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Dining pilot has seen low use at eating clubs, enthusiasm for late meal

Dining pilot has seen low use at eating clubs, enthusiasm for late meal

Janny Eng

As the University dining pilot program comes to a close, over 85 percent of dining pilot meals have been at dining halls or Frist late meal. Only 2 percent of meals taken have been at eating clubs, while none have been reported at co-ops.

As the University dining pilot program comes to a close, over 85 percent of dining pilot meals have been at dining halls or Frist late meal. Only 2 percent of meals taken have been at eating clubs, while none have been reported at co-ops.

NEWS | 04/20/2023

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Brush fire breaks out at Princeton Junction as 2023 sees an uptick in wildfire incidents

Brush fire breaks out at Princeton Junction as 2023 sees an uptick in wildfire incidents

Tess Weinreich

In New Jersey, brush fires peak annually in April. However, amidst moderate drought conditions recorded in recent months, 2023 has seen an uptick in incidences.  

In New Jersey, brush fires peak annually in April. However, amidst moderate drought conditions recorded in recent months, 2023 has seen an uptick in incidences.   

NEWS | 04/20/2023

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President of increasingly popular Charter Club to lead ICC for the next year

President of increasingly popular Charter Club to lead ICC for the next year

Rebecca Cunningham

Mia Beams ’24, current Charter President, became the Interclub Council President after running unopposed. 

Mia Beams ’24, current Charter President, became the Interclub Council President after running unopposed. 

NEWS | 04/20/2023

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After 30 years growing Princeton’s endowment, Andy Golden to retire in 2024

After 30 years growing Princeton’s endowment, Andy Golden to retire in 2024

Sandeep Mangat, Lia Opperman, and Miriam Waldvogel

PRINCO manages the University’s endowment, which grew nearly tenfold during Golden’s tenure and reached  a historic 46.9 percent in the fiscal year 2021.

PRINCO manages the University’s endowment, which grew nearly tenfold during Golden’s tenure and reached  a historic 46.9 percent in the fiscal year 2021.

NEWS | 04/19/2023

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CPS to offer single, hour-long sessions as alternate, more flexible option

CPS to offer single, hour-long sessions as alternate, more flexible option

Jeannie Kim

Counseling and Psychological Services announced that they would modify their counseling service plans to offer single counseling sessions, which give students the opportunity to meet with a CPS counselor for an extended period of time without the standard expectation of consultation or follow-up appointments.

Counseling and Psychological Services announced that they would modify their counseling service plans to offer single counseling sessions, which give students the opportunity to meet with a CPS counselor for an extended period of time without the standard expectation of consultation or follow-up appointments.

NEWS | 04/18/2023

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About 100 turn out to hear UN Deputy Secretary-General on sustainable development goals

About 100 turn out to hear UN Deputy Secretary-General on sustainable development goals

Rebecca Cunningham

SPIA hosted Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the UN at an event on Monday. Mohammed, who was a key player in the planning of the organization’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, spoke to the agenda’s impacts in discussion with SPIA Dean Amaney Jamal.

SPIA hosted Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the UN at an event on Monday. Mohammed, who was a key player in the planning of the organization’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, spoke to the agenda’s impacts in discussion with SPIA Dean Amaney Jamal.

NEWS | 04/18/2023

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Giberson ’23 pleads not guilty to 6 violations of U.S. Code in connection to Capitol riot

Giberson ’23 pleads not guilty to 6 violations of U.S. Code in connection to Capitol riot

Eden Teshome and Julian Hartman-Sigall

Giberson ’23 called into his arraignment on April 18 from campus. He has been indicted for six violations of the U.S. Code for his alleged involvement in the 2021 Capitol Riots.  

Giberson ’23 called into his arraignment on April 18 from campus. He has been indicted for six violations of the U.S. Code for his alleged involvement in the 2021 Capitol Riots.  

NEWS | 04/18/2023

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Members of the Class of 2025 celebrate declaration day, interest shows for linguistics major

Members of the Class of 2025 celebrate declaration day, interest shows for linguistics major

Bridget O’Neill

The Class of 2025 celebrated Declaration Day on Friday, following the final deadline for sophomores to declare their majors. Considering the academic milestone, students reported both excitement and nerves; some departments experienced shifts in the number of incoming majors.

The Class of 2025 celebrated Declaration Day on Friday, following the final deadline for sophomores to declare their majors. Considering the academic milestone, students reported both excitement and nerves; some departments experienced shifts in the number of incoming majors. 

NEWS | 04/18/2023

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Daniels spars with Genevieve Shutt on student engagement, Isabella Shutt set to return to Senate

Daniels spars with Genevieve Shutt on student engagement, Isabella Shutt set to return to Senate

Nandini Krishnan

The April 16 USG meeting saw discussion over a new proposal to increase the student government’s engagement with the student body, and continued debate over a bid to increase student activities fees. 

The April 16 USG meeting saw discussion over a new proposal to increase the student government’s engagement with the student body, and continued debate over a bid to increase student activities fees. 

NEWS | 04/18/2023

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Dining hall workers in the Center for Jewish Life sweat after construction-related AC shutdown

Dining hall workers in the Center for Jewish Life sweat after construction-related AC shutdown

Justus Wilhoit

The CJL has experienced warmer conditions recently, with staff working in temperatures reaching the high 80s. According to students, portable air conditioning units and fans supplied by the University have been helpful. 

