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Isolation housing nears capacity, case numbers decrease following return from Thanksgiving break

Isolation housing nears capacity, case numbers decrease following return from Thanksgiving break

Katherine Dailey

During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 86 undergraduates and 15 graduate students were in isolation housing for COVID-19.

During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 86 undergraduates and 15 graduate students were in isolation housing for COVID-19.

NEWS | 12/08/2021

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USG discusses COVID-19 discipline, committee efforts in last meeting of term

USG discusses COVID-19 discipline, committee efforts in last meeting of term

Annie Rupertus

“It’s been a really tough year,” Potter said as the meeting neared its end. “We’ve emerged from one version of a pandemic to another.”

“It’s been a really tough year,” Potter said as the meeting neared its end. “We’ve emerged from one version of a pandemic to another.”

NEWS | 12/07/2021

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Dining halls less overwhelmed, though staffing challenges continue

Dining halls less overwhelmed, though staffing challenges continue

Sandeep Mangat

Student workers have returned to dining halls this semester, easing some understaffing challenges.

Student workers have returned to dining halls this semester, easing some understaffing challenges.

NEWS | 12/07/2021

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Jasman Singh ’23, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 participate in USG Presidential Debate

Jasman Singh ’23, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 participate in USG Presidential Debate

Aidan Iacobucci

Voting will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 and end at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. 

Voting will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 and end at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. 

NEWS | 12/06/2021

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Davis International Center discourages international students from returning home during winter break

Davis International Center discourages international students from returning home during winter break

Lia Opperman

International students have a few options. The University advises international students to stay with friends or family in the U.S. if possible. If not, they are advised to apply for continuous housing by Dec. 17. 

International students have a few options. The University advises international students to stay with friends or family in the U.S. if possible. If not, they are advised to apply for continuous housing by Dec. 17. 

NEWS | 12/04/2021

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Kang Lab reports new experimental therapy with potential to stop cancer spread

Kang Lab reports new experimental therapy with potential to stop cancer spread

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Kang’s lab focuses on two central questions in cancer treatment: why do some patients develop metastatic disease, and why they are so difficult to treat?

Kang’s lab focuses on two central questions in cancer treatment: why do some patients develop metastatic disease, and why they are so difficult to treat?

NEWS | 12/02/2021

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Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Sam Kagan

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

NEWS | 12/02/2021

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Campaigning begins for USG winter elections

Campaigning begins for USG winter elections

Erin Lee and Annie Rupertus

The Daily Princetonian lays out each race and its candidates. Online voting begins Monday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. and closes Thursday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m.

The Daily Princetonian lays out each race and its candidates. Online voting begins Monday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. and closes Thursday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m.

NEWS | 12/02/2021

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Community members wait hours for boosters, isolation housing expands amid COVID-19 spike

Community members wait hours for boosters, isolation housing expands amid COVID-19 spike

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Sidney Singer, and Isabel Yip

As COVID-19 cases and isolation dorm occupancy reach new highs, students and community members wait in line for hours to receive their booster shots. 

As COVID-19 cases and isolation dorm occupancy reach new highs, students and community members wait in line for hours to receive their booster shots. 

NEWS | 12/02/2021

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Cannabis Task Force recommends cannabis retail in Princeton

Cannabis Task Force recommends cannabis retail in Princeton

Charlie Roth and Lia Opperman

After more than seven months of meetings, Princeton’s Cannabis Task Force (CTF) recommended that cannabis retail businesses be allowed to open in town. In the proposal to the town council, the CTF talked about possible dispensary locations, equity and racial justice, and how tax revenue should be allocated. 

After more than seven months of meetings, Princeton’s Cannabis Task Force (CTF) recommended that cannabis retail businesses be allowed to open in town. In the proposal to the town council, the CTF talked about possible dispensary locations, equity and racial justice, and how tax revenue should be allocated.

NEWS | 12/01/2021

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Princeton continues support of DACA in new federal filing

Princeton continues support of DACA in new federal filing

Lia Opperman

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Microsoft President and University Trustee Brad Smith ’81 encouraged the Department of Homeland Security take appropriate actions to strengthen DACA. 

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Microsoft President and University Trustee Brad Smith ’81 encouraged the Department of Homeland Security take appropriate actions to strengthen DACA. 

NEWS | 11/30/2021

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Princeton clarifies post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 restrictions, eating clubs respond

Princeton clarifies post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 restrictions, eating clubs respond

Bhoomika Chowdhary and Diya Kraybill

The new policies affect social gatherings, eating clubs, and international travel.

