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South campus construction continues as Poe Field to be closed ‘more than a year’

The University has confirmed that a number of South Campus construction projects will continue at least until 2027, with work starting as early as 7 a.m. on weekdays. Various student groups have concerns regarding the timing or scope of the projects, which include construction on Poe Field and Hobson College.

The University has confirmed that a number of South Campus construction projects will continue at least until 2027, with work starting as early as 7 a.m. on weekdays. Various student groups have concerns regarding the timing or scope of the projects, which include construction on Poe Field and Hobson College.

NEWS | 04/16/2023

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With anti-trans legislation on the rise, University affirms commitment to trans and nonbinary students

In light of the rise in anti-transgender legislation and Governor Phil Murphy’s recent executive order, which established New Jersey as a safe haven for gender-affirming healthcare, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and University Health Services (UHS) Trans Health Team affirmed their commitment to supporting transgender and nonbinary students at Princeton. 

In light of the rise in anti-transgender legislation and Governor Phil Murphy’s recent executive order, which established New Jersey as a safe haven for gender-affirming healthcare, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and University Health Services (UHS) Trans Health Team affirmed their commitment to supporting transgender and nonbinary students at Princeton.  

NEWS | 04/13/2023

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USG selects college circuit regular Waka Flocka Flame for Lawnparties headliner

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

NEWS | 04/13/2023

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Amid unionization uncertainty, Princeton Graduate Students United took on broader activism

Amid a growing effort toward graduate student unionization this semester, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the Princeton Graduate Students United, formed in 2016.

Amid a growing effort toward graduate student unionization this semester, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the Princeton Graduate Students United, formed in 2016.

NEWS | 04/13/2023

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Giberson ’23 indicted by grand jury, arraignment set for Tuesday

Larry Giberson ’23 was indicted for six violations against U.S. code for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, including one introduced by the grand jury. His arraignment is set for April 18, at which point he will be able to enter a plea.

Larry Giberson ’23 was indicted for six violations against U.S. code for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, including one introduced by the grand jury. His arraignment is set for April 18, at which point he will be able to enter a plea.

NEWS | 04/12/2023

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‘Both serious and kind of whimsical’: Prospective ’27s express enthusiasm during Princeton Preview

Prospective frosh describe Princeton Preview as a welcoming experience, citing the supportive community that they have encountered.

Prospective frosh describe Princeton Preview as a welcoming experience, citing the supportive community that they have encountered.

NEWS | 04/12/2023

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Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 to step down as AAS department chair in time of departmental transition

Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 announced his intention to step down as Chair of the Department of African American Studies. His replacement will be determined by the Dean of the Faculty, Gene Jarrett ’97. 

Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 announced his intention to step down as Chair of the Department of African American Studies. His replacement will be determined by the Dean of the Faculty, Gene Jarrett ’97. 

NEWS | 04/11/2023

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Five artifacts linked to alum under investigation for art smuggling will remain at University Art Museum

Five items linked to Edoardo Almagià ’73, who is currently being investigated for illegally smuggling art, remain in the Princeton University Art Museum after eleven artifacts worth $200,000 were seized following a search warrant filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. 

Five items linked to Edoardo Almagià ’73, who is currently being investigated for illegally smuggling art, remain in the Princeton University Art Museum after eleven artifacts worth $200,000 were seized following a search warrant filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.  

NEWS | 04/10/2023

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Remembering musician, athlete, activist Paul Robeson on his 125th birthday

“It wasn’t just speaking for Black people or for poor people,” Denyse Leslie, the vice president and managing director of the Robeson House of Princeton said. “He was a person who had empathy for everybody around the world.”

“It wasn’t just speaking for Black people or for poor people,” Denyse Leslie, the vice president and managing director of the Robeson House of Princeton said. “He was a person who had empathy for everybody around the world.”

NEWS | 04/10/2023

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Many mental health report goals on track, show decreasing CPS wait times

Six months after the release of a report with suggestions to enhance mental health at the University, USG reports on progress made. Securing funding for a counselor outreach program and the establishment of the CPS CaresLine are among recommendations implemented thus far.

Six months after the release of a report with suggestions to enhance mental health at the University, USG reports on progress made. Securing funding for a counselor outreach program and the establishment of the CPS CaresLine are among recommendations implemented thus far.

