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Twenty-one seniors run for Young Alumni Trustee

Twenty-one seniors run for Young Alumni Trustee

Lia Opperman and Isabel Yip

The Young Alumni Trustee primary election opened on March 1 and will close on March 10 for the Class of 2022.

The Young Alumni Trustee primary election opened on March 1 and will close on March 10 for the Class of 2022.

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

Amy Ciceu

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

Annie Rupertus

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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Undergraduate COVID-19 cases hit all-time high as positivity rate increases slightly

Undergraduate COVID-19 cases hit all-time high as positivity rate increases slightly

Sandeep Mangat

On Feb. 28, campus saw the highest single-day positive cases of the pandemic, with the campus-wide COVID-19 positivity rate rising to 2.59 percent during the week ending on Feb. 25, a slight increase from the 2.32 percent reported the week prior. 

On Feb. 28, campus saw the highest single-day positive cases of the pandemic, with the campus-wide COVID-19 positivity rate rising to 2.59 percent during the week ending on Feb. 25, a slight increase from the 2.32 percent reported the week prior. 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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Princeton inadvertently publishes, then retracts, shift in COVID-19 testing protocol from weekly to monthly

Princeton inadvertently publishes, then retracts, shift in COVID-19 testing protocol from weekly to monthly

Mark Dodici and Tess Weinreich

The inadvertent update had stated that testing for fully vaccinated individuals would be reduced to once per month. A University spokesperson stated that the University has not announced any changes to testing protocol at this point.

The inadvertent update had stated that testing for fully vaccinated individuals would be reduced to once per month. A University spokesperson stated that the University has not announced any changes to testing protocol at this point.

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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We looked at trends in financial aid across the Ivy League. Here’s what we found.

We looked at trends in financial aid across the Ivy League. Here’s what we found.

Elaine Huang

While the total cost of attending college has increased across the Ivy League, financial aid packages have grown even more quickly. In 2020, 66 percent of Princeton undergraduates applied for financial aid, and the University’s average aid grant covered 86 percent of total costs.

While the total cost of attending college has increased across the Ivy League, financial aid packages have grown even more quickly. In 2020, 66 percent of Princeton undergraduates applied for financial aid, and the University’s average aid grant covered 86 percent of total costs.

NEWS | 02/27/2022

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Q&A with Ilya Kaminsky, Ukrainian-American poet, translator, and professor

Q&A with Ilya Kaminsky, Ukrainian-American poet, translator, and professor

Danielle Ranucci

In an interview with the ‘Prince’ following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kaminsky discussed the war in Ukraine, suffering and joy, and the role of poetry and translation in times of crisis. 

In an interview with the ‘Prince’ following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kaminsky discussed the war in Ukraine, suffering and joy, and the role of poetry and translation in times of crisis. 

NEWS | 02/27/2022

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‘Such a pivot’: Students express concern following Princeton memo on uptick in COVID-19 cases

‘Such a pivot’: Students express concern following Princeton memo on uptick in COVID-19 cases

Diya Kraybill and Laura Robertson

Some students felt frustrated by the Feb. 18 memo from Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun, arguing it was insensitive towards students’ health. Other students supported the University’s seeming shift toward non-reactive policy on COVID-19.

Some students felt frustrated by the Feb. 18 memo from Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun, arguing it was insensitive towards students’ health. Other students supported the University’s seeming shift toward non-reactive policy on COVID-19.

NEWS | 02/27/2022

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Princeton students, faculty, and community demonstrate in support of Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Princeton students, faculty, and community demonstrate in support of Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Hope Perry

The demonstration called for an end to the Russian invasion and included speeches from Ukrainian students whose families are impacted by the conflict.

The demonstration called for an end to the Russian invasion and included speeches from Ukrainian students whose families are impacted by the conflict.

NEWS | 02/26/2022

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‘He was both a resident of a reasonably small town and also a global citizen’: Q&A with Professor Michael Gordin on Albert Einstein

‘He was both a resident of a reasonably small town and also a global citizen’: Q&A with Professor Michael Gordin on Albert Einstein

Hope Perry

A look at “how Einstein's life can help us understand an extremely turbulent period of world history ... how he managed to touch upon and influence a large number of different intellectual, political and scientific movements.”

A look at “how Einstein's life can help us understand an extremely turbulent period of world history ... how he managed to touch upon and influence a large number of different intellectual, political and scientific movements.”

NEWS | 02/25/2022

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Princeton Town Council to consider Prospect Avenue a local historic district

Princeton Town Council to consider Prospect Avenue a local historic district

Madeleine LeBeau

The proposal would make all 11 eating clubs part of the Prospect Avenue local historic district.

