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CPUC delivers divestment updates, discusses construction and COVID-19 policies

CPUC delivers divestment updates, discusses construction and COVID-19 policies

Marissa Michaels

At the first in-person meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) since the COVID-19 pandemic began, administrators discussed far-ranging plans for progress on fossil fuel dissociation, sustainable campus construction, and health updates. 

At the first in-person meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) since the COVID-19 pandemic began, administrators discussed far-ranging plans for progress on fossil fuel dissociation, sustainable campus construction, and health updates. 

NEWS | 09/21/2021

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USG receives presentation on Princeton’s COVID-19 response

USG receives presentation on Princeton’s COVID-19 response

Drew Somerville

In the meeting, Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo presented to the Senate on the University’s recent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Senate unanimously approved six new U-Councilors.

In the meeting, Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo presented to the Senate on the University’s recent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Senate unanimously approved five new U-Councilors.

NEWS | 09/20/2021

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Orange Key tours return to campus

Orange Key tours return to campus

Edward Tian

As they stepped out from the U-Store toward the steps of Blair Arch, tour guide Justin Curl ’22 noted the significance of the moment, as the first in-person tour open to the public since the start of the pandemic. “I hope you’re as excited to be here as I am,” he shouted.

As they stepped out from the U-Store toward the steps of Blair Arch, tour guide Justin Curl ’22 noted the significance of the moment, as the first in-person tour open to the public since the start of the pandemic. “I hope you’re as excited to be here as I am,” he shouted.

NEWS | 09/20/2021

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Cannabis Task Force ‘overwhelmingly’ favors dispensary in town. Some residents push back.

Cannabis Task Force ‘overwhelmingly’ favors dispensary in town. Some residents push back.

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

In a Saturday public meeting at Hinds Plaza, members of the Princeton Cannabis Task Force discussed dispensary locations, thus encountering some pushback from certain members of the town with reservations regarding the new measures.

In a Saturday public meeting at Hinds Plaza, members of the Princeton Cannabis Task Force discussed dispensary locations, thus encountering some pushback from certain members of the town with reservations regarding the new measures.

NEWS | 09/19/2021

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Students participate in Princeton’s first-ever Vietnamese course through Brown University

Students participate in Princeton’s first-ever Vietnamese course through Brown University

Ngan Chiem

Two Princeton students have enrolled and are virtually attending a Vietnamese course offered by Brown University, after students have pushed the Princeton Center for Language Study to offer such a course in previous years.

Two Princeton students have enrolled and are virtually attending a Vietnamese course offered by Brown University, after students have pushed the Princeton Center for Language Study to offer such a course in previous years.

NEWS | 09/19/2021

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Extremist protestors occupying Washington Road heckle students, spew hate-speech

Extremist protestors occupying Washington Road heckle students, spew hate-speech

Caitlin Limestahl

“Since the group assembled on municipal property — the sidewalk alongside Scudder Plaza — the University did not have jurisdiction over their actions,” University Spokesperson Ben Chang wrote. “Nonetheless, the University has taken a number of immediate steps to address the impact of this group’s actions on community members.”

“Since the group assembled on municipal property — the sidewalk alongside Scudder Plaza — the University did not have jurisdiction over their actions,” University Spokesperson Ben Chang wrote. “Nonetheless, the University has taken a number of immediate steps to address the impact of this group’s actions on community members.”

NEWS | 09/16/2021

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Princeton clinic begins booster shot administration

Princeton clinic begins booster shot administration

Anika Buch

“It’s important for students who might qualify under the current conditions for the booster to consult with their doctors. But if someone decides to get the booster, I think the University clinic is a great place to get it,” Naomi Hess ’22 said.

“It’s important for students who might qualify under the current conditions for the booster to consult with their doctors. But if someone decides to get the booster, I think the University clinic is a great place to get it,” Naomi Hess ’22 said.

NEWS | 09/16/2021

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Campus cafés reopen after 18 months

Campus cafés reopen after 18 months

Eliza Shaffer

Two favorite locales of the University campus have reopened after 18 months — Coffee Club and Murray-Dodge Café. Both institutions function primarily by and for Princeton students, providing unique spaces to study and socialize. 

Two favorite locales of the University campus have reopened after 18 months — Coffee Club and Murray-Dodge Café. Both institutions function primarily by and for Princeton students, providing unique spaces to study and socialize.  

