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Julia Chaffers ’22 wins Marshall Scholarship

Julia Chaffers ’22 wins Marshall Scholarship

Naomi Hess

“To me, history is about not just what happened in the past, but also how we understand those facts and how we use that to inform our present,” Chaffers said.

“To me, history is about not just what happened in the past, but also how we understand those facts and how we use that to inform our present,” Chaffers said.

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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COVID-19 cases rise on campus, as peer institutions announce Spring 2022 plans

COVID-19 cases rise on campus, as peer institutions announce Spring 2022 plans

Drew Somerville

“As peer institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford make decisions regarding the beginning of the spring semester, Princeton has yet to make any formal announcements about delaying the start of courses or making instruction remote.”

“As peer institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford make decisions regarding the beginning of the spring semester, Princeton has yet to make any formal announcements about delaying the start of courses or making instruction remote.” 

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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Princeton accepts early applicants to Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics

Princeton accepts early applicants to Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics

Aidan Iacobucci

“We believe this decision will help us keep students central to our work and tamp down the anxiety of applicants,” the University wrote in an online statement.

“We believe this decision will help us keep students central to our work and tamp down the anxiety of applicants,” the University wrote in an online statement.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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Most study abroad programs canceled for spring 2022

Most study abroad programs canceled for spring 2022

Jenna Elliott

Programs in Kenya, Panama, and Italy remain approved to proceed.

Programs in Kenya, Panama, and Italy remain approved to proceed.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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Takeuchi ’23 elected USG president, midterm grading referendum passes

Takeuchi ’23 elected USG president, midterm grading referendum passes

Annie Rupertus

Takeuchi ’23 and Kapoor ’23, who was elected vice president, ran on a platform of enhancing mental health care on campus, prioritizing equity and inclusion.

Takeuchi ’23 and Kapoor ’23, who was elected vice president, ran on a platform of enhancing mental health care on campus, prioritizing equity and inclusion.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis Johnson '93 talks future of Roe v. Wade at PSRJ event

Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis Johnson '93 talks future of Roe v. Wade at PSRJ event

Alexa Marsh and Alison Araten

Alexis McGill Johnson ’93, the CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke at a Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) event on Thursday about her background in activism, abortion law, and the role students can play in supporting reproductive rights.

Alexis McGill Johnson ’93, the CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke at a Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) event on Thursday about her background in activism, abortion law, and the role students can play in supporting reproductive rights.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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Princeton moves finals online, mandates boosters for spring semester amid COVID-19 uptick

Princeton moves finals online, mandates boosters for spring semester amid COVID-19 uptick

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Dean Dolan cited this “rise in our case counts just registered yesterday” as a reason for the University to take new measures at this juncture so that students would not have to stay on campus into Winter Break if they test positive.

Dean Dolan cited this “rise in our case counts just registered yesterday” as a reason for the University to take new measures at this juncture so that students would not have to stay on campus into Winter Break if they test positive.

NEWS | 12/14/2021

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Invitation of author Abigail Shrier sparks campus controversy, Princeton GSRC responds with teach-in

Invitation of author Abigail Shrier sparks campus controversy, Princeton GSRC responds with teach-in

Bailey Glenetske

After initial publicity of the event, Princeton students voiced concerns about the decision to bring a speaker to campus denounced by many as transphobic.

After initial publicity of the event, Princeton students voiced concerns about the decision to bring a speaker to campus denounced by many as transphobic.

NEWS | 12/10/2021

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Nassau Street businesses adjust to COVID-imposed shortages in labor market

Nassau Street businesses adjust to COVID-imposed shortages in labor market

Sandeep Mangat and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

The Daily Princetonian interviewed five local businesses to hear more about how they have maintained a workforce amid a national “Great Resignation.”

The Daily Princetonian interviewed five local businesses to hear more about how they have maintained a workforce amid a national “Great Resignation.”

