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Following petition, Princeton approves Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests

Following petition, Princeton approves Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests

Lia Opperman and Miriam Waldvogel

The University approved Chinese international students’ continuous housing requests on Dec. 5, after initially denying a number of requests for housing over winter break. The change followed a petition circulated by students.

The University approved Chinese international students' continuous housing requests on Dec. 5, after initially denying a number of requests for housing over winter break. The change followed a petition circulated by students.

NEWS | 12/09/2022

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‘This is hate speech’: Students harassed by extremist protestors on campus

‘This is hate speech’: Students harassed by extremist protestors on campus

Julian Hartman-Sigall, Sophie Glaser, and Kayra Sener

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. Several students who walked by the crowd commented that they thought the protestors were “joking” or laughed at the extremist protestors’ statements.

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. 

NEWS | 12/08/2022

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Third annual Wintersession to offer 525 courses

Third annual Wintersession to offer 525 courses

Chas Brown

The 525 courses offered this January will be led by 389 on-campus facilitators. Offerings include courses from “A Drum Machine in Your Mouth: The Art of Beatboxing” to “How to Beat Your Grandma at Scrabble” to “Organic Chemistry for Anyone!”

The 525 courses offered this January will be led by 389 on-campus facilitators. Offerings include courses from “A Drum Machine in Your Mouth: The Art of Beatboxing” to “How to Beat Your Grandma at Scrabble” to “Organic Chemistry for Anyone!”

NEWS | 12/08/2022

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Faculty explore healing, media, intersectionality in new AAS course offerings

Faculty explore healing, media, intersectionality in new AAS course offerings

Miriam Waldvogel

21 of the 23 courses are cross-listed with other departments, stressing the importance of interdisciplinary scholarship in the AAS department. 

21 of the 23 courses are cross-listed with other departments, stressing the importance of interdisciplinary scholarship in the AAS department. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

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‘A rediscovery of the ancient world’: Anthony Grafton discusses new book

‘A rediscovery of the ancient world’: Anthony Grafton discusses new book

Allan Shen

In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Grafton spoke about the process of writing his new book and how it intersects with his work in the Department of History. 

In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Grafton spoke about the process of writing his new book and how it intersects with his work in the Department of History. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

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Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

Kalena Blake

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

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USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

NEWS | 12/06/2022

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‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

Jocelyne Wijaya

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

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ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

Danielle Ranucci

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

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Town Council hears community thoughts on Master Plans

Town Council hears community thoughts on Master Plans

Charlie Roth

Community members convened in Princeton Public Library to provide their input on the Town Council’s Master Plan for continued growth and development in Princeton Municipality.

Community members convened in Princeton Public Library to provide their input on the Town Council’s Master Plan for continued growth and development in Princeton Municipality.

NEWS | 12/05/2022

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Professor Imani Perry honored with National Book Award

Professor Imani Perry honored with National Book Award

Miriam Waldvogel

The National Book Foundation honored professor of African American Studies Imani Perry’s “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation” with its award in nonfiction. In the book, Perry draws on the stories, figures, and traditions of the American South.

The National Book Foundation honored professor of African American Studies Imani Perry’s “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation” with its award in nonfiction. In the book, Perry draws on the stories, figures, and traditions of the American South.

NEWS | 12/05/2022

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SPEAR hosts panel discussing domestic worker rights

SPEAR hosts panel discussing domestic worker rights

Abby Leibowitz

On Nov. 30, SPEAR hosted a panel NJ Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights with members of Unidad Latina en Acción (ULA), the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and domestic workers.

On Nov. 30, SPEAR hosted a panel NJ Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights with members of Unidad Latina en Acción (ULA), the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and domestic workers.

NEWS | 12/05/2022

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Candidates for USG President clash over student wellbeing, advocacy tactics in debate

Candidates for USG President clash over student wellbeing, advocacy tactics in debate

Annie Rupertus and Nandini Krishnan

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

NEWS | 12/05/2022

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Princeton community hosts vigil mourning Club Q shooting

Princeton community hosts vigil mourning Club Q shooting

Rebecca Cunningham

On Thursday, Dec. 1, the Princeton Graduate Student Government (GSG) and Intersecting Queer Identities (IQI)/Queer Graduate Caucus (QGC) hosted a vigil behind the Fountain of Freedom mourning the victims of the Nov. 19 Club Q Shooting in Colorado Springs.

On Thursday, Dec. 1, the Princeton Graduate Student Government (GSG) and Intersecting Queer Identities (IQI)/Queer Graduate Caucus (QGC) hosted a vigil behind the Fountain of Freedom mourning the victims of the Nov. 19 Club Q Shooting in Colorado Springs.

NEWS | 12/04/2022

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Narayanan ’24 elected 147th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

Narayanan ’24 elected 147th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

Jocelyne Wijaya

“My hope for the next year is to cover our community as students see it.  There are so many exciting things happening on campus, and I want the 'Prince' to reflect them,” Narayanan said.

“My hope for the next year is to cover our community as students see it.  There are so many exciting things happening on campus, and I want the 'Prince' to reflect them,” Narayanan said.

NEWS | 12/04/2022

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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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