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University administrators defend new, controversial campus safety policies in USG meeting

University administrators defend new, controversial campus safety policies in USG meeting

Nandini Krishnan

In Sunday’s USG meeting, Vice President of Campus Life, W. Rochelle Calhoun and Assistant Vice President for Public Safety, Ken Strother addressed questions about new, controversial campus safety policies, which call for the installation of new security cameras at all exterior doorways. The event was protested by a representative from Students for Prison Education, Abolition, and Reform (SPEAR).

In Sunday’s USG meeting, Vice President of Campus Life, W. Rochelle Calhoun and Assistant Vice President for Public Safety, Ken Strother addressed questions about new, controversial campus safety policies, which call for the installation of new security cameras at all exterior doorways. The event was protested by a representative from Students for Prison Education, Abolition, and Reform (SPEAR). 

NEWS | 04/04/2023

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University weighing more support for commercial contracts for student-athletes

University weighing more support for commercial contracts for student-athletes

Bridget O’Neill

Two years after a controversial relaxation of NCAA name, image, likeness (NIL) policy, University student-athletes discuss former work-arounds and expanded commercial opportunities. According to a University Athletics spokesperson, a new partnership with Opendorse, a service assisting in NIL education and marketplace, may be in the works.

Two years after a controversial relaxation of NCAA name, image, likeness (NIL) policy, University student-athletes discuss former work-arounds and expanded commercial opportunities. According to a University Athletics spokesperson, a new partnership with Opendorse, a service assisting in NIL education and marketplace, may be in the works.  

NEWS | 04/04/2023

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Competitive YAT election looms as Kirby, Masheke, Takeuchi advance

Competitive YAT election looms as Kirby, Masheke, Takeuchi advance

Isabel Yip

45.41 percent of the senior class voted in the primary election. Out of the 23 candidates who participated in the primary election, Kirby, Masheke, and Takeuchi will be continuing on, with one of them serving a four-year term on the University’s Board of Trustees. 

45.41% of the senior class voted in the primary election. Out of the 23 candidates who participated in the primary election, Kirby, Masheke, and Takeuchi will be continuing on, with one of them serving a four-year term on the University’s Board of Trustees. 

NEWS | 04/04/2023

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Packed crowd hears Chomsky speak in major event for democratic socialists on campus

Packed crowd hears Chomsky speak in major event for democratic socialists on campus

Abby Leibowitz

Chomsky spoke via Zoom on student organizing, his political ideology, and contemporary political movements. He said that it is “heartening to think of changes taking place at Princeton since I started there [in 1958].”  

Chomsky spoke via Zoom on student organizing, his political ideology, and contemporary political movements. He said that it is “heartening to think of changes taking place at Princeton since I started there [in 1958].” 

NEWS | 04/03/2023

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University members gather to fundraise for pediatric cancer research

University members gather to fundraise for pediatric cancer research

Ryan Konarska

In their first partnership with a Princeton organization, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation hosted, with the Civic Leadership Council (CLC), a crowd of about 50 for “Tigers Shave for the Brave,“ attracting those who hoped to watch others shave their heads and some who volunteered at the last minute to cut their hair for the cause. 

In their first partnership with a Princeton organization, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation hosted, with the Civic Leadership Council (CLC), a crowd of about 50 for “Tigers Shave for the Brave,“ attracting those who hoped to watch others shave their heads — and some who volunteered at the last minute to cut their hair for the cause. 

NEWS | 04/02/2023

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No admission data from Princeton for the second consecutive Ivy Day as Ivy League rates stabilize

No admission data from Princeton for the second consecutive Ivy Day as Ivy League rates stabilize

Justus Wilhoit and Louisa Gheorghita

The 'Prince' projects the acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 to be 5.82 percent or higher.

The 'Prince' projects the acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 to be 5.82 percent or higher.

NEWS | 03/31/2023

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Despite strong unionization push, hesitation remains for some graduate students

Despite strong unionization push, hesitation remains for some graduate students

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Zach Lee

“I don’t need the union, because I feel like Princeton is meeting all my needs,” one graduate student told the ‘Prince.’ Others reported frustration with union leadership and cited divergent interests between students in STEM and the humanities as deterring factors for joining the unionization push.  

