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NES Chair Ghamari-Tabrizi responds after Tory panelist alleged links to Iranian regime

NES Chair Ghamari-Tabrizi responds after Tory panelist alleged links to Iranian regime

Kayra Sener

At a campus event hosted by The Princeton Tory this month, panelist Mariam Memarsadeghi, an Iranian activist advocating for regime change in Iran, accused Chair and Professor of Near Eastern Studies Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi of being “very close to the Iranian regime” — accusations that Ghamari-Tabrizi rejected in an interview with the ‘Prince.’

At a campus event hosted by The Princeton Tory this month, panelist Mariam Memarsadeghi, an Iranian activist advocating for regime change in Iran, accused Chair and Professor of Near Eastern Studies Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi of being “very close to the Iranian regime” — accusations that Ghamari-Tabrizi rejected in an interview with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 12/20/2022

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University admits SCEA applicants, again refrains from releasing admissions statistics

University admits SCEA applicants, again refrains from releasing admissions statistics

Jacqueline Zhou

The announcement comes following the University’s decision last spring to refrain from releasing applicant or accepted applicant statistics from the Class of 2026 and beyond. 

The announcement comes following the University’s decision last spring to refrain from releasing applicant or accepted applicant statistics from the Class of 2026 and beyond. 

NEWS | 12/18/2022

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Students, faculty, and staff come together on campus to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Students, faculty, and staff come together on campus to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Bridget O’Neill

“Princeton's diverse, multinational campus is an incredible place to watch the World Cup from. You see, folks from all across the globe come to root for their country,” Ian Fridman ’25 said.  

“Princeton's diverse, multinational campus is an incredible place to watch the World Cup from. You see, folks from all across the globe come to root for their country,” Ian Fridman ’25 said. 

NEWS | 12/18/2022

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Abdelhamid Arbab ’23 named Marshall Scholar

Abdelhamid Arbab ’23 named Marshall Scholar

Katherine Dailey

Abdelhamid Arbab ’23 has been named as one of the 40 recipients of the Marshall Scholarship, which will fund him for two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. He plans to earn two degrees in his time.

Abdelhamid Arbab ’23 has been named as one of the 40 recipients of the Marshall Scholarship, which will fund him for two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. He plans to earn two degrees in his time.

NEWS | 12/18/2022

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Last CPUC meeting of 2022 previews annual DEI report

Last CPUC meeting of 2022 previews annual DEI report

Annie Rupertus and Julian Hartman-Sigall

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss updates to campus sustainability, the DEI report, sexual climate, and the Middle States Accreditation. 

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss updates to campus sustainability, the DEI report, sexual climate, and the Middle States Accreditation. 

NEWS | 12/13/2022

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New Jersey’s minimum wage to increase to $14.13/hour

New Jersey’s minimum wage to increase to $14.13/hour

Anika Buch and Tess Weinreich

The minimum wage in New Jersey is expected to increase to $14.13 as of Jan. 1, in accordance with a multi-phase plan to increase the statewide minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. The change will cause an increase in wages for a number of on-campus jobs, including library employees and Reunions ushers. 

The minimum wage in New Jersey is expected to increase to $14.13 as of Jan. 1, in accordance with a multi-phase plan to increase the statewide minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. The change will cause an increase in wages for a number of on-campus jobs, including library employees and Reunions ushers. 

NEWS | 12/13/2022

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Zoë Towns and Rena Karefa-Johnson talk criminal justice, 2022 elections

Zoë Towns and Rena Karefa-Johnson talk criminal justice, 2022 elections

Olivia Sanchez

The event was hosted by the Humanities Council and the Department of African American Studies. 

The event was hosted by the Humanities Council and the Department of African American Studies. 

NEWS | 12/12/2022

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Faculty panel talks ‘State of Indigenous Americans’

Faculty panel talks ‘State of Indigenous Americans’

Justus Wilhoit

The event was hosted by the Office of Population Research of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) as part of their “State of the Nation” series. Elizabeth Ellis, an Assistant Professor of History who specializes in early American and Native American history, moderated and opened the talk.

The event was hosted by the Office of Population Research of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) as part of their “State of the Nation” series. Elizabeth Ellis, an Assistant Professor of History who specializes in early American and Native American history, moderated and opened the talk.

NEWS | 12/11/2022

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Princeton permits professors to give 24-hour Dean’s Date extensions

Princeton permits professors to give 24-hour Dean’s Date extensions

Amy Ciceu

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

NEWS | 12/11/2022

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Grant Wahl ’96, revered sports journalist and ‘Prince’ alum, dies at 49

Grant Wahl ’96, revered sports journalist and ‘Prince’ alum, dies at 49

Wilson Conn

Grant Wahl ’96, who has written for Sports Illustrated and served as a correspondent for Fox Sports, died at age 49 after collapsing at a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match in the host nation. Wahl has been commended at this year’s tournament for his tireless and incisive reporting on human rights abuses.

Grant Wahl ’96, who has written for Sports Illustrated and served as a correspondent for Fox Sports, died at age 49 after collapsing at a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match in the host nation. Wahl has been commended at this year’s tournament for his tireless and incisive reporting on human rights abuses. 

NEWS | 12/10/2022

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Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

Annie Rupertus and Sophie Glaser

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

NEWS | 12/09/2022

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Following petition, Princeton approves Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests

Following petition, Princeton approves Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests

Lia Opperman and Miriam Waldvogel

The University approved Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests on Dec. 5, after initially denying a number of requests for housing over winter break. The change followed a petition circulated by students.

The University approved Chinese international students' continuous housing requests on Dec. 5, after initially denying a number of requests for housing over winter break. The change followed a petition circulated by students.

NEWS | 12/09/2022

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‘This is hate speech’: Students harassed by extremist protestors on campus

‘This is hate speech’: Students harassed by extremist protestors on campus

Julian Hartman-Sigall, Sophie Glaser, and Kayra Sener

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. Several students who walked by the crowd commented that they thought the protestors were “joking” or laughed at the extremist protestors’ statements.

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. 

NEWS | 12/08/2022

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Third annual Wintersession to offer 525 courses

Third annual Wintersession to offer 525 courses

Chas Brown

The 525 courses offered this January will be led by 389 on-campus facilitators. Offerings include courses from “A Drum Machine in Your Mouth: The Art of Beatboxing” to “How to Beat Your Grandma at Scrabble” to “Organic Chemistry for Anyone!”

The 525 courses offered this January will be led by 389 on-campus facilitators. Offerings include courses from “A Drum Machine in Your Mouth: The Art of Beatboxing” to “How to Beat Your Grandma at Scrabble” to “Organic Chemistry for Anyone!”

NEWS | 12/08/2022

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Faculty explore healing, media, intersectionality in new AAS course offerings

Faculty explore healing, media, intersectionality in new AAS course offerings

Miriam Waldvogel

21 of the 23 courses are cross-listed with other departments, stressing the importance of interdisciplinary scholarship in the AAS department. 

21 of the 23 courses are cross-listed with other departments, stressing the importance of interdisciplinary scholarship in the AAS department. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

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‘A rediscovery of the ancient world’: Anthony Grafton discusses new book

‘A rediscovery of the ancient world’: Anthony Grafton discusses new book

Allan Shen

In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Grafton spoke about the process of writing his new book and how it intersects with his work in the Department of History. 

In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Grafton spoke about the process of writing his new book and how it intersects with his work in the Department of History. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

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Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

Kalena Blake

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

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USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

NEWS | 12/06/2022

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‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

Jocelyne Wijaya

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

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ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

Danielle Ranucci

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

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