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UHS administrator urges vaccines, masks, staying home if sick amid winter “tripledemic”

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UHS administrator urges vaccines, masks, staying home if sick amid winter “tripledemic”

Amy Ciceu

Dr. Irini Daskalaki serves as the University’s Global and Community Health Physician Coordinator, overseeing matters related to travel health, global health, and medical surveillance. The Daily Princetonian spoke with Dr. Daskalaki to discuss a surge in influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and other viral respiratory infections — which she termed a “tripledemic.”

The Daily Princetonian spoke with the University’s Global and Community Health Physician Coordinator to discuss a surge in influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and other viral respiratory infections — which she termed a “tripledemic.” 

NEWS | 01/04/2023

Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office releases cause of death for Misrach Ewunetie ’24

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Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office releases cause of death for Misrach Ewunetie ’24

Katherine Dailey, Tess Weinreich, and Isabel Yip

Content Warning: The following article includes mention of student death and suicide. University Counseling services are available at 609-258-3141, and the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 or +1 (800) 273-TALK (8255).

Content Warning: The following article includes mention of student death and suicide. University Counseling services are available at 609-258-3141, and the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at +1 (800) 273-TALK (8255).

NEWS | 12/28/2022

Twelve juniors, four seniors named Scholars in the Nation’s Service

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Twelve juniors, four seniors named Scholars in the Nation’s Service

Katherine Dailey

Ella Gantman ’23, Morgan Lonergan ’23, Rooya Rahin ’23, and Kathleen Song ’23 have received graduate fellowships, and Kareena Bhakta ’24, Luke Chan ’24, Xander de los Reyes ’24, Sydney Eck ’24, Faraaz Godil ’24, Ethan Magistro ’24, Grace Morris ’24, Brandon McNeely ’24, Amber Rahman ’24, Zoe San Martin ‘24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Kathy Yang ’24 have received undergraduate internships.

Ella Gantman ’23, Morgan Lonergan ’23, Rooya Rahin ’23, and Kathleen Song ’23 have received graduate fellowships, and Kareena Bhakta ’24, Luke Chan ’24, Xander de los Reyes ’24, Sydney Eck ’24, Faraaz Godil ’24, Ethan Magistro ’24, Grace Morris ’24, Brandon McNeely ’24, Amber Rahman ’24, Zoe San Martin ‘24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Kathy Yang ’24 have received undergraduate internships

NEWS | 12/21/2022

3 Princeton DEI staff members resign, alleging lack of support

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3 Princeton DEI staff members resign, alleging lack of support

Lia Opperman

Three Princeton staff members who were hired to conduct work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion have resigned within the past 15 months and allege a lack of support from the University, an investigation by the ‘Prince’ has found.

Three Princeton staff members who were hired to conduct work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion have resigned within the past 15 months and allege a lack of support from the University, an investigation by the ‘Prince’ has found.

NEWS | 12/21/2022

Five Princeton seniors awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

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Five Princeton seniors awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

Bhoomika Chowdhary and Isabel Yip

Benjamin Bograd ’23, Katherine Gross-Whitaker ’23, Kanishkh Kanodia ’23, Michal Kozlowski ’23, and Elisabeth Rülke ’23 have received scholarships to pursue a one-year master’s program in global affairs.

Benjamin Bograd ’23, Katherine Gross-Whitaker ’23, Kanishkh Kanodia ’23, Michal Kozlowski ’23, and Elisabeth Rülke ’23 have received scholarships to pursue a one-year master’s program in global affairs.

NEWS | 12/21/2022

NES Chair Ghamari-Tabrizi responds after Tory panelist alleged links to Iranian regime

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NES Chair Ghamari-Tabrizi responds after Tory panelist alleged links to Iranian regime

Kayra Sener

At a campus event hosted by The Princeton Tory this month, panelist Mariam Memarsadeghi, an Iranian activist advocating for regime change in Iran, accused Chair and Professor of Near Eastern Studies Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi of being “very close to the Iranian regime” — accusations that Ghamari-Tabrizi rejected in an interview with the ‘Prince.’

At a campus event hosted by The Princeton Tory this month, panelist Mariam Memarsadeghi, an Iranian activist advocating for regime change in Iran, accused Chair and Professor of Near Eastern Studies Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi of being “very close to the Iranian regime” — accusations that Ghamari-Tabrizi rejected in an interview with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 12/20/2022
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University admits SCEA applicants, again refrains from releasing admissions statistics

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University admits SCEA applicants, again refrains from releasing admissions statistics

Jacqueline Zhou

The announcement comes following the University’s decision last spring to refrain from releasing applicant or accepted applicant statistics from the Class of 2026 and beyond. 

The announcement comes following the University’s decision last spring to refrain from releasing applicant or accepted applicant statistics from the Class of 2026 and beyond. 

