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Activist George M. Johnson discusses book, queer identity in World AIDS Day talk

Activist George M. Johnson discusses book, queer identity in World AIDS Day talk

Michelle Miao

George M. Johnson, author of “All Boys Aren't Blue,“ a New York Times bestseller, discussed growing up queer and Black, living with HIV, and vulnerability in the writing process at a World AIDS Day lecture on campus.

George M. Johnson, author of “All Boys Aren't Blue,“ a New York Times bestseller, discussed growing up queer and Black, living with HIV, and vulnerability in the writing process at a World AIDS Day lecture on campus.

NEWS | 12/04/2022

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Investigation into Misrach Ewunetie ’24's death continues

Investigation into Misrach Ewunetie ’24's death continues

Katherine Dailey, Tess Weinreich, and Isabel Yip

According to an email from the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office on Nov. 30, autopsy reports and ancillary studies in Ewunetie’s case are estimated to take 12–16 weeks.

According to an email from the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office on Nov. 30, autopsy reports and ancillary studies in Ewunetie’s case are estimated to take 12–16 weeks.

NEWS | 12/02/2022

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Arts Council hosts panel on ‘Overlooked History’ of Black artists in Princeton

Arts Council hosts panel on ‘Overlooked History’ of Black artists in Princeton

Rebecca Cunningham

The panel took place against the backdrop of a community push for telling “a broader and more inclusive history” of art in Princeton and the surrounding areas.

The panel took place against the backdrop of a community push for telling “a broader and more inclusive history” of art in Princeton and the surrounding areas.

NEWS | 12/01/2022

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Alumni in Congress discuss importance of bipartisanship at SPIA

Alumni in Congress discuss importance of bipartisanship at SPIA

Kalena Blake

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi ’95 (D-Ill.) and Congressman Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) spoke at a recent event on the importance of bipartisanship in government, highlighting a 2018 education bill which they co-sponsored. 

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi ’95 (D-Ill.) and Congressman Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) spoke at a recent event on the importance of bipartisanship in government, highlighting a 2018 education bill which they co-sponsored. 

NEWS | 11/30/2022

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Princeton community mourns Xinjiang fire victims, stands with protestors

Princeton community mourns Xinjiang fire victims, stands with protestors

Michelle Miao

Princeton students gathered in front of Nassau Hall on Nov. 29 in solidarity with those who recently died in an apartment fire in Urumqi in light of China’s restrictive zero-COVID policies. Attendees, which included Chinese international students and prominent human rights activist Teng Biao, sung Chinese protest songs and shared anti-censorship speeches.

Princeton students gathered in front of Nassau Hall on Nov. 29 in solidarity with those who recently died in an apartment fire in Urumqi in light of China’s restrictive zero-COVID policies. Attendees, which included Chinese international students and prominent human rights activist Teng Biao, sung Chinese protest songs and shared anti-censorship speeches.

NEWS | 11/30/2022

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Principal Chief of Osage Nation speaks on tribe sovereignty

Principal Chief of Osage Nation speaks on tribe sovereignty

Chas Brown

Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear discussed his experience navigating federal laws and relationships as Principal Chief of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma at a talk on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Aaron Burr Hall.

Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear discussed his experience navigating federal laws and relationships as Principal Chief of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma at a talk on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Aaron Burr Hall.

NEWS | 11/30/2022

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Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80, Dean Dolan talk women and leadership

Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80, Dean Dolan talk women and leadership

Anna Salvatore

Former Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 spoke on Monday, Nov. 28 about her latest book “Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics” at an event hosted by the Princeton Public Library.

Former Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 spoke on Monday, Nov. 28 about her latest book “Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics” at an event hosted by the Princeton Public Library.

NEWS | 11/29/2022

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USG hears updates on mental health, campus safety, dining

USG hears updates on mental health, campus safety, dining

Annie Rupertus

U-Councilor Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 reported that, of the input gathered, about 36 percent of students “explicitly said they want to see cameras nowhere.”

U-Councilor Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 reported that, of the input gathered, about 36-percent of students “explicitly said they want to see cameras nowhere.”

NEWS | 11/29/2022

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VIS students call on Princeton to re-open investigation into Scanlan's use of the n-word

VIS students call on Princeton to re-open investigation into Scanlan's use of the n-word

Paige Cromley

Students sent an open letter calling on University administration to re-open the investigation into Scanlan’s use of the n-word in his VIS321: Words as Objects seminar. Many also displayed posters with the words calling for Scanlan’s firing in their open studio spaces at an event on Nov. 15. 

Students sent an open letter calling on University administration to re-open the investigation into Scanlan’s use of the n-word in his VIS321: Words as Objects seminar. Many also displayed posters with the words calling for Scanlan’s firing in their open studio spaces at an event on Nov. 15. 

NEWS | 11/29/2022

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Princeton offers almost 200 new courses for upcoming spring semester

Princeton offers almost 200 new courses for upcoming spring semester

Tess Weinreich and Isabel Yip

New courses for the Spring 2023 semester include those reflecting on current events and traveling to locations including Denmark.

New courses for the Spring 2023 semester include those reflecting on current events and traveling to locations including Denmark.

