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Sister of kidnapped grad student criticizes Princeton’s response in op-ed

Sister of kidnapped grad student criticizes Princeton’s response in op-ed

Lia Opperman

The op-ed alleges that Elizabeth Tsurkovs advisors were aware of her travel to Iraq for dissertation research. In a statement to the Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote that “University Travel to Iraq is not permitted for students (graduate or undergraduate), and there are no exceptions.”

NEWS | 08/24/2023

SPIA hires Iran envoy with suspended security clearance amid ongoing FBI investigation

SPIA hires Iran envoy with suspended security clearance amid ongoing FBI investigation

Julian Hartman-Sigall

On unpaid leave, Special Envoy to Iran Malley will begin to teach courses during the 2023-24 school year. Appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, Malley was placed on unpaid leave two months ago after his security clearance was revoked amidst an ongoing investigation into his handling of classified materials.

President Joe Biden appointed Malley to be his special envoy to Iran in 2021, but, two months ago, Malley was placed on unpaid leave after his security clearance was revoked amidst an ongoing investigation into his handling of classified materials. It is during this leave that Malley will teach courses at Princeton.

NEWS | 08/23/2023

Princeton to change essay question, study further admissions changes for future years

Bridget O’Neill

The committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action, but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

The Committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

NEWS | 08/22/2023

New restrictions aim to dramatically curtail e-vehicle use across campus

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New restrictions aim to dramatically curtail e-vehicle use across campus

Tess Weinreich

According to the campus message, this tightened policy comes after a “formal review” conducted by the Environmental Safety and Risk Management Committee. The message cites student body growth, increased use of PEVs, and reduced accessibility to pathways due to construction as exacerbating factors.

NEWS | 08/19/2023

Media criticism of book on fall seminar syllabus echoed by Center for Jewish Life

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Media criticism of book on fall seminar syllabus echoed by Center for Jewish Life

Rebecca Cunningham

On Monday, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf of the University’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) sent a letter to the CJL community expressing concern over the inclusion of the text and urging the NES Department to reconsider its use.

NEWS | 08/16/2023

40 undergrads reassigned rooms after Walker Hall converted to graduate housing

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40 undergrads reassigned rooms after Walker Hall converted to graduate housing

Ryan Konarska

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that "larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that “larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

NEWS | 08/12/2023

Detours expected after canal bridge to shut down this fall

Tess Weinreich

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will replace the canal bridge this fall, adding to the disruption caused by construction on and around campus.

NEWS | 08/10/2023

Giberson ’23 pleads guilty to civil disorder in connection to Capitol riot

Annie Rupertus and Lia Opperman

Recent graduate Larry Giberson was charged in March with six counts of civil disorder, and originally pleaded not guilty in April. He will receive his sentence in November.

NEWS | 07/31/2023

After art museum architect accused of sexual assault, Princeton plans to complete museum

After art museum architect accused of sexual assault, Princeton plans to complete museum

Amy Ciceu

Three former employees have accused Adjaye of coercive control. “It’s fair to say that most of our work with Adjaye is behind us,” the museum director said in a statement.

NEWS | 07/27/2023

Princeton grad’s AI detection start-up launches, builds features to address false positives

Princeton grad’s AI detection start-up launches, builds features to address false positives

Amy Ciceu

GPTZero, created by Edward Tian ’23 out of a senior thesis project, is designed to distinguish between human and AI-written text. Since his initial version went viral last winter, large language models like ChatGPT have progressed. Tian, along with fellow Princeton graduates and current undergraduates, have been working to continuously improve GPTZero’s features in response.

NEWS | 07/27/2023

As campus expands, all student mailing addresses changed

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As campus expands, all student mailing addresses changed

Rebecca Cunningham

Under the new policy, email notifications about deliveries will arrive from lockers@princeton.edu, letter mail collection will move to Frist 110, and each student will get a new Frist mailbox locker number.

NEWS | 07/26/2023

At some private universities, affirmative action for men persists

Lia Opperman

As admissions policies come under wider scrutiny following the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action last month, The Daily Princetonian takes a look at the preference conferred to men at some colleges.

NEWS | 07/24/2023

Future of legacy at Princeton up in the air as Department of Education opens investigation

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Future of legacy at Princeton up in the air as Department of Education opens investigation

Bridget O’Neill

On July 19, Wesleyan University announced that it would be discontinuing legacy admissions, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action last month. The Daily Princetonian looks at the policy and its future at Princeton.

NEWS | 07/19/2023

Princeton to crack down on eating clubs ‘overawarding’ financial aid

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Princeton to crack down on eating clubs ‘overawarding’ financial aid

Eden Teshome

With the new, expansive financial aid policy set to go into effect this fall, the University is asking the clubs to roll back any aid above the sticker price of membership, due to potential liability if students are “overawarded.”

NEWS | 07/19/2023

A research team’s finding of pre-human burial sites was publicly lauded. Then came the peer reviews.

A research team’s finding of pre-human burial sites was publicly lauded. Then came the peer reviews.

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi and Julian Hartman-Sigall

The flashy rollout became a source of controversy when critical peer reviews were published on July 12 — only five days before Unknown: Cave of Bones was released.

NEWS | 07/18/2023

Black and Latine student groups brace for change in the wake of affirmative action ruling

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Black and Latine student groups brace for change in the wake of affirmative action ruling

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Jeannie Kim

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on race-based affirmative action, student leaders from affinity groups across campus have expressed worries about the future of their communities. Many are pushing for action from the University both in terms of admissions policy as well as caring for existing campus communities that may soon shrink.

NEWS | 07/12/2023

Grad student kidnapped by Iraqi militia while conducting research for dissertation

Grad student kidnapped by Iraqi militia while conducting research for dissertation

Annie Rupertus

Politics Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by an Iraqi militant group since March, according to a statement by the Israeli Prime Minister.

NEWS | 07/06/2023

The Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, explained

Anna Salvatore, Charlie Roth, and Laura Robertson

The Daily Princetonian breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, and what it means for the future of admissions at the University.

NEWS | 06/30/2023

From Eisgruber, a commitment to diversity, but no hints as to Princeton admissions changes

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From Eisgruber, a commitment to diversity, but no hints as to Princeton admissions changes

Lia Opperman, Sophie Glaser, and Abby Leibowitz

In an email address sent to the University community, President Eisgruber affirmed Princeton’s commitment to diversity in light of today’s Supreme Court decision overhauling affirmative action.

NEWS | 06/29/2023

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STRUCK DOWN: Landmark Supreme Court ruling to drastically affect Princeton admissions

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STRUCK DOWN: Landmark Supreme Court ruling to drastically affect Princeton admissions

Sandeep Mangat

The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action on Thursday, with a 6–2 conservative majority.

NEWS | 06/29/2023

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