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First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

Victoria Davies and Vitus Larrieu

The new fitness area contains a more robust variety of aerobic and strength training equipment, including four Peloton machines, but will not include the selectorized machines and cable systems that were available in the old fitness center until fall 2024. The Rec Pool’s opening date has been pushed back to Feb. 16.

The new fitness area contains a more robust variety of aerobic and strength training equipment, including four Peloton machines, but will not include the selectorized machines and cable systems that were available in the old fitness center until fall 2024. The Rec Pool’s opening date has been pushed back to Feb. 16.

NEWS | 01/31/2024

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As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

Olivia Sanchez

To prevent service cuts and make up for budget shortfalls, NJ Transit has proposed a 15 percent fare increase to take effect on July 1, followed by 3 percent fare increases each year.

To prevent service cuts and make up for budget shortfalls, NJ Transit has proposed a 15 percent fare increase to take effect on July 1, followed by 3 percent fare increases each year.

NEWS | 01/30/2024

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U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

Miriam Waldvogel and Ava Fonss

The University has confiscated about 80 scooters following the recent ban on scooters, e-bikes, and other Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that went into effect on Jan. 25, four days before the start of the semester.

The University has confiscated about 80 scooters following the recent ban on scooters, e-bikes, and other Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that went into effect on Jan. 25, four days before the start of the semester.

NEWS | 01/30/2024

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Michael D. Gordin appointed next Dean of the College

Michael D. Gordin appointed next Dean of the College

Elisabeth Stewart

The University has appointed Michael D. Gordin, the Rosengarten Professor of Modern and Contemporary History, to serve as the University’s next dean of the college beginning on July 1. His appointment follows a search committee led by University Provost Jennifer Rexford ’91. Gordin will replace current dean of the college Jill Dolan, who in September, announced plans to step down at the end of the 2023-2024 school year and take a two-year sabbatical.

The University has appointed Michael D. Gordin, the Rosengarten Professor of Modern and Contemporary History, to serve as the University’s next dean of the college beginning on July 1. His appointment follows a search committee led by University Provost Jennifer Rexford ’91. Gordin will replace current dean of the college Jill Dolan, who in September, announced plans to step down at the end of the 2023-2024 school year and take a two-year sabbatical.

NEWS | 01/29/2024

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‘Life is not always fair, especially for leaders’: former presidents, alumni say Gay resignation was reasonable

‘Life is not always fair, especially for leaders’: former presidents, alumni say Gay resignation was reasonable

Meghana Veldhuis

The ‘Prince’ spoke to three Princeton alumni who have served in top administrative roles at other universities, including as presidents. Their responses to Gay’s resignation cite factors including plagiarism standards and political attacks on higher education, with all agreeing that Gay’s resignation was ultimately justified.

The ‘Prince’ spoke to three Princeton alumni who have served in top administrative roles at other universities, including as presidents. Their responses to Gay’s resignation cite factors including plagiarism standards and political attacks on higher education, with all agreeing that Gay’s resignation was ultimately justified.

NEWS | 01/29/2024

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Free speech group, ADL weigh in on no-contact orders against conservative student journalists

Free speech group, ADL weigh in on no-contact orders against conservative student journalists

Elisabeth Stewart

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and the Anti-Defamation League addressed a letter to Eisgruber claiming that some community members have leveraged no-contact and no-communication orders (NCOs) to “censor student journalists.” The letter references two orders against writers for the conservative publication The Princeton Tory.

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and the Anti-Defamation League addressed a letter to Eisgruber claiming that some community members have leveraged no-contact and no-communication orders (NCOs) to “censor student journalists.” The letter references two orders against writers for the conservative publication The Princeton Tory.

NEWS | 01/29/2024

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Increasing rent prices are decreasing life spans, new University Eviction Lab research finds

Increasing rent prices are decreasing life spans, new University Eviction Lab research finds

Justin Tam and Miriam Waldvogel

Higher rents and eviction proceedings — even those that do not result in evictions — are linked to increased mortality, according to a new study by researchers at the University’s Eviction Lab and the Census Bureau.

