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PRINCETON, N.J. – The Seton Hall men’s golf team will return to action on Saturday for the first two of three rounds of action at the Princeton Invitational at Springdale Golf Club, April 6-7.
 
Tournament Details:
PRINCETON INVITATIONAL
Host:  Princeton University
Location:  Princeton, N.J.
Course:  Springdale Golf Club
Course Vitals:  Par-71, 6,456 yards
Dates:  April 9-10, 2019
 
THE COURSE
Dating back to 1895, Springdale Golf Club is one of the oldest in New Jersey. Designed by Gerard Lambert and revised by William Flynn in 1926, the walkable course requires precision shot-making and has superior conditions and playability. The property, which was originally private farmland, was purchased by the Class of 1886 and gifted to Princeton University with the expectation of establishing one of the first courses in the region. The private club has a close relationship with the University, and counts many university professors, administrators and students among its members.   With a fine and experienced PGA staff, the club hosts numerous tournaments, collegiate matches, clinics and golf outings every year. 
 
THE FIELD
In addition to Seton Hall and two teams from host Princeton, the field features teams from Brown (club), Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Howard, Penn, Rider, Saint Joseph’s, Temple and Yale.  BIG EAST opponent Georgetown is also in the field.
 
THE SETON HALL LINEUP

1. Wenliang Xie, Junior
2. Andres Acevedo, Graduate Student
3. Gregor Tait, Graduate Student
4. Angus O’Brien, Freshman
5. Deven Ramachandran, Senior

 
LAST TIME OUT
Graduate student Andres Acevedo (San Antonio, Texas) and Wenliang Xie (Zhaoqing, China) shot a 1-over-par, 72, to lift the Pirates to a second-place tie at the highly-competitive Seattle Redhawk Invitational on Tuesday.
 
The Pirates were playing well despite brutal weather and high winds on Monday.  They were in second place on the back nine when play was halted and all scores were erased in favor of playing one final round today.  The Hall continued its strong performance on Tuesday, firing an 8-over-par, 292, to tie Abilene Christian for second place in the 23-team field.  Boise State won the team title at 3-over-par.
 
Acevedo had four birdies, while Xie had a birdie and an eagle on the par-5, No. 18 hole.  They tied for seventh among 120 individual golfers with a 1-over-par, 71.  They finished three strokes behind the individual champion, Boise State’s Max Charles.  It’s the fourth top-10 finish of the year for both Pirates.
 
LAST TIME AT SPRINGDALE
Deven Ramachandran (San Rafael, Calif.) fired a career-best 3-under-par, 68, in the final round of 2019 Princeton Invitational and the Pirates surged up the leader board to a fourth-place finish.  Ramachandran had a team-high six birdies in round three to move up the individual leader board and finish in an 11th place tie.  In all, he shot a 3-under-par, 71-71-68-210.
 
As a team, the Pirates saved their top team round for round three.  The Hall shaved six strokes off their second-round score, settling with a 5-under-par, 279.  They were able to hop three teams in the final standings, including BIG EAST rival Georgetown.  For the tournament, the Pirates finished 2-under-par with a 286-285-279-850. 
 
One of the players tied with Ramachandran for 11th place overall was teammate Gregor Tait (Martlesham Heath, England).  He shot an even-par, 71, in round three, and finished the three-round event with a 3-under-par, 68-71-71-210. 
 
FORMAT
The teams will play five golfers and count the four lowest scores per round.
 
PAIRINGS / TEE TIMES
The field will play 36 continuous holes on Saturday and one final round on Sunday.  Play begins with a tee times starting at 7:45 am on Saturday, and 8:15 a.m. on Sunday.  The Hall will be paired with golfers from Princeton and Howard on Saturday.
 
RESULTS:
Live scoring will be available throughout the tournament via Golfstat.com.  Complete results of each day’s events will also be available following competition at SHUpirates.com.

