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Witherspoon statue to remain on campus, Board of Trustees conclude

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Witherspoon statue to remain on campus, Board of Trustees conclude

Christopher Bao

The Princeton University Board of Trustees has rejected the removal of John Witherspoon’s statue from campus, according to a letter released on Wednesday. Community members petitioned for the statue's removal in 2022 based on Witherspoon's legacy as a slave owner. The Trustees left the door open for future consideration of the statue's presence on campus to the Campus Art Steering Committee.

The Princeton University Board of Trustees has rejected the removal of John Witherspoon’s statue from campus, according to a letter released on Wednesday. Community members petitioned for the statue's removal in 2022 based on Witherspoon's legacy as a slave owner. The Trustees left the door open for future consideration of the statue's presence on campus to the Campus Art Steering Committee.

NEWS | 10/02/2024

Inside Clio Hall: Three claims made by a protester under oath

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Inside Clio Hall: Three claims made by a protester under oath

Vitus Larrieu and Isabella Dail

In a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, one of the protesters arrested for occupying Clio Hall in April faced questioning under oath regarding what happened inside the building. Here are the highlights from their testimony.

In a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, one of the protesters arrested for occupying Clio Hall in April faced questioning under oath regarding what happened inside the building. Here are the highlights from their testimony.

NEWS | 10/02/2024

Prof. Ruha Benjamin awarded MacArthur grant amid protest investigation

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Prof. Ruha Benjamin awarded MacArthur grant amid protest investigation

Annie Rupertus

African American Studies professor Ruha Benjamin has been awarded a MacArthur “genius grant,” the University announced Tuesday, Oct. 1. Later that day, Benjamin shared on X an exchange with University Communications revealing that the University opened an investigation into her involvement in the Clio Hall occupation in April. The MacArthur Fellowship, which is awarded to 22 scholars, writers, and artists each year, comes with an $800,000 award disbursed over a five-year period.

African American Studies professor Ruha Benjamin has been awarded a MacArthur “genius grant,” the University announced Tuesday, Oct. 1. Later that day, Benjamin shared on X an exchange with University Communications revealing that the University opened an investigation into her involvement in the Clio Hall occupation in April. The MacArthur Fellowship, which is awarded to 22 scholars, writers, and artists each year, comes with an $800,000 award disbursed over a five-year period.

NEWS | 10/02/2024

Judge declines to grant plea deal for Clio Hall protesters

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Judge declines to grant plea deal for Clio Hall protesters

Olivia Sanchez and Miriam Waldvogel

Princeton Municipal Court Judge John McCarthy III ’69 declined to accept a plea deal on Tuesday for six of the 13 University affiliates arrested for briefly occupying Clio Hall in April. The six protesters will have to decide whether to plead guilty to the original defiant trespassing charge, successfully negotiate a different deal, or go to trial.

Princeton Municipal Court Judge John McCarthy III ’69 declined to accept a plea deal on Tuesday for six of the 13 University affiliates arrested for briefly occupying Clio Hall in April. The six protesters will have to decide whether to plead guilty to the original defiant trespassing charge, successfully negotiate a different deal, or go to trial.

NEWS | 10/02/2024

Two grad students arrested in McCosh courtyard will pay $33 each in fines

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Two grad students arrested in McCosh courtyard will pay $33 each in fines

Olivia Sanchez and Miriam Waldvogel

The two graduate students arrested in the first moments of Princeton’s “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” pled guilty to a municipal noise ordinance on Tuesday. In accepting the deal, they will each pay $33 in court fees. Judge John McCarthy III ’69 waived the accompanying $100 municipal noise ordinance fines for each person.

The two graduate students arrested in the first moments of Princeton’s “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” pled guilty to a municipal noise ordinance on Tuesday. In accepting the deal, they will each pay $33 in court fees. Judge John McCarthy III ’69 waived the accompanying $100 municipal noise ordinance fines for each person.

NEWS | 10/02/2024

From ‘Colo’ club member to Colo. Governor: Jared Polis ’96 speaks at Whig-Clio event

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From ‘Colo’ club member to Colo. Governor: Jared Polis ’96 speaks at Whig-Clio event

Cynthia Torres

The American Whig-Cliosophic Society hosted a virtual conversation with Colorado governor Jared Polis ’96 on Monday, Sept. 30, to discuss bipartisanship, identity, and current political issues facing Colorado and the U.S.

The American Whig-Cliosophic Society hosted a virtual conversation with Colorado governor Jared Polis ’96 on Monday, Sept. 30, to discuss bipartisanship, identity, and current political issues facing Colorado and the U.S.

NEWS | 10/01/2024
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CPUC announces feedback process on Israel divestment proposal

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CPUC announces feedback process on Israel divestment proposal

Bridget O’Neill and Laila Hartman-Sigall

Chair of the Resources Committee John Groves announced a “community input process,” marking the first major step from the University towards establishing a process to consider divestment. The meeting also featured a presentation about protest and free expression policies.

Chair of the Resources Committee John Groves announced a “community input process,” marking the first major step from the University towards establishing a process to consider divestment. The meeting also featured a presentation about protest and free expression policies.

NEWS | 10/01/2024

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visits Princeton to ‘unwind’ the habit of anxiety

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Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visits Princeton to ‘unwind’ the habit of anxiety

Isabella Dail

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visited campus on Friday, Sept. 20 to talk about anxiety and methods to manage those feelings, tying in experiences from his own life with topics from his book, “Unwinding Anxiety.”

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visited campus on Friday, Sept. 20 to talk about anxiety and methods to manage those feelings, tying in experiences from his own life with topics from his book, “Unwinding Anxiety.”

