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Vice Provost Minter calls Devos Title IX changes ‘problematic,’ explains U. process for adopting regulations

Vice Provost Minter calls Devos Title IX changes ‘problematic,’ explains U. process for adopting regulations

Caitlin Limestahl

“Whatever the [Trump] Administration has done or will do with respect to gender identity [or] gender expression, our policies will protect people’s gender identity and gender expression,” Title IX Administrator Regan Crotty ’00 said.

NEWS | 06/15/2020

2020 Baccalaureate speaker Ressa ’86 found guilty of cyber libel in Philippines

2020 Baccalaureate speaker Ressa ’86 found guilty of cyber libel in Philippines

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

Critics have deemed journalist and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s conviction a blow to freedom of the press in the Philippines.

NEWS | 06/15/2020

Anna Salvatore ’24 appears on NBC's “Meet the Press: College Roundtable”

Anna Salvatore ’24 appears on NBC's “Meet the Press: College Roundtable”

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“With more local news outlets facing funding issues or having to cut back their coverage, college papers are becoming more of an important source of accountability for cities and towns across the country,” wrote Chuck Todd to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 06/14/2020

Q&A with Dr. Cornel West on racism, Black Lives Matter, and the 2020 Election

Zachary Shevin and Sam Kagan

In this exclusive video interview, Dr. West sits down with The Daily Princetonian’s Sam Kagan to discuss ongoing protests, where they fit into the historical timeline, and what we can expect as a nation moving forward.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

Zagster ends bike share services at University

Zagster ends bike share services at University

Anne Wen

The decision comes after Zagster suspended all rentals on March 26 in response to safety concerns amid the pandemic. According to Kim Jackson, the Director of Transportation and Parking, all Zagster bikes and stations will be removed from Princeton by June 12.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

Fall study abroad, Novogratz Bridge Year 2020-2021 cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

Fall study abroad, Novogratz Bridge Year 2020-2021 cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

Claire Silberman

The Office of International Programs (OIP), University Global Safety and Security Unit, and off-campus partners came to the decision based on the “health and safety concerns, evolving travel restrictions, and a lack of clarity surrounding logistical, immigration, and security matters,” according to an OIP statement on June 1.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

‘A second pandemic’: panelists discuss systemic racism, COVID-19

‘A second pandemic’: panelists discuss systemic racism, COVID-19

Albert Jiang

“[George] Floyd’s death is deeply connected to the racial disparities exposed by the pandemic. He died with coronavirus antibodies in his blood, surviving infection, only to die at the hands of the police,” Aly Kassam-Remtulla, Associate Provost for International Affairs and Operations, said.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

Q&A with Dean of the College Jill Dolan on spring decision-making, fall possibilities amid COVID-19

Mark Dodici and Evelyn Doskoch

The Daily Princetonian talks to Dean of the College Jill Dolan, who describes a finicky situation faced by college administrators across the country.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

With stay-at-home order lifted, New Jersey will begin stage two reopening on June 15

Grace Rosenberg

Reopening will be, for the most part, gradual, and capacity will continue to be limited. Guidelines released by the governor indicate that indoor gatherings are permitted at 25 percent capacity, or 50 people maximum, and outdoor gatherings at 100 people maximum.

NEWS | 06/11/2020

‘The Nassau we all love’: Student group aims to help keep town businesses afloat amid COVID-19

‘The Nassau we all love’: Student group aims to help keep town businesses afloat amid COVID-19

Patrycja Pajdak

“Nassau is near and dear to everyone’s hearts, and we want to make sure the Nassau we all love is the same when students come back,” said Sunny Sandhu ’20, one of the founders of Tigers for Nassau.

NEWS | 06/07/2020

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

Zachary Shevin

“The University is not pursuing the issue of immunity,” a spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’ Instead, it “will focus on the principles and initiatives outlined by the governor and attorney general” in a June 2 announcement.

NEWS | 06/05/2020

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

Edward Tian

“I’m thrilled to be living through this moment,” said Dr. Marian Croak ’77, Vice President of Engineering at Google. “The tragic nature of what has spurred this movement is an opportunity for change.”

NEWS | 06/04/2020

U., students respond to Trump plan to revoke certain Chinese students' visas

U., students respond to Trump plan to revoke certain Chinese students' visas

Katie Tam and Claire Silberman

“This proclamation is extremely distressing for Chinese students who are afraid for their statuses and for what this proclamation may mean for their ability to study at Princeton,” wrote GSG President Karina Alventosa in a statement to The Daily Princetonian. “The restrictions would impact the incoming class as well as anyone who needs to renew their visa.”

NEWS | 06/04/2020

Q&A with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on George Floyd protests, policing reform, Trump

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“I think [Trump] needs to be focusing on the fact that these are very peaceful protests of individuals who are hurting, and who are having painful expressions of disappointment in how this government has treated the humanity, or the lack of humanity, of African Americans, and particularly at the hands of law enforcement.”

NEWS | 06/04/2020

Trump says Gen. Milley ’80 ‘in charge,’ expanding concerns about the militarization of law enforcement

Mark Milley speaking at ROTC commissioning

Trump says Gen. Milley ’80 ‘in charge,’ expanding concerns about the militarization of law enforcement

Zachary Shevin

The Monday statement about Milley came as part of a call during which Trump told governors to “dominate” protestors and “take back your streets,” scolding states’ responses to demonstrations as “weak.”

NEWS | 06/03/2020

‘It has to end’: Protesters in Princeton demand justice for Floyd's death

‘It has to end’: Protesters in Princeton demand justice for Floyd's death

Marissa Michaels

The protest is one of many that emerged out of last week’s high-profile death, when Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and forty-six seconds, while three other officers stood by.

NEWS | 06/03/2020

Q&A with Health Officer Jeffrey Grosser on Princeton’s pandemic response

Katie Tam and Zachary Shevin

“Obviously there’s a potential to increase community transmission as a result of the protests that are happening,“ Grosser said. “It’s something that I think, as a county, we need to be aware of.”

NEWS | 06/03/2020

U. celebrates 273rd Commencement virtually

U. celebrates 273rd Commencement virtually

Sam Kagan and Rachel Sturley

At just over 47 minutes in length, the virtual ceremony was much shorter than previous in-person iterations.

NEWS | 06/01/2020

‘Take a breath’: Two alumnae of the Great Recession on graduating in crisis

Commencement in 2014.
Courtesy of Lisa Gong

‘Take a breath’: Two alumnae of the Great Recession on graduating in crisis

Rachel Sturley

Today, the Class of 2020 attended its virtual commencement. Tomorrow, it will enter a world plagued by uncertainty, fear, and a national unemployment rate of 14.7 percent.

NEWS | 05/31/2020

Divest Princeton hosts panel titled ‘Cornell, Brown, and UC Have Done It: Why Can’t We?’

Divest Princeton hosts panel titled ‘Cornell, Brown, and UC Have Done It: Why Can’t We?’

Rachel Sturley

Divest Princeton’s Ryan Warsing said that action is “particularly impactful” now, because the CPUC Resources Committee is currently deliberating on the group’s proposal.

NEWS | 05/30/2020

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