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By Donald Gilpin

Philadelphia has just announced the reinstating of its indoor mask mandate, the first major city in the country to do so, and as new COVID-19 case numbers rise locally and throughout the northeast many wonder if this is the start of a larger surge in infections.

Princeton Deputy Administrator for Health and Community Services Jeff Grosser wrote in an email, “As witnessed in other countries (UK and around Europe), the increase in cases sometimes demonstrates a ‘What’s to come?’ scenario, and I believe that’s where we are right now.”  He cited the “extremely contagious BA.2 variant” as the primary cause of the uptick during the past month, “along with the relaxation of public health precautions and restrictions in places like schools and other indoor settings.”

Grosser continued, “We also have waning immunity among those who have received their booster more than four to six months ago,” but he went on to emphasize that despite the increase in cases there was no increase in severity of the outbreak or hospitalizations. “This does not discount the need for disease surveillance, but we need to keep this in mind when we talk about return of restrictions or closures due to increasing cases,” he said.

The Princeton Health Department on April 4 reported 45 new COVID-19 cases in the previous seven days, a total of 2,518 cases in Princeton since the start of the pandemic.

Princeton Public Schools (PPS) reported 31 new cases for the week ended April 8, 14 of those cases at Princeton High School. PPS had only 12 cases in the week ended April 1 and only seven the week before that. Princeton University reported a 4.02 percent positivity rate for the week ended April 2, with case severity remaining “mild.”

The transmission rate in New Jersey climbed to 1.29 on Tuesday, April 12, denoting a growing outbreak, with any number over 1 indicating that each new case is creating more than one additional new case.

The state’s seven-day average for new cases was up 37 percent from a week ago and up 64 percent from a month ago.

Grosser noted several top priorities for the Princeton Health Department among

current pressing issues. “Clearly the current outbreak is of top level priority, along with distribution of the recently approved second booster doses to those over 50 years of age or those with pre-existing medical conditions,” he said.

Other health department priorities include large-scale food distribution events involving department environmental health specialists and mitigation of Lyme disease, Princeton’s number one reported illness before the COVID pandemic.  Health department investigations of Lyme illnesses have increased due to the increased outdoor activities of many residents during the pandemic.

“Public health is typically multitasking and adapting to the changing environment around us,” Grosser added.

As far as the upcoming holiday weekend is concerned, Grosser advised residents who will be traveling to do some research to determine the COVID activity level in the area they are traveling to. He recalled Easter 2020, at the start of the pandemic when family gatherings or travel of any sort was frightening and potentially dangerous.

“There were so many uncertainties back then, no vaccine, no therapeutics,” he said.  “It’s hard to think about going back to that time and having to go through that again.”

He went on, “We need to continue to support one another and look out for those who may be more vulnerable to COVID-19. That includes informing those eligible for the second booster. I would argue that we are in an exponentially better place than we were that spring of 2020, which should continue to motivate us as we are working towards brighter days.”

The Princeton Health Department will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Wednesday, April 13, at Monument Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Thursday, April 28, at La Mexicana on 150 Witherspoon Street from 5 to 8 p.m.  Princeton University is hosting a vaccine clinic, free and open to the public, on Wednesday, April 20, at the Frist Campus Center in Multipurpose Room B from 1 to 4 p.m.

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By Donald Gilpin

The Princeton Health Department on May 2 reported 60 new cases of COVID-19 in the previous seven days, an 8.5 daily average, and 109 cases in the previous 14 days.

“Princeton has begun to see a decrease in COVID-19 infections after four weeks of sustained increases,” said Jeff Grosser, princeton deputy administrator and director of health.

The New Jersey statewide transmission rate was 1.18 on May 3, with any number over 1 indicating that the outbreak is expanding, with each new case leading to least one additional case. Hospitalizations remain far below peaks reached during this past January’s Omicron surge.

