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1 in 4 Princeton undergraduates tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022. Here’s a look at the numbers.

1 in 4 Princeton undergraduates tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022. Here’s a look at the numbers.

Gabriel Robare

The caseload for undergraduates — as reported by Princeton’s COVID-19 Dashboard — has reached staggering figures after multiple sharp outbreaks, while the cases from other campus communities have increased slowly.  

The caseload for undergraduates — as reported by Princeton’s COVID-19 Dashboard — has reached staggering figures after multiple sharp outbreaks, while the cases from other campus communities have increased slowly. 

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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USG Senate approves language of referenda on DEI Committee, mental health initiatives

USG Senate approves language of referenda on DEI Committee, mental health initiatives

Annie Rupertus

The USG Senate approved the language of three ballot referenda in its meeting on Sunday, March 27, including two Senate-sponsored referenda regarding the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and mental healthcare.

The USG Senate approved the language of three ballot referenda in its meeting on Sunday, March 27, including two Senate-sponsored referenda regarding the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and mental healthcare.

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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USG debates language of referendum regarding Princeton’s Caterpillar machinery use

USG debates language of referendum regarding Princeton’s Caterpillar machinery use

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government engaged in lengthy debate over a referendum introduced by the President of the Princeton Committee on Palestine. Referendum 3 called for the University to boycott use of Caterpillar construction machinery on campus.

The Undergraduate Student Government engaged in lengthy debate over a referendum introduced by the President of the Princeton Committee on Palestine. Referendum 3 called for the University to boycott use of Caterpillar construction machinery on campus.

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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QP@P: Sitting down with LGBTQ+ and politics research scholar Andrew Reynolds

QP@P: Sitting down with LGBTQ+ and politics research scholar Andrew Reynolds

Erin Lee

As someone who hopes to pursue a career in academia, Biondi finds the visibility of queer scholars in QP@P rewarding to see. “QP@P is the first time I’ve kind of seen more broadly-reflected queer research and queer lab research, which has been really cool,” they said.

As someone who hopes to pursue a career in academia, Biondi finds the visibility of queer scholars in QP@P rewarding to see. “QP@P is the first time I’ve kind of seen more broadly-reflected queer research and queer lab research, which has been really cool,” they said.

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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Campus groups host 'Mob Rule' panel on free speech and campus discourse

Campus groups host 'Mob Rule' panel on free speech and campus discourse

Paige Cromley

In a panel entitled “Mob Rule: The Illiberal Left’s Threat to Campus Discourse,” panelists professor Peter Boghossian, Ilya Shapiro ’99, and Samantha Harris ’99 discussed recent campus controversies and legal issues surrounding academic freedom.

In a panel entitled “Mob Rule: The Illiberal Left’s Threat to Campus Discourse,” panelists professor Peter Boghossian, Ilya Shapiro ’99, and Samantha Harris ’99 discussed recent campus controversies and legal issues surrounding academic freedom.

NEWS | 03/28/2022

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Butler College’s Studio ’34 faces staff shortage, remains closed

Butler College’s Studio ’34 faces staff shortage, remains closed

Tara Agarwal

Studio ’34, a store located in the Butler College basement that offers late-night snack options, has remained closed since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic due to staffing shortages. 

Studio '34, a store located in the Butler College basement that offers late-night snack options, has remained closed since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic due to staffing shortages. 

NEWS | 03/27/2022

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Firestone exhibition of Jewish American artists featuring works from Confederate soldiers canceled

Firestone exhibition of Jewish American artists featuring works from Confederate soldiers canceled

Kalena Blake

Following the cancellation of the exhibit, the gallery’s primary donor and curator spoke to the ‘Prince’ about cancel culture and the larger implications of the decision.

Following the cancellation of the exhibit, the gallery’s primary donor and curator spoke to the ‘Prince’ about cancel culture and the larger implications of the decision.

NEWS | 03/27/2022

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Q&A: CDC Director Rochelle Walensky on what comes next for American public health

Q&A: CDC Director Rochelle Walensky on what comes next for American public health

Anika Buch

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Dr. Walensky to gain her insights on the future of American public health, shortcomings of the current system, and what changes might result from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Dr. Walensky to gain her insights on the future of American public health, shortcomings of the current system, and what changes might result from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

NEWS | 03/25/2022

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SPIA hosts Department of Justice officials for panel on civil rights, police misconduct

SPIA hosts Department of Justice officials for panel on civil rights, police misconduct

Diya Kraybill

Cynthia Coe, Maureen Johnston, and Megan Marks of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division discuss discriminatory policing and reform efforts in a panel at SPIA.

Cynthia Coe, Maureen Johnston, and Megan Marks of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division discuss discriminatory policing and reform efforts in a panel at the School of Public and International Affairs. 

NEWS | 03/24/2022

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CDC Director Rochelle Walensky addresses Class of 2022 with University President Emeritus Shirley Tilghman

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky addresses Class of 2022 with University President Emeritus Shirley Tilghman

Anika Buch

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky reflects on the CDC’s response to COVID-19 and the presentation of scientific information to the public. 

