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Increased student body size prompts excess enrollment in introductory STEM courses

Increased student body size prompts excess enrollment in introductory STEM courses

Sandeep Mangat and Aidan Iacobucci

As the University welcomes two new residential colleges and its largest first-year class in history, introductory course enrollment has increased, leading to classroom and teaching practice changes for some classes. Some faculty and students have expressed concern.

As the University welcomes two new residential colleges and its largest first-year class in history, introductory course enrollment has increased, leading to classroom and teaching practice changes for some classes. Some faculty and students have expressed concern.

NEWS | 10/03/2022

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Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

Rebecca Cunningham and Justus Wilhoit

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

NEWS | 10/03/2022

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‘When I was convicted, I felt like my country hated me’: SPEAR hosts discussion on women's experiences in prison

‘When I was convicted, I felt like my country hated me’: SPEAR hosts discussion on women's experiences in prison

Abby Leibowitz and Bridget O'Neill

In the interview, Cynthia Alvarado, an activist and formerly incarcerated woman, explained that education is a crucial step toward abolition and implored students to attend events like SPEAR’s to get involved with prison and criminal justice reform.

In the interview, Cynthia Alvarado, an activist and formerly incarcerated woman, explained that education is a crucial step toward abolition and implored students to attend events like SPEAR’s to get involved with prison and criminal justice reform.

NEWS | 10/03/2022

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University releases annual fire safety and security report

University releases annual fire safety and security report

Gabriel Robare

Under the Clery Act, the University is required to publish a report of crime on campus annually. The Sept. 29 report found that crime trends have returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. 

Under the Clery Act, the University is required to publish a report of crime on campus annually. The Sept. 29 report found that crime trends have returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. 

NEWS | 10/02/2022

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CBE professor Clifford Brangwynne earns Breakthrough Prize in revolutionary cellular research

CBE professor Clifford Brangwynne earns Breakthrough Prize in revolutionary cellular research

Allan Shen and Jess Choe

Brangwynne received the award for research he completed on phase separation of RNA droplets in cells. He will be awarded $3 million to share with his research partner Anthony Hyman.

Brangwynne received the award for research he completed on phase separation of RNA droplets in cells. He will be awarded $3 million to share with his research partner Anthony Hyman.

NEWS | 09/30/2022

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Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

Tess Weinreich and Simone Kirkevold

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

NEWS | 09/29/2022

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen crashes International Center Ice Cream Social

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen crashes International Center Ice Cream Social

Edward Tian

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise appearance at a social event organized by the Davis International Centre on Sept. 23.  

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise appearance at a social event organized by the Davis International Centre on Sept. 23.  

NEWS | 09/29/2022

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Princeton to dissociate from 90 fossil fuel companies, including Exxon Mobil

Princeton to dissociate from 90 fossil fuel companies, including Exxon Mobil

Paige Cromley

The University announcement lists all 90 companies from which it will be divesting, all of which are “active in the thermal coal or tar sands segments of the fossil fuel industry.”

The University announcement lists all 90 companies from which it will be divesting, all of which are “active in the thermal coal or tar sands segments of the fossil fuel industry.”

NEWS | 09/29/2022

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Princeton after latest financial aid expansion: ‘We still have work to do’

Princeton after latest financial aid expansion: ‘We still have work to do’

Lia Opperman and Abby Bacall

“While it’s good to get people in by having these changes to financial aid, I do still think Princeton has a lot of work to do for their students and for the incoming classes,” one first-year student said.

“While it’s good to get people in by having these changes to financial aid, I do still think Princeton has a lot of work to do for their students and for the incoming classes,” one first-year student said.

NEWS | 09/28/2022

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Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

Sidney Singer and Cole Strupp

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

NEWS | 09/28/2022

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Princeton files motion for dismissal of religious discrimination suit brought by ex-employee

Princeton files motion for dismissal of religious discrimination suit brought by ex-employee

Olivia Sanchez

The University filed a motion on Sept. 20 requesting that a religious discrimination lawsuit, brought forward by former University budget analyst Kate McKinley, be dismissed. The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 16, alleged that the University fired McKinley due to her religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine employee requirement and other pandemic protocols.