Mercer County and seven other counties out of New Jersey’s 21 counties were recently raised from “low” to “medium” transmission rate level, according to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“We continue to monitor these scores as well as hospitalization rates from COVID-19 to assess COVID-19 severity level,” said Grosser. “As we have now seen multiple case surges with mostly mild cases, this helps to guide us forward in the pandemic, allowing normal activities to continue through the summer months.”

Grosser noted that the health department is tracking clustered outbreaks in Princeton schools. The Princeton Public Schools saw an uptick in cases, with 48 new cases for the week ending April 29. The previous week there had been just 18 cases reported, 26 and 31 in the weeks before that.

“In situations where we identify clustered cases and/or linked outbreaks, such as a particular grade level in a school, we have advised schools and other organizations to strongly recommend masking to assist in breaking the chain of infection in particular cohorts,” Grosser added.

For the week ended May 2, Princeton University reported 133 new COVID cases with a positivity rate of 2.8 percent and campus case severity level of “mild.”

The health department is continuing to monitor COVID-19 cases in order to identify clustered outbreaks. “Depending on the community transmission, we will continue to advise residents of additional precautions they can take,” said Grosser.

The Princeton Health Department is providing free at-home COVID-19 test kits to Princeton residents, with five test kits per household available from the health department office at 1 Monument Drive, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The health department will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics on May 5 at Monument Hall, 2 to 4 p.m.; on May 10 at Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, 5 to 7 p.m.; on June 2 at Princeton Farmers Market in the Dinky Train Station Parking Lot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; on June 16 at Princeton Farmers Market in the Dinky Station Parking Lot, 10 a.m. to noon; and on June 29 at Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, 5 to 7 p.m.

Grosser noted that booster doses are currently approved for those who are over 50 years old, four or more months after their initial booster, and for those who are immunocompromised.

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A chilly and gray Tuesday morning did not deter the more than 1,200 Princeton University graduates from sporting leis, pausing for selfies and tossing their caps in the air as the Class of 2022 rejoiced.

Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber was equally celebratory as he took the mic.

“You earned your degrees today in many ways and for many reasons, but not least because you persisted brilliantly throughout your time on this campus and away from it,” said Eisgruber during the outdoor ceremony at Princeton Stadium, which seats over 27,000.

“You persisted not only through a world-altering pandemic, but through problem sets, writing assignments, laboratories, midterms, finals, senior theses, dissertations, and the personal crises and doubts that are an inevitable part of college life, and indeed, of life more generally,” he said.

But Eisgruber used the celebration to also call on New Jersey and other states to find ways to help the unknown number of students who are not graduating from college this year because their plans were derailed by the pandemic.

“One way or another, we need to add back the chairs missing from graduation ceremonies around the country,” Eisgruber said.

The Ivy League university’s 275th Commencement, which was also live streamed, saw 1,236 undergrads receive bachelor’s degrees (including two students from previous classes) and 655 students receive graduate degrees. Within Princeton’s graduating class, about 18% are the first generation in their families to receive college degrees, a school official said.

Tuesday’s ceremony came a day after Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke at Princeton’s Class Day and reminded grads of the “indelible mark” left by the pandemic.

Eisgruber said in his commencement speech that he was aware some students left school during the pandemic and some high school students opted not to attend college at all. Although “the data is incomplete,” he noted that both problems appear to disproportionately impact people from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who attend community college.

The university president said he hopes policies are put in place in New Jersey and beyond to “help those who have left college.” He pointed to Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed “Some College, No Degree” program as one possible solution.

The program would make it possible for more than 700,000 New Jerseyans who dropped out of college to get help finishing their degrees.

“I hope that the legislature will fund the proposal,” Eisgruber said.

Princeton was among a handful of New Jersey colleges to hold an in-person commencement in 2021. Last week, the school also held an in-person event for the Class of 2020 — which previously held its commencement virtually.

At Tuesday’s commencement, Valedictorian Natalia Orlovsky used her speech to talk about the impact of the pandemic that struck halfway through the Class of 2022′s sophomore year.

It meant virtual classes in different time zones and on several continents, she said.