The proposal would make all 11 eating clubs part of the Prospect Avenue local historic district.

NEWS | 02/24/2022

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Three graduate students named Jacobus Fellows

Three graduate students named Jacobus Fellows

Naomi Hess

The fellowship will cover the last year of each student’s graduate study, and is the highest award that a Princeton graduate student can receive.

The fellowship will cover the last year of each student’s graduate study, and is the highest award that a Princeton graduate student can receive.

NEWS | 02/24/2022

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Princeton Committee on Palestine protests outside CJL against University-affiliated internships in Israel

Princeton Committee on Palestine protests outside CJL against University-affiliated internships in Israel

Jasmyn Dobson

In lieu of signs with slogans, counter-demonstrators waved Israeli flags. Harshini Abbaraju ’22, one of the PCP organizers, said to the ’Prince’ that the PCP was told by the University to expect a counter-demonstration. Three free speech facilitators and two public safety officers were present.

In lieu of signs with slogans, counter-demonstrators waved Israeli flags. Harshini Abbaraju ’22, one of the PCP organizers, said to the ‘Prince’ that the PCP was told by the University to expect a counter-demonstration. Three free speech facilitators and two public safety officers were present.

NEWS | 02/24/2022

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Princeton Theological Seminary President M. Craig Barnes announces 2023 retirement

Princeton Theological Seminary President M. Craig Barnes announces 2023 retirement

Tess Weinreich

M. Craig Barnes has served as president of the Princeton Theological Seminary for 10 years.

M. Craig Barnes has served as president of the Princeton Theological Seminary for 10 years.

NEWS | 02/23/2022

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Princeton community members share reactions to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Princeton community members share reactions to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Isabel Yip and Julianna Lee

Following the movement of Russian troops into secessionist regions of Ukraine, Ukrainian members of the University community share concerns about their home country and discuss the possibility of war. 

Following the movement of Russian troops into secessionist regions of Ukraine, Ukrainian members of the University community share concerns about their home country and discuss the possibility of war. 

NEWS | 02/23/2022

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In the eye of the storm: Princeton professor’s research may hold the key to predicting hurricanes

In the eye of the storm: Princeton professor’s research may hold the key to predicting hurricanes

Bailey Glenetske

Princeton professor Dr. Gabriel A. Vecchi gave a talk regarding his research about hurricane frequency in the North Atlantic, expressing that the abnormal increase in hurricanes can be contributed to a phenomenon called aerosol forcing. 

Princeton professor Dr. Gabriel A. Vecchi gave a talk regarding his research about hurricane frequency in the North Atlantic, expressing that the abnormal increase in hurricanes can be contributed to a phenomenon called aerosol forcing. 

NEWS | 02/23/2022

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Q&A with 2021 Nobel Laureate, chemistry professor David MacMillan

Q&A with 2021 Nobel Laureate, chemistry professor David MacMillan

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Professor of Chemistry and 2021 Nobel Prize award-winner David MacMillan sat in an interview with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his upbringing, research, and Princeton’s continued influence on his work.

Professor of Chemistry and 2021 Nobel Prize award-winner David MacMillan sat in an interview with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his upbringing, research, and Princeton’s continued influence on his work.

NEWS | 02/22/2022

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Feb. 15, Feb. 21 mark two highest single-day COVID-19 case tolls among undergraduates at University

Feb. 15, Feb. 21 mark two highest single-day COVID-19 case tolls among undergraduates at University

Tess Weinreich

Feb. 15 marked the highest single-day spike among undergraduates this academic year, with 104 students testing positive for COVID-19.  

Feb. 15 marked the highest single-day spike among undergraduates this academic year, with 104 students testing positive for COVID-19.  

NEWS | 02/22/2022

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Princeton researchers with the Dog Aging Project study how genes and the environment influence aging

Princeton researchers with the Dog Aging Project study how genes and the environment influence aging

Hope Perry

Researchers are collecting genetic information from more than 10,000 dogs for a variety of studies. 

The Project is collecting genetic information from more than 10,000 dogs for a variety of studies.  

NEWS | 02/22/2022

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Princeton honors Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa ’86, Julia Wolfe GS ’12 at Alumni Day 2022

Princeton honors Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa ’86, Julia Wolfe GS ’12 at Alumni Day 2022

Aidan Iacobucci and Brenden Garza

The 2022 Princeton University Alumni Day event took place on Saturday, Feb. 19 in Richardson Auditorium. Awards were given to Princeton alumni, as well as current undergraduate and graduate students.

The 2022 Princeton University Alumni Day event took place on Saturday, Feb. 19 in Richardson Auditorium. Awards were given to Princeton alumni, as well as current undergraduate and graduate students.

NEWS | 02/21/2022

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