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Divest Princeton sit-in calls for full fossil fuel divestment

Students gave speeches, painted signs, and sat on blankets doing homework during the event, which lasted four hours. Many of them were local high schoolers skipping class to attend.

Students gave speeches, painted signs, and sat on blankets doing homework during the event, which lasted four hours. Many of them were local high schoolers skipping class to attend.

NEWS | 09/27/2021

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USG appoints committee members, reports on referendum progress

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday evening to approve the appointment of new committee members, discuss Lawnparties, and report on the progress of spring referenda.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday evening to approve the appointment of new committee members, discuss Lawnparties, and report on the progress of spring referenda.

NEWS | 09/27/2021

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New student initiative spreads awareness on marijuana criminal record expungement in New Jersey

Six months after New Jersey officially legalized marijuana, a new student initiative on campus aims to spread awareness about criminal record expungement for formerly incarcerated people statewide.

Six months after New Jersey officially legalized marijuana, a new student initiative on campus aims to spread awareness about criminal record expungement for formerly incarcerated people statewide.

NEWS | 09/26/2021

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Q&A with Po-Shen Loh GS ’10, mathematics professor and COVID-19 app developer

In a video interview, Loh spoke with The Daily Princetonian about his unique teaching style, how math instruction in America might be improved, and NOVID, his pandemic-response app.

In a video interview, Loh spoke with The Daily Princetonian about his unique teaching style, how math instruction in America might be improved, and NOVID, his pandemic-response app.

NEWS | 09/23/2021

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One COVID-19 disciplinary case adjudicated on campus, amid “very limited transmission”

When asked if a date has been set for the next update on masking requirements, Hotchkiss said in an email that “the current masking policy will remain in effect until further notice.”

When asked if a date has been set for the next update on masking requirements, Hotchkiss said in an email that “the current masking policy will remain in effect until further notice.” 

NEWS | 09/23/2021

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New research finds women in academic fields that value ‘brilliance’ more likely to experience imposter syndrome

A new study, co-led by Professor Sarah-Jane Leslie, found that women were more likely to experience imposter syndrome in fields that value “brilliance.”

A new study, co-led by Professor Sarah-Jane Leslie, found that women were more likely to experience imposter syndrome in fields that value “brilliance.”

NEWS | 09/22/2021

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Carshare services return to Princeton

According to Enterprise Carshare’s website, rental rates at the Princeton University campus locations start at just $5/hour or $40/day, with fuel, insurance and parking costs included. 

According to Enterprise Carshare’s website, rental rates at the Princeton University campus locations start at just $5/hour or $40/day, with fuel, insurance and parking costs included. 

NEWS | 09/22/2021

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CPUC delivers divestment updates, discusses construction and COVID-19 policies

At the first in-person meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) since the COVID-19 pandemic began, administrators discussed far-ranging plans for progress on fossil fuel dissociation, sustainable campus construction, and health updates. 

At the first in-person meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) since the COVID-19 pandemic began, administrators discussed far-ranging plans for progress on fossil fuel dissociation, sustainable campus construction, and health updates. 

NEWS | 09/21/2021

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USG receives presentation on Princeton’s COVID-19 response

In the meeting, Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo presented to the Senate on the University’s recent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Senate unanimously approved six new U-Councilors.

In the meeting, Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo presented to the Senate on the University’s recent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Senate unanimously approved five new U-Councilors.

NEWS | 09/20/2021

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Orange Key tours return to campus

As they stepped out from the U-Store toward the steps of Blair Arch, tour guide Justin Curl ’22 noted the significance of the moment, as the first in-person tour open to the public since the start of the pandemic. “I hope you’re as excited to be here as I am,” he shouted.

As they stepped out from the U-Store toward the steps of Blair Arch, tour guide Justin Curl ’22 noted the significance of the moment, as the first in-person tour open to the public since the start of the pandemic. “I hope you’re as excited to be here as I am,” he shouted.

NEWS | 09/20/2021

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Cannabis Task Force ‘overwhelmingly’ favors dispensary in town. Some residents push back.

In a Saturday public meeting at Hinds Plaza, members of the Princeton Cannabis Task Force discussed dispensary locations, thus encountering some pushback from certain members of the town with reservations regarding the new measures.

In a Saturday public meeting at Hinds Plaza, members of the Princeton Cannabis Task Force discussed dispensary locations, thus encountering some pushback from certain members of the town with reservations regarding the new measures.

NEWS | 09/19/2021

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Students participate in Princeton’s first-ever Vietnamese course through Brown University

Two Princeton students have enrolled and are virtually attending a Vietnamese course offered by Brown University, after students have pushed the Princeton Center for Language Study to offer such a course in previous years.

Two Princeton students have enrolled and are virtually attending a Vietnamese course offered by Brown University, after students have pushed the Princeton Center for Language Study to offer such a course in previous years.

NEWS | 09/19/2021

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Extremist protestors occupying Washington Road heckle students, spew hate-speech

“Since the group assembled on municipal property — the sidewalk alongside Scudder Plaza — the University did not have jurisdiction over their actions,” University Spokesperson Ben Chang wrote. “Nonetheless, the University has taken a number of immediate steps to address the impact of this group’s actions on community members.”

“Since the group assembled on municipal property — the sidewalk alongside Scudder Plaza — the University did not have jurisdiction over their actions,” University Spokesperson Ben Chang wrote. “Nonetheless, the University has taken a number of immediate steps to address the impact of this group’s actions on community members.”

NEWS | 09/16/2021

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Princeton clinic begins booster shot administration

“It’s important for students who might qualify under the current conditions for the booster to consult with their doctors. But if someone decides to get the booster, I think the University clinic is a great place to get it,” Naomi Hess ’22 said.

“It’s important for students who might qualify under the current conditions for the booster to consult with their doctors. But if someone decides to get the booster, I think the University clinic is a great place to get it,” Naomi Hess ’22 said.

NEWS | 09/16/2021

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Campus cafés reopen after 18 months

Two favorite locales of the University campus have reopened after 18 months — Coffee Club and Murray-Dodge Café. Both institutions function primarily by and for Princeton students, providing unique spaces to study and socialize. 

Two favorite locales of the University campus have reopened after 18 months — Coffee Club and Murray-Dodge Café. Both institutions function primarily by and for Princeton students, providing unique spaces to study and socialize.  

NEWS | 09/15/2021