“(Princeton) came unmoored from geography,” she said. “For some students, it re-formed at kitchen counters and childhood homes; for others, it took shape in quiet dorm rooms, or at odd hours of the night … but even outside of pandemic times, there is no such thing as a universal student experience.”

Orlovsky said at the moment the future looks uncertain and “honestly pretty bleak” — pointing to climate change, pressure on the protection of rights for marginalized communities, the rise of autocracy around the globe and threats to free press.

“At the same time, activists, journalists and artists are bravely working to dismantle oppressive systems, while scientists and engineers aim to improve public health and combat the climate crises,” said Orlovsky, who focused on molecular biology during her time at Princeton and is originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.

“In other words, there is space for hope, for action, and for change,” she said.

The commencement concluded a multi-day series of graduation events, which also included Teach for All co-founder and CEO Wendy Kopp speaking at the Baccalaureate ceremony on Sunday in the University Chapel.

At Tuesday’s commencement, Princeton awarded honorary degrees to civil rights attorney Fred David Gray, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany Amy Gutman, attorney and healthcare leader Brent Henry, pioneering neuroscientist Eve Marder and founder of FedEx Corporation Frederick W. Smith.

While all honorary degree recipients drew applause, the crowd gave a standing ovation to Gray.

Gray represented civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., as well as Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin when they refused to be relegated to the segregated section of the bus in Alabama.

“(Gray’s) legacy includes four landmark decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, hundreds of desegregated schools, and generations of lawyers, activists, and citizens who have heeded his call to quote, ‘Finish the unfinished task of destroying discrimination and segregation wherever found,’” said Jill Dolan, dean of the College at Princeton University.

During the ceremony, the university also recognized the work of four New Jersey secondary school teachers: Deborah Cella of Glen Rock High School; Alicia Rodriguez of Kent Place School in Summit; Devin Ryan-Pullen of Burlington City High School; and Lee Snowden of University High School in Newark. Each teacher will receive $5,000, as well as $3,000 for their school library.

One family traveled nearly 2,000 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to join in Princeton’s commencement ceremony. Preet Singh, 21 — the youngest in the family — and his parents arrived to their seats early. Preet said he was looking forward to seeing his older brother receive his degree.

“He was the first to graduate from college from my family and is a great inspiration for me,” said Singh.

Preet’s brother, 22-year-old Anmol Singh, is pursuing a career in molecular biology.

His father, Amrik Singh, looked out at the stadium as other proud parents filed in.

“We’re just so lucky to be here,” he said.

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Seven members of the Princeton University Class of 2026 will join a Tiger women’s soccer program that has qualified for four of the last six NCAA tournaments in which the Ivy League has participated and has advanced in three of those tournaments, including making the NCAA quarterfinals in 2017.

“Every year, our staff navigates the inevitable sadness of our departing seniors with the excitement of the incoming first-year students,” Princeton coach Sean Driscoll said. “This year’s graduating class embodied everything a coach could ask for with their character and abundant passion for Princeton women’s soccer. They led with a heightened appreciation as well as a tangible grit that permeated throughout the team. Replacing the nine of them is simply not possible. However, we believe that the seven incoming student-athletes will continue the standard set by the 2021 team. They are a supremely talented group and are beyond excited to represent our program and alumnae base. I would like to thank former assistant coaches Courtney Hofer and Nicole McClure for their help in securing this class. A special thanks goes to associate head coach, Mike Poller, who has worked tirelessly alongside me for over seven years to help identify student-athletes for this incomparable university. The two of us take such immense pride in both representing Princeton and finding those people that we feel will enhance our culture and community. In Pia, Drew, Ally, Caroline, Summer, Pietra and Kelsee, we feel we have a truly special group. Ranked as Top Drawer Soccer’s No. 14 recruiting class, it is a class of exceptional ability, academic prowess and amazing human beings. It has been wonderful to get to know each of them over the past couple of years and it is our privilege to welcome the seven of them to our Princeton women’s soccer family.”