NEWS | 12/18/2022

Students, faculty, and staff come together on campus to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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Students, faculty, and staff come together on campus to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Bridget O’Neill

“Princeton's diverse, multinational campus is an incredible place to watch the World Cup from. You see, folks from all across the globe come to root for their country,” Ian Fridman ’25 said.  

“Princeton's diverse, multinational campus is an incredible place to watch the World Cup from. You see, folks from all across the globe come to root for their country,” Ian Fridman ’25 said. 

NEWS | 12/18/2022

Abdelhamid Arbab ’23 named Marshall Scholar

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Abdelhamid Arbab ’23 named Marshall Scholar

Katherine Dailey

Abdelhamid Arbab ’23 has been named as one of the 40 recipients of the Marshall Scholarship, which will fund him for two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. He plans to earn two degrees in his time.

Abdelhamid Arbab ’23 has been named as one of the 40 recipients of the Marshall Scholarship, which will fund him for two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. He plans to earn two degrees in his time.

NEWS | 12/18/2022

Last CPUC meeting of 2022 previews annual DEI report

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Last CPUC meeting of 2022 previews annual DEI report

Annie Rupertus and Julian Hartman-Sigall

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss updates to campus sustainability, the DEI report, sexual climate, and the Middle States Accreditation. 

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss updates to campus sustainability, the DEI report, sexual climate, and the Middle States Accreditation. 

NEWS | 12/13/2022

New Jersey’s minimum wage to increase to $14.13/hour

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New Jersey’s minimum wage to increase to $14.13/hour

Anika Buch and Tess Weinreich

The minimum wage in New Jersey is expected to increase to $14.13 as of Jan. 1, in accordance with a multi-phase plan to increase the statewide minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. The change will cause an increase in wages for a number of on-campus jobs, including library employees and Reunions ushers. 

The minimum wage in New Jersey is expected to increase to $14.13 as of Jan. 1, in accordance with a multi-phase plan to increase the statewide minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. The change will cause an increase in wages for a number of on-campus jobs, including library employees and Reunions ushers. 

NEWS | 12/13/2022

Faculty panel talks ‘State of Indigenous Americans’

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Faculty panel talks ‘State of Indigenous Americans’

Justus Wilhoit

The event was hosted by the Office of Population Research of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) as part of their “State of the Nation” series. Elizabeth Ellis, an Assistant Professor of History who specializes in early American and Native American history, moderated and opened the talk.

The event was hosted by the Office of Population Research of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) as part of their “State of the Nation” series. Elizabeth Ellis, an Assistant Professor of History who specializes in early American and Native American history, moderated and opened the talk.

NEWS | 12/11/2022

Princeton permits professors to give 24-hour Dean’s Date extensions

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Princeton permits professors to give 24-hour Dean’s Date extensions

Amy Ciceu

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

NEWS | 12/11/2022

Grant Wahl ’96, revered sports journalist and ‘Prince’ alum, dies at 49

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Grant Wahl ’96, revered sports journalist and ‘Prince’ alum, dies at 49

Wilson Conn

Grant Wahl ’96, who has written for Sports Illustrated and served as a correspondent for Fox Sports, died at age 49 after collapsing at a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match in the host nation. Wahl has been commended at this year’s tournament for his tireless and incisive reporting on human rights abuses.

Grant Wahl ’96, who has written for Sports Illustrated and served as a correspondent for Fox Sports, died at age 49 after collapsing at a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match in the host nation. Wahl has been commended at this year’s tournament for his tireless and incisive reporting on human rights abuses. 

NEWS | 12/10/2022

Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

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Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

Annie Rupertus and Sophie Glaser

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

NEWS | 12/09/2022

Following petition, Princeton approves Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests

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Following petition, Princeton approves Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests

Lia Opperman and Miriam Waldvogel

The University approved Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests on Dec. 5, after initially denying a number of requests for housing over winter break. The change followed a petition circulated by students.

The University approved Chinese international students' continuous housing requests on Dec. 5, after initially denying a number of requests for housing over winter break. The change followed a petition circulated by students.

NEWS | 12/09/2022

‘This is hate speech’: Students harassed by extremist protestors on campus

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‘This is hate speech’: Students harassed by extremist protestors on campus

Julian Hartman-Sigall, Sophie Glaser, and Kayra Sener

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. Several students who walked by the crowd commented that they thought the protestors were “joking” or laughed at the extremist protestors’ statements.

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. 

NEWS | 12/08/2022

Third annual Wintersession to offer 525 courses

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Third annual Wintersession to offer 525 courses

Chas Brown

The 525 courses offered this January will be led by 389 on-campus facilitators. Offerings include courses from “A Drum Machine in Your Mouth: The Art of Beatboxing” to “How to Beat Your Grandma at Scrabble” to “Organic Chemistry for Anyone!”

The 525 courses offered this January will be led by 389 on-campus facilitators. Offerings include courses from “A Drum Machine in Your Mouth: The Art of Beatboxing” to “How to Beat Your Grandma at Scrabble” to “Organic Chemistry for Anyone!”

NEWS | 12/08/2022

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