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U-Store installs security cameras to monitor self-checkout and discourage shoplifting

Following increased shoplifting, the University Store has put new security cameras in place directly above self-checkout stations. Any footage showing suspicious behavior is sent to the police or the Department of Public Safety.

Following increased shoplifting, the University Store has put new security cameras in place directly above self-checkout stations. Any footage showing suspicious behavior is sent to the police or the Department of Public Safety.

NEWS | 03/20/2023

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USG talks March Madness programming, approves various club budgets

The USG met on Sunday to discuss various programming efforts during Princeton men’s basketball’s run in the NCAA’s March Madness. They ultimately decided to host a larger event in Jadwin Gym. They also approved various club Projects Board requests over $1000.

The USG met on Sunday to discuss various programming efforts during Princeton men’s basketball’s run in the NCAA’s March Madness. They ultimately decided to host a larger event in Jadwin Gym. They also approved various club Projects Board requests over $1000.

NEWS | 03/20/2023

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Transportation options, local expenses pose concerns for independent students

The ‘Prince’ spoke with independent students and experts to investigate the affordability of eating in Mercer County. While students often choose to go independent to save money, concerns around affordably sourcing food still remain. 

The ‘Prince’ spoke with independent students and experts to investigate the affordability of eating in Mercer County. While students often choose to go independent to save money, concerns around affordably sourcing food still remain.

NEWS | 03/19/2023

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Princeton senior arrested in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The politics major from Manahawkin, N.J. was charged with civil disorder, a felony, and related misdemeanor offenses, according to the Department of Justice.

The politics major from Manahawkin, N.J. was charged with civil disorder, a felony, and related misdemeanor offenses, according to the Department of Justice. 

NEWS | 03/14/2023

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Pandemic, student body expansion key factors in rise of subsidized dining in town

Amidst transitions back to in-person student life, ongoing campus expansion, and a new administration-backed dining pilot, USG’s Community Dining Task Force’s work on implementing the Pay with Points and Tigers in Town programs is an example of a widely celebrated student-driven effort to build inclusivity and community through dining.  

Amidst transitions back to in-person student life, ongoing campus expansion, and a new administration-backed dining pilot, USG’s Community Dining Task Force’s work on implementing the Pay with Points and Tigers in Town programs is an example of a widely celebrated student-driven effort to build inclusivity and community through dining.   

NEWS | 03/13/2023

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Student organizations emerge from challenging pandemic period with renewed commitment

Since fall 2021, educational and extracurricular activities have slowly returned to take place in-person. The Daily Princetonian interviewed several student organizations on the impact of COVID-19 on club operations, and how student involvement and opportunities have changed and expanded from pre to post-pandemic. 

Since fall 2021, educational and extracurricular activities have slowly returned to take place in-person. The Daily Princetonian interviewed several student organizations on the impact of COVID-19 on club operations, and how student involvement and opportunities have changed and expanded from pre to post-pandemic. 

NEWS | 03/13/2023

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Graduate School dean talks unionization, cites existing engagement with students

In light of recent unionization efforts from Princeton Graduate Students United and increased pressure on University administration to address them, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley on Wednesday, March 8 to discuss unionization and the Graduate School’s institutional response.  

In light of recent unionization efforts from Princeton Graduate Students United and increased pressure on University administration to address them, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley on Wednesday, March 8 to discuss unionization and the Graduate School’s institutional response.   

NEWS | 03/10/2023

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Princeton police fine scooter-riders, citing town ordinance banning bikes, skateboards, roller skates

Princeton police are issuing a $50 fine to those caught riding scooters on public sidewalks, citing a 2022 ordinance that clarifies where the usage of skateboards, bikes, and roller skates is prohibited in the town, but makes no explicit mention of scooters. 

Princeton police are issuing a $50 fine to those caught riding scooters on public sidewalks, citing a 2022 ordinance that clarifies where the usage of skateboards, bikes, and roller skates is prohibited in the town, but makes no explicit mention of scooters. 

NEWS | 03/10/2023

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University announces security cameras on exterior dorm entryways, installation to begin this month

“According to a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty on March 8, additional security cameras will be installed “at all exterior doorways in undergraduate residential college buildings and dorms,” in accordance with recommendations from the Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management (ESRM) committee.”