Pia Beaulieu
Height: 5-8
Position: Midfielder/Forward
Hometown: Boca Raton, Fla.
High School: Boca Raton Community High School
Club Team: Team Boca (Coach Patrick Baker) and Tampa Bay United ECNL (Coach Tricia Taliaferro)

• US Youth Soccer National Champion (2021)
• US Youth Soccer Golden Ball Winner (Top Goal Scorer) (2021)
• US Youth Soccer National Training Camp (2018 & 2019)
• ECNL ID2 National Training Camp (2017 & 2018)
• US Youth Soccer Region III Team (2016-2018)

Why Princeton?:
“There are simply not enough words to express the level of gratitude and excitement I hold within me about the overwhelming emotions I feel in finding the perfect university. As I came of age to dive deeper into the collegiate search, Princeton has been my dream ‘home’. From the close-knit community of the student body drawn from all around the world to the rigorous academics, beautiful campus, endless opportunities, and the well-developed characteristics one learns through the school’s unofficial motto, I know this is the environment that will allow me to become the best version of myself and tap into my untapped potential. Moreover, the Princeton women’s soccer team embodies not only what it means to be an unstoppable unit on the pitch but just as importantly what great role models are made off the pitch. The relentless determination, grit, respect, and love shown by this family, strongly supported by Coach Driscoll and Coach Poller, leaves no question in my mind that Princeton is the whole package. I am forever blessed to join a one-of-a-kind program and I can’t wait to represent the tiger family day in and day out, not only for the next four years but forever!”

Driscoll on Beaulieu:
“Pia is among the most versatile players we have recruited since my arrival. She can play any of the three forward positions, multiple positions in midfield, and we also feel she has the potential to be an attack-minded wide back. What makes her a bit more unique is that she has the vision and technical proficiency to play in the middle of the field and, at the same time, has the lungs to be a real asset in the wide areas. Perhaps our favorite aspect of her game is the fact that she takes as much pride in defending as she does in attacking.”

Drew Coomans
Height: 5-4
Position: Forward
Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.
High School: Chadwick School (Coach Luis Morales)
Club Team: Beach FC ECNL (Coach Jeff Joyner)

• Ranked #44 Nationally in Top Drawer Soccer Class of 2022
• Ranked #14 Forward in Top Drawer Soccer Class of 2022
• US U17 Women’s National Team Camps (2019-2021)
• US National Training Center Invitee (2019-2020)
• Chadwick School Team Captain 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
• Chadwick School MVP (2020-2021)
• Prep League first-team all-league (2020-2021)

Why Princeton?
“I felt an instant connection to Princeton the very moment I stepped onto campus. The school pride is incredible, its architectural beauty is breathtaking, and its soccer program is unmatched. Coach Sean and Coach Mike are the easiest people to speak with and have made me feel so welcome and included. Princeton embodies passion that will allow me to push myself academically and strive for me to be the best athletically. I’m looking forward to representing Princeton on the field. Go Tigers!”

Driscoll on Coomans:
“Drew’s acceleration is jaw dropping. Whether she is running off the ball or in 1-v-1 duels, her pace can change the complexion of a game quickly. While she has a propensity to get behind most defenses, she also offers the technique and awareness to play between the opposing midfield and back lines and be a facilitator for others. In addition to her attacking gifts, Drew’s transitional defending to put the opposition under immediate pressure is something that will help our collective defensive mentality.”

