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U. investigating swastika graffiti in graduate student apartment building

U. investigating swastika graffiti in graduate student apartment building

Sena Chang

| NEWS

A few sparse trees in front of a row of red brick apartment buildings.

Graffiti of a swastika was discovered in mid-July at Princeton’s Lakeside graduate housing complex, prompting Public Safety to boost patrols and investigate. The Department of Public Safety’s investigation is still ongoing, with no suspects identified.

Graffiti of a swastika was discovered in mid-July at Princeton’s Lakeside graduate housing complex, prompting Public Safety to boost patrols and investigate. The Department of Public Safety’s investigation is still ongoing, with no suspects identified.

U. discontinues Wintersession, citing budget constraints

U. discontinues Wintersession, citing budget constraints

Hayk Yengibaryan

| NEWS

The University will discontinue the Office of Campus Engagement and Wintersession in September amid budget cuts, ending the six-year program that has offered winter session since 2021.

The University will discontinue the Office of Campus Engagement and Wintersession in September amid budget cuts, ending the six-year program that has offered winter session since 2021.

Princeton boosts financial aid despite potential budget cuts, new endowment tax

Princeton boosts financial aid despite potential budget cuts, new endowment tax

Devon Rudolph

| NEWS

The financial aid increase comes amid a rocky financial picture for many elite universities, which are confronting the loss of research federal funding and an endowment tax passed by Congress in July. It could also reduce Princeton’s tuition-paying student population.

Princeton's recent announcement of a boosted financial aid program could allow the University to be exempt from the recently passed federal endowment tax.

Bruised and senior-less, men’s basketball looks to rebound from a season of missteps

Bruised and senior-less, men’s basketball looks to rebound from a season of missteps

Alex Beverton-Smith

| SPORTS

Basketball coach standing in front of bench of players on a court.

After a tumultous offseason, the Tigers are looking ahead to next season. With no seniors on the roster and a turnover in coaching, the season ahead is sure to be transformative.

After a tumultous offseason, the Tigers are looking ahead to next season. With no seniors on the roster and a turnover in coaching, the season ahead is sure to be transformative.

Town Council set to vote on immigrant sanctuary resolution following ICE raids

Town Council set to vote on immigrant sanctuary resolution following ICE raids

Justus Wilhoit and Leela Hensler

| NEWS

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The Town Council will vote on a resolution affecting ICE cooperation at the meeting on Monday.

The Town Council will vote on a resolution affecting ICE cooperation at the meeting on Monday.

Tigers to Vikings: the search of Henry Byrd ’23 for a NFL home

Tigers to Vikings: the search of Henry Byrd ’23 for a NFL home

Alex Beverton-Smith

| SPORTS

Man crouching on football field.

Commencement 2025, in photos

Commencement 2025, in photos

Calvin Kenjiro Grover

| VISUAL ESSAY

A large group of people wearing long robes throw square caps into the air.

Members of the Class of 2025 celebrated the end of their time at Princeton over three days: Baccalaureate, ...

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Princeton wants to help students in mental health crises. Can it succeed?

Princeton wants to help students in mental health crises. Can it succeed?

Raphaela Gold

| FEATURES

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Amidst a nationwide mental health crisis, Princeton has leveraged its resources and made significant ...

Cloister Inn to pause operations for the next 2–3 years, citing “hefty renovations”

Cloister Inn to pause operations for the next 2–3 years, citing “hefty renovations”

Justus Wilhoit

| NEWS

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Cloister Inn, one of Princeton’s eating clubs, will pause operations for the next two to three years, ...

Tracking Trump’s executive actions on higher education

The top of a building with two clocks on the sides in the background of the image, with the branches of a tall tree in the foreground.

Tracking Trump’s executive actions on higher education

Daily Princetonian Staff

PROJECTS | March 7

Dispatch | Blissful solo dates: coffee shops and journaling in Brooklyn

A circular glass table with a small orange notebook, pen, and empty plastic coffee cup, surrounded by other chairs and tables strewn across wooden patio floorboards.

Dispatch | Blissful solo dates: coffee shops and journaling in Brooklyn

Russell Fan

THE PROSPECT | 6 days ago

Alumni form mental health council in wake of student deaths

A stone building is illuminated by the sunrise as a student in a red jacket walks by.

Alumni form mental health council in wake of student deaths

Luke Grippo

NEWS | August 11

DISPATCH | Slowing down in Italy

View from Italian hike of water and village.

DISPATCH | Slowing down in Italy

Annika Plunkett

THE PROSPECT | July 28

Starting pitcher Sean Episcope taken at 155 by Milwaukee Brewers in MLB draft

Starting pitcher Sean Episcope taken at 155 by Milwaukee Brewers in MLB draft

Joseph Uglialoro

| July 27

Baseball pitcher throwing the ball on the mound.

