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Princeton sees new construction across campus in 2021-22 academic year, more to begin this summer

Princeton sees new construction across campus in 2021-22 academic year, more to begin this summer

Sullivan Meyer

As the University undergoes “one of the most extensive building programs in its history,” large portions of central and east campus are being fenced off and excavated.

As the University undergoes “one of the most extensive building programs in its history,” large portions of central and east campus are being fenced off and excavated.

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Princeton extends test-optional policy for 2022–23 admission cycle

Princeton extends test-optional policy for 2022–23 admission cycle

Mikayla Merin

Applicants for the University’s Class of 2027 will not have to take the SAT or ACT.

Applicants for the University’s Class of 2027 will not have to take the SAT or ACT.

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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NJ Transit considers Dinky alternative

NJ Transit considers Dinky alternative

Gabriel Robare and Charlie Roth

NJ Transit is considering two options for updates to the Dinky. One calls for an electric light rail embedded in a railway, while the other involves no additional construction. 

NJ Transit is considering two options for updates to the Dinky. One calls for an electric light rail embedded in a railway, while the other involves no additional construction.

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Princeton announces expansion of Transfer Admissions Program

Princeton announces expansion of Transfer Admissions Program

Brenden Garza

The University announced that it will gradually expand its transfer program, from about 40 to approximately 100 enrolled transfers.

The University announced that it will gradually expand its transfer program, from about 40 to approximately 100 enrolled transfers.

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Chella Man speaks after Center for Jewish Life’s Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat

Chella Man speaks after Center for Jewish Life’s Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat

Aidan Iacobucci

The event was the fourth annual Shabbat centered around disability awareness. 

 The event was the fourth annual Shabbat centered around disability awareness.  

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Princeton lifts indoor mask mandate, reduces testing frequency to monthly for fully vaccinated individuals

Princeton lifts indoor mask mandate, reduces testing frequency to monthly for fully vaccinated individuals

Madeleine LeBeau

Those identified as close contacts for a COVID-19 positive individual will still be required to wear masks, and any individual who has received a vaccine exemption or has not yet received a booster dose but is eligible to do so will be required to continue to test weekly.

Those identified as close contacts for a COVID-19 positive individual will still be required to wear masks, and any individual who has received a vaccine exemption or has not yet received a booster dose but is eligible to do so will be required to continue to test weekly.

NEWS | 03/02/2022

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Princeton Town Council approves Special Improvement District

Princeton Town Council approves Special Improvement District

Charlie Roth

After three hours of debate and public comments, the Council unanimously voted for the creation of a Special Improvement District (SID) in Princeton. A SID is a self-governed and managed nonprofit organization that is a coalition of businesses and property owners in town with the purpose of helping those businesses.  

After three hours of debate and public comments, the Council unanimously voted for the creation of a Special Improvement District (SID) in Princeton. A SID is a self-governed and managed nonprofit organization that is a coalition of businesses and property owners in town with the purpose of helping those businesses.   

NEWS | 03/02/2022

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Twenty-one seniors run for Young Alumni Trustee

Twenty-one seniors run for Young Alumni Trustee

Lia Opperman and Isabel Yip

The Young Alumni Trustee primary election opened on March 1 and will close on March 10 for the Class of 2022.

The Young Alumni Trustee primary election opened on March 1 and will close on March 10 for the Class of 2022.

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

Amy Ciceu

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

Annie Rupertus

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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Undergraduate COVID-19 cases hit all-time high as positivity rate increases slightly

Undergraduate COVID-19 cases hit all-time high as positivity rate increases slightly

Sandeep Mangat

On Feb. 28, campus saw the highest single-day positive cases of the pandemic, with the campus-wide COVID-19 positivity rate rising to 2.59 percent during the week ending on Feb. 25, a slight increase from the 2.32 percent reported the week prior. 

On Feb. 28, campus saw the highest single-day positive cases of the pandemic, with the campus-wide COVID-19 positivity rate rising to 2.59 percent during the week ending on Feb. 25, a slight increase from the 2.32 percent reported the week prior. 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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Princeton inadvertently publishes, then retracts, shift in COVID-19 testing protocol from weekly to monthly

Princeton inadvertently publishes, then retracts, shift in COVID-19 testing protocol from weekly to monthly

Mark Dodici and Tess Weinreich

The inadvertent update had stated that testing for fully vaccinated individuals would be reduced to once per month. A University spokesperson stated that the University has not announced any changes to testing protocol at this point.

