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Theme Dinners celebrate cultural backgrounds of dining hall staff

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Theme Dinners celebrate cultural backgrounds of dining hall staff

Victoria Davies

Campus Dining staff cooked and served family meals for Theme Dinners held across residential dining halls on Thursday, Feb. 8. Menu options ranged from Jamaican Chicken Curry in Whitman-Butler Dining Hall to Guatemalan beef enchiladas in Forbes to Haitian fried chicken in Rocky-Mathey Dining Hall.

Campus Dining staff cooked and served family meals for Theme Dinners held across residential dining halls on Thursday, Feb. 8. Menu options ranged from Jamaican Chicken Curry in Whitman-Butler Dining Hall to Guatemalan beef enchiladas in Forbes to Haitian fried chicken in Rocky-Mathey Dining Hall.

NEWS | 02/11/2024

Long-term future of Princeton test-optional policy unclear as Dartmouth reinstates requirement

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Long-term future of Princeton test-optional policy unclear as Dartmouth reinstates requirement

Ava Fonss

Dartmouth announced this week that it will reinstate its standardized testing requirement for the upcoming college admissions cycle. Princeton remains test-optional for at least two more admissions cycles.

Dartmouth announced this week that they it reinstate its standardized testing requirement for the upcoming college admissions cycle. Princeton remains test-optional for at least two more admissions cycles.

NEWS | 02/09/2024

Town Council consolidates three committees into one, sparking controversy

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Town Council consolidates three committees into one, sparking controversy

Abby Leibowitz

On Jan. 8, the Princeton Town Council announced plans to consolidate the Civil Rights Commission, Human Services Commission, and Affordable Housing Board into a single 11-member committee. In a subsequent Jan. 22 Council Meeting, over 30 Princeton residents expressed opposition and frustration with this decision. The Daily Princetonian interviewed three council members to shed light on the controversial decision.

On Jan. 8, the Princeton Town Council announced plans to consolidate the civil rights commission, human services commission, and affordable housing board into a single 11-member committee. In a subsequent Jan. 22 Council Meeting, over 30 Princeton residents expressed opposition and frustration with this decision. The Daily Princetonian interviewed three council members to shed light on the controversial decision.

NEWS | 02/09/2024

Ahead of election season, Frist reinstates notifications for first-class mail

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Ahead of election season, Frist reinstates notifications for first-class mail

Gia Musselwhite

After months of student complaints, Print & Mail Services reinstated notifications for First-Class mail on Feb. 1. These changes have been supported by various students who note that notifications for checks and ballots are important and timely with the upcoming presidential election.

After months of student complaints, Print & Mail Services reinstated notifications for First-Class mail on Feb. 1. These changes have been supported by various students who note that notifications for checks and ballots are important and timely with the upcoming presidential election.

NEWS | 02/09/2024

Two Princeton faculty awarded humanities research grant

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Two Princeton faculty awarded humanities research grant

Bridget O’Neill and Yan Zhen Zhu

History department chair Angela Creager and anthropology professor Ryo Morimoto have received grants from the National Endowment of Humanities to continue their research at the intersection of science and technology with the humanities.

History department chair Angela Creager and anthropology professor Ryo Morimoto have received grants from the National Endowment of Humanities to continue their research at the intersection of science and technology with the humanities.

NEWS | 02/08/2024

Faith-based organizations utilize limited spaces in Murray-Dodge Hall

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Faith-based organizations utilize limited spaces in Murray-Dodge Hall

Elisabeth Stewart

The Office of Religious Life offers interfaith meditation spaces and reservable meeting rooms, but some student groups outsource to host larger celebrations and meetings.

The Office of Religious Life offers interfaith meditation spaces and reservable meeting rooms, but some student groups outsource to host larger celebrations and meetings.

NEWS | 02/08/2024
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Students talk medical dietary needs, allergy accessibility at roundtable

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Students talk medical dietary needs, allergy accessibility at roundtable

Justin Tam

Throughout this discussion, there was an emphasis on food inclusivity across all dining venues on campus and a general talk on strategies for improving wellbeing on campus for those with allergies.

Throughout this discussion, there was an emphasis on food inclusivity across all dining venues on campus and a general talk on strategies for improving wellbeing on campus for those with allergies.

NEWS | 02/07/2024

NCO FAQs updated to reflect policy change following FIRE, ADL letter to Eisgruber

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NCO FAQs updated to reflect policy change following FIRE, ADL letter to Eisgruber

Victoria Davies

Following a Jan. 25 letter from the free speech group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Princeton University updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for No Communication Orders and No Contact Orders (NCOs) on Jan. 26.

Following a Jan. 25 letter from the free speech group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Princeton University updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for No Communication Orders and No Contact Orders (NCOs) on Jan. 26.