NEWS | 12/10/2021

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Q&A with author and journalist Jordan Salama ’19

Q&A with author and journalist Jordan Salama ’19

Anna Salvatore

Salama sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his reflections on the river, his writing process, and the future of Colombia.

Salama sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his reflections on the river, his writing process, and the future of Colombia.

NEWS | 12/09/2021

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110 students match with Princeton through QuestBridge

110 students match with Princeton through QuestBridge

Isabel Yip

QuestBridge match decisions are followed by single-choice early action decisions in mid-December.

QuestBridge match decisions are followed by single-choice early action decisions in mid-December.

NEWS | 12/09/2021

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Princeton expands ASL program, adds Deaf culture class

Princeton expands ASL program, adds Deaf culture class

Naomi Hess

“I really hope that the increased visibility of ASL and Deaf culture on campus will help make Princeton more accessible and inclusive,” Buchholz wrote. “I hope one of the results of this is an increase in the number of disabled faculty members, staff members, and students.”

“I really hope that the increased visibility of ASL and Deaf culture on campus will help make Princeton more accessible and inclusive,” Buchholz wrote. “I hope one of the results of this is an increase in the number of disabled faculty members, staff members, and students.”

NEWS | 12/09/2021

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Isolation housing nears capacity, case numbers decrease following return from Thanksgiving break

Isolation housing nears capacity, case numbers decrease following return from Thanksgiving break

Katherine Dailey

During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 86 undergraduates and 15 graduate students were in isolation housing for COVID-19.

During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 86 undergraduates and 15 graduate students were in isolation housing for COVID-19.

NEWS | 12/08/2021

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USG discusses COVID-19 discipline, committee efforts in last meeting of term

USG discusses COVID-19 discipline, committee efforts in last meeting of term

Annie Rupertus

“It’s been a really tough year,” Potter said as the meeting neared its end. “We’ve emerged from one version of a pandemic to another.”

“It’s been a really tough year,” Potter said as the meeting neared its end. “We’ve emerged from one version of a pandemic to another.”

NEWS | 12/07/2021

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Dining halls less overwhelmed, though staffing challenges continue

Dining halls less overwhelmed, though staffing challenges continue

Sandeep Mangat

Student workers have returned to dining halls this semester, easing some understaffing challenges.

Student workers have returned to dining halls this semester, easing some understaffing challenges.

NEWS | 12/07/2021

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Jasman Singh ’23, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 participate in USG Presidential Debate

Jasman Singh ’23, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 participate in USG Presidential Debate

Aidan Iacobucci

Voting will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 and end at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. 

Voting will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 and end at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. 

NEWS | 12/06/2021

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Davis International Center discourages international students from returning home during winter break

Davis International Center discourages international students from returning home during winter break

Lia Opperman

International students have a few options. The University advises international students to stay with friends or family in the U.S. if possible. If not, they are advised to apply for continuous housing by Dec. 17. 

International students have a few options. The University advises international students to stay with friends or family in the U.S. if possible. If not, they are advised to apply for continuous housing by Dec. 17. 

NEWS | 12/04/2021

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Kang Lab reports new experimental therapy with potential to stop cancer spread

Kang Lab reports new experimental therapy with potential to stop cancer spread

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Kang’s lab focuses on two central questions in cancer treatment: why do some patients develop metastatic disease, and why they are so difficult to treat?

Kang’s lab focuses on two central questions in cancer treatment: why do some patients develop metastatic disease, and why they are so difficult to treat?

NEWS | 12/02/2021

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Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Sam Kagan

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

NEWS | 12/02/2021

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Campaigning begins for USG winter elections

Campaigning begins for USG winter elections

Erin Lee and Annie Rupertus

The Daily Princetonian lays out each race and its candidates. Online voting begins Monday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. and closes Thursday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m.

The Daily Princetonian lays out each race and its candidates. Online voting begins Monday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. and closes Thursday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m.

NEWS | 12/02/2021

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