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University students collaborate with town for sustainability efforts

University students collaborate with town for sustainability efforts

Katie Tam

Since fall 2018, University students have been collaborating with the town of Princeton on a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  The Climate Action Plan (CAP) was initiated as part of the town Council’s 2017 goals and objectives. A major aim of the CAP is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Princeton from a 2010 baseline of approximately 433,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

NEWS | 02/12/2019

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Sackler family under fire after new court filings claim that Sacklers deceived public on OxyContin

Sackler family under fire after new court filings claim that Sacklers deceived public on OxyContin

Haleigh Gundy

A recent court filing claimed that the Sackler family, which has donated extensively to the University, purposely misled the public about the current crisis of opioid abuse, addiction, and overdose. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey alleged that the Sackler family’s goal was to profit from opioids as much as possible.

NEWS | 02/12/2019

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Bezos ’86 at the center of controversy with National Enquirer

Bezos ’86 at the center of controversy with National Enquirer

David Veldran

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos ’86 has accused the tabloid magazine National Enquirer of “extortion and blackmail.” 

NEWS | 02/11/2019

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Eisgruber discusses University expansion, "Ban the Box" at CPUC meeting

Eisgruber discusses University expansion, "Ban the Box" at CPUC meeting

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

At the first CPUC meeting of the semester, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 discussed the University’s new research initiatives and expansion plans. Undergraduates from Students for Prison Education and Reform (SPEAR) confronted Eisgruber with a series of questions.

NEWS | 02/11/2019

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First USG meeting of Virk administration discussed finances, fashion show

First USG meeting of Virk administration discussed finances, fashion show

Oliver Effron

USG plans to collaborate with the University Art Museum for a fashion show themed around the museum’s collection, designed to connect students with alumni in the industry.

NEWS | 02/10/2019

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Admittance rate to bicker clubs drops by seven

Admittance rate to bicker clubs drops by seven

Zachary Shevin

This spring, 837 sophomores — or 84 more sophomores than the previous year — bickered to selective clubs. Of the 837, 559 sophomores were admitted to selective clubs, yielding an admittance rate of 67 percent. 

NEWS | 02/10/2019

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Princeton couple allegedly defrauded town residents, members of their social circles

Princeton couple allegedly defrauded town residents, members of their social circles

Sarah Warman Hirschfield and Linh Nguyen

On Tuesday, Jan. 29, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities filed a lawsuit against an alumni couple, alleging that they raised more than $5 million between Jan. 2012 and Jan. 2014 through loans and fraudulent sales of unregistered securities to investors in at least five states, including selling at least $1,910,000 of unregistered securities in New Jersey alone.

NEWS | 02/10/2019

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Updated: Basketball standout Cannady ’19 reinstated after suspension

Updated: Basketball standout Cannady ’19 reinstated after suspension

Jack Graham and Ivy Truong

The Department of Athletics determined that Cannady has served the appropriate suspension from competition.

NEWS | 02/08/2019

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Accidental transparency: Leaked cards reveal 2017 Ivy Bicker comments

Accidental transparency: Leaked cards reveal 2017 Ivy Bicker comments

Ivy Truong, Allan Shen, and Warren James

On Wednesday, Feb. 6, an anonymous person submitted a 276-page document that contained each of the 1,460 Bicker cards from Ivy Club’s February 2017 Bicker to Tiger Confessions, a Facebook group where members can submit anonymous confessions. Ivy confirmed to The Daily Princetonian that the Bicker cards uploaded to Tiger Confessions were the same ones publicly accessible through GitHub.

NEWS | 02/08/2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NJ Transit reports further delays for the Dinky

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

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University faculty discusses globalization at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

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

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