Caroline Kane
Height: 5-11
Position: Center Back
Hometown: Los Altos, Calif.
High School: Saint Francis High School (Coach Carlos Barboza)
Club team: MVLA ECNL 2003/2004 (Coach Erin Montoya)

• Ranked #100 Nationally in Top Drawer Soccer Class of 2022
• Ranked #24 Defender in Top Drawer Soccer Class of 2022
• WCAL Defender of the Year (2022)
• USYNT Regional Training Camp (2021)
• ECNL Regional Selection Camp (2019)
• Team captain MVLA 03 ECNL team (2015-2021)
• ECNL Champions League Playoffs (2018/2019)
• West Catholic Athletic League first-team all-league selection (2020)
• Top 11 at ECNL New Jersey Showcase (2019)

Why Princeton?
“Princeton’s combination of academic and athletic excellence aligned perfectly with what I had been searching for during my recruitment process. The coaching staff is endlessly supportive of and compassionate toward their players and I am confident that under their leadership I will develop to my full potential as a player and a teammate. Beyond my growth on the field, becoming a member of the Princeton soccer team will motivate me to become the best version of myself off the field. Playing with a team that embodies core values of service and selflessness, I’ll have plenty of opportunities to actively participate in the local community. I look forward to the equally unfamiliar yet inspiring environment that Princeton will provide, and couldn’t imagine taking these next steps in my life elsewhere!”

Driscoll on Kane:
“Caroline is a wonderful combination of technical ability and calm under pressure. Her vision and range of passing along with a terrific left foot will bring added depth and balance to our back line. She also takes tremendous pride in her individual defending and has great awareness with her covering responsibilities. Caroline is the consummate team player and has shown exceptional communication and organizational skills as a center back.”

Ally Murphy
Height: 5-10
Position: Forward
Hometown: Winchester, Mass.
High School: Winchester High School (Coach Rick Emanuel) and Worcester Academy (Coach Jennifer Marino)
Club Team: FC Stars of Massachusetts ECNL (Coaches Jason Dewhurst, James Blackwell and Graeme Blackman)

• NEPSAC Class A/B Player of the Year (2021)
• Team MVP (2021)
• NEPSAC Class A Finalists (2021)
• All-State, All-New England, All-League (2018-2021)
• Boston Globe All-Scholastic (2019-2020)
• Boston Herald All-Scholastic (2018-2020)
• All-Decade Team (2020)
• ECNL National Semi-Finalist (2019)
• ECNL Player to Watch (2019)
• Top Drawer Soccer All-State team (2019)
• ECNL AIl-NE Conference (2018)
• State Champion (2018)

Why Princeton?
“Princeton University offers an elite combination of academics and athletics. The sense of community and the kindness that pervades each individual I met while on campus solidified that Princeton is the place for me. The coaching staff was both warm and welcoming from the start and I quickly learned that the Princeton soccer team is truly a family; it permeates in everything they do. I want to compete at the highest level with the Princeton soccer family as well as study at such an extraordinary university. This is an opportunity for which I will always be grateful and I am so excited to spend the next four years in such an amazing environment. Go Tigers!”

Driscoll on Murphy:
“Ally will bring speed, athleticism and a goal scoring threat to our front line. Her willingness and technical proficiency to shoot with both feet from distance along with her comfort in 1-v-1 situations are attributes we are excited to add to our attacking group. The fact that she can play on either flank or through the middle with confidence is a massive bonus. Our staff also really admires Ally’s ability to adapt to physically demanding games. She never shies away from contact and that is a mindset we love to see with our forwards.”

Summer Pierson
Height: 5-8
Position: Central Midfielder
Hometown: Framingham, Mass.
High School: The Rivers School (Coach Susanna Donahue)
Club Team: FC Stars of Massachusetts ECNL (Coach Graeme Blackman)

• NPL National Champion (2017)
• USYNT Training Camp (2017)
• All-ISL (2019 & 2021)
• All NEPSAC (2019 & 2021)
• All-State (2019 & 2021)
• All-Region (2019)
• Rivers High School Captain (2021)

Why Princeton?:
“For me, the recruiting process and eventual decision to play soccer for and attend Princeton was an easy one. Coming from a family of college athletes and soccer players, as well as teachers, I’ve always known how essential the combination and balance of an academic challenge and something I love, like soccer, is to my well-being. Princeton is unique in the way that it not only satisfies those needs, but also caters to my passion for social change and mental health advocacy with renowned courses in SPIA and Public Efficacy. While all of these aspects pulled me towards New Jersey, there are few words to describe the family Princeton women’s soccer, especially Sean and Mike, have created for their players and each other, making my decision to become a Tiger a no-brainer.”

