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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
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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

‘A rediscovery of the ancient world’: Anthony Grafton discusses new book

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‘A rediscovery of the ancient world’: Anthony Grafton discusses new book

Allan Shen

In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Grafton spoke about the process of writing his new book and how it intersects with his work in the Department of History. 

In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Grafton spoke about the process of writing his new book and how it intersects with his work in the Department of History. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

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Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

Kalena Blake

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

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USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

NEWS | 12/06/2022

‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

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‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

Jocelyne Wijaya

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

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ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

Danielle Ranucci

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

Professor Imani Perry honored with National Book Award

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Professor Imani Perry honored with National Book Award

Miriam Waldvogel

The National Book Foundation honored professor of African American Studies Imani Perry’s “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation” with its award in nonfiction. In the book, Perry draws on the stories, figures, and traditions of the American South.

The National Book Foundation honored professor of African American Studies Imani Perry’s “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation” with its award in nonfiction. In the book, Perry draws on the stories, figures, and traditions of the American South.

NEWS | 12/05/2022

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