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Princeton University Student Found Dead in Dorm Room Two Days Before Exams
Audrey Dantzlerward, 22, a "proud feminist" and member of the class of 2016, was found in her campus residence. No foul play is suspected.
A Princeton University student was found dead in her dorm room Monday, school officials announced in a statement.
Audrey Dantzlerward, 22, a member of the class of 2016, was found in her campus residence, according to school officials. The cause of death has not yet been determined, however, no foul play is suspected, officials said.
“The university has extended its condolences to her family and friends,” Princeton University said in a statement.
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According to a biography provided by Princeton University, Dantzlerward was a member of the Wildcats a cappella group, Princeton Women’s Mentorship Program, Princeton Presbyterians and Edwards Collective, a residential community that celebrates the humanities and creative arts.
Dantzlerward presented a talk on May 8 called “Virtual Sexualities: Gaming the Gender Binary” at a student symposium. The program said she “only allows herself to play games when doing research for related schoolwork. As a result, a statistically significant number of her academic papers center around gaming. It’s cool though,” according to The Daily Princetonian.
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Winter break ended for Princeton students on January 4, and final fall exams were scheduled to start on Wednesday, according to The Daily Mail.
There was a gathering Monday, Jan. 12, in remembrance of Dantzlerward at Murray Dodge Hall.
Dantzlerward was remembered as a proud feminist who aspired to be an author of children’s stories one day, and who enjoyed playing video games. She was from Springfield, Va., and an English major, according to officials.
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