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USG advertises existing syllabus library, though only subset of courses included

USG advertises existing syllabus library, though only subset of courses included

Bridget O’Neill, Andrew Bosworth, Ryan Konarska, and Rebecca Cunningham

The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning first launched the syllabus library in 2021. Although the library does not include syllabi for all courses, the USG Academics Committee is working to add more, and to make the resource known to the student body.

The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning first launched the syllabus library in 2021. Although the library does not include syllabi for all courses, the USG Academics Committee is working to add more, and to make the resource known to the student body.

NEWS | 11/21/2023

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New officer regimes elected at majority of sign-in eating clubs

New officer regimes elected at majority of sign-in eating clubs

Alena Zhang

The Charter, Terrace, Quadrangle, and Cloister eating clubs held elections for undergraduate officer positions this month.

The Charter, Terrace, Quadrangle, and Cloister eating clubs held elections for undergraduate officer positions this month.

NEWS | 11/20/2023

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My Big Fat Interfaith Thanksgiving: A ‘touchpoint of community and connection’

My Big Fat Interfaith Thanksgiving: A ‘touchpoint of community and connection’

Michelle Miao and Jacqueline Zhou

Attendees expressed gratitude for the opportunity to come together during times of hardship for many communities.

Attendees expressed gratitude for the opportunity to come together during times of hardship for many communities.

NEWS | 11/20/2023

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Princeton-Iran ties again under scrutiny as Congress investigates research fellow

Princeton-Iran ties again under scrutiny as Congress investigates research fellow

Olivia Sanchez and Lia Opperman

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced that it is launching an investigation into research fellow Seyed Hossein Mousavian, amid allegations that Mousavian is using his position to advance the interests of Iran.

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced that it is launching an investigation into research fellow Seyed Hossein Mousavian, amid allegations that Mousavian is using his position to advance the interests of Iran.

NEWS | 11/20/2023

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USG unanimously approves all funding requests ahead of expected competitive election

USG unanimously approves all funding requests ahead of expected competitive election

Nandini Krishnan

At their second weekly meeting in November, USG unanimously approved seven requests for funding from the Projects Board and USG-sponsored trips.

At their second weekly meeting in November, USG unanimously approved seven requests for funding from the Projects Board and USG-sponsored trips.

NEWS | 11/19/2023

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The faculty hiring process, explained

The faculty hiring process, explained

Abby Leibowitz

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within each department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within the department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

NEWS | 11/17/2023

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As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

Ryan Konarska and Louisa Gheorghita

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

NEWS | 11/17/2023

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New Frist Health Center bolsters legacy of historic Princeton family

New Frist Health Center bolsters legacy of historic Princeton family

Tess Weinreich and Rebecca Cunningham

The University announced a plan to replace McCosh Health Center last week, funded by a “major gift” from Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. a billionaire physician-businessman and brother to former senate majority leader William Frist ’74. The Frists claim three generations of Princetonians and rank among the University’s largest donor families.

The University announced a plan to replace McCosh Health Center last week, funded by a “major gift” from Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. a billionaire physician-businessman and brother to former senate majority leader William Frist ’74. The Frists claim three generations of Princetonians and rank among the University’s largest donor families.

NEWS | 11/16/2023

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IT office steps away from reuse, sends 1700 faculty computers for destruction

IT office steps away from reuse, sends 1700 faculty computers for destruction

Eden Teshome and Raphaela Gold

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

NEWS | 11/16/2023

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Mochinut and Ani Ramen close, reports note health code violations

Mochinut and Ani Ramen close, reports note health code violations

Ethan Caldwell and Amy Ciceu

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

NEWS | 11/15/2023

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Former Princeton Karate club member confirmed as NIH director

Former Princeton Karate club member confirmed as NIH director

Hannah Gabelnick

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli ’81 was confirmed on Nov. 9 as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), making her the highest ranking University graduate in the Biden administration. As an undergraduate, Bertagnolli was a Bachelors of Science in Engineering student, creating an independent study to pursue a concentration in biochemical engineering.

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli ’81 was confirmed on Nov. 9 as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), making her the highest ranking University graduate in the Biden administration. As an undergraduate, Bertagnolli was a Bachelors of Science in Engineering student, creating an independent study to pursue a concentration in biochemical engineering.

