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‘We’re creating what the world is’: On the record with Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa ’86

‘We’re creating what the world is’: On the record with Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa ’86

Katherine Dailey

On the day prior to the Alumni Day ceremony, Ressa took a trip to her former high school, Toms River High School North, in a visit coordinated by the University Office of Communications. A reporter for The Daily Princetonian accompanied her during the visit and sat down with her for an interview in the car ride back to Princeton.

On the day prior to the Alumni Day ceremony, Ressa took a trip to her former high school, Toms River High School North, in a visit coordinated by the University Office of Communications. A reporter for The Daily Princetonian accompanied her during the visit and sat down with her for an interview in the car ride back to Princeton.

NEWS | 02/21/2022

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Writer and director Angela Barnes talks career, inclusivity at event hosted by LCA

Writer and director Angela Barnes talks career, inclusivity at event hosted by LCA

Laura Robertson

Angela Barnes, who has directed for “Blindspotting” and has worked on “Atlanta” and “Being Mary Jane,“ spoke about her career and inclusivity in television at an event hosted by the Lewis Center for the Arts. 

Angela Barnes, who has directed for “Blindspotting” and has worked on “Atlanta” and “Being Mary Jane,“ spoke about her career and inclusivity in television at an event hosted by the Lewis Center for the Arts. 

NEWS | 02/20/2022

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After a year of low enrollment, Princeton sees a spike in competition for seats in classes

After a year of low enrollment, Princeton sees a spike in competition for seats in classes

Charlie Roth

After an academic year with unusually low undergraduate enrollment at Princeton amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students faced a course registration cycle starkly more competitive than the previous year. The heightened academic selectivity brought an array of challenges for students, especially for those concentrating in or pursuing certificates in popular departments and programs.

After an academic year with unusually low undergraduate enrollment at Princeton amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students faced a course registration cycle starkly more competitive than the previous year. The heightened academic selectivity brought an array of challenges for students, especially for those concentrating in or pursuing certificates in popular departments and programs.

NEWS | 02/17/2022

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Eisgruber fields questions related to Palestine, gender accommodations, COVID-19 policy at CPUC meeting

Eisgruber fields questions related to Palestine, gender accommodations, COVID-19 policy at CPUC meeting

Aidan Iacobucci

At a meeting of the Council of Princeton University Community on Feb. 14, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 presented on campus expansion and increased admissions capacity, as well as long-term COVID-19 policy expectations. 

At a meeting of the Council of Princeton University Community on Feb. 14, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 presented on campus expansion and increased admissions capacity, as well as long-term COVID-19 policy expectations.  

NEWS | 02/17/2022

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Divest Princeton files legal complaint to N.J. Attorney General

Divest Princeton files legal complaint to N.J. Attorney General

Paige Cromley

The complaint alleges that the University has violated New Jersey state law, specifically the New Jersey Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, by continuing to invest in fossil fuels.

The complaint alleges that the University has violated New Jersey state law, specifically the New Jersey Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, by continuing to invest in fossil fuels.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Maria Ressa ’86 prevented from leaving the Philippines on her way to be honored at Princeton Alumni Day

Maria Ressa ’86 prevented from leaving the Philippines on her way to be honored at Princeton Alumni Day

Sidney Singer

Maria Ressa ’86 is scheduled to receive the Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton Alumni Day on Saturday, Feb. 19, and to speak at a panel hosted by the University’s Program in Journalism on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Maria Ressa ’86 is scheduled to receive the Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton Alumni Day on Saturday, Feb. 19, and to speak at a panel hosted by the University’s Program in Journalism on Thursday, Feb. 17.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Princeton Town Council lays out plans for second phase of Witherspoon Street construction

Princeton Town Council lays out plans for second phase of Witherspoon Street construction

Charlie Roth

The construction must be approved by March 2022 and will renovate the section of Witherspoon Street between Green Street and Franklin Avenue. 

The construction must be approved by March 2022 and will renovate the section of Witherspoon Street between Green Street and Franklin Avenue. 

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Princeton Public Library Black History Month event discusses Paul Robeson’s legacy and Black activism

Princeton Public Library Black History Month event discusses Paul Robeson’s legacy and Black activism

Katherine Dailey

In an event titled “Black Activism, Then and Now,” hosted by the Princeton Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 15, panelists discussed the local, national, and international activism of Paul Robeson, a musician, athlete, and prominent activist for racial equality. Robeson was born in the town of Princeton and his legacy of sustained student activism at Princeton is still salient today.

A panel held by the Princeton Public Library discussed the legacy of activist, musician, and athlete Paul Robeson.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Street Week in Review: Over 1070 sophomores participate in eating club sign-in and bicker, yielding most competitive rates in a decade

Street Week in Review: Over 1070 sophomores participate in eating club sign-in and bicker, yielding most competitive rates in a decade

Izzy Jacobson

For the fourth consecutive year, the Interclub Council reported that all sophomores who participated were placed into an eating club, and the number of students who participated increased by 12 percent from last year.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Interclub Council reported that all sophomores who participated were placed into an eating club, and the number of students who participated increased by 12 percent.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Highest single day COVID-19 spike reverts TI to grab-and-go dining, halts social calendar

Highest single day COVID-19 spike reverts TI to grab-and-go dining, halts social calendar

Drew Somerville

On Feb. 14, 84 undergraduate students tested positive for COVID-19.

