Community rallies for migrant rights in wake of Trump victory

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.

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

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Franceschi, Santarpio, and Meisel declare victory in BOE race

Franceschi, Santarpio, and Meisel declare victory in BOE race

Christopher Bao

Though the BOE election results will not be certified until Nov. 20, with most ballots in, three clear front runners have declared victory.

Though the BOE election results will not be certified until Nov. 20, with most ballots in, three clear front runners have declared victory.

NEWS | November 7

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Princeton Democrats sweep local elections, Board of Education too close to call

Princeton Democrats sweep local elections, Board of Education too close to call

Charlie Roth

The results of many local Princeton elections, with Democrats sweeping. The Board of Education election is still too close to call.

The results of many local Princeton elections, with Democrats sweeping. The Board of Education election is still too close to call.

NEWS | November 6

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As votes are cast, Princeton professors predict presidential election outcomes

As votes are cast, Princeton professors predict presidential election outcomes

Sena Chang

As votes are cast in the election and Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remain deadlocked, Princeton professors weigh in with their predictions and analyses.

As votes are cast in the election and Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remain deadlocked, Princeton professors weigh in with their predictions and analyses.

NEWS | November 5

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Town Council reveals plan for Hinds Plaza, recognizes exoneration advocacy group

Town Council reveals plan for Hinds Plaza, recognizes exoneration advocacy group

Christopher Bao and Mary Balid

At the Oct. 28 town council piece, designers unveiled plans to redevelop Hinds Plaza on Witherspoon Street.

At the Oct. 28 town council piece, designers unveiled plans to redevelop Hinds Plaza on Witherspoon Street.

NEWS | October 31

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Palestinian restaurant chain Ayat opens in Princeton

Palestinian restaurant chain Ayat opens in Princeton

Sena Chang and Cynthia Torres

Ayat, a New York City-based restaurant chain serving traditional Palestinian dishes, opened its first New Jersey location on Oct. 8. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the chain’s political activism both online and in the restaurant has garnered controversy.

Ayat, a New York City-based restaurant chain serving traditional Palestinian dishes, opened its first New Jersey location on Oct. 8. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the chain’s political activism both online and in the restaurant has garnered controversy.

NEWS | October 30

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Mark Freda running unopposed for re-election in Princeton

Mark Freda running unopposed for re-election in Princeton

Cynthia Torres and Leela Hensler

Princeton mayor Mark Freda is running unopposed for re-election this fall. However, he is facing controversy due to his role in a lawsuit regarding a stolen car chase that killed two people. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Freda to learn more.

Princeton mayor Mark Freda is running unopposed for re-election this fall. However, he is facing controversy due to his role in a lawsuit regarding a stolen car chase that killed two people. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Freda to learn more.

NEWS | October 29

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Princeton school board candidates talk U. partnerships, district budgets, and Choir College plans

Princeton school board candidates talk U. partnerships, district budgets, and Choir College plans

Sena Chang

Ahead of the Princeton School Board election, The Daily Princetonian talked to the six candidates about their vision for the future of Princeton Public Schools. Topics included the relationship with the University, budgetary issues, and the town’s recent acquisition of the Westminster Choir College.

Ahead of the Princeton School Board election, The Daily Princetonian talked to the six candidates about their vision for the future of Princeton Public Schools. Topics included the relationship with the University, budgetary issues, and the town’s recent acquisition of the Westminster Choir College.

NEWS | October 22

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Bike lanes added to Washington Road to enhance campus safety

Bike lanes added to Washington Road to enhance campus safety

Cynthia Torres

The University has recently added bike lanes to Washington Road due to student demand. While some students told the ‘Prince’ that the bike lanes are useful, others have complained that they do not go far enough.

The University has recently added bike lanes to Washington Road due to student demand. While some students told the ‘Prince’ that the bike lanes are useful, others have complained that they do not go far enough.

NEWS | October 7

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Washington Road bridge scheduled to be closed during fall recess

Washington Road bridge scheduled to be closed during fall recess

Victoria Davies

The Washington Road bridge is scheduled to be closed to traffic for a week in October for “remedial work” construction. It will still be open to pedestrians.

The Washington Road bridge is scheduled to be closed to traffic for a week in October for “remedial work” construction. It will still be open to pedestrians.

NEWS | October 7

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Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

Abby Leibowitz

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

NEWS | September 26

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Princeton Public Library hosts ‘Stand with the Banned’ book reading featuring politicians, admin

Princeton Public Library hosts ‘Stand with the Banned’ book reading featuring politicians, admin

Sena Chang

More than 70 community leaders, authors, and advocates gathered at the Princeton Public Library (PPL) to stand in solidarity with communities across the nation facing book bans on Monday, Sept. 23. The event — titled “Stand with the Banned” — was held during Banned Books Week in partnership with the Princeton University Press and Labyrinth Books and featured 22 readers who presented excerpts from both classic literature and contemporary works that were facing censorship in other communities. 

More than 70 community leaders, authors, and advocates gathered at the Princeton Public Library (PPL) to stand in solidarity with communities across the nation facing book bans on Monday, Sept. 23. The event — titled “Stand with the Banned” — was held during Banned Books Week in partnership with the Princeton University Press and Labyrinth Books and featured 22 readers who presented excerpts from both classic literature and contemporary works that were facing censorship in other communities. 

NEWS | September 25

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Large-scale Nassau Street construction project slated for 2025

Large-scale Nassau Street construction project slated for 2025

Christopher Bao and Kimberly Vasta

A new large-scale construction project — the Nassau Streetscape Improvement Project — is slated to begin in 2025. This will be the first Nassau Street sidewalk renovation in 30 years and could impact local businesses, though town officials emphasized that the project was planned following ample community consultation.

A new large-scale construction project — the Nassau Streetscape Improvement Project — is slated to begin in 2025. This will be the first Nassau Street sidewalk renovation in 30 years and could impact local businesses, though town officials emphasized that the project was planned following ample community consultation.

NEWS | September 19

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Labyrinth Books sees friction between employees and owners as union discussions stall

Labyrinth Books sees friction between employees and owners as union discussions stall

Isabella Dail

At Labyrinth Books, contract negotiations between the employees and owners continue to stall, with the upcoming discussion being canceled just one day before it was slated to occur.

At Labyrinth Books, contract negotiations between the employees and owners continue to stall, with the upcoming discussion being canceled just one day before it was slated to occur.

NEWS | September 17

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