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Congresswoman Terri Sewell ’86 stresses public service in Class Day address

Congresswoman Terri Sewell ’86 stresses public service in Class Day address

Isabel Yip

The graduating class of seniors heard from Terri Sewell ’86, a University trustee and representative of Alabama’s Seventh congressional district. She urged students to remain committed to service and reflected on her own time as a student at Princeton.   

The graduating class of seniors heard from Terri Sewell ’86, a University trustee and representative of Alabama’s Seventh congressional district. She urged students to remain committed to service and reflected on her own time as a student at Princeton.   

NEWS | 05/31/2023

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Familiar campus expansion and diversity themes, no affirmative action details in President Eisgruber’s annual address

Familiar campus expansion and diversity themes, no affirmative action details in President Eisgruber’s annual address

Isabel Yip

This was the first time he explicitly connected the modernist architecture of new campus buildings, which has been controversial on campus, to mental health.

This was the first time he explicitly connected the modernist architecture of new campus buildings, which has been controversial on campus, to mental health.

NEWS | 05/29/2023

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Ethicist Kwame Anthony Appiah urges students to ‘pay attention’ at 2023 Baccalaureate

Ethicist Kwame Anthony Appiah urges students to ‘pay attention’ at 2023 Baccalaureate

Isabel Yip

The philosopher and professor spoke at the interfaith service, opening up three days of campus celebrations for the graduating Class of 2023. Appiah commented on the importance of attention as part of an ethical life.

The philosopher and professor spoke at the interfaith service, opening up three days of campus celebrations for the graduating Class of 2023. Appiah commented on the importance of attention as part of an ethical life.

NEWS | 05/28/2023

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Masheke elected as YAT, 22 percent participate in election

Masheke elected as YAT, 22 percent participate in election

Annie Rupertus and Isabel Yip

On May 26, Masheke was elected Young Alumni Trustee from the Class of 2023 at the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Council. The election process was marked by contention about campaign restrictions and low voter turnout.

Masheke was elected Young Alumni Trustee from the Class of 2023 at the May 26 Annual Meeting of the Alumni Council. The election process was marked by contention about campaign restrictions and low voter turnout.

NEWS | 05/27/2023

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Former Dean Nancy Malkiel talks joining the faculty as first women were admitted in 1969

Former Dean Nancy Malkiel talks joining the faculty as first women were admitted in 1969

Lia Opperman

Nancy Weiss Malkiel sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss joining the faculty in 1969, when women were first admitted to the University, and her thoughts on the history of coeducation at Princeton.

Nancy Weiss Malkiel sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss joining the faculty in 1969, when women were first admitted to the University, and her thoughts on the history of coeducation at Princeton. 

NEWS | 05/25/2023

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50 years of coeducation: in the words of the women of the Class of 1973

50 years of coeducation: in the words of the women of the Class of 1973

Lia Opperman and Louisa Gheorghita

Six women from the Class of 1973 spoke with the ‘Prince’ on being a part of the first four-year class of women at the University and reflected on their generally positive experience as students. 

Six women from the Class of 1973 spoke with the ‘Prince’ on being a part of the first four-year class of women at the University and reflected on their generally positive experience as students.

NEWS | 05/25/2023

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Two former young alumni trustees defend the effectiveness of the role

Two former young alumni trustees defend the effectiveness of the role

Anna Cornelissen

The Daily Princetonian spoke to two former young alumni trustees about their experience serving on the University’s Board of Trustees. 

The Daily Princetonian spoke to two former young alumni trustees about their experience serving on the University’s Board of Trustees. 

NEWS | 05/18/2023

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UChicago’s Katie Callow-Wright to be next administrator in charge of campus expansion

UChicago’s Katie Callow-Wright to be next administrator in charge of campus expansion

Isabel Yip

Callow-Wright will serve as the University’s executive vice president effective July 24. In this position, she will oversee campus construction and other campus services like public safety and the office of campus life.

Callow-Wright will serve as the University’s executive vice president effective July 24. In this position, she will oversee campus construction and other campus services like public safety and the office of campus life.

NEWS | 05/18/2023

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Despite University memo, security cameras being mounted indoors

Despite University memo, security cameras being mounted indoors

Vitus Larrieu

Students that spoke to The Daily Princetonian expressed surprise and frustration when they saw security cameras go up inside residential buildings, despite an earlier memo from the University stating that the cameras would only be installed on building exteriors. 

Students that spoke to The Daily Princetonian expressed surprise and frustration when they saw security cameras go up inside residential buildings, despite an earlier memo from the University stating that the cameras would only be installed on building exteriors. 

NEWS | 05/18/2023

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Fierce civil rights advocate at Princeton and beyond, Hodding Carter III ’57 dies at 88

Fierce civil rights advocate at Princeton and beyond, Hodding Carter III ’57 dies at 88

Sandeep Mangat

Hodding Carter III ’57 was a prominent journalist before becoming spokesman for the State Department during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. He would later serve as University trustee. 

Hodding Carter III ’57 was a prominent journalist before becoming spokesman for the State Department during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. He would later serve as University trustee. 

NEWS | 05/13/2023

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Proposed affordable housing development faces opposition over historical preservation

Proposed affordable housing development faces opposition over historical preservation

Lia Opperman and Louisa Gheorghita

Residents of Jugtown, a historic neighborhood located near Nassau and Harrison Street, have been raising concerns about an ordinance that would allow for new affordable housing developments.

Residents of Jugtown, a historic neighborhood located near Nassau and Harrison Street, have been raising concerns about an ordinance that would allow for new affordable housing developments.

