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In first raise since 1996, USG votes to recommend activity fee hike by more than 100 percent

In first raise since 1996, USG votes to recommend activity fee hike by more than 100 percent

Nandini Krishnan

USG voted to increase student activity fees from $45.50 to $95.50 in its meeting on Sunday, May 7. Prior to the meeting, USG had a meeting in February to discuss the proposal and an email was sent to the student body at 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting, informing them of the vote.  

USG voted to increase student activity fees from $45.50 to $95.50 in its meeting on Sunday, May 7. Prior to the meeting, USG had a meeting in February to discuss the proposal and an email was sent to the student body at 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting, informing them of the vote.  

NEWS | 05/07/2023

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Seven seniors winning community engagement award boast average of 6.9 activities

Seven seniors winning community engagement award boast average of 6.9 activities

Sandeep Mangat and Isabel Yip

Seven seniors were awarded the Spirit of Princeton Award, which recognizes “students with a strong commitment to enhancing the undergraduate experience through contributions to student organizations.” The winners are Emilio Cano Renteria, Ryan Champeau, Hannah Kapoor, Aaron Leung, Serena Starks, Mutemwa Masheke, and Alexander Mrkalj. 

Seven seniors were awarded the Spirit of Princeton Award, which recognizes “students with a strong commitment to enhancing the undergraduate experience through contributions to student organizations.” The winners are Emilio Cano Renteria, Ryan Champeau, Hannah Kapoor, Aaron Leung, Serena Starks, Mutemwa Masheke, and Alexander Mrkalj. 

NEWS | 05/07/2023

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Faculty approve climate science minor, mostly humanities departmental minors

Faculty approve climate science minor, mostly humanities departmental minors

Eden Teshome

University faculty approved all eight minors up for consideration, including two new minors in Climate Science and Philosophy, on April 24. Of the six brand new minor programs approved so far, most are pared-down versions of existing majors, opening the door for students to deeply explore areas of studies without declaring.  

University faculty approved all eight minors up for consideration, including two new minors in Climate Science and Philosophy, on April 24. Of the six brand new minor programs approved so far, most are pared-down versions of existing majors, opening the door for students to deeply explore areas of studies without declaring.  

NEWS | 05/05/2023

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Dismissed Princeton High School principal requests public hearing

Dismissed Princeton High School principal requests public hearing

Charlie Roth

Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 has requested a public hearing in an attempt to override his dismissal from Princeton High School.

Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 has requested a public hearing in an attempt to override his dismissal from Princeton High School.

NEWS | 05/03/2023

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Unidad Latina en Acción, University groups rally for May Day as labor efforts proceed on campus

Unidad Latina en Acción, University groups rally for May Day as labor efforts proceed on campus

Lia Opperman and Rebecca Cunningham

“Around 150 Mercer County area residents and workers, as well as University students and staff gathered with picket signs, banners, and megaphones, demanding equal rights for workers and migrant workers in the local Princeton and New Jersey community on May 1.”

“Around 150 Mercer County area residents and workers, as well as University students and staff gathered with picket signs, banners, and megaphones, demanding equal rights for workers and migrant workers in the local Princeton and New Jersey community on May 1. The event was held as an annual demonstration in recognition of International Workers’ Day, otherwise known as  May Day.”

NEWS | 05/03/2023

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Honor Committee has smaller footprint than most students imagine, chairs say

Honor Committee has smaller footprint than most students imagine, chairs say

Julian Hartman-Sigall

The ‘Prince’ reviewed relevant reports and interviewed current and former chairs of the Honor Committee about how their processes have changed since the rejected referenda and students’ criticism of the Committee.

The ‘Prince’ reviewed all relevant reports and interviewed current and former chairs of the Honor Committee about how their processes have changed since the rejected referenda and students’ criticism of the Committee.This process revealed that the Honor Committee has undergone various changes over the last few years. Moreover, compared to the Committee on Discipline (COD), the Honor Committee has much narrower scope.   

