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Four of 4,477 tests come back positive in U.’s first week of asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

The University is requiring all community members physically on campus for at least eight hours weekly to participate on-campus testing, which currently takes place at the University stadium concourse near Powers Field.

The University is requiring all community members physically on campus for at least eight hours weekly to participate on-campus testing, which takes place at the University Stadium Concourse near Powers Field.

‘A house, not a building’: Chabad doubles its property near campus to accommodate growing demand

“The big house has become too small,” Rabbi Webb said, explaining that in recent years he has been forced to host Shabbat dinners outside of his home in a rented tent — “even in the dead of winter.”

“The big house has become too small,” Rabbi Webb said, explaining that in recent years he has been forced to host Shabbat dinners outside of his home in a rented tent — “even in the dead of winter.”

Fewer than 300 undergraduates return to campus for ROTC training, thesis research, secure housing

Two hundred students have housing precarity, 16 are Army ROTC participants, and 37 of 60 seniors approved for thesis research chose to live on campus. All on-campus students were required to complete online training, a COVID-19 risk assessment, and sign a social contract. 

All on-campus students were required to complete online training, a COVID-19 risk assessment, and sign a social contract.  

U. moves admissions interviews online, modifies writing supplement

“As a whole, it’s a little worrying for everyone having to do the Zoom interviews — firstly, like, personality-wise,” prospective applicant Isaac Monks said. “I’m always worried about stuff like, ‘Is my mic going to cut out? Am I speaking too loud? Am I speaking too quietly?’”

Over 140 attend anti-racist USG book talk with Perry, Glaude

In the hour-long talk, Glaude emphasized that removing Woodrow Wilson’s name is not enough to reverse longstanding structures of inequality.

SPEAR calls for divestment from Prison Industrial Complex, transparency from PRINCO

Over 550 students and alumni are calling on the University to “immediately and unequivocally” divest from the prison system and publicly disclose endowment holdings.  

Over 550 students and alumni are calling on the University to “immediately and unequivocally” divest from the prison system and publicly disclose endowment holdings.  

Black Leadership Coalition compiles anonymous BIPOC experiences in report to administrators

On Monday, members of the Black Leadership Coalition (BLC) sent a “Climate Report” to the University Cabinet, detailing close to 100 anonymous accounts of racism from University students.

On Monday, members of the Black Leadership Coalition (BLC) sent a “Climate Report” to the University Cabinet, detailing close to 100 anonymous accounts of racism from University students.

All students who requested deferrals or leaves of absence approved to return in one year, U. confirms

Using 5,300 as a typical undergraduate size, Dean of the College Jill Dolan wrote that the enrollment number for the 2020–21 academic year will be around 13 percent lower than usual.

Using 5,300 as a typical undergraduate size, Dolan wrote that the enrollment number for the 2020–21 academic year will be around 13 percent lower than usual.

Princeton middle school removes John Witherspoon’s name

On Aug. 11, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to change the name of John Witherspoon Middle School, removing reference to the slave-owning former University president and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.

On Aug. 11, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to change the name of John Witherspoon Middle School, removing reference to the slave-owning former University president and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.

PHS students singing the n-word, lack of disciplinary action prompt outrage

A video posted in late June of Princeton High School students saying the n-word while singing to a song at a party has reignited longstanding debate about the school system’s handling of racist incidents. 

A video posted in late June of Princeton High School students saying the n-word while singing to a song at a party has reignited longstanding debate about the school system’s handling of racist incidents. 

Amid outrage from Hawaiʻi residents, plans for college ‘bubble’ popped

Two Princeton alumni garnered national attention last week for plans to create two ‘bubble’ campuses in Hawaiʻi and Arkansas, as many colleges across the country prepare for a virtual semester. After widespread backlash from local Hawaiʻi residents, they will not proceed at either property.

Two Princeton alumni garnered national attention last week for plans to create two ‘bubble’ campuses in Hawaiʻi and Arkansas, as many colleges across the country prepare for a virtual semester. After widespread backlash from local Hawaiʻi residents, they will not proceed at either property.

Army ROTC students will be able to live on campus in the fall, U. confirms

The Air Force and Naval ROTC programs, unlike the Army program, will be conducted remotely for the fall.

The Air Force and Naval ROTC programs, unlike the Army program, will be conducted remotely for the fall.

U. maintains fully remote fall despite new N.J. executive order allowing colleges to resume in-person class

The University has no plans of reversing its new course of action for the fall, due to what Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss described as “a high degree of instability in state regulations and guidance for higher education.”

As U. departments begin releasing pass/D/fail policies for fall 2020, students face inconsistent requirements

Among the departments that have provided their academic plans for the fall, there is no grading option favored by a majority: optional PDF and mandatory A–F grading have been nearly equally adopted.

Administrators discuss fall plan reversal at USG Town Hall

“Since most teaching would be remote anyways, we decided that the best option would be a remote semester,” Dolan said.

With fall plan reversal, risk of two-year deferrals, and only 6 days to decide, students face difficult choice in requesting leaves

In accordance with previous guidance, Hotchkiss confirmed that students will have 48 hours to “confirm their decision to take that leave.”

Q&A with Astrophysics Professor, Viktor Ambartsumian International Science Prize winner Adam Burrows

“You really need to be connected to students, or you don’t get the energy that they provide. You need to collaborate with students, not only because that gives you a means to get work done, but also sparks ideas,” Burrows said of the connection between research and teaching. 

U. ‘considering next steps’ as Trump administration defies court order, rejects DACA applications

The Trump administration is rejecting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, defying a federal court order. When asked if the University, which filed one of the first suits challenging DACA’s termination in 2017, plans to take action, a spokesperson said they are “evaluating the government’s latest action and considering next steps.”

U. yet to decide if ROTC students can live on campus ‘whole year’ as previously promised

The University is “working to reach a decision as soon as possible” on whether ROTC students will be allowed on campus this fall, according to a spokesperson. 

U. settles retirement fund lawsuit for $5.8M

University spokesperson Ben Chang maintained the institution’s previous stance, writing in a statement that “Princeton did not engage in any wrongdoing.”