Driscoll on Pierson:
“Summer brings a different mentality and aspect to our team. She is a physically gifted and fearless player that we feel can play in the defensive midfield or center back position. She offers a welcome presence in the air as well as a commitment to destroying play in midfield. With the ball, Summer provides great vision, composure and a range of forward passing that our staff feels is an area we need to continue to enhance within our team.”

Pietra Tordin
Height: 5-6
Position: Forward/Midfielder
Hometown: Doral, Fla.
High School: Doral Academy Charter High School (Coaches Diego Casnales, Jessier Dominguez, and Omar Persad)
Club: Sunrise Prime ECNL (Coaches Allan Hough and John Markey)

• Ranked #109 Nationally in Top Drawer Soccer Class of 2022
• Ranked #34 Midfielder in Top Drawer Soccer Class of 2022
• 2021 USYNT Training Camp
• 2018 US Youth Soccer ODP National Pool
• 2019, 2020, and 2021 Team Captain Doral Academy

Why Princeton?
“When people talk about the concept of ‘home’ I have always thought about my family. I have only ever considered my family my true ‘home,’ which scared me when I decided to apply to a university very far away. I knew Princeton was a great option for me because of the combination of extraordinary education and a competitive soccer program, but I was still worried about leaving. My fears of leaving home virtually disappeared when I visited the campus and spoke to some of the staff and soccer players. I realized that I fit into Princeton’s environment and that it could become my new home. Knowing that I am headed to a place where I feel welcome and comfortable is the best feeling I could ask for. I can’t wait to become a Tiger and make a second home at Princeton!”

Driscoll on Tordin:
“Pietra is a prolific attacking personality that can feature anywhere along the front line or as an attacking midfielder. She is exceptional in 1-v-1 situations and has the innate ability to create something out of absolutely nothing. Pietra possesses an accurate shot from distance and has the confidence to score from a variety of angles inside the box. Her vision and comfort with the ball also allows for dangerous final passes to put her teammates in positions to score.”

Kelsee Wozniak
Height 5-8
Position: Forward
Hometown: Raynham, Mass.
High School: Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
Club Team: FC Stars of Massachusetts ECNL (Coach Graeme Blackman)

• Ranked #13 in Northeast Region in Top Drawer Soccer
• 2021 ECNL First Team All-Conference
• 2019 ECNL Best XI Northeast All-Conference Team
• 2018 US ODP Girls Thanksgiving Interregional All-Star Team
• 2018 & 2019 Patriot League All-Star
• 2018 & 2019 Enterprise All-Scholastic
• 2018 & 2019 EMASS first-team all-star
• 2019 EMASS first-team all-state

Why Princeton?:
“From the beginning of my recruiting process, my mind was always set on Princeton. The idea of receiving a beyond exceptional education, along with being a part of such a successful soccer program was more than appealing. I wanted to grow as a person, and be pushed everyday. When I stepped foot on campus, I immediately had a gut feeling that this was my new ‘home.’ By no surprise, my feeling was reassured after attending the ID camp over the summer. A family-like environment was on full display, making it such a positive atmosphere. An atmosphere where one is inspired by the rich tradition of the school and team to be at their best every day. Without a doubt, I know Princeton will grant me endless opportunities, and teach me lifelong lessons. I’m beyond excited to join this family! Go Tigers!”

Driscoll on Wozniak:
“Powerful, direct and a nose for goal, Kelsee will bring a different style to our attacking group. She is fearless, relentless and committed to making an impact in every game in which she plays. Her skill set allows her to both play back to pressure as well as turn and run at opposing defenses. In addition, she is a relentless and physical defender that understands the value and need to defend from the forward position. Whether she has the ball or she is defending, she can be a nightmare for her counterpart.”