After two seasons at Princeton plagued by injury, sophomore Sean Episcope will now be hoping to take his talents to Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers.

After two seasons at Princeton plagued by injury, sophomore Sean Episcope will now be hoping to take his talents to Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Princeton catcher Jake Bold signs with hometown San Diego Padres

Princeton catcher Jake Bold signs with hometown San Diego Padres

Joseph Uglialoro

| July 27

With Pierce to sit out the year, men’s basketball loses last senior standing

With Pierce to sit out the year, men’s basketball loses last senior standing

Harrison Blank

| July 8

Women’s ice hockey names Courtney Kessel as new head coach

Women’s ice hockey names Courtney Kessel as new head coach

Lily Pampolina

| June 29

Former women’s basketball forward Parker Hill ’25 signs professional contract in Switzerland

Former women’s basketball forward Parker Hill ’25 signs professional contract in Switzerland

Doug Schwartz

| June 29

No. 7 women’s lacrosse season ends in NCAA quarterfinals against No. 1 UNC

No. 7 women’s lacrosse season ends in NCAA quarterfinals against No. 1 UNC

Hayk Yengibaryan

| May 18

No. 3 men’s lacrosse season ends in NCAA quarterfinals after 19–18 loss to No. 5 Syracuse

No. 3 men’s lacrosse season ends in NCAA quarterfinals after 19–18 loss to No. 5 Syracuse

Hayk Yengibaryan

| May 18

DISPATCH | Experiencing Philly's Gayborhood

DISPATCH | Experiencing Philly's Gayborhood

Irene Kim

| July 27

Livley people outside in Philadelphia

Follow contributing writer for The Prospect Irene Kim as she experiences Pride Month in Philadelphia's “Gayborhood,” exploring its history and significance.

Follow contributing writer for The Prospect Irene Kim as she experiences Pride Month in Philadelphia's “Gayborhood,” and explores its history and significance.

DISPATCH | Housing and human rights policy in Hawai’i

DISPATCH | Housing and human rights policy in Hawai’i

Isaac Bernstein

| July 13

DISPATCH | Bonnaroo 2025: a halfway ruined weekend

DISPATCH | Bonnaroo 2025: a halfway ruined weekend

Mackenzie Hollingsworth

| July 3

DISPATCH | The mountains and metropolis: exploring Salt Lake City

DISPATCH | The mountains and metropolis: exploring Salt Lake City

Eliana Du

| June 15

How Jeanie Chang ’25 turned Chancellor Green into a couture runway

How Jeanie Chang ’25 turned Chancellor Green into a couture runway

Irene Kim

| June 1

Sankofa’s latest fashion show, NTU, is the essence of the runway

Sankofa’s latest fashion show, NTU, is the essence of the runway

Amanda Hugas

| May 9

Gatsby on Spring Street: A centennial mural brings Fitzgerald’s vision to life

Gatsby on Spring Street: A centennial mural brings Fitzgerald’s vision to life

Cynthia Lee

| May 8

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Outgoing engineering dean Andrea Goldsmith reflects on leadership and a changing campus

Outgoing engineering dean Andrea Goldsmith reflects on leadership and a changing campus

Rachel Bejo

| June 30

A woman with brown hair wearing a blue blazer and blue and white jewelry, standing in front of ivy-covered walls.

The last First graduates

The last First graduates

Helena Richardson

| June 16

A collage of black and white photographs of people, articles, and construction.

We analyzed the past decade of senior theses. Here are six takeaways.

We analyzed the past decade of senior theses. Here are six takeaways.

Nathan Beck and Jasin Cekinmez

| April 28

Large stone building atop stairs with arch in center.

It’s finally over: a 2025 upperclass room draw retrospective

It’s finally over: a 2025 upperclass room draw retrospective

Danna Duarte and Chima Oparaji

| April 23

A campus upperclass student dorm building.

Rock On @ Terrace

Rock On @ Terrace

Kenzo Salazar and Irene Kim

| May 5

Many people jiving in a dim, orange-lit stage area.

Engineering Quad evacuated after gas odors smelled

Engineering Quad evacuated after gas odors smelled

Andrew Bosworth

| April 24

Large brick building across the street with cars in the foreground.

The Brospect Reviews: Lawnparties

The Brospect Reviews: Lawnparties

Sophia Varughese and Tarun Iyengar

| April 30

Students carrying smartphones cheer next to a silver barricade.

Professor suggests his own book as Class of 2030 Pre-read

Professor suggests his own book as Class of 2030 Pre-read

Nicolas Rohou

| April 29

A long, blank, aisle with a white tile floor is the focus of the center of this photo, with a small black stool midway. Multicolored books in a blur line the sides.