NEWS | 05/12/2023

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Activity fee increase dominates Daniels’s legacy, campus pub still in the works

Activity fee increase dominates Daniels’s legacy, campus pub still in the works

Nandini Krishnan

Daniels also commented on the expansion of mental health programming. Committee chairs summarize their work this semester, from Lawnparties, to the academic expo, to a student porch at Princeton Porchfest.

Daniels also commented on the expansion of mental health programming. Committee chairs summarize their work this semester, from Lawnparties, to the academic expo, to a student porch at Princeton Porchfest.

NEWS | 05/12/2023

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Union election months away as PGSU considers seeking voluntary recognition

Union election months away as PGSU considers seeking voluntary recognition

Lia Opperman and Miriam Waldvogel

PGSU will first consider seeking voluntary recognition from the University instead of an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The union has not yet reached out to the University.

PGSU will first consider seeking voluntary recognition from the University instead of an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The union has not yet reached out to the University.

NEWS | 05/11/2023

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Free speech coordinators monitor as students hold ‘die-in’ outside BP conference

Free speech coordinators monitor as students hold ‘die-in’ outside BP conference

Miriam Waldvogel and Jeannie Kim

Around 30 members of Divest Princeton organized a “die-in” at the annual conference between members of the oil and gas companies Carbon Mitigation Initiative and British Petroleum.

Around 30 members of Divest Princeton organized a “die-in” at the annual conference between members of the oil and gas companies Carbon Mitigation Initiative and British Petroleum.

NEWS | 05/08/2023

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Dean of Faculty talks administrative bloat, faculty diversity, and hiring in sit-down interview

Dean of Faculty talks administrative bloat, faculty diversity, and hiring in sit-down interview

Julian Hartman-Sigall

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett ’97 to discuss diversity and inclusion initiatives, undergraduate expansion, and administrative bloat, as his second academic year in the position comes to an end. 

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett ’97 to discuss diversity and inclusion initiatives, undergraduate expansion, and administrative bloat, as his second academic year in the position comes to an end. 

NEWS | 05/08/2023

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ACLU Executive Director speaks at second recent event on progressive free speech

ACLU Executive Director speaks at second recent event on progressive free speech

Olivia Sanchez

Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Anthony Romero ’87 discussed the importance of the First Amendment at the final Princeton Progressive Law Society (PPLS) event of the 2022-23 academic year. The event comes as free speech conversations have swirled around campus and University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 spoke last week with PPLS and advocated for progressives to embrace the value.  

Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Anthony Romero ’87 discussed the importance of the First Amendment at the final Princeton Progressive Law Society (PPLS) event of the 2022-23 academic year. The event comes as free speech conversations have swirled around campus and University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 spoke last week with PPLS and advocated for progressives to embrace the value. 

NEWS | 05/08/2023

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Transcript: An interview with Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett ’97

Transcript: An interview with Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett ’97

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Gene Jarrett ’97 is the Dean of the Faculty and the William S. Tod Professor of English. He previously served as a Chair of the English Department and Associate Dean of the Faculty for the Humanities at Boston University. Jarrett spoke with The Daily Princetonian for the first time since beginning his role as dean in August 2021.

Gene Jarrett ’97 is the Dean of the Faculty and the William S. Tod Professor of English. He previously served as a Chair of the English Department and Associate Dean of the Faculty for the Humanities at Boston University. Jarrett spoke with The Daily Princetonian for the first time since beginning his role as dean in August 2021.

NEWS | 05/08/2023

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In first raise since 1996, USG votes to recommend activity fee hike by more than 100 percent

In first raise since 1996, USG votes to recommend activity fee hike by more than 100 percent

Nandini Krishnan

USG voted to increase student activity fees from $45.50 to $95.50 in its meeting on Sunday, May 7. Prior to the meeting, USG had a meeting in February to discuss the proposal and an email was sent to the student body at 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting, informing them of the vote.  

USG voted to increase student activity fees from $45.50 to $95.50 in its meeting on Sunday, May 7. Prior to the meeting, USG had a meeting in February to discuss the proposal and an email was sent to the student body at 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting, informing them of the vote.  

NEWS | 05/07/2023

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Seven seniors winning community engagement award boast average of 6.9 activities

Seven seniors winning community engagement award boast average of 6.9 activities

Sandeep Mangat and Isabel Yip

Seven seniors were awarded the Spirit of Princeton Award, which recognizes “students with a strong commitment to enhancing the undergraduate experience through contributions to student organizations.” The winners are Emilio Cano Renteria, Ryan Champeau, Hannah Kapoor, Aaron Leung, Serena Starks, Mutemwa Masheke, and Alexander Mrkalj. 

Seven seniors were awarded the Spirit of Princeton Award, which recognizes “students with a strong commitment to enhancing the undergraduate experience through contributions to student organizations.” The winners are Emilio Cano Renteria, Ryan Champeau, Hannah Kapoor, Aaron Leung, Serena Starks, Mutemwa Masheke, and Alexander Mrkalj. 

NEWS | 05/07/2023

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Faculty approve climate science minor, mostly humanities departmental minors

Faculty approve climate science minor, mostly humanities departmental minors

Eden Teshome

University faculty approved all eight minors up for consideration, including two new minors in Climate Science and Philosophy, on April 24. Of the six brand new minor programs approved so far, most are pared-down versions of existing majors, opening the door for students to deeply explore areas of studies without declaring.  

University faculty approved all eight minors up for consideration, including two new minors in Climate Science and Philosophy, on April 24. Of the six brand new minor programs approved so far, most are pared-down versions of existing majors, opening the door for students to deeply explore areas of studies without declaring.  

NEWS | 05/05/2023

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