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Eisgruber names ‘rebuilding and fortifying’ Engineering School as top priority for coming 5 years

Eisgruber names ‘rebuilding and fortifying’ Engineering School as top priority for coming 5 years

Sandeep Mangat

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 told the ‘Prince’ that his top priority for the next five years is expanding the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences outside of its current home, which he described as “a 1962 building that looks depressingly like my high school.”

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 told the ‘Prince’ that his top priority for the next five years is expanding the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences outside of its current home, which he described as “a 1962 building that looks depressingly like my high school.”

NEWS | 11/14/2022

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Slavoj Žižek discusses human nature and science in campus talk

Slavoj Žižek discusses human nature and science in campus talk

Jacqueline Zhou

The lecture, titled “Unbehagen in der Natur‘: On Thinking the End of Nature,” is a part of a series from the Department of Comparative Literature. 

The lecture, titled “Unbehagen in der Natur‘: On Thinking the End of Nature,” is a part of a series from the Department of Comparative Literature. 

NEWS | 11/14/2022

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After visual arts professor used n-word in seminar, Princeton finds no violation of policy

After visual arts professor used n-word in seminar, Princeton finds no violation of policy

Paige Cromley

Visual arts professor Joe Scanlan said the n-word while posing a question to students in his seminar. After a student raised an official complaint to the University, the Office of the Provost concluded that there was no violation of University policy, according to an email shared with the ‘Prince.’ Following the use of the word, multiple students in the class told the ‘Prince’ that they would like to see Scanlan fired.

Visual arts professor Joe Scanlan said the n-word while posing a question to students in his seminar. After a student raised an official complaint to the University, the Office of the Provost concluded that there was no violation of University policy, according to an email shared with the ‘Prince.’ Following the use of the word, multiple students in the class told the ‘Prince’ that they would like to see Scanlan fired.

NEWS | 11/11/2022

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Fintan O’Toole warns of the danger of ‘aestheticized politics’ in campus talk

Fintan O’Toole warns of the danger of ‘aestheticized politics’ in campus talk

Ngan Chiem

O’Toole argued that the positioning of tragedies into a theater box, where victims are actors and where nightmarish scenarios are staged, is the kind of Orwellian aestheticized politics that endangers the very meaning of truth. 

O’Toole argued that the positioning of tragedies into a theater box, where victims are actors and where nightmarish scenarios are staged, is the kind of Orwellian aestheticized politics that endangers the very meaning of truth. 

NEWS | 11/10/2022

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University officially announces new upperclass student dining pilot

University officially announces new upperclass student dining pilot

Laura Robertson

The dining pilot was officially announced today in an email by Chris Burkmar of Campus Life and Maureen McWhirter of University Services following over a month of student-wide discussions. According to the new web page, it aims to promote “fluidity” in the upperclass student dining experience.

The dining pilot was officially announced today in an email by Chris Burkmar of Campus Life and Maureen McWhirter of University Services following over a month of student-wide discussions. According to the new web page, it aims to promote “fluidity” in the upperclass student dining experience.

NEWS | 11/10/2022

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Christopher Cavoli ’87 and Robert Kahn GS ’64 win prestigious alumni awards

Christopher Cavoli ’87 and Robert Kahn GS ’64 win prestigious alumni awards

Miriam Waldvogel

Christopher Cavoli ’87 wins the Woodrow Wilson Award, and Robert Kahn GS ’64 wins the James Madison Medal. 

Christopher Cavoli ’87 wins the Woodrow Wilson Award, and Robert Kahn GS ’64 wins the James Madison Medal. 

NEWS | 11/10/2022

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SPEAR 7x9 protest denounces solitary confinement

SPEAR 7x9 protest denounces solitary confinement

Michelle Miao

During the event, protestors stayed in a taped 7 by 9 foot square, the typical size of a solitary confinement cell. The protest lasted for 23 hours, gesturing to the 23 hours a day that people in solitary confinement must stay in their cells. 

During the event, protestors stayed in a taped 7 by 9 foot square, the typical size of a solitary confinement cell. The protest lasted for 23 hours, gesturing to the 23 hours a day that people in solitary confinement must stay in their cells.

NEWS | 11/10/2022

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Arch named in honor of Princeton’s sole Japanese student during WWII

Arch named in honor of Princeton’s sole Japanese student during WWII

Sandeep Mangat

During his time at Princeton, Kentaro Ikeda ’44 was the only Japanese student on campus, and he faced significant challenges related to the war and treatment of Japanese Americans.

During his time at Princeton, Kentaro Ikeda ’44 was the only Japanese student on campus, and he faced significant challenges related to the war and treatment of Japanese Americans.

NEWS | 11/10/2022

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Judge Paul Matey critiques federal judges, Yale Law School

Judge Paul Matey critiques federal judges, Yale Law School

Olivia Sanchez

The event with the Trump-appointed judge was hosted by the Princeton Federalist Society and Pre-Law Society.

The event with the Trump-appointed judge was hosted by the Princeton Federalist Society and Pre-Law Society.

NEWS | 11/10/2022

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Incumbent Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Andy Kim keep their seats

Incumbent Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Andy Kim keep their seats

Charlie Roth, Madeleine LeBeau, and Rebecca Cunningham

The AP has called wins for several Princeton alumni in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Rep. Terri Sewell ’86 (D-Ala.) and Rep. Ken Buck ’81 (R-Colo.). 

The AP has called wins for several Princeton alumni in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Rep. Terri Sewell ’86 (D-Ala.) and Rep. Ken Buck ’81 (R-Colo.).

NEWS | 11/09/2022

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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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