NEWS | 11/28/2022

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Students discuss heightened surveillance in feedback session with administrators

Students discuss heightened surveillance in feedback session with administrators

Annie Rupertus

Students discussed a University proposal to increase security cameras on campus at a feedback session with public safety administrators held on Nov. 21 over Zoom. Some students expressed support for the measure, citing student safety, while others raised concerns about privacy. 

Students discussed a University proposal to increase security cameras on campus at a feedback session with public safety administrators held on Nov. 21 over Zoom. Some students expressed support for the measure, citing student safety, while others raised concerns about privacy. 

NEWS | 11/28/2022

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Princeton Black Student Union hosts UPenn students for football, networking

Princeton Black Student Union hosts UPenn students for football, networking

Bailey Glenetske and Justus Wilhoit

On Saturday Nov. 19, the Princeton Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the University of Pennsylvania’s Black Students League (BSL) to partake in community-building events.

On Saturday Nov. 19, the Princeton Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the University of Pennsylvania’s Black Students League (BSL) to partake in community-building events.

NEWS | 11/27/2022

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24/7 CPS line now live, CPS to hire 2 new counselors

24/7 CPS line now live, CPS to hire 2 new counselors

Annie Rupertus

The CPS Cares Line is now available for students at all times, for students in distress or not, to talk to a counselor.

The CPS Cares Line is now available for students at all times, for students in distress or not, to talk to a counselor.

NEWS | 11/27/2022

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Princeton deploys first electric bus, plans to add more

Princeton deploys first electric bus, plans to add more

Abby Leibowitz

The University will introduce a fleet of all-electric buses into service this week, as a part of the University’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2046. According to the director of the University’s Transportation and Parking Services, the new buses will be less noisy and offer a smoother ride than those currently in use.

The University will introduce a fleet of all-electric buses into service this week, as a part of the University’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2046. According to the director of the University’s Transportation and Parking Services, the new buses will be less noisy and offer a smoother ride than those currently in use.

NEWS | 11/27/2022

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Pablo G. Debenedetti to step down as Dean for Research

Pablo G. Debenedetti to step down as Dean for Research

Nandini Krishnan

Debenedetti has served in the role since 2013, and will take a sabbatical during the 2023-24 academic year before retiring. 

Debenedetti has served in the role since 2013, and will take a sabbatical during the 2023-24 academic year before retiring. 

NEWS | 11/22/2022

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Computer Science chair Jennifer Rexford ’91 to serve as next provost

Computer Science chair Jennifer Rexford ’91 to serve as next provost

Hope Perry

Rexford will assume the post in March 2023, following current Provost Deborah Prentice’s departure to serve as the Vice Chancellor at the University of Cambridge.  

Rexford will assume the post in March 2023, following current Provost Deborah Prentice’s departure to serve as the Vice Chancellor at the University of Cambridge.  

NEWS | 11/22/2022

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Journalists, political scientists analyze the 2022 midterms

Journalists, political scientists analyze the 2022 midterms

Charlie Roth

A panel of journalists and political scientists convened to answer the question: “Elections 2022: What Happened? What’s Next?” The event was sponsored by The Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA). 

A panel of journalists and political scientists convened to answer the question: “Elections 2022: What Happened? What’s Next?” The event was sponsored by The Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA).  

NEWS | 11/21/2022

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Starbucks organizer Sara Mughal talks unions at YDSA event

Starbucks organizer Sara Mughal talks unions at YDSA event

Miriam Waldvogel

Sara Mughal of Starbucks Workers United spoke to students in a talk on campus. Last April, Mughal helped unionize the first Starbucks in New Jersey.

Sara Mughal of Starbucks Workers United spoke to students in a talk on campus. Last April, Mughal helped unionize the first Starbucks in New Jersey.

NEWS | 11/21/2022

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Data journalist G. Elliott Morris talks polling on campus

Data journalist G. Elliott Morris talks polling on campus

Jasmyn Dobson

G. Elliott Morris, a data journalist for The Economist discussed his new book “Strength in Numbers.” The panel was sponsored by the Princeton Survey Research Center (PSRC) and the Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CDSP). 

G. Elliott Morris, a data journalist for The Economist discussed his new book “Strength in Numbers.” The panel was sponsored by the Princeton Survey Research Center (PSRC) and the Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CDSP).  

NEWS | 11/21/2022

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‘The most humble person I’ve ever met’: Loved ones remember Misrach Ewunetie ’24

‘The most humble person I’ve ever met’: Loved ones remember Misrach Ewunetie ’24

Allan Shen and Lia Opperman

“It was always very calm with her; it's always pleasant. She's always down for anything but also wanting to make sure that those around her were happy,” said Kenya Ripley-Dunlap ’24, a friend of Ewunetie. “It really seemed like everything she did was super thoughtful and loving. It seems like that was always her intention. She’s always complimenting people.”

“It was always very calm with her; it's always pleasant. She's always down for anything but also wanting to make sure that those around her were happy,” Kenya Ripley-Dunlap ’24, a friend of Ewunetie, said. “It really seemed like everything she did was super thoughtful and loving. It seems like that was always her intention. She’s always complimenting people.”

NEWS | 11/21/2022

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