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Muslim Chaplain Sohaib Nazeer Sultan dies at 40

Muslim Chaplain Sohaib Nazeer Sultan dies at 40

Allan Shen and Rooya Rahin

Known to the campus community as “Imam Sohaib,” Sultan built a vibrant community for Muslims and non-Muslims alike and extended the reach of the community to those from beyond the University’s gates.

Known to the campus community as “Imam Sohaib,” Sultan built a vibrant community for Muslims and non-Muslims alike and extended the reach of the community to those from beyond the University’s gates.

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Following rape conviction, former Class of 2022 member receives 18-year prison sentence

Following rape conviction, former Class of 2022 member receives 18-year prison sentence

Paige Cromley

The judge who sentenced Kretteis reportedly told him that his expulsion from Princeton University “was the clearest possible warning for your behaviour society could give you apart from a criminal conviction.” 

The judge who sentenced Kretteis reportedly told him that his expulsion from Princeton University “was the clearest possible warning for your behavior society could give you apart from a criminal conviction.” 

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Virtual Princeton Preview aims to recreate campus community ‘without the big tent’

Virtual Princeton Preview aims to recreate campus community ‘without the big tent’

Zoya Amir Gauhar

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Preview, which normally gives high school admittees two days in April to experience campus life, has been converted into a month-long virtual platform for students to get to know the University.  

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Preview, which normally gives high school admittees two days in April to experience campus life, has been converted into a month-long virtual platform for students to get to know the University.  

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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New center for gender and sexuality will expand programming of Women*s and LGBT Center

New center for gender and sexuality will expand programming of Women*s and LGBT Center

Marissa Michaels

The Women*s Center and LGBT Center will continue to operate separately and exist in distinct affinity spaces, but the new center for gender and sexuality will help bridge their staff and services while acknowledging the intersections of gender and sexuality.  

The Women*s Center and LGBT Center will continue to operate separately and exist in distinct affinity spaces, but the new center for gender and sexuality will help bridge their staff and services while acknowledging the intersections of gender and sexuality.  

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Canadian teen found responsible for University bomb threat, arrested for multiple ‘swatting’ offenses

Canadian teen found responsible for University bomb threat, arrested for multiple ‘swatting’ offenses

Amy Ciceu

According to a March 25 release citing the Saskatoon Police Department, the teen was arrested in the small community of Vacherie, La., for issuing the false University bomb threat. 

According to a March 25 release citing the Saskatoon Police Department, the teen was arrested in the small community of Vacherie, La., for issuing the false University bomb threat. 

NEWS | 04/20/2021

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Faculty may host in-person classes, office hours outdoors

Faculty may host in-person classes, office hours outdoors

Mark Dodici

In a memo to faculty, Deputy Dean of the College Elizabeth Colagiuri announced that classes and office hours can be held in person and outdoors as long as social distancing guidelines are followed.

In a memo to faculty, Deputy Dean of the College Elizabeth Colagiuri announced that classes and office hours can be held in person and outdoors as long as social distancing guidelines are followed.

NEWS | 04/20/2021

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Princeton to require COVID-19 vaccination for students next fall

Princeton to require COVID-19 vaccination for students next fall

Anika Buch

Undergraduate students must receive their final dose of the vaccine no later than Aug. 1, and proof of vaccination must be uploaded to myUHS prior to arrival on campus.

Undergraduate students must receive their final dose of the vaccine no later than Aug. 1, and proof of vaccination must be uploaded to myUHS prior to arrival on campus.

NEWS | 04/20/2021

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Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Paige Cromley

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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USG signs joint mental health statement with UHS, CPS

USG signs joint mental health statement with UHS, CPS

Drew Somerville

The statement, sent to students on Monday, comes partly in response to a faculty memo from Dean Dolan regarding students’ mental health struggles this semester.

The statement, sent to students on Monday, comes partly in response to a faculty memo from Dean Dolan regarding students’ mental health struggles this semester.

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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Lambert ’22, Wayner ’22 receive $30K Truman Scholarship

Lambert ’22, Wayner ’22 receive $30K Truman Scholarship

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

In addition to the monetary award, Truman Scholars receive priority admission and supplemental financial aid at certain prestigious graduate programs, career counseling, internship opportunities within the federal government, and cohort leadership training. 

In addition to the monetary award, Truman Scholars receive priority admission and supplemental financial aid at certain prestigious graduate programs, career counseling, internship opportunities within the federal government, and cohort leadership training. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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Voting begins for five contested class government races

Voting begins for five contested class government races

Bhoomika Chowdhary, Drew Somerville, and Hadley Kim

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22.

