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Campus construction projects continue to make progress through pandemic

Campus construction projects continue to make progress through pandemic

Hank Ingham

Executive Director of Construction Management William Bausmith said construction management is careful “to work closely with housing and public safety and a whole lot of campus facilities, campus stakeholders to stay in constant communication to be aware of where complaints or concerns are being raised and try to make smart decisions based on those messages.” 

Executive Director of Construction Management William Bausmith said construction management is careful “to work closely with housing and public safety and a whole lot of campus facilities, campus stakeholders to stay in constant communication to be aware of where complaints or concerns are being raised and try to make smart decisions based on those messages.” 

NEWS | 05/02/2021

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Dean’s Date postponed until May 10 amid student mental health crisis

Dean’s Date postponed until May 10 amid student mental health crisis

Mark Dodici and Katherine Dailey

The extension will move Dean’s Date from May 5 to May 10, although the final examination period will remain unchanged. The announcement comes following repeated student calls for action on mental health.

The extension will move Dean’s Date from May 5 to May 10, although the final examination period will remain unchanged. The announcement comes following repeated student calls for action on mental health.

NEWS | 04/30/2021

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Princeton community mourns the death of Kevin Chang ’23

Princeton community mourns the death of Kevin Chang ’23

Allan Shen and Caitlin Limestahl

A memorial service was held over Zoom at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28. Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel Rev. Alison Boden hosted the event, which was attended by over 140 people. An in-person vigil took place at 5 p.m. on Thursday for students to gather and reflect.

A memorial service was held over Zoom at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28. Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel Rev. Alison Boden hosted the event, which was attended by over 140 people. An in-person vigil took place at 5 p.m. on Thursday for students to gather and reflect.

NEWS | 04/29/2021

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NJ Transit considers potential alternatives to the Dinky

NJ Transit considers potential alternatives to the Dinky

Amy Ciceu

According to NJ Transit, the avenues for alternative transportation currently under consideration include “a roadway with embedded rail that can support rail and rubber-tired transit vehicles,” “a stand-alone rail corridor with a parallel roadway for rubber-tired tram and/or bus service,” and “a roadway with a guideway that could support a rubber-tired tram and buses.” 

According to NJ Transit, the avenues for alternative transportation currently under consideration include “a roadway with embedded rail that can support rail and rubber-tired transit vehicles,” “a stand-alone rail corridor with a parallel roadway for rubber-tired tram and/or bus service,” and “a roadway with a guideway that could support a rubber-tired tram and buses.” 

NEWS | 04/28/2021

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Thursday vaccine clinic now open to all eligible students, with limited doses

Thursday vaccine clinic now open to all eligible students, with limited doses

Evelyn Doskoch

The clinic will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Jadwin Gymnasium.

The clinic will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Jadwin Gymnasium.

NEWS | 04/28/2021

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Princeton to hold ‘limited’ vaccine clinics for international students, on-campus staff this week

Princeton to hold ‘limited’ vaccine clinics for international students, on-campus staff this week

Evelyn Doskoch

The doses have been allocated through local health authorities, and those who are eligible to be vaccinated at the clinics are being contacted directly.

The doses have been allocated through local health authorities, and those who are eligible to be vaccinated at the clinics are being contacted directly.

NEWS | 04/27/2021

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Bloomberg Philanthropies gift establishes Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity

Bloomberg Philanthropies gift establishes Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity

Anika Buch

Princeton plans to use the Emma Bloomberg Center to expand its commitment to enrollment and graduation of first-generation, low-income students.

Princeton plans to use the Emma Bloomberg Center to expand its commitment to enrollment and graduation of first-generation, low-income students.

NEWS | 04/27/2021

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Princeton apologizes for the handling of 1985 MOVE police bombing victims’ remains

Princeton apologizes for the handling of 1985 MOVE police bombing victims’ remains

Benjamin Ball

The University wrote in a statement to the ‘Prince’ that the victims’ remains are not currently and have never been stored at Princeton. 

The University wrote in a statement to the ‘Prince’ that the victims’ remains are not currently and have never been stored at Princeton. 

NEWS | 04/27/2021

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Princeton faculty, community members reflect on Chauvin trial verdict

Princeton faculty, community members reflect on Chauvin trial verdict

Danielle Ranucci

The ‘Prince’ spoke with several University professors and a student on the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and what it means for the future of police accountability.

The ‘Prince’ spoke with several University professors and a student on the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and what it means for the future of police accountability.