On Feb. 14, 84 undergraduate students tested positive for COVID-19.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Princeton Astrophysics researchers find new way to detect coronal mass ejections

Princeton Astrophysics researchers find new way to detect coronal mass ejections

Mesonma Anwasi

New research by Stephen Majeski, a graduate student in the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and Professor Hantao Ji of the Astrophysics department helps to detect potential coronal mass ejections and learn more about their behaviors to prevent them before they reach Earth.

New research by Stephen Majeski, a graduate student in the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and Professor Hantao Ji of the Astrophysics department helps to detect potential coronal mass ejections and learn more about their behaviors to prevent them before they reach Earth.

NEWS | 02/15/2022

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USG hears Lawnparties Review Committee Report, approves task forces for the upcoming year

USG hears Lawnparties Review Committee Report, approves task forces for the upcoming year

Annie Rupertus

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) heard several recommendations from the Lawnparties Review Committee and approved eight task forces for the upcoming year. 

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) heard several recommendations from the Lawnparties Review Committee and approved eight task forces for the upcoming year. 

NEWS | 02/14/2022

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Potter, Wayner awarded Pyne Prizes, to be recognized on Alumni Day

Potter, Wayner awarded Pyne Prizes, to be recognized on Alumni Day

Drew Somerville

Hailing from McLean, Va., Potter is concentrating in the School of Public and International Affairs. Wayner is a Civil and Environmental Engineering concentrator from Baltimore, Md., earning certificates in environmental studies and sustainable energy. 

Hailing from McLean, Va., Potter is concentrating in the School of Public and International Affairs. Wayner is a Civil and Environmental Engineering concentrator from Baltimore, Md., earning certificates in environmental studies and sustainable energy. 

NEWS | 02/14/2022

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Robin Herman ’73, trailblazing journalist from the 'Prince' to the Times, dies at 70

Robin Herman ’73, trailblazing journalist from the 'Prince' to the Times, dies at 70

Allan Shen

A journalist for most of her career, Herman was the first woman to become a regular reporter at The Daily Princetonian and the first woman to become a sportswriter for The New York Times.

A journalist for most of her career, Herman was the first woman to become a regular reporter at The Daily Princetonian and the first woman to become a sportswriter for The New York Times.

NEWS | 02/14/2022

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Princeton provides update on Venture Forward fundraising campaign

Princeton provides update on Venture Forward fundraising campaign

Desmond Lam

Since its October 2021 launch, Venture Forward has strived to support research, academic, and student life initiatives at the University. 

Since its October 2021 launch, Venture Forward has strived to support research, academic, and student life initiatives at the University. 

NEWS | 02/14/2022

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For the third consecutive week, the University sees a decline in COVID-19 cases

For the third consecutive week, the University sees a decline in COVID-19 cases

Amy Ciceu

As cases on campus continue to fall, the University adjusts its testing protocol and some students demand mask mandates be lifted.  

As cases on campus continue to fall, the University adjusts its testing protocol and some students demand mask mandates be lifted.  

NEWS | 02/14/2022

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Q&A with 2022 George W. Beadle Award winner, former Princeton president Shirley Tilghman

Q&A with 2022 George W. Beadle Award winner, former Princeton president Shirley Tilghman

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Former Princeton president Shirley Tilghman sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss the George W. Beadle award, her contributions to genetic research, and the significance of her time spent at Princeton. 

Former Princeton president Shirley Tilghman discusses the George W. Beadle award, her contributions to genetic research, and the significance of her time spent at Princeton. 

NEWS | 02/10/2022

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Shaffin Siddiqui ’22 wins 2022 Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Shaffin Siddiqui ’22 wins 2022 Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Sidney Singer

Siddiqui, a senior in the History department, will pursue a Master of Philosophy degree in the history and philosophy of science and medicine at Cambridge University.

Siddiqui, a senior in the History department, will pursue a Master of Philosophy degree in the history and philosophy of science and medicine at Cambridge University.

NEWS | 02/09/2022

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Republican lawsuit that implicated Princeton Gerrymandering Project dismissed in court

Republican lawsuit that implicated Princeton Gerrymandering Project dismissed in court

Sandeep Mangat

​​The PGP was listed as a defendant in a recently dismissed lawsuit filed by New Jersey Republicans over the congressional map passed in a 7–6 vote by the bipartisan New Jersey Redistricting Commission (NJRC) in December.

The PGP was listed as a defendant in a recently dismissed lawsuit filed by New Jersey Republicans over the congressional map passed in a 7–6 vote by the bipartisan New Jersey Redistricting Commission (NJRC) in December.

NEWS | 02/09/2022

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As pandemic-era eviction moratoria expire, Princeton’s Eviction Lab highlights surprising trends

As pandemic-era eviction moratoria expire, Princeton’s Eviction Lab highlights surprising trends

Amy Ciceu

Throughout the pandemic, University researchers led by Professor Matthew Desmond have been poring through formal eviction court records and compiling the data to analyze eviction trends in states and cities across the nation.

Throughout the pandemic, University researchers led by Professor Matthew Desmond have been poring through formal eviction court records and compiling the data to analyze eviction trends in states and cities across the nation.

NEWS | 02/09/2022

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