NEWS | 05/03/2023

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Witherspoon statue, fossil fuel disassociation, CPS funding key topics in substantial CPUC meeting

Witherspoon statue, fossil fuel disassociation, CPS funding key topics in substantial CPUC meeting

Olivia Sanchez

Questions about mental health funding were discussed and administrators suggested increases in funding may be in the works. Committee members expressed openness to further discussions about disassociation from fossil fuels, and committee members decried the politicization of the debate over the John Witherspoon statue.

Questions about mental health funding were discussed and administrators suggested increases in funding may be in the works. Committee members expressed openness to further discussions about disassociation from fossil fuels, and committee members decried the politicization of the debate over the John Witherspoon statue.

NEWS | 05/03/2023

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University report reveals 16 students suspended for fraternity hazing in the past year

University report reveals 16 students suspended for fraternity hazing in the past year

Lia Opperman

Members of a fraternity were charged with a violation of hazing. Of the members, 16 students were suspended, four students had their degree withheld, and five students received disciplinary probation.

Members of a fraternity were charged with a violation of hazing. Of the members, 16 students were suspended, four students had their degree withheld, and five students received disciplinary probation.

NEWS | 05/03/2023

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Eisgruber lauds University's free speech climate, pitches free speech to progressives in student event

Eisgruber lauds University's free speech climate, pitches free speech to progressives in student event

Janny Eng

University President Christopher Eisgruber spoke about free speech as a progressive ideal at a Progressive Law Society event on Saturday. The talk comes one week after the 10-year anniversary of his selection as president, and two months after a free speech controversy at Stanford University.

University President Christopher Eisgruber spoke about free speech as a progressive ideal at a Progressive Law Society event on Saturday. The talk comes one week after the 10-year anniversary of his selection as president, and two months after a free speech controversy at Stanford University.

NEWS | 05/03/2023

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A decade later: a split legacy for Eisgruber

A decade later: a split legacy for Eisgruber

Sandeep Mangat and Bridget O’Neill

The Daily Princetonian looks back at President Eisgruber’s tenure, a time marked by significant administrative success and a generally reserved relationship with the student body.

The Daily Princetonian looks back at President Eisgruber’s tenure, a time marked by significant administrative success and a generally reserved relationship with the student body.

NEWS | 05/02/2023

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Students walk-a flock away from Lawnparties, marked by rain, chaos, but still some fun

Students walk-a flock away from Lawnparties, marked by rain, chaos, but still some fun

Tess Weinreich and Izzy Jacobson

The rainy festivities at this semester’s Lawnparties festival elicited mixed reactions from students. At least one student was injured in the crowd at the headlining act.

The rainy festivities at this semester’s Lawnparties festival elicited mixed reactions from students. At least one student was injured in the crowd at the headlining act.

NEWS | 04/30/2023

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Professors weigh in on debate on academic rigor, divided on whether good for mental health

Professors weigh in on debate on academic rigor, divided on whether good for mental health

Abby Leibowitz

The ‘Prince’ sat down with professors from the Psychology and Sociology departments to discuss the ongoing mental health crisis nationwide and on Princeton's campus.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with professors from the psychology and sociology departments to discuss the ongoing mental health crisis nationwide and on Princeton’s campus.

NEWS | 04/28/2023

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Positive reviews for SPIA flirtation with hands-on clinical work

Positive reviews for SPIA flirtation with hands-on clinical work

Jacqueline Zhou

The ‘Prince’ spoke to SPIA students and professor Udi Ofer, who leads the Princeton Policy Advocacy Clinic, a new program that started last fall. 

The ‘Prince’ spoke to SPIA students and professor Udi Ofer, who leads the Princeton Policy Advocacy Clinic, a new program that started last fall. 

NEWS | 04/27/2023

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‘Research is me-search’: Students investigate high rates of depression among grad students

‘Research is me-search’: Students investigate high rates of depression among grad students

Emily Miller

A group of University graduate students are conducting a study on graduate student mental health (GSMH) at Princeton. The GSMH project started in 2017 by a group of graduate students in the psychology department, led by recent graduate and founder Abigail Hoskin. 