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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USG committee chairs reflect on semester’s progress

USG committee chairs reflect on semester’s progress

Caitlin Limestahl

USG Senate members heard from the chairs of the Student Life, Sustainability, Academics, Campus and Community Affairs, and Social Committees on their work from the past semester and their plans for the fall. 

USG Senate members heard from the chairs of the Student Life, Sustainability, Academics, Campus and Community Affairs, and Social Committees on their work from the past semester and their plans for the fall. 

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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Divest Princeton holds “Earth Day, No Delay” rally at Nassau Hall

Divest Princeton holds “Earth Day, No Delay” rally at Nassau Hall

Paige Cromley

Ryan Warsing GS, co-coordinator of Divest Princeton, closed the speech by calling on the University to act: “We want strong commitments, and we wanted them yesterday.”

Ryan Warsing GS, co-coordinator of Divest Princeton, closed the speech by calling on the University to act: “We want strong commitments, and we wanted them yesterday.”

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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Nakase ’21, Wang ’21 named valedictorian, salutatorian

Nakase ’21, Wang ’21 named valedictorian, salutatorian

Caitlin Limestahl

Both have won the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence and plan to attend medical school. Nakase concentrated in operations research and financial engineering. Wang concentrated in chemistry and is pursuing a certificate in classics with a focus on Ancient Roman language and culture. 

Both have won the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence and plan to attend medical school. Nakase concentrated in operations research and financial engineering. Wang concentrated in chemistry and is pursuing a certificate in classics with a focus on Ancient Roman language and culture. 

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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University-sponsored domestic travel to resume May 24 for those at “low risk”

University-sponsored domestic travel to resume May 24 for those at “low risk”

Paige Cromley

Individuals who meet the low-risk criteria include “those for whom two or more weeks have passed since their final dose of an FDA-approved vaccine,” according to the memo.

Individuals who meet the low-risk criteria include “those for whom two or more weeks have passed since their final dose of an FDA-approved vaccine,” according to the memo.

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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USG announces class officer election results

USG announces class officer election results

Drew Somerville

There were only five contested races on the ballot this spring, four of which were for 2024 class government positions. 

There were only five contested races on the ballot this spring, four of which were for 2024 class government positions. 

NEWS | 04/23/2021

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All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

Katherine Dailey

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuels companies. 

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuel companies. 

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Ivy League schools plan for fall 2021 semester

Ivy League schools plan for fall 2021 semester

Ceon Sun

Most Ivy League schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations as part of plans to return to normalcy in the fall.  

Most Ivy League schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations as part of plans to return to normalcy in the fall.

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Muslim Chaplain Sohaib Nazeer Sultan dies at 40

Muslim Chaplain Sohaib Nazeer Sultan dies at 40

Allan Shen and Rooya Rahin

Known to the campus community as “Imam Sohaib,” Sultan built a vibrant community for Muslims and non-Muslims alike and extended the reach of the community to those from beyond the University’s gates.

Known to the campus community as “Imam Sohaib,” Sultan built a vibrant community for Muslims and non-Muslims alike and extended the reach of the community to those from beyond the University’s gates.

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Following rape conviction, former Class of 2022 member receives 18-year prison sentence

Following rape conviction, former Class of 2022 member receives 18-year prison sentence

Paige Cromley

The judge who sentenced Kretteis reportedly told him that his expulsion from Princeton University “was the clearest possible warning for your behaviour society could give you apart from a criminal conviction.” 

The judge who sentenced Kretteis reportedly told him that his expulsion from Princeton University “was the clearest possible warning for your behavior society could give you apart from a criminal conviction.” 

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Virtual Princeton Preview aims to recreate campus community ‘without the big tent’

Virtual Princeton Preview aims to recreate campus community ‘without the big tent’

Zoya Amir Gauhar

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Preview, which normally gives high school admittees two days in April to experience campus life, has been converted into a month-long virtual platform for students to get to know the University.  

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Preview, which normally gives high school admittees two days in April to experience campus life, has been converted into a month-long virtual platform for students to get to know the University.  

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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New center for gender and sexuality will expand programming of Women*s and LGBT Center

New center for gender and sexuality will expand programming of Women*s and LGBT Center

Marissa Michaels

The Women*s Center and LGBT Center will continue to operate separately and exist in distinct affinity spaces, but the new center for gender and sexuality will help bridge their staff and services while acknowledging the intersections of gender and sexuality.  

The Women*s Center and LGBT Center will continue to operate separately and exist in distinct affinity spaces, but the new center for gender and sexuality will help bridge their staff and services while acknowledging the intersections of gender and sexuality.  

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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