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USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

Nandini Krishnan

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week

NEWS | 02/20/2023

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Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Bridget O’Neill

The ‘Prince’ breaks down Princeton’s 2021-22 DEI report, which covered the areas of campus climate, academics, access and outreach, and demographic data. Racial diversity among students has largely remained constant, while Princeton’s faculty has become slightly more diverse.

The ‘Prince’ breaks down Princeton’s 2021-22 DEI report, which covered the areas of campus climate, academics, access and outreach, and demographic data. Racial diversity among students has largely remained constant, while Princeton’s faculty has become slightly more diverse. 

NEWS | 02/20/2023

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Over 150 people rally with PGSU to support next steps in union campaign

Over 150 people rally with PGSU to support next steps in union campaign

Lia Opperman

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages and better working conditions from the University.  PGSU also began their union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign. 

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages from the University. PGSU also began its union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign. 

NEWS | 02/16/2023

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Shaun Cason ’23 and Anna Allport ’23 win Sachs scholarships

Shaun Cason ’23 and Anna Allport ’23 win Sachs scholarships

Simone Kirkevold

Shaun Cason ’23 was awarded the Sachs Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree at Worcester College at University of Oxford. He is the first veteran and the first transfer student to win the award. Anna Allport ’23, an independent concentrator in performance studies and interdisciplinary theater at Princeton, was also awarded the Sachs Global Scholarship, 

Shaun Cason ’23 was awarded the Sachs Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree at Worcester College at University of Oxford. He is the first veteran and the first transfer student to win the award. Anna Allport ’23, an independent concentrator in performance studies and interdisciplinary theater at Princeton, was also awarded the Sachs Global Scholarship, 

NEWS | 02/16/2023

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Ferris professor previews upcoming book on first drag queen, Black queer history

Ferris professor previews upcoming book on first drag queen, Black queer history

Justus Wilhoit

Journalist and Ferris Professor of Journalism Channing Joseph sat down with professor Brian Herrera to discuss Black queer history, the subject of his upcoming book. 

Journalist and Ferris Professor of Journalism Channing Joseph sat down with professor Brian Herrera to discuss Black queer history, the subject of his upcoming book. 

NEWS | 02/16/2023

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Bicker, explained

Bicker, explained

Laura Robertson

We explain Bicker and the history and controversies surrounding it.

We explain Bicker and the history and controversies surrounding it.

NEWS | 02/16/2023

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University upgrades buses, promotes bike sharing in mobility push

University upgrades buses, promotes bike sharing in mobility push

Charlie Roth

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting. 

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting. 

NEWS | 02/15/2023

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New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

Nandini Krishnan

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

NEWS | 02/13/2023

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4 interesting points from analysis of eating club tax returns

4 interesting points from analysis of eating club tax returns

Laura Robertson

Here are some key points from The Daily Princetonian’s analysis of eating club tax returns. 

Here are some key points from The Daily Princetonian’s analysis of eating club tax returns. 

NEWS | 02/13/2023

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Comedian and disability rights activist Pamela Schuller speaks at CJL

Comedian and disability rights activist Pamela Schuller speaks at CJL

Charlie Roth and Rebecca Cunningham

Pamela Schuller, a comedian and disability rights activist, delivered a comedy set, spoke at the Centre for Jewish Life, and led an improv workshop with students last week.  

Pamela Schuller, a comedian and disability rights activist, delivered a comedy set, spoke at the Centre for Jewish Life, and led an improv workshop with students last week.  

NEWS | 02/12/2023

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Some predict a recession ahead. Princeton professors are uncertain.

Some predict a recession ahead. Princeton professors are uncertain.

Abby Leibowitz

Princeton economics professors discuss their outlook on the national economy, saying predictions of a recession may not be as certain as they seem.

Princeton economics professors discuss their outlook on the national economy, saying predictions of a recession may not be as certain as they seem.

NEWS | 02/10/2023

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Professor honored for breakthrough in sustainable speeding of chemical reactions

Professor honored for breakthrough in sustainable speeding of chemical reactions

Amy Ciceu

Chirik, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Chemistry, was named a 2022 AAAS fellow for his pioneering work in catalysis using Earth-abundant metals. His work, with applications from pharmaceuticals to adhesive, is notable for its sustainable approach to catalysis.

Chirik, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Chemistry, was named a 2022 AAAS fellow for his pioneering work in catalysis using Earth-abundant metals. His work, with applications from pharmaceuticals to adhesive, is notable for its sustainable approach to catalysis.