“I don’t need the union, because I feel like Princeton is meeting all my needs,” one graduate student told the ‘Prince.’ Others reported frustration with union leadership and cited divergent interests between students in STEM and the humanities as deterring factors for joining the unionization push.  

NEWS | 03/30/2023

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Do fossil fuel funders impact research? Researchers say it's the other way around.

Do fossil fuel funders impact research? Researchers say it's the other way around.

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Despite the University’s decision to divest its endowment and dissociate from 90 companies, it has continued its research related relationship with BP. While researchers defend the University’s decision to maintain the relationship, others advocate for a full end to investments in fossil fuel companies.

Despite the University’s decision to divest its endowment and dissociate from 90 companies, it has continued its research related relationship with BP. While researchers defend the University’s decision to maintain the relationship, others advocate for a full end to investments in fossil fuel companies.

NEWS | 03/29/2023

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Protestors flock to Princeton to oppose Israeli judicial reform as controversial lecturer speaks

Protestors flock to Princeton to oppose Israeli judicial reform as controversial lecturer speaks

Janny Eng and Annie Rupertus

Protestors gathered on the lawn of the CJL on Monday, voicing opposition to speaker Ronen Shoval. Shoval was invited to represent the pro-reform standpoint, as part of a two-part speaker series on Israeli judicial reform — an issue currently sparking widespread protests in the country. 

Protestors gathered on the lawn of the CJL on Monday, voicing opposition to speaker Ronen Shoval. Shoval was invited to represent the pro-reform standpoint, as part of a two-part speaker series on Israeli judicial reform — an issue currently sparking widespread protests in the country. 

NEWS | 03/29/2023

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Remembering the ‘mother of the disability rights movement’: Judy Heumann’s legacy at Princeton and beyond

Remembering the ‘mother of the disability rights movement’: Judy Heumann’s legacy at Princeton and beyond

Sophie Glaser

Lifelong disability rights advocate, Judy Heumann, passed away in early March. Known as the “mother of the disability rights movement,” Heumann rose to prominence as an activist in the 1970s.

Lifelong disability rights advocate, Judy Heumann, passed away in early March. Known as the “mother of the disability rights movement,” Heumann rose to prominence as an activist in the 1970s.

NEWS | 03/29/2023

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Accommodations on campus, explained

Accommodations on campus, explained

Rebecca Cho and Jeannie Kim

The ‘Prince’ spoke to administrators who supervise the accommodation process and students who have experienced the process themselves to understand the Office of Disability Services’ (ODS) ability to meet students’ needs. While the process can be difficult and complicated, affected students felt that the ODS adequately supports them. 

The ‘Prince’ spoke to administrators who supervise the accommodation process and students who have experienced the process themselves to understand the Office of Disability Services’ (ODS) ability to meet students’ needs. While the process can be difficult and complicated, affected students felt that ODS adequately supports them. 

NEWS | 03/29/2023

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USG appropriates for more subsidized food for students, hints at undisclosed referendum to come

USG appropriates for more subsidized food for students, hints at undisclosed referendum to come

Justus Wilhoit

In their meeting Sunday, USG discussed new format for ticketing in upcoming farmer’s market, increased attendance at the second-ever Porchfest, and options to promote use of outdoor spaces this spring.

In their meeting Sunday, USG discussed new format for ticketing in upcoming farmer’s market, increased attendance at the second-ever Porchfest, and options to promote use of outdoor spaces this spring.

NEWS | 03/28/2023

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University opts for familiar face in announcing Terri Sewell ’86 as 2023 Class Day Speaker

University opts for familiar face in announcing Terri Sewell ’86 as 2023 Class Day Speaker

Sandeep Mangat

The University announced that U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will speak at the 2023 Class Day ceremony. Sewell is currently representing Alabama’s 7th congressional district in Congress. 

The University announced that U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will speak at the 2023 Class Day ceremony. Sewell is currently representing Alabama’s 7th congressional district in Congress. 

NEWS | 03/27/2023

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Processing March Madness? This 2020 study from Princeton PNI could help

Processing March Madness? This 2020 study from Princeton PNI could help

Amy Ciceu

A 2020 study from James Antony, a CV Starr Fellow at PNI, and other researchers examines brain behavior and processing of unexpected outcomes in basketball — and could have new implications for Princeton basketball fans reading from the recent run in March Madness.

