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Three juniors, two sophomores named Liman Fellows

Three juniors, two sophomores named Liman Fellows

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Five undergraduate students have been selected as 2019 Arthur Liman Fellows in Public Interest Law by the University’s Program in Law and Public Affairs. This year, the fellows named include three juniors, Kat Powell ’20, Peter Schmidt ’20, and Audrey Spensley ’20, as well as two sophomores, Amanda Eisenhour ’21 and Leila Ullmann ’21.

NEWS | 02/19/2019

Wilson School grads don't go into public service because of money, job prospects

Wilson School grads don't go into public service because of money, job prospects

Rebecca Han

Despite being a premier public policy school, the Woodrow Wilson School of International and Public Affairs grapples with an paradoxical phenomenon: few of its undergraduate alumni go into public service.

NEWS | 02/19/2019

Hidden Chaplains Initiative acknowledges compassionate members of U. community

Hidden Chaplains Initiative acknowledges compassionate members of U. community

Roberto Hasbun

The Hidden Chaplains Initiative was launched in the fall of 2017, allowing students to recognize a member of the University community who serves as an unofficial “chaplain” for them in any number of ways.

NEWS | 02/19/2019

Princeton Fire Department considering hiring paid firefighters for the first time since 1788

Naomi Hess

In 2017, The Daily Princetonian reported that five University students served as volunteers. Now, according to Gregory, only one University student currently volunteers for the fire department.

NEWS | 02/18/2019

U. alumna makes first public appearance since accusing Virginia lieutenant governor of sexual assault

U. alumna makes first public appearance since accusing Virginia lieutenant governor of sexual assault

Ezra Zimble

Vanessa Tyson ’98, will meet with a Massachusetts District Attorney about her allegations of sexual assault against Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax. On Feb. 12, Tyson made her first public appearance since coming forward with her allegations. A second woman, Maryland resident Meredith Watson, has also accused Fairfax of sexual assault. Fairfax has maintained that his encounters with both Tyson and Watson were consensual.

NEWS | 02/18/2019

23 percent of students investigated by Honor Committee in the past five years found guilty, report says

23 percent of students investigated by Honor Committee in the past five years found guilty, report says

Samantha Shapiro

Over the last five years among these five categories, 99 violations were reported to the Honor Committee, 37 resulted in a hearing, and 23 students were found responsible of violating the Honor Code.

NEWS | 02/18/2019

'Day of Action' planned for detained graduate student Xiyue Wang

Asian man stands behind Asian woman and toddler seated. There is an empty glass in the frame and the toddler is in a high chair eating dinner.

'Day of Action' planned for detained graduate student Xiyue Wang

Silma Berrada

Members of the community plan to hold a “Day of Action” in support of Xiyue Wang, who was detained by Iranian police in 2016.

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Q&A with Mara Liasson, NPR correspondent and Fox contributor

Marissa Michaels

The Daily Princetonian sat down with NPR correspondent and Fox contributor Mara Liasson for a brief interview.

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Questlove discusses importance of boredom, creativity

David Veldran

During the talk, Questlove — a writer and the frontman for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots — was named an honorary member of the class of 2019. The honor recognized his “contributions to culture, the arts, and the creative process, which have left an indelible impression on the members of the class of 2019.”

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Terrace Club president resigns

Zachary Shevin

In an email to The Daily Princetonian, Popoola noted that she is “trying to get some distance and rest.” She deferred additional comment to the current club officers.

NEWS | 02/17/2019

Gerwin ’19, Linfield ’19 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarships for graduate study in UK

Yael Marans

Mikaela Gerwin ’19 and Rachel Linfield ’19 have been awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The scholarship will fund Gerwin and Linfield’s pursuit of graduate studies next year at the University of Cambridge. Gerwin will pursue a Master of Philosophy in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine, and Linfield will pursue a Master of Philosophy in Health, Medicine and Society.

NEWS | 02/15/2019

Report ranks U. best LGBTQ+ friendly school

Aviva Kohn

The University has been ranked the most LGBTQ+-friendly college by College Consensus, a website that compiles data across many college ranking sites. The published list of 25 colleges included schools from 16 different states.

NEWS | 02/14/2019

Barry ’19, Jordan ’19 receive Pyne Prize

Barry ’19, Jordan ’19 receive Pyne Prize

Linh Nguyen

On Thursday, Feb. 14, the University Office of Communications announced that seniors Annabel Barry ’19 and Sydney Jordan ’19 have been named co-recipients for the 2019 Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize, “the highest general distinction conferred on an undergraduate.”

NEWS | 02/14/2019

U. professors partner to create MERMAIDs, study seismic activity on the ocean floor

Nouran Ibrahim

Geosciences professor Frederik Simons and Professor Emeritus Guust Nolet created Mobile Earthquake Recording in Marine Areas by Independent Drivers (MERMAIDs), which travel about a mile below the surface of the water.

NEWS | 02/14/2019

HUM Sequence co-founder Theodore K. Rabb GS '61 passes away at 81

Paige Allen and Allan Shen

Theodore K. Rabb GS ’61 was the co-founder of the Humanities sequence to introduce a group of first-year students to the literature, philosophy, and history of Western civilization.

NEWS | 02/14/2019

Russian studies expert Cohen talks Trump, Cold War legacy

Russian studies expert Cohen talks Trump, Cold War legacy

Kris Hristov

Cohen explained that the “new Cold War” began in the early 1990s, immediately following the end of the Cold War, when American policy specifically antagonized, isolated, and demeaned Russia.

NEWS | 02/14/2019

Yee '19 reflects on time as USG President

Benjamin Ball

Friends and former USG colleagues laud Yee ’19 for her organizational skills and commitment to working for the good of others. Yee reflects on the successes and acknowledges the shortcomings of her tenure.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Committee recommends broader penalties for Honor Code, Committee on Discipline violations

Committee recommends broader penalties for Honor Code, Committee on Discipline violations

Ivy Truong

The Academic Integrity Reconciliation Committee has released recommended changes in an email to both faculty and students. These changes could drastically alter how issues of academic integrity are handled by both the Honor Committee and the Committee on Discipline.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Arons '78 sponsors Krav Maga workshops to combat campus sexual assault

Samantha Shapiro

On Sunday, Feb. 10, Campus Recreation’s Fitness “Free Week” concluded with three Krav Maga workshops, featuring expert Gaby Gliksman. Krav Maga is a form of Israeli martial arts, developed as a self-defense system for the Israeli army.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

Courtyard to be named for historic landscape architect Beatrix Farrand

Rebecca Han

The courtyard between Henry, Foulke, and 1901-Laughlin halls will be named the Beatrix Farrand Courtyard after famed landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, who worked at the University from 1912-1943 as its first consulting landscape architect. Farrand was one of the 11 founding members and the only female member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. She designed and influenced many elements of campus, including the Graduate College, Henry and Foulke halls, McCosh Health Center, and the Dinky station.

NEWS | 02/12/2019

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