“According to a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty on March 8, additional security cameras will be installed “at all exterior doorways in undergraduate residential college buildings and dorms,” in accordance with recommendations from the Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management (ESRM) committee.”

NEWS | 03/08/2023

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Eisgruber supports more liquor licenses, pledges contributions to town at amiable Town Council appearance

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 gave his tenth address to the Princeton town council during its February 27 meeting. During his remarks, Eisgruber discussed undergraduate population expansion and town and gown relations, such as housing issues, local businesses, and the University’s financial support of the town.

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 gave his tenth address to the Princeton town council during its February 27 meeting. During his remarks, Eisgruber discussed undergraduate population expansion and town and gown relations, such as housing issues, local businesses, and the University’s financial support of the town.

NEWS | 03/07/2023

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Director of Campus Safety stresses that campus lighting is ‘complicated’ at USG meeting

The Senate also approved spending for events and discussed scooters and bikes on campus. A first vote on a proposed constitutional amendment was approved unanimously.

The Senate also approved spending for events and discussed scooters and bikes on campus. A first vote on a proposed constitutional amendment was approved unanimously.

NEWS | 03/07/2023

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Nigerian election with record youth turnout reaches Princeton

Princeton community members discuss a Nigerian election marked both by a growing youth voice and continued corruption. While the country’s politics have wide-reaching effects, including for African community members at Princeton, overseas voting is impossible in Nigerian elections. 

Princeton community members discuss a Nigerian election marked both by a growing youth voice and continued corruption. While the country’s politics have wide-reaching effects, including for African community members at Princeton, overseas voting is impossible in Nigerian elections.

NEWS | 03/06/2023

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U.S.-China tensions front and center as former Australian PM speaks at SPIA

Kevin Rudd, incoming Ambassador of Australia to the United States, discussed his new book “The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict Between the U.S. and Xi Jinping’s China” at a SPIA panel on March 3. He expressed his concerns about mounting tensions between the two countries, and his theorized path to evading conflict.

Kevin Rudd, incoming Ambassador of Australia to the United States, discussed his new book “The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict Between the U.S. and Xi Jinping’s China” at a SPIA panel on March 3. He expressed his concerns about mounting tensions between the two countries, and his theorized path to evading conflict.

NEWS | 03/05/2023

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University corrects PGSU tweet, clarifies smaller raise ratified before unionization drive

The memo explained the process behind stipend hikes and noted that Princeton has increased graduate student stipends for 20 years in a row. 

The memo explained the process behind stipend hikes and noted that Princeton has increased graduate student stipends for 20 years in a row. 

NEWS | 03/03/2023

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The tenure process, explained

The Daily Princetonian breaks down the tenure process for University professors amidst ongoing efforts to diversify the faculty. However, significant demographic gaps remain between tenured and non-tenured members.

The Daily Princetonian breaks down the tenure process for University professors amidst ongoing efforts to diversify the faculty. However, significant demographic gaps remain between tenured and non-tenured members.

NEWS | 03/02/2023

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Princeton's transfer program establishes itself — and expands

With the reintroduction of the transfer program, the University has worked to accommodate transfer students’ different needs with orientation programs, a specialized writing seminar, and close work with the Princeton Transfer Association. 

With the reintroduction of the transfer program, the University has worked to accommodate transfer students’ different needs with orientation programs, a specialized writing seminar, and close work with the Princeton Transfer Association. 

NEWS | 03/02/2023

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Amid concerns about Halal food accessibility, Princeton touts improved Ramadan schedule

With Ramadan beginning on March 22, Muslim students have expressed concern over the accessibility and variety of Halal food, as well as a lack of communication. Campus Dining has made changes to food available during Ramadan in response to feedback from Muslim students last year.

With Ramadan beginning on March 22, Muslim students have expressed concern over the accessibility and variety of Halal food, as well as a lack of communication. Campus Dining has made changes to food available during Ramadan in response to feedback from Muslim students last year.

NEWS | 03/01/2023

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As virtual learning wanes at Princeton, professors make their own policy

Nearly three years after COVID-19 sent students off campus, professors and administrators are split in their views of what role virtual learning should play in Princeton courses. 

Nearly three years after COVID-19 sent students off campus, professors and administrators are split in their views of what role virtual learning should play in Princeton courses. 

NEWS | 02/28/2023