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Princeton students fundraise, petition, express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian invasion

Princeton students fundraise, petition, express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian invasion

Hope Perry

Among several other motions of support, a group of Russian students distributed a Letter of Solidarity with Ukraine on Feb. 28 and founded an organization called 02.24.2022 in support of Ukraine. The Center for Jewish Life on campus also showed their support through a fundraiser during the Purim holiday on March 16 and 17.

Among several other motions of support, a group of Russian students distributed a Letter of Solidarity with Ukraine on Feb. 28 and founded an organization called 02.24.2022 in support of Ukraine. The Center for Jewish Life on campus also showed their support through a fundraiser during the Purim holiday on March 16 and 17.

NEWS | 03/17/2022

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University administrators talk optional masks policy, monthly testing, isolation during USG town hall

University administrators talk optional masks policy, monthly testing, isolation during USG town hall

Lia Opperman

At a town hall on March 16, University administrators discuss changes to COVID-19 protocol as students return from spring break. 

At a town hall on March 16, University administrators discuss changes to COVID-19 protocol as students return from spring break. 

NEWS | 03/16/2022

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Family, friends mourn the loss of Abraham Joshua ’21

Family, friends mourn the loss of Abraham Joshua ’21

Sandeep Mangat

Joshua, a graduate of the chemistry department, was teaching at Mission Preparatory School in San Francisco through Teach for America. He was killed in a collision on March 2. 

Joshua, a graduate of the chemistry department, was teaching at Mission Preparatory School in San Francisco through Teach for America. He was killed in a collision on March 2. 

NEWS | 03/16/2022

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Amid change to masking and testing policies, University COVID-19 cases see post-spring break dip

Amid change to masking and testing policies, University COVID-19 cases see post-spring break dip

Amy Ciceu

Following an update to the University’s COVID-19 dashboard layout, as of March 16, the Campus Mitigation Level is listed as “Baseline,“ which includes high continued vaccine efficacy and mild to moderate symptoms in those who test positive.

Following an update to the University’s COVID-19 dashboard layout, as of March 16, the Campus Mitigation Level is listed as “Baseline,“ which includes high continued vaccine efficacy and mild to moderate symptoms in those who test positive.

NEWS | 03/16/2022

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Eisgruber joins Town Council Meeting to give annual update

Eisgruber joins Town Council Meeting to give annual update

Charlie Roth

The Council also introduced its 2022 budget and discussed updates to Graduate Hotel construction.  

The Council also introduced its 2022 budget and discussed updates to Graduate Hotel construction.  

NEWS | 03/15/2022

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Hess, Potter, Wayner to advance to general election for Young Alumni Trustee

Hess, Potter, Wayner to advance to general election for Young Alumni Trustee

Gabriel Robare and Lia Opperman

Naomi Hess ’22, Christian Potter ’22, and Claire Wayner ’22 have been announced as the finalists for this year’s Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) election.  

Naomi Hess ’22, Christian Potter ’22, and Claire Wayner ’22 have been announced as the finalists for this year’s Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) election.   

NEWS | 03/15/2022

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USG discusses mental health referenda, approves Tigers in Town budget increase

USG discusses mental health referenda, approves Tigers in Town budget increase

Annie Rupertus

At its March 13 meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate discussed two possible mental health-related referenda that may be put to the vote later this semester and heard updates from three committees. 

At its March 13 meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate discussed two possible mental health-related referenda that may be put to the vote later this semester and heard updates from three committees. 

NEWS | 03/15/2022

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Rabbi Julie Roth to leave Princeton

Rabbi Julie Roth to leave Princeton

Marissa Michaels

Rabbi Julie Roth will leave Princeton at the end of this academic year to serve as a rabbi at Congregation Shomrei Emunah in Montclair, N.J. She served as University chaplain and executive director of the Center for Jewish Life for 17 years. 

Rabbi Julie Roth will leave Princeton at the end of this academic year to serve as a rabbi at Congregation Shomrei Emunah in Montclair, N.J. She served as University chaplain and executive director of the Center for Jewish Life for 17 years.

NEWS | 03/14/2022

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Rodney Priestley named next Dean of Graduate School

Rodney Priestley named next Dean of Graduate School

Desmond Lam

Rodney Priestley, the Pomeroy and Betty Perry Smith Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and vice dean for innovation, has been named the next dean of Princeton’s Graduate School.

