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

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

Tess Weinreich

“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

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

Charlie Roth

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

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

Nandini Krishnan

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

Nigerian election with record youth turnout reaches Princeton

Justus Wilhoit

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

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

Jasmyn Dobson and Michelle Miao

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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Late-night bus for students returning from parties sees decrease in use post-pandemic

Late-night bus for students returning from parties sees decrease in use post-pandemic

Abby Leibowitz and Raphaela Gold

Ridership has decreased drastically, and some have suggested that the student body lacks knowledge of the service.

Ridership has decreased drastically, and some have suggested that the student body lacks knowledge of the service.

NEWS | 03/03/2023

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

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

Sandeep Mangat and Lia Opperman

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 tenure process, explained

Kelly Kim and Miriam Waldvogel

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

Princeton's transfer program establishes itself — and expands

Simone Kirkevold

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

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

Bridget O’Neill and Louisa Gheorghita

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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Frequently asked questions about room draw

Frequently asked questions about room draw

Ryan Konarska

The Daily Princetonian breaks down and explains room draw for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

The Daily Princetonian breaks down and explains room draw for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. 

NEWS | 03/01/2023

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

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

Tess Weinreich, Sarina Sheth, and Minna Abdella

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

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Continuing 65 year streak, Princeton professors receive Sloan fellowship

Continuing 65 year streak, Princeton professors receive Sloan fellowship

Amy Ciceu

Princeton professors Shane Campbell-Staton, Felix Heide, John Jimah, Anirudha Majumdar, Mikkel Plagborg-Møller, and Sanfeng Wu were named 2023 Sloan Research Fellows. Winners of the Sloan Research Fellowship are granted a two-year fellowship and a $75,000 stipend to foster research endeavors.

Princeton professors Shane Campbell-Staton, Felix Heide, John Jimah, Anirudha Majumdar, Mikkel Plagborg-Møller, and Sanfeng Wu were named 2023 Sloan Research Fellows. Winners of the Sloan Research Fellowship are granted a two-year fellowship and a $75,000 stipend to foster research endeavors.

NEWS | 02/28/2023

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University to raise grad student stipends, expresses ‘concern’ about unionization

University to raise grad student stipends, expresses ‘concern’ about unionization

Lia Opperman

After a two-week union campaign, the Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced that the University will raise some graduate student stipends by $5,000 in the 2023–2024 academic year. In an attachment to a recent memo sent out to the graduate student body, the University confirmed that the annual stipend rate for the 2023–2024 academic year will be between $47,880 and $50,400.

After a two-week union campaign, the Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced that the University will raise some graduate student stipends by $5,000 in the 2023–2024 academic year. In an attachment to a recent memo sent out to the graduate student body, the University confirmed that the annual stipend rate for the 2023–2024 academic year will be between $47,880 and $50,400.

NEWS | 02/28/2023

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Grad students’ struggle to secure affordable housing bolsters unionization effort

Grad students’ struggle to secure affordable housing bolsters unionization effort

Laura Robertson

Some graduate students spoke to The Daily Princetonian about difficulties in finding housing. Access to “better” housing is included in platform proposed by Princeton Graduate Students United, which recently attained union signatures from a majority of graduate students. 

Some graduate students spoke to The Daily Princetonian about difficulties in finding housing. Access to “better” housing is included in platform proposed by Princeton Graduate Students United, which recently attained union signatures from a majority of graduate students.  

NEWS | 02/28/2023

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Princeton researcher takes the helm of NASA’s Voyager mission

Princeton researcher takes the helm of NASA’s Voyager mission

Abby Leibowitz and Kira Newbert

The ‘Prince’ sat down with physics researcher and recently-appointed deputy director of science for NASA’s Voyager project, Jamie Rankin.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with physics researcher and recently-appointed deputy director of science for NASA’s Voyager project, Jamie Rankin.

NEWS | 02/27/2023

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USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

Justus Wilhoit

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

NEWS | 02/26/2023

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Majority of graduate students have signed union cards nine days after rally

Majority of graduate students have signed union cards nine days after rally

Lia Opperman and Olivia Sanchez

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced on Friday that a majority of graduate students had signed union cards, an important step in the union obtaining certification from the National Labor Relations Board.

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced on Friday that a majority of graduate students had signed union cards, an important step in the union obtaining certification from the National Labor Relations Board. 

NEWS | 02/24/2023

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Davis and Gantman ’23 win Pyne Prize, trends for SPIA, history, USG present

Davis and Gantman ’23 win Pyne Prize, trends for SPIA, history, USG present

Sandeep Mangat, Isabel Yip, and Elaine Huang

Seniors Ella Gantman and Austin Davis were awarded the Pyne Prize, the highest undergraduate honor. They will be recognized on Alumni Day on Feb. 25.

Seniors Ella Gantman and Austin Davis were awarded the Pyne Prize, the highest undergraduate honor. They will be recognized on Alumni Day on Feb. 25.

NEWS | 02/24/2023

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School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

Lia Opperman and Rebecca Cunningham

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false.

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false. 

NEWS | 02/23/2023

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