NEWS | 09/15/2021

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Mudd Library reopens after renovations

Mudd Library reopens after renovations

Hank Ingham

Mudd Library has reopened following renovations to update the fire suppression system and upgrade both indoor and outdoor facilities.

Mudd Library has reopened following renovations to update the fire suppression system and upgrade both indoor and outdoor facilities.

NEWS | 09/14/2021

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Singer wins $1 million Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture

Singer wins $1 million Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture

Naomi Hess

He joins past recipients including Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Paul Farmer, and he plans to donate the entirety of the $1 million award.

He joins past recipients including Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Paul Farmer, and he plans to donate the entirety of the $1 million award.

NEWS | 09/14/2021

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Princeton ranked first by U.S. News, third by Forbes

Princeton ranked first by U.S. News, third by Forbes

Hadley Kim

Princeton University ranked first for the U.S. News “Senior Capstone” category, defined as a culminating project that students have to complete before graduation.

Princeton University ranked first for the U.S. News “Senior Capstone” category, defined as a culminating project that students have to complete before graduation. 

NEWS | 09/14/2021

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Class of 2025 discusses systemic racism during orientation

Class of 2025 discusses systemic racism during orientation

Ngan Chiem

The module centered around the To Be Known and Heard virtual gallery, which depicts vignettes of “Princeton’s long and complex relationship with racism” starting from the 18th century to modern time, according to the site. During the training session, RCAs led their first-years through explorations of the virtual gallery and discussions on how to navigate conversations around race and identity. 

The module centered around the To Be Known and Heard virtual gallery, which depicts vignettes of “Princeton’s long and complex relationship with racism” starting from the 18th century to modern time, according to the site. During the training session, RCAs led their first-years through explorations of the virtual gallery and discussions on how to navigate conversations around race and identity. 

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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Name of Woodrow Wilson Honorary Debate Panel faces contention

Name of Woodrow Wilson Honorary Debate Panel faces contention

Sam Kagan

While a number of institutions have changed their titles from former namesake Woodrow Wilson Class of 1879, the Woodrow Wilson Honorary Debate Panel has maintained its name.

While a number of institutions have changed their titles from former namesake Woodrow Wilson Class of 1879, the Woodrow Wilson Honorary Debate Panel has maintained its name.

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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Dining halls face staff shortage with start of in-person semester

Dining halls face staff shortage with start of in-person semester

Sandeep Mangat

With the in-person semester in full swing, dining hall workers are facing a staffing shortage, which they report is making work “overwhelming.” 

With the in-person semester in full swing, dining hall workers are facing a staffing shortage, which they report is making work “overwhelming.” 

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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USG hears from Wintersession coordinator, discusses task forces

USG hears from Wintersession coordinator, discusses task forces

Caitlin Limestahl

According to Jarvis, domestic travel during Wintersession will resume this year but only for locations accessible by ground transportation. The courses that do take trips will be on a local and regional level. 

According to Jarvis, domestic travel during Wintersession will resume this year but only for locations accessible by ground transportation. The courses that do take trips will be on a local and regional level. 

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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Princeton to lead Northeast Innovation Hub with $15M NSF grant

Princeton to lead Northeast Innovation Hub with $15M NSF grant

Diya Kraybill

Upon receipt of a recent grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Princeton will lead a the NSF Innovation Corps Northeast Hub in collaboration with several other universities in order to better integrate research and the market in an inclusive way.

Upon receipt of a recent grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Princeton will lead a the NSF Innovation Corps Northeast Hub in collaboration with several other universities in order to better integrate research and the market in an inclusive way. 

NEWS | 09/12/2021

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On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

NEWS | 09/12/2021

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Princeton researchers expose consequences of vaccine nationalism

Princeton researchers expose consequences of vaccine nationalism

Kalena Blake

In a recent paper, several members of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the High Meadows Environmental Institute explained the short-term and long-term consequences of vaccine nationalism.

In a recent paper, several members of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the High Meadows Environmental Institute explained the short-term and long-term consequences of vaccine nationalism.

NEWS | 09/12/2021

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Classroom masking policy to remain in effect

Classroom masking policy to remain in effect

Paige Cromley

According to a Sept. 10 announcement from Dean of the College Jill Dolan, the masks will continue to be required in classrooms until further notice.

According to a Sept. 10 announcement from Dean of the College Jill Dolan, the masks will continue to be required in classrooms until further notice.

NEWS | 09/10/2021

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Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Katherine Dailey

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

NEWS | 09/07/2021

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