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USG hears Lawnparties Review Committee Report, approves task forces for the upcoming year

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USG hears Lawnparties Review Committee Report, approves task forces for the upcoming year

Annie Rupertus

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) heard several recommendations from the Lawnparties Review Committee and approved eight task forces for the upcoming year. 

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) heard several recommendations from the Lawnparties Review Committee and approved eight task forces for the upcoming year. 

NEWS | 02/14/2022

Potter, Wayner awarded Pyne Prizes, to be recognized on Alumni Day

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Potter, Wayner awarded Pyne Prizes, to be recognized on Alumni Day

Drew Somerville

Hailing from McLean, Va., Potter is concentrating in the School of Public and International Affairs. Wayner is a Civil and Environmental Engineering concentrator from Baltimore, Md., earning certificates in environmental studies and sustainable energy. 

Hailing from McLean, Va., Potter is concentrating in the School of Public and International Affairs. Wayner is a Civil and Environmental Engineering concentrator from Baltimore, Md., earning certificates in environmental studies and sustainable energy. 

NEWS | 02/14/2022

Robin Herman ’73, trailblazing journalist from the 'Prince' to the Times, dies at 70

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Robin Herman ’73, trailblazing journalist from the 'Prince' to the Times, dies at 70

Allan Shen

A journalist for most of her career, Herman was the first woman to become a regular reporter at The Daily Princetonian and the first woman to become a sportswriter for The New York Times.

A journalist for most of her career, Herman was the first woman to become a regular reporter at The Daily Princetonian and the first woman to become a sportswriter for The New York Times.

NEWS | 02/14/2022

Q&A with 2022 George W. Beadle Award winner, former Princeton president Shirley Tilghman

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Q&A with 2022 George W. Beadle Award winner, former Princeton president Shirley Tilghman

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Former Princeton president Shirley Tilghman sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss the George W. Beadle award, her contributions to genetic research, and the significance of her time spent at Princeton. 

Former Princeton president Shirley Tilghman discusses the George W. Beadle award, her contributions to genetic research, and the significance of her time spent at Princeton. 

NEWS | 02/10/2022
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Republican lawsuit that implicated Princeton Gerrymandering Project dismissed in court

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Republican lawsuit that implicated Princeton Gerrymandering Project dismissed in court

Sandeep Mangat

​​The PGP was listed as a defendant in a recently dismissed lawsuit filed by New Jersey Republicans over the congressional map passed in a 7–6 vote by the bipartisan New Jersey Redistricting Commission (NJRC) in December.

The PGP was listed as a defendant in a recently dismissed lawsuit filed by New Jersey Republicans over the congressional map passed in a 7–6 vote by the bipartisan New Jersey Redistricting Commission (NJRC) in December.

NEWS | 02/09/2022

As pandemic-era eviction moratoria expire, Princeton’s Eviction Lab highlights surprising trends

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As pandemic-era eviction moratoria expire, Princeton’s Eviction Lab highlights surprising trends

Amy Ciceu

Throughout the pandemic, University researchers led by Professor Matthew Desmond have been poring through formal eviction court records and compiling the data to analyze eviction trends in states and cities across the nation.

Throughout the pandemic, University researchers led by Professor Matthew Desmond have been poring through formal eviction court records and compiling the data to analyze eviction trends in states and cities across the nation.

NEWS | 02/09/2022

Princeton responds to Xiyue Wang’s lawsuit relating to his Iranian imprisonment

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Princeton responds to Xiyue Wang’s lawsuit relating to his Iranian imprisonment

Sam Kagan

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit.

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit. 

NEWS | 02/08/2022

Eisgruber talks COVID-19, DEI, residential expansion in annual State of the University address

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Eisgruber talks COVID-19, DEI, residential expansion in annual State of the University address

Madeleine LeBeau

On Thursday, Feb. 3, President Eisgruber ’83 issued his annual State of the University letter and accompanying video, which addressed the University’s ongoing challenges with COVID-19, expansion of the University’s residential facilities, and efforts to increase the diversity of students and faculty.   

