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On learning, life, and literature with Professor Pietro Frassica

Professor Pietro Frassica fell in love with Princeton 50 years ago and has never left, becoming an influential professor in the French & Italian Department. In his time at Princeton, he introduced Food Studies to the curriculum, served as a trustee of an Italian-American cultural institution, and has brought an open, collaborative teaching style to the classroom.

FEATURES | April 2

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Tiger Tots: Lucie and Constance

In a return to our Tiger Tots installments from 2021, The Daily Princetonian interviewed Lucie and Constance, the two daughters of Sébastien Philippe and Christine Blumauer. As for advice to current Princeton students, Constance says “I want them to play,” and Lucie says “do more homework!”

In a return to our Tiger Tots installments from 2021, The Daily Princetonian interviewed Lucie and Constance, the two daughters of Sébastien Philippe and Christine Blumauer. As for advice to current Princeton students, Constance says “I want them to play,” and Lucie says “do more homework!”

FEATURES | March 28

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For Princeton, the New Jersey AI Hub promises innovation and opportunity

This Thursday, the New Jersey AI Hub will mark the completion of its physical location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. University officials, executives at company partners, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shared with the ‘Prince’ their hopes for the AI Hub and the role it will play for Princeton and the state as a whole.

This Thursday, the New Jersey AI Hub will mark the completion of its physical location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. University officials, executives at company partners, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shared with the ‘Prince’ their hopes for the AI Hub and the role it will play for Princeton and the state as a whole.

FEATURES | March 25

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For Kaden Knight ’28, purple is the new orange

Kaden Knight ’28, known around campus as “The Purple Guy,” has worn only purple, every outfit, every day since third grade. The ‘Prince’ wanted to know: who is he and why purple?

Kaden Knight ’28, known around campus as “The Purple Guy,” has worn only purple, every outfit, every day since third grade. The ‘Prince’ wanted to know: who is he and why purple?

FEATURES | March 18

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ChatGPT who? From nuclear fusion to fixing your fridge, students leap to build and innovate

After a slow start and a history of risk-aversion, undergraduate entrepreneurship has grown from a niche interest to a wider ecosystem on campus. As student entrepreneurs develop solutions across diverse fields, some are finding that the “next big thing” may not be a particular technology, but rather, the people willing to take the leap.

FEATURES | March 17

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At Arm in Arm, students find community bursting from the shelves

Tucked in the basement of the Nassau Presbyterian Church steps away from campus is the Arm in Arm food pantry, Princeton’s branch of the Mercer County non-profit. Since 2021, student volunteers at the pantry have been finding fulfillment and community.

Tucked in the basement of the Nassau Presbyterian Church steps away from campus is the Arm in Arm food pantry, Princeton’s branch of the Mercer County non-profit. Since 2021, student volunteers at the pantry have been finding fulfillment and community.

FEATURES | March 5

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Four tales of four-legged friends on campus

For this week's spotlight, the 'Prince' is featuring four dogs who were walking around Princeton's campus on a recent rare sunny day. While the furry friends declined to comment, their humans provided insight into their habits, hobbies, and favorite spots around campus.

For this week's spotlight, the 'Prince' is featuring four dogs who were walking around Princeton's campus on a recent rare sunny day. While the furry friends declined to comment, their humans provided insight into their habits, hobbies, and favorite spots around campus.

FEATURES | February 25

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How your Coffee Club order turns into compost

The ‘Prince’ explores the sustainability partnership between the Coffee Club and the S.C.R.A.P. lab, which turns used coffee grounds into nutrient-rich compost. Student “compost concierges” collect and transport the grounds, delivering them to the S.C.R.A.P. lab to be processed and reintegrated into the campus environment.

The ‘Prince’ explores the sustainability partnership between the Coffee Club and the S.C.R.A.P. lab, which turns used coffee grounds into nutrient-rich compost. Student “compost concierges” collect and transport the grounds, delivering them to the S.C.R.A.P. lab to be processed and reintegrated into the campus environment.

FEATURES | February 25

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Cómo Princeton ve las estrellas

El cielo nocturno es un objeto de fascinación para muchos, y la comunidad de Princeton no es una excepción. En noches selectas durante el semestre, estudiantes graduados en el departamento de astrofísicas organizan noches de visitas guiadas en el observatorio de Peyton Hall, abierto al público. La Asociación Astrónomos Amateurs de Princeton usa Peyton Hall para compartir conocimiento, también, mientras el Club de Astronomía de Princeton alberga conferencias invitadas, pausas de estudio con temática espacial, y astronomía en el patio trasero de Forbes. El ‘Prince’ habla con investigadores del cielo nocturno para comprender mejor el paisaje estelar de Princeton, y las oportunidades esclarecedoras que ofrece.

El cielo nocturno es un objeto de fascinación para muchos, y la comunidad de Princeton no es una excepción. En noches selectas durante el semestre, estudiantes graduados en el departamento de astrofísicas organizan noches de visitas guiadas en el observatorio de Peyton Hall, abierto al público. La Asociación Astrónomos Amateurs de Princeton usa Peyton Hall para compartir conocimiento, también, mientras el Club de Astronomía de Princeton alberga conferencias invitadas, pausas de estudio con temática espacial, y astronomía en el patio trasero de Forbes. El ‘Prince’ habla con investigadores del cielo nocturno para comprender mejor el paisaje estelar de Princeton, y las oportunidades esclarecedoras que ofrece.

FEATURES | February 18

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How Princeton sees the stars

The night sky is an object of fascination for many, and the Princeton community is no exception. On select nights throughout the semester, graduate students in the astrophysics department organize guided viewing nights at the Peyton Hall observatory open to the public. The ‘Prince’ spoke with night-sky researchers and appreciators to better understand Princeton’s starscape and the enlightening opportunities it offers. 

FEATURES | February 18

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‘Our Marriage Comedy Act’: Q&A with Professors Deborah and Frank Popper

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Deborah and Frank Popper, two visiting faculty professors in the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Married for 58 years, the couple unpacked their story of love, research, and co-teaching.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Deborah and Frank Popper, two visiting faculty professors in the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Married for 58 years, the couple unpacked their story of love, research, and co-teaching.

FEATURES | February 12

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A tale of three sequences: Unpacking lower enrollment in non-Western humanities sequences

Bolstered by renowned texts and international trips, the Western Humanities sequence attracts many underclass students, while the East Asian and Near Eastern sequences see lower enrollment. As faculty explore new strategies — from mentorship to potential travel — these sequences seek to carve out a stronger presence in the University’s academic landscape.

Bolstered by renowned texts and international trips, the Western Humanities sequence attracts many underclass students, while the East Asian and Near Eastern sequences see lower enrollment. As faculty explore new strategies — from mentorship to potential travel — these sequences seek to carve out a stronger presence in the University’s academic landscape.

FEATURES | February 7