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University officials are carefully reviewing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overrules Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and are confident that Princeton University healthcare and benefits for employees and students located in New Jersey are not affected by the ruling given current New Jersey law. The University is assessing the implications of the ruling for employees and students outside of New Jersey who receive University healthcare benefits.

Here are some key points:

Does New Jersey have a law governing abortions?

Yes, on Jan. 13, 2022, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act. The law provides every individual present in the state with the right to choose or refuse contraception or sterilization, and to choose whether to carry a pregnancy, to give birth, or to terminate a pregnancy.

Will Princeton University’s benefits continue to cover abortions and contraceptives?    

Yes, provided they can be covered in accordance with applicable state law and benefit policies. 

How will the ruling affect Princeton University community members outside of New Jersey?

The University is reviewing how the ruling will impact its ability to provide students, faculty and staff with abortion coverage in states that prohibit abortion or limit abortion rights. More information will be provided when this assessment is complete.

What other reproductive services does University Health Services offer students, and will those change?

UHS provides expertise in the science of sexual health and wellness for all students, including contraceptives and emergency contraception options. Its services on campus will remain the same. Should a student become pregnant and seek guidance with respect to the pregnancy, UHS offers counseling regarding their options and referral to local resources. Emergency contraception is available by appointment during regular hours and through the infirmary after business hours. 

How can students access UHS services?

To request a medical telehealth or in-person appointment (at McCosh Health Center), visit the MyUHS online portal and complete the Medical Appointment Request form under the “Forms” section. Students also can call the UHS front desk at (609) 258-3141 to schedule healthcare appointments.

What if I have additional questions?

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And when Dr. Katz lost his job, Ms. Gold promptly published an essay about their relationship in Common Sense, the newsletter run by Bari Weiss, a former writer and editor for the opinion department of The New York Times. (“My alma mater is not the school I once loved,” went part of the headline. “But Joshua Katz is exactly the man I knew I married.”)

“He’s young at heart, and I’m an old soul, and it works,” Ms. Gold said later.

While she is not a national player yet, she has long imagined the possibility. When Ms. Gold was named a winner of the Pyne prize, one of Princeton’s highest undergraduate honors for which Dr. Katz (they were not in a relationship at the time) was one of her nominators, the official announcement said she aspired to become a public intellectual. (She had a head start. Ms. Gold and her grandfather Robert W. Jenson, a Lutheran theologian, wrote a book, “Conversations With Poppi About God,” when she was just 8.)

As her guests were about to arrive, Ms. Gold changed from a plain blue summer shift into a more glamorous cinched-waist yellow dress, drawing an approving smile from her husband, who was wearing a pink linen shirt.

She set the long rectangular table in the grass precisely, with a Wedgewood-blue and white tablecloth, cloth napkins tied up in yellow ribbons, place cards inked in a neat cursive hand and melamine dishes in a Provençal design. She was schooled in formal manners from a young age, she said, as an only child to an actress and a soap opera writer. “My mom threw a lot of dinner parties, and I ended up talking to adults,” Ms. Gold said.

Dr. Katz was her professor in two classes, Egyptology and Hesiod, and her freshman adviser, but there was no romance in sight, she said, until the summer of 2017, her graduation year, and then it was a slow burn. Besides, as a Democrat and comfortably paunchy middle-aged man, he wasn’t her type.

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Pete Carril, a legendary college basketball coach whose career is best known for his 29-year stint as head coach of Princeton, died on Monday, his family announced.

“The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning. We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements. More information will be forthcoming in the following days,” the family said in a statement released through the Princeton athletic department.

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The Bent Spoon never runs out of room for new flavors. But the Princeton ice cream shop may soon run out of room for all its awards.

The Central Jersey ice cream parlor was just named one of the world’s greatest ice cream shop’s by Financial Times. The list, which features selections from reader’s of the site, complimented The Bent Spoon’s wide variety of flavors.