NEWS | 10/01/2024

SJP hosts vigil for Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams

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SJP hosts vigil for Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams

Isabella Dail

On Monday, Sept. 30, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a vigil to honor Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams in East Pyne Courtyard. There, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) alleged that the Department of Public Safety (PSAFE) is contacting students who have been involved in pro-Palestine protests on campus.

On Monday, Sept. 30, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a vigil to honor Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams in East Pyne Courtyard. There, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) alleged that the Department of Public Safety (PSAFE) is contacting students who have been involved in pro-Palestine protests on campus.

NEWS | 10/01/2024

Effron Center reconsiders ‘Latino’ terminology amid conversations on gender, geography

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Effron Center reconsiders ‘Latino’ terminology amid conversations on gender, geography

Sena Chang

The Program in Latino Studies (LAO) at the Effron Center for the Study of America has opened discussions about a possible name change, taking the current terminology's implications about gender and geography into account.

The Program in Latino Studies (LAO) at the Effron Center for the Study of America has opened discussions about a possible name change, taking the current terminology's implications about gender and geography into account.

NEWS | 09/30/2024

Princeton President says University will not consider institutional neutrality

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Princeton President says University will not consider institutional neutrality

Bridget O’Neill

The Daily Princetonian spoke with President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, who shared that the University will not consider institutional neutrality. The University administration will maintain the current policy of institutional restraint although Eisgruber expressed plans to issue statements “less frequently.”

The Daily Princetonian spoke with President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, who shared that the University will not consider institutional neutrality. The University administration will maintain the current policy of institutional restraint although Eisgruber expressed plans to issue statements “less frequently.”

NEWS | 09/30/2024

SPIA hosts Paraguay President to discuss economic development in Latin America

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SPIA hosts Paraguay President to discuss economic development in Latin America

Doug Schwartz and Elisabeth Stewart

As part of the Dean’s Leadership Series, His Excellency President Santiago Peña of Paraguay joined the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) on Friday, Sept. 27. Peña focused his address on his ascent to public office and his visions for economic development in Paraguay and the Latin American region, before taking questions from the audience.

As part of the Dean’s Leadership Series, His Excellency President Santiago Peña of Paraguay joined the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) on Friday, Sept. 27. Peña focused his address on his ascent to public office and his visions for economic development in Paraguay and the Latin American region, before taking questions from the audience.

NEWS | 09/30/2024

USG Senate talks fall Lawnparties budget, transgender student experience

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USG Senate talks fall Lawnparties budget, transgender student experience

Devon Rudolph

At the third Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting of the semester, discussions focused on the breakdown of the Fall 2024 Lawnparties budget and raised questions for future budgets. The Senate also heard from a facilitator of the Princeton Gender Affinity Group about the transgender student experience and passed two student group event budgets.

At the third Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting of the semester, discussions focused on the breakdown of the Fall 2024 Lawnparties budget and raised questions for future budgets. The Senate also heard from a facilitator of the Princeton Gender Affinity Group about the transgender student experience and passed two student group event budgets.

NEWS | 09/30/2024

Resources Committee considers framework for community feedback, ‘consensus’ on Israeli divestment

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Resources Committee considers framework for community feedback, ‘consensus’ on Israeli divestment

Elisabeth Stewart

Two months after the Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) petition submitted its divestment proposal, the CPUC Resources Committee continues to establish a process to consider the proposal and gather community input. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish students and faculty came together to write a petition calling for “NO Consensus on BDS,” which was also submitted to CPUC.

Two months after the Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) petition submitted its divestment proposal, the CPUC Resources Committee continues to establish a process to consider the proposal and gather community input. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish students and faculty came together to write a petition calling for “NO Consensus on BDS,” which was also submitted to CPUC.

NEWS | 09/27/2024

After failed vote in May, graduate students reflect on years-long unionization campaign

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After failed vote in May, graduate students reflect on years-long unionization campaign

Maya Mukherjee and Meghana Veldhuis

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) filed on April 12 and held its vote on May 13 and 14, with just over a third of graduate student voters voting in support of the union. The ‘Prince’ spoke to organizers and critics of unionization about the campaign preceding the election.

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) filed on April 12 and held its vote on May 13 and 14, with just over a third of graduate student voters voting in support of the union. The ‘Prince’ spoke to organizers and critics of unionization about the campaign preceding the election.

NEWS | 09/27/2024

Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

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Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

Hallie Graham

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

NEWS | 09/27/2024

Climate change discussion with President of the Maldives turns to conflict in Israel

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Climate change discussion with President of the Maldives turns to conflict in Israel

Hannah Gabelnick and Devon Rudolph

On Sept. 26, the President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu spoke as part of SPIA’s Dean Leadership Series. The conversation, moderated by Professor Razia Iqbal, was intended to focus on the Maldives’s effort to combat climate change, but shifted focus to the country’s response to the war in Gaza.

On Sept. 26, the President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu spoke as part of SPIA’s Dean Leadership Series. The conversation, moderated by Professor Razia Iqbal, was intended to focus on the Maldives’s effort to combat climate change, but shifted focus to the country’s response to the war in Gaza.

NEWS | 09/27/2024

Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

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Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

Abby Leibowitz

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

NEWS | 09/26/2024

SPIA changes requirements for junior independent work following years of deliberation

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SPIA changes requirements for junior independent work following years of deliberation

Sophie Brissett, Isabella Roberts, and Meghana Veldhuis

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has changed its requirements for independent junior work, reducing the number of required junior papers from two to one for SPIA majors in the Class of 2026 and beyond.

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has changed its requirements for independent junior work, reducing the number of required junior papers from two to one for SPIA majors in the Class of 2026 and beyond.

NEWS | 09/26/2024

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