NEWS | 04/10/2023

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Artifacts valued at over $200K seized from University Art Museum

A search warrant filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says that the art seized from the Museum was stolen. Six of the 11 artifacts were loaned from Edoardo Almagià ’73, who is currently being investigated for smuggling art. 

A search warrant filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says that the art seized from the Museum was stolen. Six of the 11 artifacts were loaned from Edoardo Almagià ’73, who is currently being investigated for smuggling art. 

NEWS | 04/07/2023

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John Osander, admissions director when first women were admitted to Princeton, passes away at 87

Osander served as the University’s director of admissions from 1966 to 1971, a period that saw the first women being admitted to the University in 1969.

Osander served as the University’s director of admissions from 1966 to 1971, a period that saw the first women being admitted to the University in 1969.

NEWS | 04/06/2023

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Eisgruber again highlights risks of social media in choosing Ressa’s autobiography as pre-read

The book, published in September 2022, documents Ressa’s work as the co-founder of the online news site Rappler, as well as the resulting attacks from Duterte’s government. Ressa herself has been repeatedly faced with arrest, and was recently acquitted of tax evasion charges in what the BBC called “a win for press freedom.” 

The book, published in September 2022, documents Ressa’s work as the co-founder of the online news site Rappler, as well as the resulting attacks from Duterte’s government. Ressa herself has been repeatedly faced with arrest, and was recently acquitted of tax evasion charges in what the BBC called “a win for press freedom.”  

NEWS | 04/06/2023

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Administrators cite accessibility successes, Hobson to better serve neurodivergent students

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University Architect Ron McCoy and Director of Accessibility Michael Barnes to discuss how the University plans for building accessibility.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University Architect Ron McCoy and Director of Accessibility Michael Barnes to discuss how the University plans for building accessibility.

NEWS | 04/06/2023

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University administrators defend new, controversial campus safety policies in USG meeting

In Sunday’s USG meeting, Vice President of Campus Life, W. Rochelle Calhoun and Assistant Vice President for Public Safety, Ken Strother addressed questions about new, controversial campus safety policies, which call for the installation of new security cameras at all exterior doorways. The event was protested by a representative from Students for Prison Education, Abolition, and Reform (SPEAR).

In Sunday’s USG meeting, Vice President of Campus Life, W. Rochelle Calhoun and Assistant Vice President for Public Safety, Ken Strother addressed questions about new, controversial campus safety policies, which call for the installation of new security cameras at all exterior doorways. The event was protested by a representative from Students for Prison Education, Abolition, and Reform (SPEAR). 

NEWS | 04/04/2023

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University weighing more support for commercial contracts for student-athletes

Two years after a controversial relaxation of NCAA name, image, likeness (NIL) policy, University student-athletes discuss former work-arounds and expanded commercial opportunities. According to a University Athletics spokesperson, a new partnership with Opendorse, a service assisting in NIL education and marketplace, may be in the works.

Two years after a controversial relaxation of NCAA name, image, likeness (NIL) policy, University student-athletes discuss former work-arounds and expanded commercial opportunities. According to a University Athletics spokesperson, a new partnership with Opendorse, a service assisting in NIL education and marketplace, may be in the works.  

NEWS | 04/04/2023

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Competitive YAT election looms as Kirby, Masheke, Takeuchi advance

45.41 percent of the senior class voted in the primary election. Out of the 23 candidates who participated in the primary election, Kirby, Masheke, and Takeuchi will be continuing on, with one of them serving a four-year term on the University’s Board of Trustees. 

45.41% of the senior class voted in the primary election. Out of the 23 candidates who participated in the primary election, Kirby, Masheke, and Takeuchi will be continuing on, with one of them serving a four-year term on the University’s Board of Trustees. 

NEWS | 04/04/2023

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Packed crowd hears Chomsky speak in major event for democratic socialists on campus

Chomsky spoke via Zoom on student organizing, his political ideology, and contemporary political movements. He said that it is “heartening to think of changes taking place at Princeton since I started there [in 1958].”  

Chomsky spoke via Zoom on student organizing, his political ideology, and contemporary political movements. He said that it is “heartening to think of changes taking place at Princeton since I started there [in 1958].” 

NEWS | 04/03/2023