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‘Universities have to be bold’: Director of ACLU-NJ urges Princeton community to take action post-election

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‘Universities have to be bold’: Director of ACLU-NJ urges Princeton community to take action post-election

Abby Leibowitz

At a private event at the Princeton Public Library on Dec. 15, Lynda Dodd, a public policy lecturer, and Amol Singh, director of the ACLU of New Jersey, discussed New Jersey’s potential to implement safeguards protecting vulnerable communities from policies that may emerge under a potential second Trump administration. The event also served as the “relaunch” meeting for Indivisible Princeton.

NEWS | 2 days ago

Negotiations launch at third postdoc bargaining session, U. interferes with protest

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Negotiations launch at third postdoc bargaining session, U. interferes with protest

Nikki Han

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) had its third bargaining session with the University, and the first that reached a compromise allowing five observers into the room. Outside the building, 25-30 postdocs protested in support of open bargaining, but received warnings from the Free Expression Facilitators.

NEWS | December 10

Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

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Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

Meghana Veldhuis and Nikki Han

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the members of the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) union attempted to have their second bargaining session with the representatives from the University. However, in a series of events reminiscent of last week’s bargaining session, no negotiation occurred due to ongoing debates about the number of observers that would be allowed to attend.

NEWS | November 13

Princeton College Democrats reflect on election loss, canvassing efforts

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Princeton College Democrats reflect on election loss, canvassing efforts

Ethan Caldwell

Following Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 presidential election, the Princeton College Democrats told the ‘Prince’ about their canvassing efforts, their thoughts on the Harris campaign, and how the Democratic Party needs to change.

NEWS | November 13

Students and professors cite dissatisfaction, war as reasons for third party votes

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Students and professors cite dissatisfaction, war as reasons for third party votes

Miriam Waldvogel and Ben Goldston

Following the wave of “uncommitted” votes during the New Jersey Democratic primary, some leftists at Princeton cast votes for Jill Stein, while others stuck with the Democratic ticket. The ‘Prince’ spoke to both groups to find out why.

NEWS | November 12

Community rallies for migrant rights in wake of Trump victory

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Community rallies for migrant rights in wake of Trump victory

Annie Rupertus

About 70 people gathered in front of the Princeton Public Library for a protest organized by Resistencia en Acción New Jersey on Wednesday, Nov. 6 following Donald Trump’s reelection to the presidency. Many spoke about their fears of a second Trump presidency, especially the impact it could have on undocumented immigrants.

NEWS | November 7

Court case for Clio protesters inches towards trial, judge declines plea deal again

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Court case for Clio protesters inches towards trial, judge declines plea deal again

Annie Rupertus, Eojin Park, and Miriam Waldvogel

Princeton Municipal Court will hold another pre-trial conference on Dec. 10 to set a trial date for the Clio Hall protesters. During a hearing today, defense attorney Aymen Aboushi requested a re-evaluation of a plea deal that would have allowed six of the protesters to plead guilty to a municipal noise ordinance, but the request was definitively rejected.

NEWS | November 5

Pro-Palestine ‘Community Care Day’ protest defies Cannon Green site ban, U. turns a blind eye

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Pro-Palestine ‘Community Care Day’ protest defies Cannon Green site ban, U. turns a blind eye

Sophie Brissett and Isabella Dail

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Community Care Day on Friday with a protest on Cannon Green, marking the first demonstration on the lawn since the University explicitly banned protests there in August.

NEWS | October 28

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

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

Nikki Han

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.

NEWS | October 23

Princeton community shares mixed reactions on decision to keep Witherspoon statue

Princeton community shares mixed reactions on decision to keep Witherspoon statue

Sena Chang

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

NEWS | October 20

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

A group of individuals is seated on the ground, painting a large protest banner. The banner features the word "MARTYR" in big red letters. The other letters, still being painted in black and green, are part of a larger message. One participant, wearing a white t-shirt with a red graphic that reads "Palestine" in English and Arabic, focuses on painting a section of the banner in green. Another person,, works on a different part of the banner. Paint supplies and water bottles are scattered around the group as work.

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

Annie Rupertus, Nikki Han, and Miriam Waldvogel

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.

NEWS | October 9

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

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

Victoria Davies

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.”

NEWS | October 3

Witherspoon statue to remain on campus, Board of Trustees conclude

Witherspoon statue to remain on campus, Board of Trustees conclude

Christopher Bao

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.

NEWS | October 2

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

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

Vitus Larrieu and Isabella Dail

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.

NEWS | October 2

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

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

Olivia Sanchez and Miriam Waldvogel

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.

NEWS | October 2

SJP hosts vigil for Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams

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SJP hosts vigil for Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams

Isabella Dail

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.

NEWS | October 1

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

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

Elisabeth Stewart

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.

NEWS | September 27

Judge declines motion to dismiss charges against pro-Palestine protesters

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Judge declines motion to dismiss charges against pro-Palestine protesters

Miriam Waldvogel

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

NEWS | September 11

U. walks back protest ban on Nassau Hall lawn

Nassau Hall — a large three-story, ivy-covered building — looms over protesters gathered on its front lawn.

U. walks back protest ban on Nassau Hall lawn

Olivia Sanchez

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.

NEWS | September 6

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

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

Mira Eashwaran and Raphaela Gold

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.

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