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Singer wins $1 million Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture

Singer wins $1 million Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture

Naomi Hess

He joins past recipients including Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Paul Farmer, and he plans to donate the entirety of the $1 million award.

He joins past recipients including Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Paul Farmer, and he plans to donate the entirety of the $1 million award.

NEWS | 09/14/2021

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Princeton ranked first by U.S. News, third by Forbes

Princeton ranked first by U.S. News, third by Forbes

Hadley Kim

Princeton University ranked first for the U.S. News “Senior Capstone” category, defined as a culminating project that students have to complete before graduation.

Princeton University ranked first for the U.S. News “Senior Capstone” category, defined as a culminating project that students have to complete before graduation. 

NEWS | 09/14/2021

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Class of 2025 discusses systemic racism during orientation

Class of 2025 discusses systemic racism during orientation

Ngan Chiem

The module centered around the To Be Known and Heard virtual gallery, which depicts vignettes of “Princeton’s long and complex relationship with racism” starting from the 18th century to modern time, according to the site. During the training session, RCAs led their first-years through explorations of the virtual gallery and discussions on how to navigate conversations around race and identity. 

The module centered around the To Be Known and Heard virtual gallery, which depicts vignettes of “Princeton’s long and complex relationship with racism” starting from the 18th century to modern time, according to the site. During the training session, RCAs led their first-years through explorations of the virtual gallery and discussions on how to navigate conversations around race and identity. 

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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Name of Woodrow Wilson Honorary Debate Panel faces contention

Name of Woodrow Wilson Honorary Debate Panel faces contention

Sam Kagan

While a number of institutions have changed their titles from former namesake Woodrow Wilson Class of 1879, the Woodrow Wilson Honorary Debate Panel has maintained its name.

While a number of institutions have changed their titles from former namesake Woodrow Wilson Class of 1879, the Woodrow Wilson Honorary Debate Panel has maintained its name.

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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Dining halls face staff shortage with start of in-person semester

Dining halls face staff shortage with start of in-person semester

Sandeep Mangat

With the in-person semester in full swing, dining hall workers are facing a staffing shortage, which they report is making work “overwhelming.” 

With the in-person semester in full swing, dining hall workers are facing a staffing shortage, which they report is making work “overwhelming.” 

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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USG hears from Wintersession coordinator, discusses task forces

USG hears from Wintersession coordinator, discusses task forces

Caitlin Limestahl

According to Jarvis, domestic travel during Wintersession will resume this year but only for locations accessible by ground transportation. The courses that do take trips will be on a local and regional level. 

According to Jarvis, domestic travel during Wintersession will resume this year but only for locations accessible by ground transportation. The courses that do take trips will be on a local and regional level. 

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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Princeton to lead Northeast Innovation Hub with $15M NSF grant

Princeton to lead Northeast Innovation Hub with $15M NSF grant

Diya Kraybill

Upon receipt of a recent grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Princeton will lead a the NSF Innovation Corps Northeast Hub in collaboration with several other universities in order to better integrate research and the market in an inclusive way.

Upon receipt of a recent grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Princeton will lead a the NSF Innovation Corps Northeast Hub in collaboration with several other universities in order to better integrate research and the market in an inclusive way. 

NEWS | 09/12/2021

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On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

NEWS | 09/12/2021

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Princeton researchers expose consequences of vaccine nationalism

Princeton researchers expose consequences of vaccine nationalism

Kalena Blake

In a recent paper, several members of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the High Meadows Environmental Institute explained the short-term and long-term consequences of vaccine nationalism.

In a recent paper, several members of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the High Meadows Environmental Institute explained the short-term and long-term consequences of vaccine nationalism.

NEWS | 09/12/2021

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Classroom masking policy to remain in effect

Classroom masking policy to remain in effect

Paige Cromley

According to a Sept. 10 announcement from Dean of the College Jill Dolan, the masks will continue to be required in classrooms until further notice.

