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Judith Butler talks violence and law at campus lecture

Judith Butler talks violence and law at campus lecture

Jacqueline Zhou

“One cannot oppose violence without opposing the law. And yet the law is set to deliver us from violence,” Judith Butler said at a lecture on Monday hosted by the Department of English.

“One cannot oppose violence without opposing the law. And yet the law is set to deliver us from violence,” Judith Butler said at a lecture on Monday hosted by the Department of English.

NEWS | 11/08/2022

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Alan Blinder ’67 discusses new book on monetary, fiscal policy

Alan Blinder ’67 discusses new book on monetary, fiscal policy

Julian Hartman-Sigall

In a conversation with the ‘Prince,’ Alan S. Blinder ’67, professor of economics and public affairs, addressed inflation, the connection between the federal reserve and the executive branch, and federal fiscal responsibility.

In a conversation with the ‘Prince,’ Alan S. Blinder ’67, professor of economics and public affairs, addressed inflation, the connection between the federal reserve and the executive branch, and federal fiscal responsibility.

NEWS | 11/08/2022

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Krish O’Mara Vignarajah talks immigration at SPIA event

Krish O’Mara Vignarajah talks immigration at SPIA event

Kayra Sener

Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a non-profit organization focusing on issues facing new migrants and refugees settling in the United States, spoke to University students about the challenges she faces in her role and future goals in promoting immigration to the country. 

Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a non-profit organization focusing on issues facing new migrants and refugees settling in the United States, spoke to University students about the challenges she faces in her role and future goals in promoting immigration to the country. 

NEWS | 11/08/2022

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Voting machines down on Election Day in Mercer County

Voting machines down on Election Day in Mercer County

Charlie Roth, Lia Opperman, and Madeleine LeBeau

Voting machines are down in Mercer County, “due to a printing and scanning issue with the ballots,” according to county officials. Mercer County residents can vote by completing their ballots and placing them at the top of the scanning machine in the slot where the emergency ballots are placed.

Voting machines are down in Mercer County, “due to a printing and scanning issue with the ballots,” according to county officials. Mercer County residents can vote by completing their ballots and placing them at the top of the scanning machine in the slot where the emergency ballots are placed.

NEWS | 11/08/2022

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Steve Fainaru speaks on campus about sports and politics

Steve Fainaru speaks on campus about sports and politics

Nandini Krishnan and Justus Wilhoit

Steve Fainaru, Pulitzer Prize winner and investigative reporter at ESPN, discussed the relationship between sports, politics, and polarization on campus on Monday. 

Steve Fainaru, Pulitzer Prize winner and investigative reporter at ESPN, discussed the relationship between sports, politics, and polarization on campus on Monday. 

NEWS | 11/08/2022

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USG confirms Honor Committee, reflects on campus grief

USG confirms Honor Committee, reflects on campus grief

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) confirmed new members of the Honor Committee, discussed campus responses to recent campus tragedy, and approved USG movies and Projects Board funding requests.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) confirmed new members of the Honor Committee, discussed campus responses to recent campus tragedy, and approved USG movies and Projects Board funding requests.

NEWS | 11/07/2022

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Princeton faculty, students talk 2022 midterm elections

Princeton faculty, students talk 2022 midterm elections

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Princeton faculty and student activists spoke to the ‘Prince’ about their research and efforts pertaining to the upcoming midterms election, which will determine party control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Princeton faculty and student activists spoke to the ‘Prince’ about their research and efforts pertaining to the upcoming midterms election, which will determine party control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

NEWS | 11/06/2022

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No Communication Orders now require initial informal contact

No Communication Orders now require initial informal contact

Lia Opperman and Laura Robertson

Students seeking a No Communications Order (NCO) in most cases are now required to reach out to all parties involved and make them aware of their wish prior to formal resolutions, according to policy updates from August.

Students seeking a No Communications Order (NCO) in most cases are now required to reach out to all parties involved and make them aware of their wish prior to formal resolutions, according to policy updates from August.

NEWS | 11/06/2022

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CJL responds to FBI warning of ‘broad threat’ to NJ synagogues

CJL responds to FBI warning of ‘broad threat’ to NJ synagogues

Tess Weinreich

University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss confirmed that the Department of Public Safety “is aware of the F.B.I alert” and “is working with state and local authorities.” 

University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss confirmed that the Department of Public Safety “is aware of the F.B.I alert” and “is working with state and local authorities.” 

NEWS | 11/03/2022

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Princeton students and professors react to Supreme Court oral arguments on affirmative action

Princeton students and professors react to Supreme Court oral arguments on affirmative action

Charlie Roth and Miriam Waldvogel

In the shadow of the pending Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of race-based admissions, students and faculty share their perspectives. 

