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100 YEARS AGO: ‘Bicker Week Denounced’

The Daily Princetonian introduces “This Week in History.” This week’s article will address the intense conversations surrounding Bicker a century ago and how they compare to Bicker discourse today.

The Daily Princetonian introduces “This Week in History.” This week’s article will address the intense conversations surrounding Bicker a century ago and how they compare to Bicker discourse today.

Intro to wines around the world with a wine connoisseur

The “Intro to Wines” Wintersession workshop series showcased wines from around the world and encouraged attendees to develop their own taste.

The “Intro to Wines” Wintersession workshop series showcased wines from around the world and encouraged attendees to develop their own taste.

‘Classical music is boring,’ according to a classical musician

In his Wintersession workshop, Noah Simon argued that classical music performance is in decline and encouraged listeners to contemplate classical music with a more critical eye. “We should have the courage to demand more as an audience,” he said.

In his Wintersession workshop, Noah Simon argued that classical music performance is in decline and encouraged listeners to contemplate classical music with a more critical eye. “We should have the courage to demand more as an audience,” he said.

‘Just for the sake of doing it’: Princeton seniors reflect on unique summers funded by Dale Award

What would you do with eight weeks and $6,000? The ‘Prince’ spoke with previous recipients of the Martin A. Dale ’53 Summer Award to learn about the unique ways they spent their summers.

What would you do with eight weeks and $6,000? The ‘Prince’ spoke with previous recipients of the Martin A. Dale ’53 Summer Award to learn about the unique ways they spent their summers.

The Pace Center’s mixed legacy of service, throughout the years

Since its founding in 2001, the Pace Center has been at the forefront of the University’s commitment to service. The ‘Prince’ traces its history and expanding offerings in light of criticisms about service on campus.

Since its founding in 2001, the Pace Center has been at the forefront of the University’s commitment to service. The ‘Prince’ traces its history and expanding offerings in light of criticisms about service on campus.

Students come to Princeton for study abroad too

Each year, numerous Princeton students study abroad across Princeton’s 9 partner institutions through a reciprocal agreement. But, who are the incoming exchange students on campus? The ‘Prince’ spoke with them to find out.

Each year, numerous Princeton students study abroad across Princeton’s 9 partner institutions through a reciprocal agreement. But, who are the incoming exchange students on campus? The ‘Prince’ spoke with them to find out.

When eating clubs live and when eating clubs die

As Cloister appeals to alums for money to keep itself afloat amid dwindling membership, the Daily Princetonian looked back at the historical boom and bust cycle of sign-in clubs.

As Cloister appeals to alums for money to keep itself afloat amid dwindling membership, the Daily Princetonian looked back at the historical boom and bust cycle of sign-in clubs.

Students laud Peter Singer’s teaching at the end of career that has courted controversy

Singer, according to one analysis, is Princeton’s seventh most prominent professor. On the eve of his retirement, Singer and a number of his students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his prominent career in moral philosophy.

On the eve of his retirement, Singer and a number of his students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his prominent career in moral philosophy.

A Nude Olympic flame, lit and extinguished

For decades, the first snowfall heralded not only sledding and scarves, but also a drunken, nude bacchanalia in Holder courtyard.

For decades, the first snowfall heralded not only sledding and scarves, but also a drunken, nude bacchanalia in Holder courtyard.

A short drive from campus, seed farm promotes sustainable agriculture

A short drive from campus, The Seed Farm is a sanctuary for rare seeds, preserving the cultural heritage they contain and fostering deeper relationships between people and land.

A short drive from campus, The Seed Farm is a sanctuary for rare seeds, preserving the cultural heritage they contain and fostering deeper relationships between people and land.

A nature haven in Princeton’s backyard

Just a mile north of campus, a non-profit manages acres of public land, battling invasive species and preserving the land for future generations.

Just a mile north of campus, a non-profit manages acres of public land, helping battle invasive species and preserving it for future generations.

We spent 24 hours in a Wawa and wrote it all down.

The ‘Prince’ staff sat in Wawa for 24 hours, observing the rotating cast of characters who enter and exit its doors, and the stories of those who work behind its counters. Reporters switched off hour by hour, each observing a part of the Wawa tapestry.

The ‘Prince’ staff sat in Wawa for 24 hours, observing the rotating cast of characters who enter and exit its doors, and the stories of those who work behind its counters. Reporters switched off hour by hour, each observing a part of the Wawa tapestry.

A sophomore’s journey from Teton Pass to Tallinn

For the “Big Block of Cheese Day” issue, the ‘Prince’ randomly chose to profile a student on TigerBook. We sat down with Will Aepli ’26, a Singaporean student from Wyoming, to learn about what communities he’s involved with on campus and his interests in Russian language and culture.

Visiting the Forbes College dogs at home

The Daily Princetonian spoke to Head of Forbes College Maria Garlock and Dean of Forbes College Patrick Caddeau to learn about their puppies and the joy their dogs bring to students on campus.

Singing for the Queen and voice acting on ‘Dora:’ Two performers’ journeys to Footnotes a cappella

Rupert Peacock ’24 and Koda Gursoy ’26 might not have much in common at first glance. But what brings the two singers together is their unconventional childhood performance careers.

Rupert Peacock ’24 and Koda Gursoy ’26 might not have much in common at first glance. But what brings the two singers together is their unconventional childhood performance careers.

Still no department guidelines as debate over institutional neutrality rages

While some expect academic institutions to speak out on contentious issues, others fear that in doing so, universities establish doctrines that stifle meaningful debate among members of their community.

While some expect academic institutions to speak out on contentious issues, others fear that in doing so, universities establish doctrines that stifle meaningful debate among members of their community.

‘Welcome to Princeton, and welcome to the Millstone Watershed:’ Exploring Princeton’s backyard wilderness

Millstone River, whose damming created Lake Carnegie, is full of rich history and diverse ecology to explore and protect.

Millstone River, whose damming created Lake Carnegie, is full of rich history and diverse ecology to explore and protect.

As campus empties, new Thanksgiving celebrations for students left on campus

With home far away for many, students who stayed on campus over Thanksgiving break found community through shared meals of various forms.

With home far away for many, students who stayed on campus over Thanksgiving break found community through shared meals of various forms.

Princeton provides Ukrainian and Russian scholars two years of protection

After fleeing war zones and oppressive censorship, Ukrainian and Russian scholars find a temporary life and safety at Princeton, granted short-term positions by the University or sponsored by individual departments.

After fleeing war zones and oppressive censorship, Ukrainian and Russian scholars find a temporary life and safety at Princeton, granted temporary positions by the University or sponsored by individual departments.

How to live to 100, according to Victor Brombert

On November 11, 2023, former Princeton Professor Victor Brombert turned 100 years old. The Daily Princetonian spoke to Brombert and shares his stories from his past century, impressions of his time at the University, and the secret on how to live to 100.