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'You are now the stewards of the U.S.': 30 Princeton community members become naturalized citizens at SPIA

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'You are now the stewards of the U.S.': 30 Princeton community members become naturalized citizens at SPIA

Anika Buch and Lia Opperman

Thirty people from the Princeton-area took the Oath of Allegiance on Sept. 17 to become naturalized citizens of the United States.

Thirty people from the Princeton-area took the Oath of Allegiance on Sept. 17 to become naturalized citizens of the United States.

NEWS | 09/20/2022

Anonymous apps Fizz, Sidechat compete for students’ attention

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Anonymous apps Fizz, Sidechat compete for students’ attention

Edward Tian and Bhoomika Chowdhary

The two apps have recruited students to promote their respective apps by offering free merchandise, such as hats, t-shirts, or money to those who post about them on social media. 

The two apps have recruited students to promote their respective apps by offering free merchandise, such as hats, t-shirts, or money to those who post about them on social media. 

NEWS | 09/20/2022

CPUC discusses ongoing construction, mental health in first meeting of the fall

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CPUC discusses ongoing construction, mental health in first meeting of the fall

Isabel Yip

University officials answered questions regarding concerns about navigating campus amid extensive construction, and both administrators and University Student Government representatives discussed USG’s new mental health report. 

University officials answered questions regarding concerns about navigating campus amid extensive construction, and both administrators and University Student Government representatives discussed USG’s new mental health report. 

NEWS | 09/19/2022

USG Reform Project proposes change to referendum process

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USG Reform Project proposes change to referendum process

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday, Sept. 18, and reviewed a proposed referendum reform, voted on a requirement for certain senate members to serve on core committees, and heard an update from the Mental Health Resources working group.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday, Sept. 18, and reviewed a proposed referendum reform, voted on a requirement for certain senate members to serve on core committees, and heard an update from the Mental Health Resources working group.

NEWS | 09/19/2022
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Sorensen Lab spearheads shortened synthesis of molecule with promising potential for cancer treatment

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Sorensen Lab spearheads shortened synthesis of molecule with promising potential for cancer treatment

Amy Ciceu

Dr. Erik Sorenson and John Hoskin, researchers at the Sorenson Lab, published a paper detailing their original procedure to streamline the synthesis of pleurotin, a complex molecule with potential applications as an antibiotic or tumor-inhibiting drug.

Dr. Erik Sorenson and John Hoskin, researchers at the Sorenson Lab, published a paper detailing their original procedure to streamline the synthesis of pleurotin, a complex molecule with potential applications as an antibiotic or tumor-inhibiting drug.

NEWS | 09/15/2022

Mercer County discloses cause of death of Princeton staff member who died on campus Tuesday

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Mercer County discloses cause of death of Princeton staff member who died on campus Tuesday

Katherine Dailey

Julie Willmot, Director of Communications for Mercer County, disclosed the cause of death in an email to The Daily Princetonian on Thursday.

Julie Willmot, Director of Communications for Mercer County, disclosed the cause of death in an email to The Daily Princetonian on Thursday.

NEWS | 09/15/2022

Witherspoon St. construction to finish by late fall, town council members say

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Witherspoon St. construction to finish by late fall, town council members say

Charlie Roth

Assistant Municipal Engineer Jim Purcell and several town councilmembers provided updates on the ongoing construction projects in Princeton, including work on Witherspoon Street and the Graduate Hotel.

Assistant Municipal Engineer Jim Purcell and several town councilmembers provided updates on the ongoing construction projects in Princeton, including work on Witherspoon Street and the Graduate Hotel.

NEWS | 09/14/2022

Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

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Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

Annie Rupertus and Madeleine LeBeau

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 09/14/2022

USG considers reforms of elections management and committee structure, confirms new members

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USG considers reforms of elections management and committee structure, confirms new members

Annie Rupertus

In a special meeting, the Senate debated proposals that would require Senators and U-Councilors to serve on USG core committees and reform the office of the Chief Elections Manager.

In a special meeting, the Senate debated proposals that would require Senators and U-Councilors to serve on USG core committees and reform the office of the Chief Elections Manager.

NEWS | 09/13/2022

Some first-years, orientation leaders critique Community Action orientation program

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Some first-years, orientation leaders critique Community Action orientation program

Eden Teshome

In a year with a particularly high number of Community Action participants, many students expressed concerns about the orientation program. For some, the purportedly service-focused opportunity fell short of its stated mission — and students said they left feeling unfulfilled.

In a year with a particularly high number of Community Action participants, many students expressed concerns about the orientation program. For some, the purportedly service-focused opportunity fell short of its stated mission — and students said they left feeling unfulfilled.

NEWS | 09/13/2022

Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

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Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

Laura Robertson

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

NEWS | 09/11/2022

Q&A with Zach Sutton of Hippo Campus, 2022 fall Lawnparties headliner

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Q&A with Zach Sutton of Hippo Campus, 2022 fall Lawnparties headliner

Jasmyn Dobson and Tess Weinreich

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Zach Sutton, bassist of Lawnparties headliner band Hippo Campus, to discuss playing at a college campus, the genre shift from previous headliners, and more. 

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Zach Sutton, bassist of Lawnparties headliner band Hippo Campus, to discuss playing at a college campus, the genre shift from previous headliners, and more. 

NEWS | 09/10/2022

New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

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New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

Laura Robertson

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

NEWS | 09/08/2022

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