In the shadow of the pending Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of race-based admissions, students and faculty share their perspectives. 

NEWS | 11/03/2022

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Banner criticizing the appointment of Princeton School Board draws controversy

Banner criticizing the appointment of Princeton School Board draws controversy

Charlie Roth

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education was palced near the Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.  

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education, and the election of the new superintendent of the school board, was put up at Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.  

NEWS | 11/03/2022

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University professors and Brazil LAB co-directors reflect on Brazilian presidential election

University professors and Brazil LAB co-directors reflect on Brazilian presidential election

Mark Rosario

“Sunday was a rare happy day for Brazil, democracy and the planet,” wrote anthropology professor João Biehl to the ‘Prince.’

“Sunday was a rare happy day for Brazil, democracy and the planet,” wrote anthropology professor João Biehl to the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 11/03/2022

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Students and faculty discuss parents’ role in public education at POCC, Braver Angels debate

Students and faculty discuss parents’ role in public education at POCC, Braver Angels debate

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Cole Strupp

The event was attended by roughly 35 people, including students, professors, and local residents.

The event was attended by roughly 35 people, including students, professors, and local residents.

NEWS | 11/03/2022

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Community mourns lives lost in Itaewon Halloween tragedy

Community mourns lives lost in Itaewon Halloween tragedy

Jess Choe and Jocelyne Wijaya

Korean international students shared their shock and distress with The Daily Princetonian following the tragic Halloween disaster in Seoul this past weekend. 

Korean international students shared their shock and distress with The Daily Princetonian following the tragic Halloween disaster in Seoul this past weekend. 

NEWS | 11/02/2022

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Plans announced for new computer science complex, apartment building adjacent to 185 Nassau St

Plans announced for new computer science complex, apartment building adjacent to 185 Nassau St

Charlie Roth

The Princeton Planning Board heard proposals for a renovated computer science complex and approved plans for new apartment building that will be situated next to the Visual Arts building at 185 Nassau Street.

The Princeton Planning Board heard proposals for a renovated computer science complex and approved plans for new apartment building that will be situated next to the Visual Arts building at 185 Nassau Street.

NEWS | 11/01/2022

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USG delays elections reforms, approves additional budget allocations

USG delays elections reforms, approves additional budget allocations

Annie Rupertus

The election reforms, which were unanimously approved on Oct. 9, will not go into effect for USG’s winter elections, except for a language change regarding an “Abstain” vote. All other reforms will go into effect in the spring election cycle.

The election reforms, which were unanimously approved on Oct. 9, will not go into effect for USG’s winter elections, except for a language change regarding an “Abstain” vote. All other reforms will go into effect in the spring election cycle.

NEWS | 11/01/2022

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University tightens security protocols, responding to campus safety concerns

University tightens security protocols, responding to campus safety concerns

Katherine Dailey

New policies announced on Tuesday entail increased lighting and security cameras on campus. Residential common areas will now have their “access limited to students and a short list of authorized faculty and staff.”  

New policies announced on Tuesday entail increased lighting and security cameras on campus. Residential common areas will now have their “access limited to students and a short list of authorized faculty and staff.”  

NEWS | 11/01/2022

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As the 2022 midterms approach, here’s who is running and how to vote in Princeton

As the 2022 midterms approach, here’s who is running and how to vote in Princeton

Lia Opperman

With this year’s election season ramping up, here’s an overview of local and NJ state candidates looking to secure a seat, and how you can cast your ballot.

With this year’s election season ramping up, here’s an overview of local and NJ state candidates looking to secure a seat, and how you can cast your ballot.

NEWS | 11/01/2022

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Laura Wooten Hall dedicated, honoring longest-serving U.S. poll worker

Laura Wooten Hall dedicated, honoring longest-serving U.S. poll worker

Madeleine LeBeau

As general midterm elections approach on Nov. 8, the University officially dedicated Laura Wooten Hall, named for a former Campus Dining staff member and volunteer poll worker in New Jersey for 79 consecutive years.

As general midterm elections approach on Nov. 8, the University officially dedicated Laura Wooten Hall, named for a former Campus Dining staff member and volunteer poll worker in New Jersey for 79 consecutive years.

NEWS | 10/31/2022

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Plans for gas line upgrades announced at Town Council meeting

Plans for gas line upgrades announced at Town Council meeting

Charlie Roth

Plans for upgrades to gas lines around town were announced at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Princeton Town Council. The construction will begin in January and is expected to last all year. 

Plans for upgrades to gas lines around town were announced at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Princeton Town Council. The construction will begin in January and is expected to last all year.

NEWS | 10/30/2022

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