The new policies affect social gatherings, eating clubs, and international travel.

NEWS | 11/30/2021

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Murray-Dodge Café shuts down ‘until further notice,’ Coffee Club closed until Thursday

Murray-Dodge Café shuts down ‘until further notice,’ Coffee Club closed until Thursday

Evelyn Doskoch

Students attributed the temporary café closures to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, which reached a semester-high before Thanksgiving break.

Students attributed the temporary café closures to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, which reached a semester-high before Thanksgiving break.

NEWS | 11/29/2021

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Joshua Babu ’22 and Wafa Zaka ’22 win Rhodes Scholarships

Joshua Babu ’22 and Wafa Zaka ’22 win Rhodes Scholarships

Evelyn Doskoch

Both Babu and Zaka will begin their graduate study at Oxford in Oct. 2022.

Both Babu and Zaka will begin their graduate study at Oxford in Oct. 2022.

NEWS | 11/28/2021

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Princeton increases testing frequency, limits social gatherings amid Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge

Princeton increases testing frequency, limits social gatherings amid Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge

Mark Dodici, Katherine Dailey, and Drew Somerville

Masking guidelines will also remain in place for the remainder of the semester as campus cases increase risk status to “Moderate to High.” Students will be required to test as soon as they return to campus, and to submit two tests per week for the remainder of the semester.

Masking guidelines will also remain in place for the remainder of the semester as campus cases increase risk status to “Moderate to High.” Students will be required to test as soon as they return to campus, and to submit two tests per week for the remainder of the semester.

NEWS | 11/27/2021

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Princeton sees semester’s largest uptick in COVID cases as students depart for Thanksgiving

Princeton sees semester’s largest uptick in COVID cases as students depart for Thanksgiving

Caitlin Limestahl and Drew Somerville

University-wide COVID-19 positive cases have spiked to their highest levels this semester, and multiple eating clubs reported COVID-positive attendees at events this past weekend, leading to concern among students leaving campus prior to Thanksgiving break.

University-wide COVID-19 positive cases have spiked to their highest levels this semester, and multiple eating clubs reported COVID-positive attendees at events this past weekend, leading to concern among students leaving campus prior to Thanksgiving break.

NEWS | 11/23/2021

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Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Lia Opperman

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

NEWS | 11/23/2021

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American Studies Fellow Tiffany King discusses upcoming seminar, Black and Indigenous feminism, and land acknowledgement

American Studies Fellow Tiffany King discusses upcoming seminar, Black and Indigenous feminism, and land acknowledgement

Alexa Marsh

King discusses her upcoming spring seminar “Black and Indigenous Feminist Survival and Experimentation in the Americas,” her work within the intersecting fields of Black, Native/Indigenous, and Feminist studies, and her 2019 book “The Black Shoals: Offshore Formations of Black and Native Studies.” 

King discusses her upcoming spring seminar “Black and Indigenous Feminist Survival and Experimentation in the Americas,” her work within the intersecting fields of Black, Native/Indigenous, and Feminist studies, and her 2019 book The Black Shoals: Offshore Formations of Black and Native Studies. 

NEWS | 11/23/2021

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Multiple community members report being struck by vehicles, spurring pedestrian safety concerns

Multiple community members report being struck by vehicles, spurring pedestrian safety concerns

Sidney Singer

At least four people — including one undergraduate student, two graduate students, and one staff member — have been struck by cars on and around campus in the past two months. Concerns for pedestrian safety have become visible in the Princeton community lately, including at a recent CPUC meeting. 

At least four people — including one undergraduate student, two graduate students, and one staff member — have been struck by cars on and around campus in the past two months. Concerns for pedestrian safety have become visible in the Princeton community lately, including at a recent CPUC meeting. 

NEWS | 11/22/2021

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USG discusses grading and mental health referenda, 2020 voting data, and ‘Prince’ investigation into the Honor Code

USG discusses grading and mental health referenda, 2020 voting data, and ‘Prince’ investigation into the Honor Code

Annie Rupertus

The weekly meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government included discussion of two referenda to be voted on in the upcoming election, Vote 100, and The Daily Princetonian’s recent investigation into the University’s Honor Code. 

The weekly meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government included discussion of two referenda to be voted on in the upcoming election, Vote 100, and the Daily Princetonian’s recent investigation into the University’s Honor Code. 

NEWS | 11/22/2021

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