NEWS | 02/10/2023

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El-Kurd talks Palestinian activism, controversy at Said Memorial Lecture event

El-Kurd talks Palestinian activism, controversy at Said Memorial Lecture event

Olivia Sanchez

Palestinian writer and poet Mohammed el-Kurd spoke at a lecture event sponsored by the Department of English, the Edward W. Said ’57 Memorial Lecture Fund, and the Princeton Committee on Palestine.

Palestinian writer and poet Mohammed el-Kurd spoke at a lecture event sponsored by the Department of English, the Edward W. Said ’57 Memorial Lecture Fund, and the Princeton Committee on Palestine.

NEWS | 02/09/2023

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Building at 91 Prospect Avenue to be rotated, moved, and renovated

Building at 91 Prospect Avenue to be rotated, moved, and renovated

Madeleine LeBeau

The building currently located at 91 Prospect Avenue will be rotated and moved to the other side of that street beginning on Feb. 8. The process is expected to take four days to complete with street closures and pedestrian detours planned to last until the end of the month. The University has not undertaken a building relocation prior to this project since 1977 when it moved residential homes to Nassau Court.

The building currently located at 91 Prospect Avenue will be rotated and moved to the other side of that street beginning on Feb. 8. The process is expected to take four days to complete with street closures and pedestrian detours planned to last until the end of the month. The University has not undertaken a building relocation prior to this project since 1977 when it moved residential homes to Nassau Court.

NEWS | 02/09/2023

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Students announce donation campaign for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Students announce donation campaign for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Kayra Sener

Following two earthquakes — one at 7.8 magnitude and one at 7.6 magnitude — in Syria and Turkey, students have begun a donation campaign for survivors of the tragedy. Student leaders in the Turkish Student Association (TSA) emphasized the importance of a quick distribution of resources.

Following two earthquakes — one at 7.8 magnitude and one at 7.6 magnitude — in Syria and Turkey, students have begun a donation campaign for survivors of the tragedy. Student leaders in the Turkish Student Association (TSA) emphasized the importance of a quick distribution of resources.

NEWS | 02/09/2023

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Letter calls on English dept. to condemn lecture by Palestinian writer accused of antisemitism

Letter calls on English dept. to condemn lecture by Palestinian writer accused of antisemitism

Annie Rupertus

Some members of the Princeton community have expressed concern about an upcoming lecture by Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd. The Princeton Committee on Palestine has expressed continued support for the event, and the Alliance of Jewish Progressives has raised concerns about the criticism of El-Kurd. The English department will continue with the lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 8 as planned.

Some members of the Princeton community have expressed concern about an upcoming lecture by Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd. The Princeton Committee on Palestine has expressed continued support for the event, and the Alliance of Jewish Progressives has raised concerns about the criticism of El-Kurd. The English department will continue with the lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 8 as planned.

NEWS | 02/08/2023

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Minors versus certificates, explained

Minors versus certificates, explained

Jasmyn Dobson

We break down Princeton’s certificate program, to be supplemented with a minors program in 2023 for the Class of 2025 onward.

 We break down Princeton’s certificate program, to be supplemented with a minors program in 2023 for the Class of 2025 onward.

NEWS | 02/08/2023

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Princeton sophomore Jaqueline Gonzalez dies following prolonged illness

Princeton sophomore Jaqueline Gonzalez dies following prolonged illness

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Jaqueline Gonzalez ’25 passed away due to complications related to liver and kidney failure at the Children’s Hospital of Chicago. 

Jaqueline Gonzalez ’25 passed away due to complications related to liver and kidney failure at the Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

NEWS | 02/07/2023

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USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

Nandini Krishnan

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

NEWS | 02/07/2023

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Roughly a dozen Divest Princeton protesters push for ‘complete dissociation’ from fossil fuel companies

Roughly a dozen Divest Princeton protesters push for ‘complete dissociation’ from fossil fuel companies

Janny Eng

Four months after the University announced its plans to dissociate from 90 public fossil fuel companies, Divest Princeton held a demonstration in front of Blair Arch on Feb. 3, calling on the University to fully divest from fossil fuel companies and cut research funded by fossil fuel companies.

Four months after the University announced its plans to dissociate from 90 public fossil fuel companies, Divest Princeton held a demonstration in front of Blair Arch on Feb. 3, calling on the University to fully divest from fossil fuel companies and cut research funded by fossil fuel companies.

NEWS | 02/06/2023

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