The inadvertent update had stated that testing for fully vaccinated individuals would be reduced to once per month. A University spokesperson stated that the University has not announced any changes to testing protocol at this point.

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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We looked at trends in financial aid across the Ivy League. Here’s what we found.

We looked at trends in financial aid across the Ivy League. Here’s what we found.

Elaine Huang

While the total cost of attending college has increased across the Ivy League, financial aid packages have grown even more quickly. In 2020, 66 percent of Princeton undergraduates applied for financial aid, and the University’s average aid grant covered 86 percent of total costs.

While the total cost of attending college has increased across the Ivy League, financial aid packages have grown even more quickly. In 2020, 66 percent of Princeton undergraduates applied for financial aid, and the University’s average aid grant covered 86 percent of total costs.

NEWS | 02/27/2022

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Q&A with Ilya Kaminsky, Ukrainian-American poet, translator, and professor

Q&A with Ilya Kaminsky, Ukrainian-American poet, translator, and professor

Danielle Ranucci

In an interview with the ‘Prince’ following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kaminsky discussed the war in Ukraine, suffering and joy, and the role of poetry and translation in times of crisis. 

In an interview with the ‘Prince’ following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kaminsky discussed the war in Ukraine, suffering and joy, and the role of poetry and translation in times of crisis. 

NEWS | 02/27/2022

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‘Such a pivot’: Students express concern following Princeton memo on uptick in COVID-19 cases

‘Such a pivot’: Students express concern following Princeton memo on uptick in COVID-19 cases

Diya Kraybill and Laura Robertson

Some students felt frustrated by the Feb. 18 memo from Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun, arguing it was insensitive towards students’ health. Other students supported the University’s seeming shift toward non-reactive policy on COVID-19.

Some students felt frustrated by the Feb. 18 memo from Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun, arguing it was insensitive towards students’ health. Other students supported the University’s seeming shift toward non-reactive policy on COVID-19.

NEWS | 02/27/2022

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Princeton students, faculty, and community demonstrate in support of Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Princeton students, faculty, and community demonstrate in support of Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Hope Perry

The demonstration called for an end to the Russian invasion and included speeches from Ukrainian students whose families are impacted by the conflict.

The demonstration called for an end to the Russian invasion and included speeches from Ukrainian students whose families are impacted by the conflict.

NEWS | 02/26/2022

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‘He was both a resident of a reasonably small town and also a global citizen’: Q&A with Professor Michael Gordin on Albert Einstein

‘He was both a resident of a reasonably small town and also a global citizen’: Q&A with Professor Michael Gordin on Albert Einstein

Hope Perry

A look at “how Einstein's life can help us understand an extremely turbulent period of world history ... how he managed to touch upon and influence a large number of different intellectual, political and scientific movements.”

A look at “how Einstein's life can help us understand an extremely turbulent period of world history ... how he managed to touch upon and influence a large number of different intellectual, political and scientific movements.”

NEWS | 02/25/2022

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Princeton Town Council to consider Prospect Avenue a local historic district

Princeton Town Council to consider Prospect Avenue a local historic district

Madeleine LeBeau

The proposal would make all 11 eating clubs part of the Prospect Avenue local historic district.

The proposal would make all 11 eating clubs part of the Prospect Avenue local historic district.

NEWS | 02/24/2022

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Three graduate students named Jacobus Fellows

Three graduate students named Jacobus Fellows

Naomi Hess

The fellowship will cover the last year of each student’s graduate study, and is the highest award that a Princeton graduate student can receive.

The fellowship will cover the last year of each student’s graduate study, and is the highest award that a Princeton graduate student can receive.

NEWS | 02/24/2022

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Princeton Committee on Palestine protests outside CJL against University-affiliated internships in Israel

Princeton Committee on Palestine protests outside CJL against University-affiliated internships in Israel

Jasmyn Dobson

In lieu of signs with slogans, counter-demonstrators waved Israeli flags. Harshini Abbaraju ’22, one of the PCP organizers, said to the ’Prince’ that the PCP was told by the University to expect a counter-demonstration. Three free speech facilitators and two public safety officers were present.

In lieu of signs with slogans, counter-demonstrators waved Israeli flags. Harshini Abbaraju ’22, one of the PCP organizers, said to the ‘Prince’ that the PCP was told by the University to expect a counter-demonstration. Three free speech facilitators and two public safety officers were present.

NEWS | 02/24/2022

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