According to a Sept. 10 announcement from Dean of the College Jill Dolan, the masks will continue to be required in classrooms until further notice.

NEWS | 09/10/2021

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Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Katherine Dailey

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

NEWS | 09/07/2021

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So far, Princeton’s contact tracing reveals no on-campus transmission

So far, Princeton’s contact tracing reveals no on-campus transmission

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

One week into classes, some students have already gone through the University’s contact tracing process. But so far, “based on contact tracing and analysis,” viral transmission at the University does not seem to be an issue, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.  

One week into classes, some students have already gone through the University’s contact tracing process. But so far, “based on contact tracing and analysis,” viral transmission at the University does not seem to be an issue, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.   

NEWS | 09/07/2021

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USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

Drew Somerville

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.  

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.   

NEWS | 09/06/2021

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Some classes revert to Zoom after severe weather strikes NJ

Some classes revert to Zoom after severe weather strikes NJ

Evelyn Doskoch

After Princeton experienced severe weather on the evening of Sept. 1, the first day of fall classes, widespread flooding and downed trees caused several classes to return to a virtual format on Thursday — after just one day of in-person classes.

After Princeton experienced severe weather on the evening of Sept. 1, the first day of fall classes, widespread flooding and downed trees caused several classes to return to a virtual format on Thursday — after just one day of in-person classes.

NEWS | 09/02/2021

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University administration receives external report on handling of MOVE bombing victims

University administration receives external report on handling of MOVE bombing victims

Sam Pathak

Ballard Spahr LLP, an outside counsel, found that the remains from the Africa family were housed at the University of Pennsylvania Museum and used by Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Alan Mann and former visiting professor Janet Monge in a 2015 graduate-level course and a 2019 undergraduate course through the platform Coursera.

Ballard Spahr LLP, an outside counsel, found that the remains from the Africa family were housed at the University of Pennsylvania Museum and used by Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Alan Mann and former visiting professor Janet Monge in a 2015 graduate-level course and a 2019 undergraduate course through the platform Coursera.

NEWS | 09/02/2021

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Daily Newsletter: September 2, 2021

Daily Newsletter: September 2, 2021

Aditi Desai

Students attend in-person classes, Tornado warning

Students attend in-person classes, Tornado warning

NEWS | 09/02/2021

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Campus buildings flood, students take shelter amid tornado warning

Campus buildings flood, students take shelter amid tornado warning

Drew Somerville

A number of dorm buildings flooded on Princeton’s campus on Wednesday night after Princeton, along with several other New Jersey counties, was placed under a tornado warning. Students were advised to take cover during the alert.

A number of dorm buildings flooded on Princeton’s campus on Wednesday night after Princeton, along with several other New Jersey counties, was placed under a tornado warning. Students were advised to take cover during the alert.

NEWS | 09/01/2021

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Students attend in-person classes after more than a year of online learning

Students attend in-person classes after more than a year of online learning

Amy Ciceu

On Sept. 1, undergraduate students dispersed around campus as they headed to their first in-person classes of the fall semester, almost a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the University to adopt online learning as its main form of interactive education. As classes began, Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss noted in an email to The Daily Princetonian that viral transmission does not seem to be an issue on campus.

 On Sept. 1, undergraduate students dispersed around campus as they headed to their first in-person classes of the fall semester, almost a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the University to adopt online learning as its main form of interactive education. As classes began, Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss noted in an email to The Daily Princetonian that viral transmission does not seem to be an issue on campus. 

NEWS | 09/01/2021

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Nassau Hall becomes accessible for people with disabilities

Nassau Hall becomes accessible for people with disabilities

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Summer renovations added a new entrance and elevator to make the 265-year-old building accessible to wheelchair users. 

Summer renovations added a new entrance and elevator to make the 265-year-old building accessible to wheelchair users. 

NEWS | 08/31/2021

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Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

Sai Rachumalla

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

NEWS | 08/31/2021

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