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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talks democracy, war in Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talks democracy, war in Ukraine

Michelle Miao and Jacqueline Zhou

The address, which was the keynote for the “Europe’s Moment” event, was focused on the war in Ukraine, climate change, and the preservation of democracy.

The address, which was the keynote for the “Europe’s Moment” event, was focused on the war in Ukraine, climate change, and the preservation of democracy.

NEWS | 09/26/2022

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First-years hit Prospect Avenue for the first time

First-years hit Prospect Avenue for the first time

Lia Opperman and Jocelyne Wijaya

Some first-years expressed concern about the chaos of “the Street,“ but others felt comfortable partying. 

Some first-years expressed concern about the chaos of “the Street,“ but others felt comfortable partying. 

NEWS | 09/25/2022

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Opening day delayed for Coffee Club’s second location at New College West

Opening day delayed for Coffee Club’s second location at New College West

Janny Eng

Coffee Club Executive Director Ava Vilensky ’23 told the ‘Prince’ that the opening is delayed “because we’re having some issues with the machinery in the shop and also the setup in terms of bar-flow.”

Coffee Club Executive Director Ava Vilensky ’23 told the ‘Prince’ that the opening is delayed “because we’re having some issues with the machinery in the shop and also the setup in terms of bar-flow.”

NEWS | 09/25/2022

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‘A voice for Armenia is a voice for democracy’: Princeton Armenian Society responds to conflict abroad

‘A voice for Armenia is a voice for democracy’: Princeton Armenian Society responds to conflict abroad

Rebecca Cho

The Princeton Armenian Society has been working to bring awareness to the ongoing crisis in Armenia.

The Princeton Armenian Society has been working to bring awareness to the ongoing crisis in Armenia.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

Sophie Glaser and Abby Leibowitz

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday night before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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McCarter Theatre Center shifts to ‘mask optional,’ lifting long-standing COVID-19 mandate

McCarter Theatre Center shifts to ‘mask optional,’ lifting long-standing COVID-19 mandate

Tess Weinreich

McCarter’s newly relaxed COVID-19 guidelines went into effect for audiences last week. The theater’s current production of “The Wolves” is the first to be performed to unmasked audience members since 2020.

McCarter’s newly relaxed COVID-19 guidelines went into effect for audiences last week. The theater’s current production of “The Wolves” is the first to be performed to unmasked audience members since 2020.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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Campus community reflects on Biden administration’s push toward student loan forgiveness

Campus community reflects on Biden administration’s push toward student loan forgiveness

Julian Hartman-Sigall

The impact of Biden’s loan forgiveness announcement in late August is being felt by community members on campus and beyond.

The impact of Biden’s loan forgiveness announcement in late August is being felt by community members on campus and beyond.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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Blockbuster mental health report recommends increasing CPS funding, access to 24/7 counseling

Blockbuster mental health report recommends increasing CPS funding, access to 24/7 counseling

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

The report, created and published by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Office of Campus Life, and University Health Services (UHS), listed 32 recommendations within four areas of interest. 

The report, created and published by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Office of Campus Life, and University Health Services (UHS), listed 32 recommendations within four areas of interest. 

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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University considers piloting new upperclass dining program that could raise tuition, expand options

University considers piloting new upperclass dining program that could raise tuition, expand options

Laura Robertson

Under the current iteration of one proposal, students would have five swipes per week to use in any dining institution on campus — including dining halls, co-ops, and eating clubs — in addition to the meal plans they might already have at any of those institutions. 

Under the current iteration of one proposal, students would have five swipes per week to use in any dining institution on campus — including dining halls, co-ops, and eating clubs — in addition to the meal plans they might already have at any of those institutions. 

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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

'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

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Anonymous apps Fizz, Sidechat compete for students’ attention

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

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

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

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USG Reform Project proposes change to referendum process

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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Students express confusion over campus COVID-19 guidelines as cases rise

Students express confusion over campus COVID-19 guidelines as cases rise

Sandeep Mangat and Anika Buch

According to the University COVID-19 Dashboard, 112 positive cases were recorded between Monday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 16.

According to the University COVID-19 Dashboard, 112 positive cases were recorded between Monday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 16.

NEWS | 09/18/2022

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Princeton keeps No. 1 U.S. News Ranking for twelfth consecutive year

Princeton keeps No. 1 U.S. News Ranking for twelfth consecutive year

Laura Robertson

Princeton kept the No.1 spot in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best National University ranking, while Columbia fell from No. 2 to No. 18.

Princeton kept the No.1 spot in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best National University ranking, while Columbia fell from No. 2 to No. 18.

NEWS | 09/18/2022

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

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

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Leah Platt Boustan ’00 discusses new book ‘Streets of Gold’

Leah Platt Boustan ’00 discusses new book ‘Streets of Gold’

Allan Shen

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ Boustan discusses her career as an economic historian and what the American dream looks like today. 

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ Boustan discusses her career as an economic historian and what the American dream looks like today. 

NEWS | 09/15/2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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