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USG hears reports on academic minors, Black and LGBTQIA student experiences

USG hears reports on academic minors, Black and LGBTQIA student experiences

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on April 10 to discuss the certificate program and heard updates from Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Tennille Haynes on the Black & LGBTQIA Student Experience Implementation Team.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on April 10 to discuss the certificate program and heard updates from Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Tennille Haynes on the Black & LGBTQIA Student Experience Implementation Team.

NEWS | 04/12/2022

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Why do athletes choose social sciences over STEM? We looked at the numbers.

Why do athletes choose social sciences over STEM? We looked at the numbers.

Molly Taylor

Data analysis indicates that student-athletes are overrepresented in social science programs. 57.8 percent of current upperclass athletes study within the discipline, while only 15.8 percent concentrate in the natural sciences.

Data analysis indicates that student-athletes are overrepresented in social science programs. 57.8 percent of current upperclass athletes study within the discipline, while only 15.8 percent concentrate in the natural sciences.

NEWS | 04/11/2022

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Princeton Committee on Palestine hosts Caterpillar referendum teach-in

Princeton Committee on Palestine hosts Caterpillar referendum teach-in

Isabel Yip

The family of Rachel Corrie, an American activist who was killed by a Caterpillar machine while protesting the destruction of Palestinian homes in Gaza, shared their daughter’s story during the event. 

The family of Rachel Corrie, an American activist who was killed by a Caterpillar machine while protesting the destruction of Palestinian homes in Gaza, shared their daughter’s story during the event. 

NEWS | 04/11/2022

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Q&A with Marie Yovanovitch ’80, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine

Q&A with Marie Yovanovitch ’80, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine

Jasmyn Dobson

Former Ambassador Yovanovitch spoke with The Daily Princetonian about her experience in the foreign service, the importance of diplomacy, and advice for students on how to fulfill Princeton’s motto “in the nation’s service.”

Former Ambassador Yovanovitch spoke with The Daily Princetonian about her experience in the foreign service, the importance of diplomacy, and advice for students on how to fulfill Princeton’s motto “in the nation’s service.”

NEWS | 04/10/2022

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Eating clubs update visitor policies in line with new Princeton COVID-19 regulations

Eating clubs update visitor policies in line with new Princeton COVID-19 regulations

Diya Kraybill

Eating clubs are allowing visitors for meals and nighttime festivities once again, following the University’s update to COVID-19 policies.

Eating clubs are allowing visitors for meals and nighttime festivities once again, following the University’s update to COVID-19 policies.

NEWS | 04/10/2022

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National pro-Israel groups spend over $1K on sponsored ads denouncing USG referendum

National pro-Israel groups spend over $1K on sponsored ads denouncing USG referendum

Paige Cromley

National pro-Israel groups — Alums for Campus Fairness (ACF) and the Israel War Room (IWR) — have spent more than $1000 on Facebook ads which may have appeared upwards of 25,000 times. These ads encourage users to sign petitions and publicly denounce the USG referendum calling on the University to boycott the use of Caterpillar machinery. 

National pro-Israel groups — Alums for Campus Fairness (ACF) and the Israel War Room (IWR) — have spent more than $1000 on Facebook ads which may have appeared upwards of 25,000 times. These ads encourage users to sign petitions and publicly denounce the USG referendum calling on the University to boycott the use of Caterpillar machinery. 

NEWS | 04/10/2022

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Creative Writing Program removes application for course entry for Fall 2022

Creative Writing Program removes application for course entry for Fall 2022

Mikayla Merin

The Creative Writing Program (CWR) will no longer require an application for entry into its introductory Fall 2022 courses. Students were previously required to submit an application for all CWR courses offered by the department and would receive a decision prior to course selection.

The Creative Writing Program (CWR) will no longer require an application for entry into its introductory Fall 2022 courses. Students were previously required to submit an application for all CWR courses offered by the department and would receive a decision prior to course selection.

NEWS | 04/07/2022

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Princeton students come together to observe Ramadan

Princeton students come together to observe Ramadan

Janny Eng

Beginning on April 2 and continuing through the month of April, students are celebrating Ramadan on campus through prayer, fasting, and community meals.

Beginning on April 2 and continuing through the month of April, students are celebrating Ramadan on campus through prayer, fasting, and community meals.

NEWS | 04/07/2022

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Princeton to cover Reunions wristband fees for Classes of 2020 and 2021

Princeton to cover Reunions wristband fees for Classes of 2020 and 2021

Katherine Dailey

The Classes of 2020 and 2021 will have their Reunions cost covered by the University, according to an email announcement on Wednesday, April 6. Alumni spoke to the ‘Prince’ expressing their gratitude and excitement. 

The Classes of 2020 and 2021 will have their Reunions cost covered by the University, according to an email announcement on Wednesday, April 6. Alumni spoke to the ‘Prince’ expressing their gratitude and excitement. 

NEWS | 04/06/2022

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Princeton, most Ivies do not disclose Russian investment holdings as some colleges divest amid war in Ukraine

Princeton, most Ivies do not disclose Russian investment holdings as some colleges divest amid war in Ukraine

Brenden Garza

The University told the ‘Prince’ that any process to consider divestment and dissociation would involve the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) Resources Committee. Some universities, including Yale University and the University of Michigan, have divested from Russian holdings. 

The University told the ‘Prince’ that any process to consider divestment and dissociation would involve the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) Resources Committee. This comes in the wake of other universities, including Yale University, divesting from Russian holdings. 

