LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus 2020

4:20 PM, Thursday, March 12When things get rough, folks come together. In case you missed it—Country Road...also...Hey JudeDancing Queen Don't Stop Believing[embed]https://youtu.be/nkjRtZrB82U[/embed]-SMC '211:08PM, Wednesday, March 11 Eating has certainly begun to look different on campus today, as dining halls switched up their usual serving styles to minimize contact between students and staff.All faculty—including faculty fellows who are associated with residential colleges—are unable to eat in the dining halls as of Mar. 11 until at least Apr. 5, according to signage in some of the dining halls.In the Whitman College servery, dining hall staff served food wearing gloves and masks. The food sat behind a glass screen. Slices of bread and apples were individually wrapped in plastic packaging.-JK '2110:26PM, Tuesday, March 10 - Frist Campus CenterAnd while I'm holed up in Frist, here are some bits and bobs of coronavirus-related news coming out of the Orange Bubble:

• Nate Perlmeter '21 is making a YouTube talk show "to entertain y'all and maintain community during our extended break," as announced on Facebook earlier this evening. The first episode of the series—entitled 'Social Distancing'—will go live at 9PM ET on Wednesday, Mar. 11."I hope to do an episode every couple of days as we share stories of the epidemic, whatever-the-heck is happening to Princeton life, and generally have some laughs and try to pass the time," wrote Perlmeter in a Facebook post in the Official Princeton Class of 2021 page. "We'll have lively discussions in the chat, and I hope to have on special guests from every corner of the Princeton social sphere to hear how different people are experiencing this new world we're entering."

• The University Press Club was mentioned in a piece in the LA Times! You can find the original print version here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TmlD81NzP0YuaZV_YIHenVo1W_L5Fk_H/view?usp=drive_open&fbclid=IwAR1wlO7SQUBTkh-2LGi_HeuXyu5Kk999UJxbIpVFeewt9dnWXDd4APkRnKQ

Have any story leads? Thoughts you want to share? Strong opinions? Our DMs—and emails, etc—are always open. We pride ourselves on reporting for the students, by the students!-JK '2110:20PM, Tuesday, March 10 - Frist Campus CenterWe just wrote a thing about the Change.org petition flying around campus petitioning for the University to postpone or re-evaluate the weight of midterm examinations. Check it out here: http://www.universitypressclub.com/archive/2020/03/breaking-princeton-u-petition-calls-postponed-re-evaluated-midterms/...and stay tuned for updates!-JK '217:38 PM, Monday, March 9 - Prospect Ave. The student-run Coffee Club will close after receiving University guidance, which cited social distancing measures.  “While we’re saddened by the decision to close the Coffee Club, we hope that this can help our community stay safe,” said founder and former director Alex Kaplan ’21. “Of course it’ll have an emotional impact on the many people who work here and come through, but there are much bigger factors at play.”The Coffee Club will remain closed until April 6, when the University will reassess its guidance.-SMC '213:54PM, Monday, March 9 — Friend CenterThe University made some updates as a follow-up to the email this morning. Here's a quick rundown:Classes: With lectures, seminars, and precepts expected to go online, the University offered student and faculty the following guidance.

• Zoom is integrated with Blackboard and Canvas and may be used for live lectures
• Labs may end up delaying experiments or relying on online simulations
• Studio courses may postpone group activities and rely on work that can be done remotely

The specifics are ultimately left up to each department and the faculty.Events: Events with over 100 people or that occupy over one-third of a venue's capacity will either be delayed or canceled. Competitions and performances that involve group gatherings will need to adhere to this threshold.Travel: Until further notice on April 5th, all university-sponsored international travel will be forbidden, and non-essential University-sponsored domestic travel will either be delayed or canceled.Stay safe, everyone!-RH '2311:18AM, Monday, March 9 — Frist Campus CenterIn response to all the recent updates regarding the coronavirus, Princeton University students have been reacting to the stressful situation in a mixture of ways—including, as every Dean's Date reminds us, a fair dose of humor.Facebook is offering a great anthropological glimpse into the Responses of Princeton™, as seen on Tiger Confessions++ and the meme page 'Princeton Memes for Preppy AF Teens.'

Courtesy of Tiger Confessions++

A frantic post on hand washing:A re-interpretation of the classic 'shoot your shot' confession:

Courtesy of Princeton Memes for Preppy AF Teens

Regarding last night's gaff:Of course, the democratic nominations made their way into the mix:A reality check for Princeton's thriving athletic scene: A meme your correspondent don't fully understand, but will share nonetheless:

Courtesy of GroupMe

Mass confusion?: 

And finally, courtesy of the Wilson College women's bathroom

An important PSA!:Keep it up, Princeton. And an important reminder that, although humor can be a fun way to cope with difficult situations, it's important to be mindful of those who may be afflicted with the coronavirus or those who have loved ones that might be affected.Stay hilarious—and compassionate—Princeton!-JK '2110:44AM, Monday, March 9 — Frist Campus Center All seminars, lectures and precepts will move to an online format starting Mar. 23, according to an announcement issued by Princeton University president Christopher Eisgruber at 9:20AM this morning. The announcement comes on the heels of confusion that started at 11:30PM last night, when University officials "inadvertently made public" policy information that was under development at the time. (Read our coverage here: http://www.universitypressclub.com/archive/2020/03/university-officials-dispel-false-rumors-move-classes-online-break/)Students who wish to stay at home after spring break will be able to do so and complete their academic requirements remotely, according to the University announcement. Policies will be "reassessed" after Apr. 5.The University Press Club is closely following all developments relating to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and Princeton life. Follow along here and stay tuned for updates.-JK '21