Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

By Julian Hartman-Sigall & Bridget O’Neill assistant News Editors

In June 2020, amid nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd, University President Christopher Eisgruber charged the University cabinet with specifying “a set of actions that could be taken within [their] areas to identify, understand, and combat systemic racism within and beyond the University.”

Two and a half years later, the University released its second annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report, described as part of an ongoing effort to make Princeton “more diverse, inclusive, and accessible.” The report reveals that while the diversity of the undergraduate student body has remained relatively consistent over the past five years, there have been some improvements in the diversity of the University’s faculty. The University also added a number of administrative positions to further DEI goals. The report also describes long-term plans to increase transfer numbers, create an affinity space for Native and Indigenous members of the community, expand the Center for Jewish Life (CJL), and invest in supplier diversity.

The 41-page report summarizes many “events, programs, and initiatives” undertaken by the University and its students, as well as data on the demographics

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A rumbling current of enthusiasm shook the room. People roared in anticipation of seeing Sympoh’s spring-semester production, “Beat Kill”: a showcase of bold, electrifying performances that both embodied the essence of breakdancing and challenged its conventions through freestyle. Hip-hop and alternative dance blended, forming the basis for locking, dropping, and other moves.

The lights dimmed and the trailer began, augmenting the excitement with a murdermystery skit, starting the storyline in a playful opening. The main show then began. In each set, the dancers presented a unique style through dynamic moves. These movements, fashionably compiled, yielded thrilling, captivating acts of break-dancing. Intense spurts of dance illuminated by fiery floodlights alternated with moodier formations. Some pieces displayed mellower, expressive auras while others spotlighted valiant, vigorous grunge.

“We punned on the phrase ‘killing the beat,’ which describes a dancer who is completely in sync with the music,” said copresidents Hank Lin ’24 and Tuan Dinh ’25 in reference to the concept of the show.

Although the theme revolved around a murder-mystery parody, it did not dictate the pieces that were performed. Rather, its storyline fitted into the fillers between pieces. Lin and Dinh explained that this choice “allowed [their]

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GRADUATE SCHOOL

As grad student union builds, Graduate Student Government votes to release message of support

By Olivia Sanchez Staff News Writer

Amid a flurry of questions regarding the Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) efforts to unionize, the Graduate Student Government (GSG) voted to release a message of support for PGSU, at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21 presided by GSG Vice President of Internal Affairs Allison Tang.

The GSG serves as the primary representative body for Princeton’s graduate students. It was formed in 1989, with early priorities including addressing Teaching Assistant pay and

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organizing graduate student social events. Graduate students formed the PGSU in 2016 to serve as a vehicle for grad students working to secure contractual benefits, including guaranteed housing and improved health insurance, and to create an equitable and safe work environment.

The vote comes less than a week after a PGSU rally on Feb. 15, which drew over 150 supporters of the unionization effort. According to union representative Aditi

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