Rodney Priestley, the Pomeroy and Betty Perry Smith Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and vice dean for innovation, has been named the next dean of Princeton’s Graduate School.

NEWS | 03/09/2022

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Princeton sees new construction across campus in 2021-22 academic year, more to begin this summer

Princeton sees new construction across campus in 2021-22 academic year, more to begin this summer

Sullivan Meyer

As the University undergoes “one of the most extensive building programs in its history,” large portions of central and east campus are being fenced off and excavated.

As the University undergoes “one of the most extensive building programs in its history,” large portions of central and east campus are being fenced off and excavated.

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Princeton extends test-optional policy for 2022–23 admission cycle

Princeton extends test-optional policy for 2022–23 admission cycle

Mikayla Merin

Applicants for the University’s Class of 2027 will not have to take the SAT or ACT.

Applicants for the University’s Class of 2027 will not have to take the SAT or ACT.

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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NJ Transit considers Dinky alternative

NJ Transit considers Dinky alternative

Gabriel Robare and Charlie Roth

NJ Transit is considering two options for updates to the Dinky. One calls for an electric light rail embedded in a railway, while the other involves no additional construction. 

NJ Transit is considering two options for updates to the Dinky. One calls for an electric light rail embedded in a railway, while the other involves no additional construction.

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Princeton announces expansion of Transfer Admissions Program

Princeton announces expansion of Transfer Admissions Program

Brenden Garza

The University announced that it will gradually expand its transfer program, from about 40 to approximately 100 enrolled transfers.

The University announced that it will gradually expand its transfer program, from about 40 to approximately 100 enrolled transfers.

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Chella Man speaks after Center for Jewish Life’s Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat

Chella Man speaks after Center for Jewish Life’s Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat

Aidan Iacobucci

The event was the fourth annual Shabbat centered around disability awareness. 

 The event was the fourth annual Shabbat centered around disability awareness.  

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Princeton lifts indoor mask mandate, reduces testing frequency to monthly for fully vaccinated individuals

Princeton lifts indoor mask mandate, reduces testing frequency to monthly for fully vaccinated individuals

Madeleine LeBeau

Those identified as close contacts for a COVID-19 positive individual will still be required to wear masks, and any individual who has received a vaccine exemption or has not yet received a booster dose but is eligible to do so will be required to continue to test weekly.

Those identified as close contacts for a COVID-19 positive individual will still be required to wear masks, and any individual who has received a vaccine exemption or has not yet received a booster dose but is eligible to do so will be required to continue to test weekly.

NEWS | 03/02/2022

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Princeton Town Council approves Special Improvement District

Princeton Town Council approves Special Improvement District

Charlie Roth

After three hours of debate and public comments, the Council unanimously voted for the creation of a Special Improvement District (SID) in Princeton. A SID is a self-governed and managed nonprofit organization that is a coalition of businesses and property owners in town with the purpose of helping those businesses.  

After three hours of debate and public comments, the Council unanimously voted for the creation of a Special Improvement District (SID) in Princeton. A SID is a self-governed and managed nonprofit organization that is a coalition of businesses and property owners in town with the purpose of helping those businesses.   

NEWS | 03/02/2022

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Twenty-one seniors run for Young Alumni Trustee

Twenty-one seniors run for Young Alumni Trustee

Lia Opperman and Isabel Yip

The Young Alumni Trustee primary election opened on March 1 and will close on March 10 for the Class of 2022.

The Young Alumni Trustee primary election opened on March 1 and will close on March 10 for the Class of 2022.

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

Amy Ciceu

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

Annie Rupertus

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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Undergraduate COVID-19 cases hit all-time high as positivity rate increases slightly

Undergraduate COVID-19 cases hit all-time high as positivity rate increases slightly

Sandeep Mangat

On Feb. 28, campus saw the highest single-day positive cases of the pandemic, with the campus-wide COVID-19 positivity rate rising to 2.59 percent during the week ending on Feb. 25, a slight increase from the 2.32 percent reported the week prior. 

On Feb. 28, campus saw the highest single-day positive cases of the pandemic, with the campus-wide COVID-19 positivity rate rising to 2.59 percent during the week ending on Feb. 25, a slight increase from the 2.32 percent reported the week prior. 

NEWS | 03/01/2022

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