Higher rents and eviction proceedings — even those that do not result in evictions — are linked to increased mortality, according to a new study by researchers at the University’s Eviction Lab and the Census Bureau.

NEWS | 01/24/2024

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CJL President Bartell ’25 emphasizes Jewish pluralism as Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues

CJL President Bartell ’25 emphasizes Jewish pluralism as Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues

Ethan Caldwell

President-elect Stephen Bartell ’25 wants to ensure that the organization doesn’t just become a collection of independent groups but rather “one cohesive community.”

President-elect Stephen Bartell ’25 wants to ensure that the organization doesn’t just become a collection of independent groups but rather “one cohesive community.”

NEWS | 01/24/2024

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16 additional Art Museum objects connected to alleged art smuggler alumnus

16 additional Art Museum objects connected to alleged art smuggler alumnus

Miriam Waldvogel

16 new artifacts have been linked to accused art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73, including an Etruscan funeral urn from the eighth century B.C.E., a ceramic flask from the island of Rhodes, and a painted Athenian amphora.

16 new artifacts have been linked to accused art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73, including an Etruscan funeral urn from the eighth century B.C.E., a ceramic flask from the island of Rhodes, and a painted Athenian amphora.

NEWS | 01/24/2024

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Eisgruber defends diversity, excellence, and free speech in eighth State of the University letter

Eisgruber defends diversity, excellence, and free speech in eighth State of the University letter

Justus Wilhoit and Rebecca Cunningham

In the letter, Eisgruber commented on the congressional hearing involving MIT, Penn, and Harvard and their responses to antisemitism, defended free speech, and emphasized his belief that great diversity and academic excellence can coexist.

In the letter, Eisgruber commented on the congressional hearing involving MIT, Penn, and Harvard and their responses to antisemitism, defended free speech, and emphasized his belief that great diversity and academic excellence can coexist.

NEWS | 01/18/2024

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N.J. College Dems caught in controversy over endorsement of Kim for U.S. Senate

N.J. College Dems caught in controversy over endorsement of Kim for U.S. Senate

Elisabeth Stewart

In a series of calls, a Rutgers junior in contact with Tammy Murphy’s Senate campaign pressured the College Democrats of New Jersey and the three Princeton students who serve as some of their officers not to endorse her chief rival in the race, Andy Kim. Murphy personally called Nate Howard ’25 to apologize and said that the caller did not speak on behalf of the campaign.

In a series of calls, a Rutgers junior in contact with Tammy Murphy’s Senate campaign pressured the College Democrats of New Jersey and the three Princeton students who serve as some of their officers not to endorse her chief rival in the race, Andy Kim. Murphy personally called Nate Howard ’25 to apologize and said that the caller did not speak on behalf of the campaign.

NEWS | 01/17/2024

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Wintersession popularity soars with graduate students, free meals offered to participants

Wintersession popularity soars with graduate students, free meals offered to participants

Louisa Gheorghita

42 percent of graduate students have registered for at least one Wintersession offering this year, with enrollment expected to rise. Wintersession began this week and ends Jan. 28.

42 percent of graduate students have registered for at least one Wintersession offering this year, with enrollment expected to rise. Wintersession began this week and ends Jan. 28.

NEWS | 01/17/2024

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Colonial launches early sign-in ahead of anticipated largest Street Week ever

Colonial launches early sign-in ahead of anticipated largest Street Week ever

Miriam Waldvogel

Colonial, one of five sign-in clubs, will allow new sophomore members to join early and eat meals at the club for the entire semester. This comes as sign-in clubs anticipate increased demand for the Class of 2026, the University’s largest graduating class ever.

Colonial, one of five sign-in clubs, will allow new sophomore members to join early and eat meals at the club for the entire semester. This comes as sign-in clubs anticipate increased demand for the Class of 2026, the University’s largest graduating class ever.

NEWS | 01/17/2024

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Labyrinth employees officially unionize after signing of recognition agreement

Labyrinth employees officially unionize after signing of recognition agreement

Christopher Bao

Employees and owners of Labyrinth Books signed an agreement with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union following the owners’ voluntary recognition of the union. With coursebook season approaching, those involved did not express concern that unionization efforts will interfere with the effectiveness of the workers in doing their jobs.