NEWS | 04/06/2022

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GSRC’s PrideFest kickstarts celebrations for Princeton’s Pride Month

GSRC’s PrideFest kickstarts celebrations for Princeton’s Pride Month

Tess Weinreich

Princeton’s Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and Pride Alliance, alongside other student groups and resource centers, organized the University’s first ever PrideFest to kick off Pride Month, which Princeton celebrates throughout April.

Princeton’s Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and Pride Alliance, alongside other student groups and resource centers, organized the University’s first ever PrideFest to kick off Pride Month, which Princeton celebrates throughout April.

NEWS | 04/05/2022

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USG speaks with administrators on Princeton’s ‘sexual climate’

USG speaks with administrators on Princeton’s ‘sexual climate’

Alison Araten

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed the University’s sexual culture and issues around sexual misconduct, approved eight new student groups and a budget proposal from the Mental Health Initiative, and heard updates on mental health recommendations previously proposed by USG members.   

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed the University’s sexual culture and issues around sexual misconduct, approved eight new student groups and a budget proposal from the Mental Health Initiative, and heard updates on mental health recommendations previously proposed by USG members.   

NEWS | 04/05/2022

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Housing for student performance groups remains uncertain as 2022 Reunions approaches

Housing for student performance groups remains uncertain as 2022 Reunions approaches

Madeleine LeBeau

Several emails sent to student performance groups in late March shared that on-campus housing will not be guaranteed for all those performing at this year’s Reunions, leading to confusion among student group leaders and causing some to scramble to find alternative accommodations.

Several emails sent to student performance groups in late March shared that on-campus housing will not be guaranteed for all those performing at this year’s Reunions, leading to confusion among student group leaders and causing some to scramble to find alternative accommodations.

NEWS | 04/04/2022

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Princeton sees highest positivity rate increase nearly a month into new testing protocol

Princeton sees highest positivity rate increase nearly a month into new testing protocol

Madeleine LeBeau

Princeton sees its highest asymptomatic positivity rate this semester, just 3 weeks after the implementation of new masking and testing policies. The University no longer requires masks in most indoor settings, and has reduced the frequency of testing to monthly for fully vaccinated members of the testing protocol.

Princeton sees its highest asymptomatic positivity rate this semester, just 3 weeks after the implementation of new masking and testing policies. The University no longer requires masks in most indoor settings, and has reduced the frequency of testing to monthly for fully vaccinated members of the testing protocol.

NEWS | 04/04/2022

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Princeton professors speak on Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing, future of Supreme Court

Princeton professors speak on Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing, future of Supreme Court

Charlie Roth

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University professors to discuss the recent Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. 

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University professors to discuss the recent Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. 

NEWS | 04/03/2022

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Responding to academic freedom group’s letter, Eisgruber resists removing segment on Prof. Joshua Katz from ‘To Be Known and Heard’

Responding to academic freedom group’s letter, Eisgruber resists removing segment on Prof. Joshua Katz from ‘To Be Known and Heard’

Paige Cromley

The AFA’s letter, sent to Eisgruber on March 27, had rebuked Nassau Hall for To Be Known and Heard’s segment on Katz, citing a concern that the administration was “systematically denouncing a sitting member of its own faculty.” 

The AFA’s letter, sent to Eisgruber on March 27, had rebuked Nassau Hall for To Be Known and Heard’s segment on Katz, citing a concern that the administration was “systematically denouncing a sitting member of its own faculty.”  

NEWS | 04/01/2022

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We analyzed room draw; over 50% of available housing will be next to construction

We analyzed room draw; over 50% of available housing will be next to construction

Sam Kagan, Anika Maskara, and Lia Opperman

When considering all locations that are assessed to be “construction adjacent,” 59.2 percent of available rooms and 59.1 percent of available beds will be next to a campus renovation project. This year will be the first under the University’s plan to fully implement a four-year residential college system.

When considering all locations that are assessed to be “construction adjacent,” 59.2 percent of available rooms and 59.1 percent of available beds will be next to a campus renovation project. This year will be the first under the University’s plan to fully implement a four-year residential college system, allowing upperclass students to live in residential college housing without purchasing a University meal plan. 

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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Princeton admits Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics in break from peer institutions

Princeton admits Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics in break from peer institutions

Janny Eng

As members of the Class of 2026 are admitted to Princeton, the University had maintained its decision to withhold admissions statistics for the regular decision cycle, consistent with their early admissions cycle.

As members of the Class of 2026 are admitted to Princeton, the University had maintained its decision to withhold admissions statistics for the regular decision cycle, consistent with their early admissions cycle. 

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 wins 2022 Abel Prize

Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 wins 2022 Abel Prize

Allan Shen

The 2022 Abel Prize has been awarded to mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 “for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects.”

The 2022 Abel Prize has been awarded to mathematician Dennis Parnell Sullivan GS ’66 “for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects.”

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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With some University summer international travel plans still in flux, new guidelines add layer of certification

With some University summer international travel plans still in flux, new guidelines add layer of certification

Isabel Yip

Princeton’s Global Safety & Security Unit released travel guidelines requiring certification from University officials for University sponsored international summer travel. Students await approval for summer programs in a process that can take up to three weeks.

Princeton’s Global Safety & Security Unit released travel guidelines requiring certification from University officials for University sponsored international summer travel. Students await approval for summer programs in a process that can take up to three weeks.

NEWS | 03/31/2022

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