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The contested races in the USG election, explained

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The contested races in the USG election, explained

Nandini Krishnan

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) races this winter are unusually crowded following a last-minute appeal from the current administration for more candidates. The Daily Princetonian sat down with candidates in key races to discuss their platforms.

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) races this winter are unusually crowded following a last-minute appeal from the current administration for more candidates. The Daily Princetonian sat down with candidates in key races to discuss their platforms.

NEWS | 11/30/2023

A new version of the College Republicans struggles for an identity

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A new version of the College Republicans struggles for an identity

Julian Hartman-Sigall

The Princeton College Republicans has long struggled to stay afloat. Does the difficulty of running the organization on campus speak to broader questions of campus apathy towards politics? Or does it instead speak to a modern conservative movement where an organization focused on electoral politics has no place? 

The Princeton College Republicans has long struggled to stay afloat. Does the difficulty of running the organization on campus speak to broader questions of campus apathy towards politics? Or does it instead speak to a modern conservative movement where an organization focused on electoral politics has no place? 

NEWS | 11/30/2023

Jamal sketches alternative to institutional neutrality in sit-down interview

Amaney Jamal, Keren Yarhi-Milo, and Christopher Eisgruber sit in front of Robertson lecture hall. Flowers adorn the desk behind them.

Jamal sketches alternative to institutional neutrality in sit-down interview

Elisabeth Stewart

The Daily Princetonian sat down with School of Public and International Affairs Dean Amaney Jamal to discuss the role of administrators in fostering productive conversations among students and reasons behind the more subdued nature of campus protest relative to those at peer institutions.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with School of Public and International Affairs Dean Amaney Jamal to discuss the role of administrators in fostering productive conversations among students and reasons behind the more subdued nature of campus protest relative to those at peer institutions.

NEWS | 11/29/2023

Famously rigorous first-year science curriculum to be revamped with focus on data analysis

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Famously rigorous first-year science curriculum to be revamped with focus on data analysis

Isabel Connolly

Students have historically commented on the curriculum’s high degree of difficulty. The changes will primarily aim to increase focus on the intersection of biology, chemistry, and data science.

Students have historically commented on the curriculum’s high degree of difficulty. The changes will primarily aim to increase focus on the intersection of biology, chemistry, and data science.

NEWS | 11/29/2023

Student employment sees no decline after eliminated student contribution, wages to increase in January

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Student employment sees no decline after eliminated student contribution, wages to increase in January

Tess Weinreich and Annie Rupertus

In the first semester since the University eliminated the student contribution from financial aid packages, data show that the percentage of students working campus jobs is at least as high as it was last Fall.

In the first semester since the University eliminated the student contribution from financial aid packages, data show that the percentage of students working campus jobs is at least as high as it was last Fall.

NEWS | 11/28/2023
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Under water, Cloister risks closure and floats sophomore takeover

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Under water, Cloister risks closure and floats sophomore takeover

Sofia Arora

This is not the first time that Cloister has faced serious threats to its existence. In 1985, the club almost closed after recruiting only 11 new members during the sign-in period. In 1993, Cloister leadership staged a “takeover” by sophomores in order to revive lackluster membership. 

This is not the first time that Cloister has faced serious threats to its existence. In 1985, the club almost closed after recruiting only 11 new members during the sign-in period. In 1993, Cloister leadership staged a “takeover” by sophomores in order to revive lackluster membership. 

NEWS | 11/27/2023

At Princeton’s Mpala Research Center, researchers grapple with a colonial legacy

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At Princeton’s Mpala Research Center, researchers grapple with a colonial legacy

Miriam Waldvogel

By interviewing 20 Mpala researchers, visitors, administrators, and staff on multiple occasions over six months, and conducting archival research from University, Kenyan, and historical sources, the ‘Prince’ sought to examine the dynamics of what researchers, professors, and historians, Kenyan and American alike, have called a colonial space. 

By interviewing 20 Mpala researchers, visitors, administrators, and staff on multiple occasions over six months, and conducting archival research from University, Kenyan, and historical sources, the ‘Prince’ sought to examine the dynamics of what researchers, professors, and historians, Kenyan and American alike, have called a colonial space. 

NEWS | 11/27/2023

After email soliciting more candidates, historically large group to contest every USG position

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After email soliciting more candidates, historically large group to contest every USG position

Nandini Krishnan and Alena Zhang

USG is soliciting candidates for seven uncontested elections, including Vice President, Academics Chair, Social Chair, Sustainability Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, and four class senator positions for the classes of 2025 and 2026.

USG is soliciting candidates for seven uncontested elections, including Vice President, Academics Chair, Social Chair, Sustainability Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, and four class senator positions for the classes of 2025 and 2026.

NEWS | 11/27/2023

Eisgruber doesn’t want to be the most interesting person in the room

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Eisgruber doesn’t want to be the most interesting person in the room

Sandeep Mangat

In a profile published in the spring on the occasion of Eisgruber’s tenth anniversary in office, faculty and students remarked on a bureaucratic and impersonal approach to leadership. 

In a profile published in the spring on the occasion of Eisgruber’s tenth anniversary in office, faculty and students remarked on a bureaucratic and impersonal approach to leadership.

NEWS | 11/21/2023

USG advertises existing syllabus library, though only subset of courses included

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USG advertises existing syllabus library, though only subset of courses included

Bridget O’Neill, Andrew Bosworth, Ryan Konarska, and Rebecca Cunningham

The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning first launched the syllabus library in 2021. Although the library does not include syllabi for all courses, the USG Academics Committee is working to add more, and to make the resource known to the student body.

The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning first launched the syllabus library in 2021. Although the library does not include syllabi for all courses, the USG Academics Committee is working to add more, and to make the resource known to the student body.

NEWS | 11/21/2023

Princeton-Iran ties again under scrutiny as Congress investigates research fellow

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Princeton-Iran ties again under scrutiny as Congress investigates research fellow

Olivia Sanchez and Lia Opperman

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced that it is launching an investigation into research fellow Seyed Hossein Mousavian, amid allegations that Mousavian is using his position to advance the interests of Iran.

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced that it is launching an investigation into research fellow Seyed Hossein Mousavian, amid allegations that Mousavian is using his position to advance the interests of Iran.

NEWS | 11/20/2023

The faculty hiring process, explained

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The faculty hiring process, explained

Abby Leibowitz

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within each department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within the department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

NEWS | 11/17/2023

As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

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As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

Ryan Konarska and Louisa Gheorghita

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

NEWS | 11/17/2023

New Frist Health Center bolsters legacy of historic Princeton family

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New Frist Health Center bolsters legacy of historic Princeton family

Tess Weinreich and Rebecca Cunningham

The University announced a plan to replace McCosh Health Center last week, funded by a “major gift” from Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. a billionaire physician-businessman and brother to former senate majority leader William Frist ’74. The Frists claim three generations of Princetonians and rank among the University’s largest donor families.

The University announced a plan to replace McCosh Health Center last week, funded by a “major gift” from Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. a billionaire physician-businessman and brother to former senate majority leader William Frist ’74. The Frists claim three generations of Princetonians and rank among the University’s largest donor families.

NEWS | 11/16/2023

IT office steps away from reuse, sends 1700 faculty computers for destruction

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IT office steps away from reuse, sends 1700 faculty computers for destruction

Eden Teshome and Raphaela Gold

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

NEWS | 11/16/2023

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