his run for president, joining the already-crowded field of Democratic hopefuls.

NEWS | 02/01/2019

Colonial Club closed after water pipe breaks

Allan Shen

Repairs are currently underway, and the club is slated reopen for Street Week after Intersession.

NEWS | 01/24/2019

USG discusses Wintersession, year-end reflections

The Undergraduate Student Government had its last meeting under the Yee administration on Sunday, Jan. 20

USG discusses Wintersession, year-end reflections

Marissa Michaels

In its last meeting under the current administration, the Undergraduate Student Government discussed Wintersession and end-of-term reflections during its weekly meeting Jan. 20. In her end-of-the-year report, USG president Rachel Yee ’19 reflected on the end of her term

NEWS | 01/23/2019

Basketball star Cannady ’19 arrested, suspended from team after throwing punch at PSAFE

Jack Graham and Ivy Truong

Cannady is charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and improper behavior.

NEWS | 01/18/2019

Man with knife arrested in Lewis Library

Ivy Truong

Knight is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct, according to an emailed statement from University deputy spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.

NEWS | 01/16/2019

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