A 2020 study from James Antony, a C.V. Starr Fellow at PNI, and other researchers examines brain behavior and processing of unexpected outcomes in basketball — and could have new implications for Princeton basketball fans reading from the recent run in March Madness.

NEWS | 03/27/2023

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Rep. Terri Sewell ’86 discusses her path from Selma to Princeton to Congress

Rep. Terri Sewell ’86 discusses her path from Selma to Princeton to Congress

Justus Wilhoit

In an event co-hosted by Whig-Clio and Princeton College Democrats, Congresswoman Terri Sewell ’86 discussed the importance of her roots in Selma, her transition to Princeton, and how her background has influenced her political life.

In an event co-hosted by Whig-Clio and Princeton College Democrats, Congresswoman Terri Sewell ’86 discussed the importance of her roots in Selma, her transition to Princeton, and how her background has influenced her political life.

NEWS | 03/26/2023

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‘Princeton comes together when there’s a special moment’: Enthusiasm soars as March Madness watch parties reach capacity

‘Princeton comes together when there’s a special moment’: Enthusiasm soars as March Madness watch parties reach capacity

Lia Opperman and Olivia Sanchez

The official campus watch party in Whig Hall, as well as local bars Alchemist & Barrister and Winberie’s, all reached capacity before Friday’s March Madness matchup tipped off. Students, alumni, and other community members expressed excitement about the historic moment for Princeton.

The official campus watch party in Whig Hall, as well as local bars Alchemist & Barrister and Winberie’s, all reached capacity before Friday’s March Madness matchup tipped off. Students, alumni, and other community members expressed excitement about the historic moment for Princeton.

NEWS | 03/26/2023

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Inaugural Director of Campus Accessibility Michael Barnes looks back on his first year

Inaugural Director of Campus Accessibility Michael Barnes looks back on his first year

Tess Weinreich

Michael Barnes, the University’s first-ever Director of Campus Accessibility, looks back on his first year in the position amidst ongoing challenges to campus accessibility due to construction.

Michael Barnes, the University’s first-ever Director of Campus Accessibility, looks back on his first year in the position amidst ongoing challenges to campus accessibility due to construction.

NEWS | 03/23/2023

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‘The best decision I’ve made’: Students, faculty reflect on the first full cycle of ASL classes

‘The best decision I’ve made’: Students, faculty reflect on the first full cycle of ASL classes

Aniket Mukherji and Miriam Waldvogel

This semester marks the first time that students have been able to fulfill the University’s language requirement using the American Sign Language (ASL) sequence. The Daily Princetonian sat down with students and professors to hear about their experiences taking and teaching ASL classes. 

This semester marks the first time that students have been able to fulfill the University’s language requirement using the American Sign Language (ASL) sequence. The Daily Princetonian sat down with students and professors to hear about their experiences taking and teaching ASL classes. 

NEWS | 03/23/2023

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Seyedsayamdost Lab discovers first pathway for Selenium insertion into natural products

Seyedsayamdost Lab discovers first pathway for Selenium insertion into natural products

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

In a study titled “Biosynthesis of selenium-containing small molecules in diverse microorganisms,” published in the journal Nature, Princeton researchers in the Department of Chemistry reported on the discovery of a new pathway in selenium metabolism. Their discovery marks a huge step in understanding selenium metabolism in almost 20 years.  

In a study titled “Biosynthesis of selenium-containing small molecules in diverse microorganisms,” published in the journal Nature, Princeton researchers in the Department of Chemistry reported on the discovery of a new pathway in selenium metabolism. Their discovery marks a huge step in understanding selenium metabolism in almost 20 years.  

NEWS | 03/23/2023

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23 ’23s run for Young Alumni Trustee

23 ’23s run for Young Alumni Trustee

Sandeep Mangat

Primary elections for Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) will run until 5 p.m. on March 30, with results to be announced on March 31. Out of the 23 members of the Class of 2023 running for the position, the three with the most votes will advance to the general election. 

Primary elections for Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) will run until 5 p.m. on March 30, with results to be announced on March 31. Out of the 23 members of the Class of 2023 running for the position, the three with the most votes will advance to the general election. 

NEWS | 03/22/2023

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