Employees and owners of Labyrinth Books signed an agreement with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union following the owners’ voluntary recognition of the union. With coursebook season approaching, those involved did not express concern that unionization efforts will interfere with the effectiveness of the workers in doing their jobs.

NEWS | 01/16/2024

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Graduate Student Government VP election highlights fight for graduate student parity

Graduate Student Government VP election highlights fight for graduate student parity

Elisabeth Stewart

Graduate Student Government Executive Committee elections came to a close on Dec. 26. The Daily Princetonian talked to the VP candidates about the campaign points most important to graduate students, namely, equity with the undergraduate population and improved housing and health care security. 

Graduate Student Government Executive Committee elections came to a close on Dec. 26. The Daily Princetonian talked to the VP candidates about the campaign points most important to graduate students, namely, equity with the undergraduate population and improved housing and health care security. 

NEWS | 01/10/2024

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‘DEI is broken, and everyone knows it’: Differing interpretations of DEI complicate GSG elections

‘DEI is broken, and everyone knows it’: Differing interpretations of DEI complicate GSG elections

Elisabeth Stewart

After heated exchanges by graduate students over Slack complicated the contested campaign for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer position, the election closed with Caridad Estrada GS as winner. Mirroring nationwide discussions, the issue of how to interpret and implement DEI at institutions of higher learning was central to the election.

After heated exchanges by graduate students over Slack complicated the contested campaign for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer position, the election closed with Caridad Estrada GS as winner. Mirroring nationwide discussions, the interpretation and implementation of DEI at institutions of higher learning were central to the election.

NEWS | 01/10/2024

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Labyrinth owners announce intention to voluntarily recognize unionization of employees

Labyrinth owners announce intention to voluntarily recognize unionization of employees

Christopher Bao

On Jan. 9, the owners of Labyrinth Books announced their intention to voluntarily recognize the unionization of their staff in a press release. Once the agreement is officially signed, the bargaining process will officially begin.

On Jan. 9, the owners of Labyrinth Books announced their intention to voluntarily recognize the unionization of their staff in a press release. Once the agreement is officially signed, the bargaining process will officially begin.

NEWS | 01/10/2024

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Cloister Inn to stay afloat through spring semester

Cloister Inn to stay afloat through spring semester

Sofia Arora

Cloister Inn's Graduate Board of Governors reported that the eating club had raised over $100,000 in two weeks in an “unprecedented show of support.” Their letter emphasized that while the club will have enough funds to operate for the spring semester, the long-term future of Cloister is still uncertain. 

Cloister Inn's Graduate Board of Governors reported that the eating club had raised over $100,000 in two weeks in an “unprecedented show of support.” Their letter emphasized that while the club will have enough funds to operate for the spring semester, the long-term future of Cloister is still uncertain. 

NEWS | 01/10/2024

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Wintersession garners increasing demand as initiative enters fourth year

Wintersession garners increasing demand as initiative enters fourth year

Isabel Connolly

Wintersession, which is set to begin this year on Monday, Jan. 14, is offering more workshops than ever. Increased popularity has led to some issues with the registration website crashing and last minute course offerings to meet the record demand.

Wintersession, which is set to begin this year on Monday, Jan. 14, is offering more workshops than ever. Increased popularity has led to last-minute course offerings and some issues with the registration website crashing.

NEWS | 01/10/2024

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Workers at Labyrinth Books file unionization petition, likely to unionize

Workers at Labyrinth Books file unionization petition, likely to unionize

Christopher Bao

Labyrinth employees will likely vote on whether to unionize by the end of January. Should the unionization efforts succeed, store owners said they would "bargain in good faith for all of our employees and expect to reach a fair and acceptable contract."

Labyrinth employees will likely vote on whether to unionize by the end of January. Should the unionization efforts succeed, store owners said they would "bargain in good faith for all of our employees and expect to reach a fair and acceptable contract."

NEWS | 01/03/2024

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