NEWS | 11/15/2023

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Four takeaways from the November CPUC meeting

Four takeaways from the November CPUC meeting

Christopher Bao and Elisabeth Stewart

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and a discussion of admission post-affirmative action.

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and efforts to institute proxy voting.

NEWS | 11/14/2023

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Rhodes Scholarship goes to student and scholar of Turkish foreign policy

Rhodes Scholarship goes to student and scholar of Turkish foreign policy

Justin Tam

Sam Harshbarger ’24 was the only Princeton student awarded the Rhodes Scholarship. Like Princeton's sole Rhodes recipient last year, Marie-Rose Sheinerman ’23, he is a member of Terrace F. Club and a history concentrator. Harshbarger's senior thesis advisor, Professor Natasha Wheatley, said that he is "a once-in-a-generation academic talent."

Sam Harshbarger ’24 was the only Princeton student awarded the Rhodes Scholarship. Like Princeton's sole Rhodes recipient last year, Marie-Rose Sheinerman ’23, he is a member of Terrace F. Club and a history concentrator. Harshbarger's senior thesis advisor, Professor Natasha Wheatley, said that he is "a once-in-a-generation academic talent."

NEWS | 11/14/2023

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New video seems to show kidnapped Princeton student for first time since detention

New video seems to show kidnapped Princeton student for first time since detention

Bridget O’Neill and Meghana Veldhuis

A video circulated online and broadcast on Iraqi television networks shows Elizabeth Tsurkov GS for the first time since she was abducted in Baghdad in March of this year. 

A video circulated online and broadcast on Iraqi television networks shows Elizabeth Tsurkov GS for the first time since she was abducted in Baghdad in March of this year. 

NEWS | 11/14/2023

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Doors to Whitman residential buildings temporarily locked due to card reader trouble

Doors to Whitman residential buildings temporarily locked due to card reader trouble

Meghana Veldhuis

The issue with prox access to Whitman follows a series of dormitory incidents, including sewage backups, on campus this semester.

This issue with prox access to Whitman follows a series of dormitory incidents, including sewage backups, on campus this semester.

NEWS | 11/12/2023

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New state law to require suicide prevention training for NJ universities

New state law to require suicide prevention training for NJ universities

Abby Leibowitz and Sonia Cherian

According to Dr. Calvin Chin, director of CPS, the University is currently “investigating the best platform” for delivering this new mandatory training. 

According to Dr. Calvin Chin, director of CPS the University is currently “investigating the best platform” for delivering this new mandatory training. 

NEWS | 11/12/2023

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USG to appoint a SHARE liaison, approves funding for student groups

USG to appoint a SHARE liaison, approves funding for student groups

Nandini Krishnan

USG approved funding for a menstrual yoga event and a BSU Thanksgiving dinner and discussed various proposals for reading period events.

USG approved funding for a menstrual yoga event and a BSU Thanksgiving dinner and discussed various proposals for reading period events.

NEWS | 11/12/2023

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Conversations about unionizing undergraduate workers begin amid nationwide wave of unionization

Conversations about unionizing undergraduate workers begin amid nationwide wave of unionization

Christopher Bao and Sofia Arora

An anonymous student worker at Princeton told The Daily Princetonian that they were approached by a member of the Princeton chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) about joining undergraduate student worker unionization efforts.

An anonymous student worker at Princeton told The Daily Princetonian that they were approached by a member of the Princeton chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) about joining undergraduate student worker unionization efforts.

NEWS | 11/10/2023

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Black alumni provide major endowment to Black Student Union to support campus affinity groups

Black alumni provide major endowment to Black Student Union to support campus affinity groups

Eden Teshome and Justus Wilhoit

The Black Student Union has received a first-of-its-kind endowment, sponsored by Black Princeton alumni. It is the first endowment designed to give direct support to campus affinity groups.

The Black Student Union has received a first-of-its-kind endowment, sponsored by Black Princeton alumni. It is the first endowment designed to give direct support to campus affinity groups.

NEWS | 11/10/2023

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As web apps age, TigerJunction promises course selection with fewer glitches

As web apps age, TigerJunction promises course selection with fewer glitches

Ava Fonss

According to creator Joshua Lau ’26, TigerJunction had about 400 users prior to the release of spring course offerings, and the application now has about 900 users. 

According to creator Joshua Lau ’26, TigerJunction had about 400 users prior to the release of spring course offerings, and the application now has about 900 users.

NEWS | 11/10/2023

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