On Thursday, Feb. 3, President Eisgruber ’83 issued his annual State of the University letter and accompanying video, which addressed the University’s ongoing challenges with COVID-19, expansion of the University’s residential facilities, and efforts to increase the diversity of students and faculty.    

NEWS | 02/08/2022

ICC looks to ‘bring the Street back’ as University further loosens restrictions on indoor gatherings

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ICC looks to ‘bring the Street back’ as University further loosens restrictions on indoor gatherings

Bailey Glenetske

Interclub Council (ICC) President Schuyler Kean ’22 says they are looking to “work towards bringing the Street back” as the University further loosens guidance regarding indoor event capacity limits, now allowing event coordinators to serve food and beverage at events for undergraduates. 

Interclub Council (ICC) President Schuyler Kean ’22 says they are looking to “work towards bringing the Street back” as the University further loosens guidance regarding indoor event capacity limits, now allowing event coordinators to serve food and beverage at events for undergraduates. 

NEWS | 02/08/2022

After 'Street Week,' campus COVID-19 cases continue downward trend

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After 'Street Week,' campus COVID-19 cases continue downward trend

Amy Ciceu

During the second week of the Spring 2022 semester, COVID-19 cases among the University community have continued to fall as University administrators loosen undergraduate event restrictions. 

During the second week of the Spring 2022 semester, COVID-19 cases among the University community have continued to fall as University administrators loosen undergraduate event restrictions. 

NEWS | 02/07/2022

EXCLUSIVE | Dean Dolan and VP Izzo talk updated COVID-19 policies, returning to pre-pandemic ways, individual responsibility

EXCLUSIVE | Dean Dolan and VP Izzo talk updated COVID-19 policies, returning to pre-pandemic ways, individual responsibility

Lia Opperman

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean Dolan and Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo last Friday to discuss recent changes in University COVID-19 policies, reflections on the past months of the pandemic, and the importance of moving forward together. 

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean Dolan and Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo last Friday to discuss recent changes in University COVID-19 policies, reflections on the past months of the pandemic, and the importance of moving forward together.

NEWS | 02/07/2022

USG approves $230K budget for 2022, confirms new committee members

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USG approves $230K budget for 2022, confirms new committee members

Annie Rupertus

At the first in-person meeting of the year, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met to approve a budget of about $230,000 for the year, confirm new committee members, introduce several student organizations, and discuss the results of a recent survey about student health and attendance-related stress.

At the first in-person meeting of the year, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met to approve a budget of about $230,000 for the year, confirm new committee members, introduce several student organizations, and discuss the results of a recent survey about student health and attendance-related stress.

NEWS | 02/07/2022

Ella Feiner ’22 to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ in college tournament

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Ella Feiner ’22 to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ in college tournament

Gabriel Robare

Feiner will compete against students from Rice University and Louisiana State University in the first round of the National College Championship on Feb. 8. This is the quarterfinal round of the tournament, and she will compete in a pool of 36 contestants.

Feiner will compete against students from Rice University and Louisiana State University in the first round of the National College Championship on Feb. 8. This is the quarterfinal round of the tournament, and she will compete in a pool of 36 contestants.

NEWS | 02/06/2022

Former SPIA Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 discusses her latest book ‘Renewal’

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Former SPIA Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 discusses her latest book ‘Renewal’

Naomi Hess and Jasmyn Dobson

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ former SPIA Dean and current CEO of New America Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 discusses her latest book and reflects on her career and upcoming milestones in American history. 

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ former SPIA Dean and current CEO of New America Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 discusses her latest book and reflects on her career and upcoming milestones in American history. 

NEWS | 02/04/2022

Famed investor, major Princeton donor Louis A. Simpson GS ’60 dies at 85

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Famed investor, major Princeton donor Louis A. Simpson GS ’60 dies at 85

Allan Shen

On Saturday Jan. 8, Louis A. Simpson, the namesake of the Louis A. Simpson International Building and the Louis A. Simpson Center for the Study of Macroeconomics died at his Illinois home.

On Saturday Jan. 8, Louis A. Simpson, the namesake of the Louis A. Simpson International Building and the Louis A. Simpson Center for the Study of Macroeconomics died at his Illinois home.

NEWS | 02/03/2022

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