Navigating the move from a small-town bubble to the orange one

Adjusting to Princeton is a process for everyone, but if you come from a farm or small American town, the bustling and diverse Princeton can be an overwhelming contrast. For rural students, college is a flurry of all things new, inviting opportunities for growth and coming with its own set of challenges.

Adjusting to Princeton is a process for everyone, but if you come from a farm or small American town, the bustling and diverse Princeton can be an overwhelming contrast. For rural students, college is a flurry of all things new, inviting opportunities for growth and coming with its own set of challenges.

Like Austen’s Emma, Jeff Nunokawa can’t resist

Professor Jeff Nunokawa is known for his bouncy, boisterous 19th Century Fiction lectures. But how much does Princeton really know about him? 

Professor Jeff Nunokawa is known for his bouncy, boisterous 19th Century Fiction lectures. But how much does Princeton really know about him? 

A glimpse into the mind, and famous office hours, of a MAT 201 professor

Students from all math backgrounds flock to MAT 201 office hours to seek Dr. David Villalobos’s advice. Villalobos shares the philosophy behind his teaching style and his take on Princeton’s difficult math classes. 

The people who keep campus shining

On Oct. 2, Princeton celebrated National Custodians Day. Lead custodians Marva Perdriel and Michael Levant Sr. shared their memories from decades of caring for Princeton: the place and the people. 

On Oct. 2, Princeton celebrated National Custodians Day. Lead custodians Marva Perdriel and Michael Levant Sr. shared their memories from decades of caring for Princeton, both the place and the people. 

‘Really inconclusive’: inside the University’s 2023 dining pilot push

In the wake of recent changes to Princeton’s dining options, the ‘Prince’ returns to the controversial 2023 dining pilot, a temporary experiment which few students remember today. The pilot marked an earlier stage in the ongoing discussion of how to build community through campus dining, and partially laid the groundwork for the University’s latest decision.

In the wake of recent changes to Princeton’s dining options, the ‘Prince’ returns to the controversial 2023 dining pilot, a temporary experiment which few students remember today. The pilot marked an earlier stage in the ongoing discussion of how to build community through campus dining, and partially laid the groundwork for the University’s latest decision.

Five things you didn’t know about international orientation

Everyone at Princeton goes through an orientation program, but not everyone arrives early for three extra days of fun and games. Orientation for international students looks a bit different than your typical freshman orientation. The ‘Prince’ found out five things you may not have known about how international students spend their time before the rest of the class arrives.

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

Amidst a nationwide mental health crisis, Princeton has leveraged its resources and made significant efforts to improve its systems, but continues to face challenges in responding to an ongoing youth mental health crisis. In interviews with students, administrators, faculty, and experts, the ‘Prince’ chronicles a story of gaps in care, limited flexibility during emergencies, and the ever-present academic pressures that can clash with students’ mental health needs.

Amidst a nationwide mental health crisis, Princeton has leveraged its resources and made significant efforts to improve its systems, but continues to face challenges in responding to an ongoing youth mental health crisis. In interviews with students, administrators, faculty, and experts, the ‘Prince’ chronicles a story of gaps in care, limited flexibility during emergencies, and the ever-present academic pressures that can clash with students’ mental health needs.

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

After nearly five years as Dean of Engineering and Applied Science, Andrea Goldsmith reflects on her approach to leadership, fostering innovation, and student mentorship. She shares insights on her transition to becoming the next President of Stony Brook University, where she aims to continue her commitment to education, research, and service.

The last First graduates

As construction continues on Hobson College, located on First College’s old grounds, the Class of 2025 was the last generation of Princeton students to live a full year in First’s aging brick dorms. The first step in Princeton’s modern residential-college system, First has been a site of community — and controversy — since its start.

As construction continues on Hobson College, located on First College’s old grounds, the Class of 2025 was the last generation of Princeton students to live a full year in First’s aging brick dorms. The first step in Princeton’s modern residential-college system, First has been a site of community — and controversy — since its start.

“Open, monetizable, and loyal”: A company co–founded by a Princeton professor is breaking into AI with a new business model

A Princeton professor and alumni contributors co-founded Sentient and raised $85 million to build an open, community-driven AI ecosystem featuring the “open, monetizable, and loyal” standard, global hackathons, and a vibrant developer network.

A Princeton professor and alumni contributors co-founded Sentient and raised $85 million to build an open, community-driven AI ecosystem featuring the “open, monetizable, and loyal” standard, global hackathons, and a vibrant developer network.

‘This Is When We Get Louder’: Resistance and queer joy at a small Princeton center

In an increasingly hostile political environment, the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice in Princeton refuses to stay quiet. Harnessing values of intersectionality and queer joy, a network of volunteers offers support, guidance, and community to a diverse audience of people navigating their identities. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the people who run the Center to learn more about their events, services, and what motivates them. 

In an increasingly hostile political environment, the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice in Princeton refuses to stay quiet. Harnessing values of intersectionality and queer joy, a network of volunteers offers support, guidance, and community to a diverse audience of people navigating their identities. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the people who run the Center to learn more about their events, services, and what motivates them. 

Right tree, right place: Branching into tree management with arborist Taylor Sapudar

With spring blooming all around us, it's only natural to pay a bit more attention to the trees than we usually might. But Princeton's municipal arborist Taylor Sapudar dedicates himself to trees year-round. Sapudar decides which trees to plant and where, balancing the environmental, the practical, and the aesthetic to foster Princeton's urban forest.

‘A massive vacuum of knowledge, expertise, innovation’: Researchers face uncertainties in academia and government amid funding cuts

In light of waning federal support for research at the University and various government agencies, early-career researchers are facing fewer opportunities and growing uncertainty. As funding cuts mount, students and postdocs are reconsidering their career trajectories, from graduate school admissions to academia and government work.

In light of waning federal support for research at the University and various government agencies, early-career researchers are facing fewer opportunities and growing uncertainty. As funding cuts mount, students and postdocs are reconsidering their career trajectories, from graduate school admissions to academia and government work.

All roads lead to Princeton: How the University’s faculty commutes to campus

While some faculty members live in Princeton, many others have long commutes to make everyday. The ‘Prince’ interviewed various faculty members to describe their typical trek to campus.