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Butler College’s Studio ’34 faces staff shortage, remains closed

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Butler College’s Studio ’34 faces staff shortage, remains closed

Tara Agarwal

Studio ’34, a store located in the Butler College basement that offers late-night snack options, has remained closed since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic due to staffing shortages. 

Studio '34, a store located in the Butler College basement that offers late-night snack options, has remained closed since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic due to staffing shortages. 

NEWS | 03/27/2022

Firestone exhibition of Jewish American artists featuring works from Confederate soldiers canceled

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Firestone exhibition of Jewish American artists featuring works from Confederate soldiers canceled

Kalena Blake

Following the cancellation of the exhibit, the gallery’s primary donor and curator spoke to the ‘Prince’ about cancel culture and the larger implications of the decision.

Following the cancellation of the exhibit, the gallery’s primary donor and curator spoke to the ‘Prince’ about cancel culture and the larger implications of the decision.

NEWS | 03/27/2022

CPUC discusses fossil fuel dissociation, minor program pilot, COVID-19 policy

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CPUC discusses fossil fuel dissociation, minor program pilot, COVID-19 policy

Aidan Iacobucci

The minors program is planned to be piloted with the Class of 2025, and Vice President and Secretary of the University Hillary Parker highlighted that only 13 million dollars out of the 1.7 billion dollars of the University’s endowment are invested currently in fossil fuels.

The minors program is planned to be piloted with the Class of 2025, and Vice President and Secretary of the University Hillary Parker highlighted that only 13 million dollars out of the 1.7 billion dollars of the University’s endowment are invested currently in fossil fuels.

NEWS | 03/23/2022

Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

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Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

NEWS | 03/21/2022

With University indoor mask mandate lifted, some classes and departments maintain face coverings requirement

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With University indoor mask mandate lifted, some classes and departments maintain face coverings requirement

Janny Eng

While the indoor mask mandate has been lifted in most indoor spaces, departments such as the Writing and Chinese Language programs continue to require students to wear masks in class.  

While the indoor mask mandate has been lifted in most indoor spaces, departments such as the Writing and Chinese Language programs continue to require students to wear masks in class. 

NEWS | 03/20/2022
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Amid change to masking and testing policies, University COVID-19 cases see post-spring break dip

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Princeton inadvertently publishes, then retracts, shift in COVID-19 testing protocol from weekly to monthly

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Princeton inadvertently publishes, then retracts, shift in COVID-19 testing protocol from weekly to monthly

Mark Dodici and Tess Weinreich

The inadvertent update had stated that testing for fully vaccinated individuals would be reduced to once per month. A University spokesperson stated that the University has not announced any changes to testing protocol at this point.

The inadvertent update had stated that testing for fully vaccinated individuals would be reduced to once per month. A University spokesperson stated that the University has not announced any changes to testing protocol at this point.

NEWS | 03/01/2022

We looked at trends in financial aid across the Ivy League. Here’s what we found.

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We looked at trends in financial aid across the Ivy League. Here’s what we found.

Elaine Huang

While the total cost of attending college has increased across the Ivy League, financial aid packages have grown even more quickly. In 2020, 66 percent of Princeton undergraduates applied for financial aid, and the University’s average aid grant covered 86 percent of total costs.

While the total cost of attending college has increased across the Ivy League, financial aid packages have grown even more quickly. In 2020, 66 percent of Princeton undergraduates applied for financial aid, and the University’s average aid grant covered 86 percent of total costs.

NEWS | 02/27/2022

‘Such a pivot’: Students express concern following Princeton memo on uptick in COVID-19 cases

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‘Such a pivot’: Students express concern following Princeton memo on uptick in COVID-19 cases

Diya Kraybill and Laura Robertson

Some students felt frustrated by the Feb. 18 memo from Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun, arguing it was insensitive towards students’ health. Other students supported the University’s seeming shift toward non-reactive policy on COVID-19.

Some students felt frustrated by the Feb. 18 memo from Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun, arguing it was insensitive towards students’ health. Other students supported the University’s seeming shift toward non-reactive policy on COVID-19.

NEWS | 02/27/2022

As University investigates, student reflects on incident of lewdness in Frist Campus Center

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As University investigates, student reflects on incident of lewdness in Frist Campus Center

Sidney Singer and Lia Opperman

Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the ‘Prince’ that “the University is investigating the issue and taking action through appropriate channels.”

Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the ‘Prince’ that “the University is investigating the issue and taking action through appropriate channels.”

NEWS | 02/23/2022

Feb. 15, Feb. 21 mark two highest single-day COVID-19 case tolls among undergraduates at University

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Feb. 15, Feb. 21 mark two highest single-day COVID-19 case tolls among undergraduates at University

Tess Weinreich

Feb. 15 marked the highest single-day spike among undergraduates this academic year, with 104 students testing positive for COVID-19.  

Feb. 15 marked the highest single-day spike among undergraduates this academic year, with 104 students testing positive for COVID-19.  

NEWS | 02/22/2022

Eisgruber fields questions related to Palestine, gender accommodations, COVID-19 policy at CPUC meeting

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Eisgruber fields questions related to Palestine, gender accommodations, COVID-19 policy at CPUC meeting

Aidan Iacobucci

At a meeting of the Council of Princeton University Community on Feb. 14, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 presented on campus expansion and increased admissions capacity, as well as long-term COVID-19 policy expectations. 

At a meeting of the Council of Princeton University Community on Feb. 14, President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 presented on campus expansion and increased admissions capacity, as well as long-term COVID-19 policy expectations.  

NEWS | 02/17/2022

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