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky reflects on the CDC’s response to COVID-19 and the presentation of scientific information to the public. 

NEWS | 03/24/2022

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CPUC discusses fossil fuel dissociation, minor program pilot, COVID-19 policy

CPUC discusses fossil fuel dissociation, minor program pilot, COVID-19 policy

Aidan Iacobucci

The minors program is planned to be piloted with the Class of 2025, and Vice President and Secretary of the University Hillary Parker highlighted that only 13 million dollars out of the 1.7 billion dollars of the University’s endowment are invested currently in fossil fuels.

The minors program is planned to be piloted with the Class of 2025, and Vice President and Secretary of the University Hillary Parker highlighted that only 13 million dollars out of the 1.7 billion dollars of the University’s endowment are invested currently in fossil fuels.

NEWS | 03/23/2022

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Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

NEWS | 03/21/2022

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With University indoor mask mandate lifted, some classes and departments maintain face coverings requirement

With University indoor mask mandate lifted, some classes and departments maintain face coverings requirement

Janny Eng

While the indoor mask mandate has been lifted in most indoor spaces, departments such as the Writing and Chinese Language programs continue to require students to wear masks in class.  

While the indoor mask mandate has been lifted in most indoor spaces, departments such as the Writing and Chinese Language programs continue to require students to wear masks in class. 

NEWS | 03/20/2022

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Latke triumphs over Hamantaschen in ‘debate of the year’

Latke triumphs over Hamantaschen in ‘debate of the year’

Aidan Iacobucci

The event was moderated by Dean Dolan and organized by the Center For Jewish Life, Whig-Clio, and Fuzzy Dice.  

The event was moderated by Dean Dolan and organized by the Center For Jewish Life, Whig-Clio, and Fuzzy Dice.  

NEWS | 03/20/2022

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Princeton announces Dr. Anthony Fauci as Class Day 2022 Speaker

Princeton announces Dr. Anthony Fauci as Class Day 2022 Speaker

Brenden Garza

Dr. Fauci has served as the Chief Medical Advisor to the United States President since January 2021, and also serves as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. 

Dr. Fauci has served as the Chief Medical Advisor to the United States President since January 2021, and also serves as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. 

NEWS | 03/18/2022

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Princeton professor advised N.J. redistricting commissions in historic bipartisan vote

Princeton professor advised N.J. redistricting commissions in historic bipartisan vote

Laura Robertson

Professor Samuel Wang, Director of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and the Electoral Innovations Lab, served as an advisor in the first bipartisan redrawing of congressional maps in New Jersey’s history. 

Professor Samuel Wang, Director of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and the Electoral Innovations Lab, served as an advisor in the first bipartisan redrawing of congressional maps in New Jersey’s history. 

NEWS | 03/17/2022

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Princeton students fundraise, petition, express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian invasion

Princeton students fundraise, petition, express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian invasion

Hope Perry

Among several other motions of support, a group of Russian students distributed a Letter of Solidarity with Ukraine on Feb. 28 and founded an organization called 02.24.2022 in support of Ukraine. The Center for Jewish Life on campus also showed their support through a fundraiser during the Purim holiday on March 16 and 17.

Among several other motions of support, a group of Russian students distributed a Letter of Solidarity with Ukraine on Feb. 28 and founded an organization called 02.24.2022 in support of Ukraine. The Center for Jewish Life on campus also showed their support through a fundraiser during the Purim holiday on March 16 and 17.

NEWS | 03/17/2022

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University administrators talk optional masks policy, monthly testing, isolation during USG town hall

University administrators talk optional masks policy, monthly testing, isolation during USG town hall

Lia Opperman

At a town hall on March 16, University administrators discuss changes to COVID-19 protocol as students return from spring break. 

At a town hall on March 16, University administrators discuss changes to COVID-19 protocol as students return from spring break. 

NEWS | 03/16/2022

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Family, friends mourn the loss of Abraham Joshua ’21

Family, friends mourn the loss of Abraham Joshua ’21

Sandeep Mangat

Joshua, a graduate of the chemistry department, was teaching at Mission Preparatory School in San Francisco through Teach for America. He was killed in a collision on March 2. 

Joshua, a graduate of the chemistry department, was teaching at Mission Preparatory School in San Francisco through Teach for America. He was killed in a collision on March 2. 

NEWS | 03/16/2022

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Amid change to masking and testing policies, University COVID-19 cases see post-spring break dip

Amid change to masking and testing policies, University COVID-19 cases see post-spring break dip

Amy Ciceu

Following an update to the University’s COVID-19 dashboard layout, as of March 16, the Campus Mitigation Level is listed as “Baseline,“ which includes high continued vaccine efficacy and mild to moderate symptoms in those who test positive.

Following an update to the University’s COVID-19 dashboard layout, as of March 16, the Campus Mitigation Level is listed as “Baseline,“ which includes high continued vaccine efficacy and mild to moderate symptoms in those who test positive.

NEWS | 03/16/2022

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