A group of University graduate students are conducting a study on graduate student mental health (GSMH) at Princeton. The GSMH project started in 2017 by a group of graduate students in the psychology department, led by recent graduate and founder Abigail Hoskin. 

NEWS | 04/27/2023

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Princeton grad students support employee strikes and protests at Rutgers

Princeton grad students support employee strikes and protests at Rutgers

Tess Weinreich and Lia Opperman

Contract negotiations continue between union members and administrators at Rutgers University, after a nine-day strike was suspended last week. While Princeton and Rutgers have historically rivaled, shared objectives between the universities’ unionized groups have now brought those calling for change together.

Contract negotiations continue between union members and administrators at Rutgers University, after a nine-day strike was suspended last week. While Princeton and Rutgers have historically rivaled, shared objectives between the universities’ unionized groups have now brought those calling for change together. 

NEWS | 04/26/2023

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A drastically changed process for students seeking mental health leaves

A drastically changed process for students seeking mental health leaves

Lia Opperman

An overview of the past ten years of mental health related leave of absences at Princeton show students’ satisfaction with the process has changed drastically. While the mid 2010s saw high profile negative experiences with the University’s mental health services, a Department of Justice review, and University-wide changes, two current students who spoke to the ‘Prince’ report markedly better experiences.

An overview of the past ten years of mental health related leave of absences at Princeton show students’ satisfaction with the process has changed drastically. While the mid 2010s saw high profile negative experiences with the University’s mental health services, a Department of Justice review, and University-wide changes, two current students who spoke to the ‘Prince’ report markedly better experiences.

NEWS | 04/26/2023

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Firestorm erupts at Princeton High School over principal’s unexplained removal

Firestorm erupts at Princeton High School over principal’s unexplained removal

Charlie Roth and Annie Rupertus

Princeton High School students walked out of afternoon classes on Friday, April 21, protesting the recent removal of principal Chmiel.

Princeton High School students walked out of afternoon classes on Friday, April 21, protesting the recent removal of principal Chmiel. Student and parent calls for transparency go unanswered, as administrators say their hands are tied. 

NEWS | 04/25/2023

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As ProCES reaches 25th anniversary, LENS program reformats service summers

As ProCES reaches 25th anniversary, LENS program reformats service summers

Jeannie Kim

ProCES and LENS programming aim to increase student exposure to immersive learning and service through expanded resources and courses. While ProCES involves a new format for courses, LENS has rebranded existing opportunities for summer service under a new website and program.

ProCES and LENS programming aim to increase student exposure to immersive learning and service through expanded resources and courses. While ProCES involves a new format for courses, LENS has rebranded existing opportunities for summer service under a new website and program.

NEWS | 04/25/2023

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Aleksa Milojević, Annabelle Duval named valedictorian, salutatorian

Aleksa Milojević, Annabelle Duval named valedictorian, salutatorian

Tess Weinreich

Aleksa Milojević ’23 was named the valedictorian for the Class of 2023, and Annabelle Duval was named salutatorian, the University announced on Monday, April 24. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the two seniors about their time at the University.

Aleksa Milojević ’23 was named the valedictorian for the Class of 2023, and Annabelle Duval was named salutatorian, the University announced on Monday, April 24. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the two seniors about their time at the University.

NEWS | 04/25/2023

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USG likely out of time to pass budget amendment during spring semester, tabled with one meeting to go

USG likely out of time to pass budget amendment during spring semester, tabled with one meeting to go

Nandini Krishnan

USG discussed a constitutional amendment, which would have restructure budget approval for summer spending in preparation for fall Lawnparties. The change requires two votes to pass and will not pass with one meeting remaining in the 2022–2023 academic year.

USG discussed a constitutional amendment, which would have restructure budget approval for summer spending in preparation for fall Lawnparties. The change requires two votes to pass and will not pass with one meeting remaining in the 2022–2023 academic year.

NEWS | 04/25/2023

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