NEWS | 02/06/2024

Medical examiner releases cause of death for Sophia Jones ’27

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Medical examiner releases cause of death for Sophia Jones ’27

Annie Rupertus

Content Warning: The following article includes mention of student death and suicide. University Counseling services are available at 609-258-3141, and the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 or +1 (800) 273-TALK (8255).

Content Warning: The following article includes mention of student death and suicide. University Counseling services are available at 609-258-3141, and the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 or +1 (800) 273-TALK (8255).

NEWS | 02/05/2024

Third annual DEI report rebuts national anti-DEI sentiment, shows new and bolstered programs

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Third annual DEI report rebuts national anti-DEI sentiment, shows new and bolstered programs

Victoria Davies and Annie Rupertus

The University published its third annual DEI report in late January. The report — broken into (1) climate, inclusion and equity, (2) academic experience, (3) access and outreach, and (4) demographic and climate data — shows minimal changes in student body makeup and a plethora of new programs focused on creating more courses that highlight historically-neglected voices and bolstering support for first generation and low income students.

The University published its third annual DEI report in late January. The report — broken into (1) climate, inclusion and equity, (2) academic experience, (3) access and outreach, and (4) demographic and climate data — shows minimal changes in student body makeup and a plethora of new programs focused on creating more courses that highlight historically-neglected voices and bolstering support for first generation and low income students.

NEWS | 02/05/2024

University enforces PEV policy during fire inspections

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University enforces PEV policy during fire inspections

Elisabeth Stewart

Dormitory fire inspections resumed as spring classes commenced. Personal electric vehicles (PEVs) found in dorms have been tagged and students were told that inspectors were "checking" for scooters.

Dormitory fire inspections resumed as spring classes commenced. Personal electric vehicles (PEVs) found in dorms have been tagged and students were told that inspectors were "checking" for scooters.

NEWS | 02/05/2024

Princeton Quantum Initiative unveils plans for new building

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Princeton Quantum Initiative unveils plans for new building

Christopher Bao and Matteo Torres

Princeton’s Board of Trustees recently presented plans for a Quantum Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering building to the town council. The project features sustainable design as part of the University’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2046.

Princeton’s Board of Trustees recently presented plans for a Quantum Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering building to the town council. The project features sustainable design as part of the University’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2046.

NEWS | 02/02/2024

Narcan, fentanyl test strips now available through UHS

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Narcan, fentanyl test strips now available through UHS

Meghana Veldhuis

Fentanyl test strips and the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan are now available in the vestibule of McCosh Health Center. Students can also sign up online to have these items delivered to their Frist mailbox. 

Fentanyl test strips and the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan are now available in the vestibule of McCosh Health Center. Students can also sign up online to have these items delivered to their Frist mailbox. 

NEWS | 02/01/2024

‘No taxes for evil woke politics’: Protesters, parents clash over sex ed controversy at Princeton Middle School

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‘No taxes for evil woke politics’: Protesters, parents clash over sex ed controversy at Princeton Middle School

Christopher Bao and Bridget O’Neill

The Princeton Board of Education held a tense meeting following consistent, small protests against an LGBTQ-inclusive sex education curriculum that Princeton Middle School uses in collaboration with a New Jersey nonprofit.

The Princeton Board of Education held a tense meeting following consistent, small protests against an LGBTQ-inclusive sex education curriculum that Princeton Middle School uses in collaboration with a New Jersey nonprofit.

NEWS | 01/31/2024

First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

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First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

Victoria Davies and Vitus Larrieu

The new fitness area contains a more robust variety of aerobic and strength training equipment, including four Peloton machines, but will not include the selectorized machines and cable systems that were available in the old fitness center until fall 2024. The Rec Pool’s opening date has been pushed back to Feb. 16.

The new fitness area contains a more robust variety of aerobic and strength training equipment, including four Peloton machines, but will not include the selectorized machines and cable systems that were available in the old fitness center until fall 2024. The Rec Pool’s opening date has been pushed back to Feb. 16.

NEWS | 01/31/2024

As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

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As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

Olivia Sanchez

To prevent service cuts and make up for budget shortfalls, NJ Transit has proposed a 15 percent fare increase to take effect on July 1, followed by 3 percent fare increases each year.

To prevent service cuts and make up for budget shortfalls, NJ Transit has proposed a 15 percent fare increase to take effect on July 1, followed by 3 percent fare increases each year.

NEWS | 01/30/2024

U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

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U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

Miriam Waldvogel and Ava Fonss

The University has confiscated about 80 scooters following the recent ban on scooters, e-bikes, and other Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that went into effect on Jan. 25, four days before the start of the semester.

The University has confiscated about 80 scooters following the recent ban on scooters, e-bikes, and other Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that went into effect on Jan. 25, four days before the start of the semester.

NEWS | 01/30/2024

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