The University filed a motion on Sept. 20 requesting that a religious discrimination lawsuit, brought forward by former University budget analyst Kate McKinley, be dismissed.

NEWS | 09/27/2022

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South Asian Progressive Alliance raises awareness, money for floods in Pakistan

South Asian Progressive Alliance raises awareness, money for floods in Pakistan

Michelle Miao and Jacqueline Zhou

The South Asian Progressive Alliance (SAPA) held a sit-in event on Monday, Sept. 26, and organized speeches in front of Frist Campus Center to promote their goal of raising $5,000 this week for Pakistan flood relief efforts.

The South Asian Progressive Alliance (SAPA) held a sit-in event on Monday, Sept. 26, and organized speeches in front of Frist Campus Center to promote their goal of raising $5,000 this week for Pakistan flood relief efforts.

NEWS | 09/27/2022

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USG passes initial step of elections management reform, approves fall budget

USG passes initial step of elections management reform, approves fall budget

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed the first of two votes on a resolution to establish a Deputy Elections Manager position, which would take effect at the beginning of the next USG term. It also approved the budget for the fall 2022 semester and heard updates from committee chairs and smaller projects.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed the first of two votes on a resolution to establish a Deputy Elections Manager position, which would take effect at the beginning of the next USG term. It also approved the budget for the fall 2022 semester and heard updates from committee chairs and smaller projects.

NEWS | 09/26/2022

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University Provost Deborah A. Prentice nominated to lead University of Cambridge

University Provost Deborah A. Prentice nominated to lead University of Cambridge

Bailey Glenetske

Prentice, who has served as provost for the past five years and has been at the University for more than three decades, was nominated to the position of Vice-Chancellor at Cambridge, the equivalent to the presidency of an American university.

Prentice, who has served as provost for the past five years and has been at the University for more than three decades, was nominated to the position of Vice-Chancellor at Cambridge, the equivalent to the presidency of an American university.

NEWS | 09/26/2022

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Divest Princeton joins 2022 global climate strike with protest in front of Nassau Hall

Divest Princeton joins 2022 global climate strike with protest in front of Nassau Hall

Hope Perry

Divest Princeton held a protest in front of Nassau Hall on Sept. 23, as a part of the 2022 Global Climate Strike.

Divest Princeton held a protest in front of Nassau Hall on Sept. 23, as a part of the 2022 Global Climate Strike.

NEWS | 09/26/2022

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talks democracy, war in Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talks democracy, war in Ukraine

Michelle Miao and Jacqueline Zhou

The address, which was the keynote for the “Europe’s Moment” event, was focused on the war in Ukraine, climate change, and the preservation of democracy.

The address, which was the keynote for the “Europe’s Moment” event, was focused on the war in Ukraine, climate change, and the preservation of democracy.

NEWS | 09/26/2022

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First-years hit Prospect Avenue for the first time

First-years hit Prospect Avenue for the first time

Lia Opperman and Jocelyne Wijaya

Some first-years expressed concern about the chaos of “the Street,“ but others felt comfortable partying. 

Some first-years expressed concern about the chaos of “the Street,“ but others felt comfortable partying. 

NEWS | 09/25/2022

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Opening day delayed for Coffee Club’s second location at New College West

Opening day delayed for Coffee Club’s second location at New College West

Janny Eng

Coffee Club Executive Director Ava Vilensky ’23 told the ‘Prince’ that the opening is delayed “because we’re having some issues with the machinery in the shop and also the setup in terms of bar-flow.”

Coffee Club Executive Director Ava Vilensky ’23 told the ‘Prince’ that the opening is delayed “because we’re having some issues with the machinery in the shop and also the setup in terms of bar-flow.”

NEWS | 09/25/2022

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‘A voice for Armenia is a voice for democracy’: Princeton Armenian Society responds to conflict abroad

‘A voice for Armenia is a voice for democracy’: Princeton Armenian Society responds to conflict abroad

Rebecca Cho

The Princeton Armenian Society has been working to bring awareness to the ongoing crisis in Armenia.

The Princeton Armenian Society has been working to bring awareness to the ongoing crisis in Armenia.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

Sophie Glaser and Abby Leibowitz

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday night before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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