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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Campus lockdown lifted after armed robbery of three students, investigation ongoing

Campus lockdown lifted after armed robbery of three students, investigation ongoing

Evelyn Doskoch

The students were robbed of “personal items” by two assailants near 1939 Hall, but were uninjured.

The students were robbed of “personal items” by two assailants near 1939 Hall, but were uninjured.

NEWS | 04/18/2021

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Following all-time high in CPS appointments, Dolan urges faculty toward ‘compassionate practices’

Following all-time high in CPS appointments, Dolan urges faculty toward ‘compassionate practices’

Caitlin Limestahl

In an email to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Jess Fasano clarified that CPS had 1,490 clinical appointments this March alone, which, according to Dolan’s memo, was the highest number in the history of CPS. 

In an email to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Jess Fasano clarified that CPS had 1,490 clinical appointments this March alone, which, according to Dolan’s memo, was the highest number in the history of CPS. 

NEWS | 04/15/2021

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Lydia and Bill Addy ’82 gift will name residence hall in Perelman College

Lydia and Bill Addy ’82 gift will name residence hall in Perelman College

Anika Agarwal

“It's at an interesting part of campus that slopes down, so the dining hall is actually underground. It's very green. It’s modern. At the bottom of Addy Hall, there's a studio that can be used for [activities like] ceramics or dance and it looks out onto a courtyard there,” Bill Addy described. “We'll have new air conditioned dorm rooms, study areas, and areas for students to congregate outside of their rooms, so it's going to be a remarkably nice place to live in.” 

“It's at an interesting part of campus that slopes down, so the dining hall is actually underground. It's very green. It’s modern. At the bottom of Addy Hall, there's a studio that can be used for [activities like] ceramics or dance and it looks out onto a courtyard there,” Bill Addy described. “We'll have new air conditioned dorm rooms, study areas, and areas for students to congregate outside of their rooms, so it's going to be a remarkably nice place to live in.”  

NEWS | 04/15/2021

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Keith Whittington, Gerken ’91, Pildes ’79, and Ross GS ’03 appointed to Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court

Keith Whittington, Gerken ’91, Pildes ’79, and Ross GS ’03 appointed to Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court

Naomi Hess

They will be part of a bipartisan group of legal and other scholars who will create a report with arguments for and against Supreme Court reform.

They will be part of a bipartisan group of legal and other scholars who will create a report with arguments for and against Supreme Court reform.

NEWS | 04/15/2021

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Trevor Noah announced as 2021 Class Day speaker

Trevor Noah announced as 2021 Class Day speaker

Katherine Dailey

Author and comedian Trevor Noah will be the 2021 Class Day speaker, and will be inducted as an honorary member of the Class of 2021.

Author and comedian Trevor Noah will be the 2021 Class Day speaker, and will be inducted as an honorary member of the Class of 2021.

NEWS | 04/13/2021

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Princeton will be the site of a new cancer research branch

Princeton will be the site of a new cancer research branch

Evelyn Doskoch

The University has partnered with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research to open a new branch at Princeton — one that will specialize in cancer metabolism and how diet impacts our understanding of cancer.

The University has partnered with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research to open a new branch at Princeton — one that will specialize in cancer metabolism and how diet impacts our understanding of cancer.

NEWS | 04/13/2021

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Gov. Murphy signs small business relief bill at Jammin’ Crepes

Gov. Murphy signs small business relief bill at Jammin’ Crepes

Marissa Michaels

The bill will provide $15 million in federal relief to struggling small businesses throughout New Jersey, and is part of a larger $100 million COVID-19 relief plan aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits recover from losses caused by the public health crisis.

The bill will provide $15 million in federal relief to struggling small businesses throughout New Jersey, and is part of a larger $100 million COVID-19 relief plan aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits recover from losses caused by the public health crisis.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

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USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

Drew Somerville

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

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Ruth J. Simmons named 2021 Baccalaureate speaker

Ruth J. Simmons named 2021 Baccalaureate speaker

Anne Wen

Simmons previously served as president of Brown University, becoming the first woman president of Brown and the first Black president of an Ivy League school. Before Brown, Simmons was president of Smith College, the largest women’s college in the United States.

Simmons previously served as president of Brown University, becoming the first woman president of Brown and the first Black president of an Ivy League school. Before Brown, Simmons was president of Smith College, the largest women’s college in the United States.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

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