The CJL has experienced warmer conditions recently, with staff working in temperatures reaching the high 80s. According to students, portable air conditioning units and fans supplied by the University have been helpful. 

NEWS | 04/17/2023

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In quick transition, University to phase out certificates for minors within two years

In quick transition, University to phase out certificates for minors within two years

Nandini Krishnan

As Princeton transitions from certificates to minors, the Office of the Dean of College and Undergraduate Student Government Academics Committee released a new list of nine minors, four of which are based on previously existing certificates.

As Princeton transitions from certificates to minors, the Office of the Dean of College and Undergraduate Student Government Academics Committee released a new list of nine minors, four of which are based on previously existing certificates.

NEWS | 04/17/2023

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South campus construction continues as Poe Field to be closed ‘more than a year’

South campus construction continues as Poe Field to be closed ‘more than a year’

Madeleine LeBeau

The University has confirmed that a number of South Campus construction projects will continue at least until 2027, with work starting as early as 7 a.m. on weekdays. Various student groups have concerns regarding the timing or scope of the projects, which include construction on Poe Field and Hobson College.

The University has confirmed that a number of South Campus construction projects will continue at least until 2027, with work starting as early as 7 a.m. on weekdays. Various student groups have concerns regarding the timing or scope of the projects, which include construction on Poe Field and Hobson College.

NEWS | 04/16/2023

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With anti-trans legislation on the rise, University affirms commitment to trans and nonbinary students

With anti-trans legislation on the rise, University affirms commitment to trans and nonbinary students

Lia Opperman

In light of the rise in anti-transgender legislation and Governor Phil Murphy’s recent executive order, which established New Jersey as a safe haven for gender-affirming healthcare, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and University Health Services (UHS) Trans Health Team affirmed their commitment to supporting transgender and nonbinary students at Princeton. 

In light of the rise in anti-transgender legislation and Governor Phil Murphy’s recent executive order, which established New Jersey as a safe haven for gender-affirming healthcare, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and University Health Services (UHS) Trans Health Team affirmed their commitment to supporting transgender and nonbinary students at Princeton.  

NEWS | 04/13/2023

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USG selects college circuit regular Waka Flocka Flame for Lawnparties headliner

USG selects college circuit regular Waka Flocka Flame for Lawnparties headliner

Nandini Krishnan

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

NEWS | 04/13/2023

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Amid unionization uncertainty, Princeton Graduate Students United took on broader activism

Amid unionization uncertainty, Princeton Graduate Students United took on broader activism

Bridget O’Neill and Francisco Arciniega

Amid a growing effort toward graduate student unionization this semester, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the Princeton Graduate Students United, formed in 2016.

Amid a growing effort toward graduate student unionization this semester, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the Princeton Graduate Students United, formed in 2016.

NEWS | 04/13/2023

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Giberson ’23 indicted by grand jury, arraignment set for Tuesday

Giberson ’23 indicted by grand jury, arraignment set for Tuesday

Eden Teshome

Larry Giberson ’23 was indicted for six violations against U.S. code for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, including one introduced by the grand jury. His arraignment is set for April 18, at which point he will be able to enter a plea.

Larry Giberson ’23 was indicted for six violations against U.S. code for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, including one introduced by the grand jury. His arraignment is set for April 18, at which point he will be able to enter a plea.

NEWS | 04/12/2023

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‘Both serious and kind of whimsical’: Prospective ’27s express enthusiasm during Princeton Preview

‘Both serious and kind of whimsical’: Prospective ’27s express enthusiasm during Princeton Preview

Rebecca Cunningham

Prospective frosh describe Princeton Preview as a welcoming experience, citing the supportive community that they have encountered.

Prospective frosh describe Princeton Preview as a welcoming experience, citing the supportive community that they have encountered.

NEWS | 04/12/2023

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Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 to step down as AAS department chair in time of departmental transition

Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 to step down as AAS department chair in time of departmental transition

Miriam Waldvogel, Luis Guaman, and Kelly Kim

Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 announced his intention to step down as Chair of the Department of African American Studies. His replacement will be determined by the Dean of the Faculty, Gene Jarrett ’97. 

Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 announced his intention to step down as Chair of the Department of African American Studies. His replacement will be determined by the Dean of the Faculty, Gene Jarrett ’97. 

NEWS | 04/11/2023

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Five artifacts linked to alum under investigation for art smuggling will remain at University Art Museum

Five artifacts linked to alum under investigation for art smuggling will remain at University Art Museum

Sandeep Mangat and Miriam Waldvogel

Five items linked to Edoardo Almagià ’73, who is currently being investigated for illegally smuggling art, remain in the Princeton University Art Museum after eleven artifacts worth $200,000 were seized following a search warrant filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. 

Five items linked to Edoardo Almagià ’73, who is currently being investigated for illegally smuggling art, remain in the Princeton University Art Museum after eleven artifacts worth $200,000 were seized following a search warrant filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.  

NEWS | 04/10/2023

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Remembering musician, athlete, activist Paul Robeson on his 125th birthday

Remembering musician, athlete, activist Paul Robeson on his 125th birthday

Tess Weinreich

“It wasn’t just speaking for Black people or for poor people,” Denyse Leslie, the vice president and managing director of the Robeson House of Princeton said. “He was a person who had empathy for everybody around the world.”

“It wasn’t just speaking for Black people or for poor people,” Denyse Leslie, the vice president and managing director of the Robeson House of Princeton said. “He was a person who had empathy for everybody around the world.”

NEWS | 04/10/2023

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