Angela Davis fills McCosh 50, discusses Palestine, elections, and the legacy of her activism

In a public lecture given on the evening of Tuesday Oct. 22, Angela Davis reflected on the importance of voting in elections, solidarity in politics including support for Palestine, and her end goal of revolution. 

In a public lecture given on the evening of Tuesday Oct. 22, Angela Davis reflected on the importance of voting in elections, solidarity in politics including support for Palestine, and her end goal of revolution. 

Princeton community shares mixed reactions on decision to keep Witherspoon statue

The ‘Prince’ spoke to several community members who had mixed reactions on the Trustees’ decision to keep a controversial statue of John Witherspoon.

The ‘Prince’ spoke to several community members who had mixed reactions on the Trustees’ decision to keep a controversial statue of John Witherspoon.

Multiple pro-Palestine demonstrations held in days leading up to Oct. 7, graffiti investigated

Several pro-Palestine student organizations held sparsely attended demonstrations on campus on the days leading up to Monday, Oct. 7, which marks one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza.

Several pro-Palestine student organizations held sparsely attended demonstrations on campus on the days leading up to Monday, Oct. 7, which marks one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza.

Princeton will resume fossil fuel research funding, stop disclosure from dissociated companies

The University announced Thursday that it will resume accepting research funding from fossil fuel companies that fail to meet dissociation criteria. It will also “no longer publish the names of companies that meet the dissociation criteria and with which Princeton has had a relationship in the recent past.”  

The University announced Thursday that it will no longer accept research funding from fossil fuel companies that fail to meet dissociation criteria. It will also “no longer publish the names of companies that meet the dissociation criteria and with which Princeton has had a relationship in the recent past.”  

Witherspoon statue to remain on campus, Board of Trustees conclude

The Princeton University Board of Trustees has rejected the removal of John Witherspoon’s statue from campus, according to a letter released on Wednesday. Community members petitioned for the statue's removal in 2022 based on Witherspoon's legacy as a slave owner. The Trustees left the door open for future consideration of the statue's presence on campus to the Campus Art Steering Committee.

The Princeton University Board of Trustees has rejected the removal of John Witherspoon’s statue from campus, according to a letter released on Wednesday. Community members petitioned for the statue's removal in 2022 based on Witherspoon's legacy as a slave owner. The Trustees left the door open for future consideration of the statue's presence on campus to the Campus Art Steering Committee.

Inside Clio Hall: Three claims made by a protester under oath

In a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, one of the protesters arrested for occupying Clio Hall in April faced questioning under oath regarding what happened inside the building. Here are the highlights from their testimony.

In a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, one of the protesters arrested for occupying Clio Hall in April faced questioning under oath regarding what happened inside the building. Here are the highlights from their testimony.

Two grad students arrested in McCosh courtyard will pay $33 each in fines

The two graduate students arrested in the first moments of Princeton’s “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” pled guilty to a municipal noise ordinance on Tuesday. In accepting the deal, they will each pay $33 in court fees. Judge John McCarthy III ’69 waived the accompanying $100 municipal noise ordinance fines for each person.

The two graduate students arrested in the first moments of Princeton’s “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” pled guilty to a municipal noise ordinance on Tuesday. In accepting the deal, they will each pay $33 in court fees. Judge John McCarthy III ’69 waived the accompanying $100 municipal noise ordinance fines for each person.

SJP hosts vigil for Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams

On Monday, Sept. 30, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a vigil to honor Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams in East Pyne Courtyard. There, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) alleged that the Department of Public Safety (PSAFE) is contacting students who have been involved in pro-Palestine protests on campus.

On Monday, Sept. 30, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a vigil to honor Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams in East Pyne Courtyard. There, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) alleged that the Department of Public Safety (PSAFE) is contacting students who have been involved in pro-Palestine protests on campus.

Resources Committee considers framework for community feedback, ‘consensus’ on Israeli divestment

Two months after the Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) petition submitted its divestment proposal, the CPUC Resources Committee continues to establish a process to consider the proposal and gather community input. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish students and faculty came together to write a petition calling for “NO Consensus on BDS,” which was also submitted to CPUC.

Two months after the Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) petition submitted its divestment proposal, the CPUC Resources Committee continues to establish a process to consider the proposal and gather community input. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish students and faculty came together to write a petition calling for “NO Consensus on BDS,” which was also submitted to CPUC.

Judge declines motion to dismiss charges against pro-Palestine protesters

The protesters’ case could eventually head to trial, although attorneys on both sides have indicated that a plea deal could be on the table.

The protesters’ case could eventually head to trial, although attorneys on both sides have indicated that a plea deal could be on the table.

U. walks back protest ban on Nassau Hall lawn

On Sept. 5, the University walked back its ban on protests on the front lawn of Nassau Hall, which has long been an iconic protest location. Administrators previously stated no change had been made to protest policy following heated protest activity on campus last semester.

On Sept. 5, the University walked back its ban on protests on the front lawn of Nassau Hall, which has long been an iconic protest location. Administrators previously stated no change had been made to protest policy following heated protest activity on campus last semester.

‘I’m not getting pushed out’: Indigenous students advocate for a place at Princeton

The''Prince’ spoke with Indigenous students about their advocacy for a space and resources on campus.

The ‘'Prince’ spoke with Indigenous students about their advocacy for a space and resources on campus.

Discussions on divestment from Israel continue as arrested students return to campus

Students organizing with Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) met with the Resources Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, and welcomed students arrested for pro-Palestine activism back onto campus this week as the school year draws to a close.

Students organizing with Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) met with the Resources Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, and welcomed students arrested for pro-Palestine activism back onto campus this week as the school year draws to a close.

Faculty members pass resolution to grant amnesty to student protesters by a slim margin

At a special meeting held on May 20, members of Princeton faculty voted, 154-136-8, to recommend the University to bring disciplinary investigations to a close.