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In controversial move, Princeton Town Council moves to acquire former home of Westminster Choir College

A red sign stands at the forefront. It reads: “The School of Music of Rider University; Westminster Choir College.” In the background are large trees and a colonial style building.

In controversial move, Princeton Town Council moves to acquire former home of Westminster Choir College

Abby Leibowitz

Despite years of lawsuits aiming to return Westminster Choir College to its original property, two ordinances proposed at the Princeton Town Council meeting on Sept. 9 reveal the town’s plan to buy the space from Rider University for public use.

Despite years of lawsuits aiming to return Westminster Choir College to its original property, two ordinances proposed at the Princeton Town Council meeting on Sept. 9 reveal the town’s plan to buy the space from Rider University for public use.

NEWS | 09/12/2024

Town Council officially supports N.J. ranked choice voting bill

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Town Council officially supports N.J. ranked choice voting bill

Abby Leibowitz

On Monday, Aug. 26, Princeton Town Council passed a resolution expressing support for state-level ranked choice voting legislation. If the state bill passes, Princeton voters may see a local ranked choice voting referendum on ballots in November.

On Monday, Aug. 26, Princeton Town Council passed a resolution expressing support for state-level ranked choice voting legislation. If the state bill passes, Princeton voters may see a local ranked choice voting referendum on ballots in November.

NEWS | 09/06/2024

NJ Transit free for returning student move-in

A silver train sits at a platform covered by a gray canopy. On the left, green trees.

NJ Transit free for returning student move-in

Megan Cameron

Princeton students returning to campus will not have to purchase a ticket to travel on NJ Transit trains. The fare holiday comes after a summer of historic delays and a month after a 15 percent fare increase.

Princeton students returning to campus will not have to purchase a ticket to travel on NJ Transit trains. The fare holiday comes after a summer of historic delays and a month after a 15 percent fare increase.

NEWS | 08/19/2024

ICE conducts raid in downtown Princeton, community intervenes

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ICE conducts raid in downtown Princeton, community intervenes

Christopher Bao, Charlie Roth, and Miriam Waldvogel

On Wednesday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents entered Princeton seeking to arrest undocumented residents. This incident marked the first widely reported arrest by ICE in Princeton since 2017.

On Wednesday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents roamed Princeton seeking to arrest undocumented residents.

NEWS | 07/10/2024
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Community members raise concerns about Islamophobia, pro-Palestine walkout at school board meeting

Students wearing backpacks walk across a parking lot toward a brown school building.

Community members raise concerns about Islamophobia, pro-Palestine walkout at school board meeting

Christopher Bao and Chloe Lau

Public commenters showed up to the June 11 Princeton Public Schools Board of Education meeting to discuss a pro-Palestine walkout at Princeton High School in May. Students left during a passing period between exams and marched to the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the University’s Cannon Green.

Public commenters showed up to the June 11 Princeton Public Schools Board of Education meeting to discuss a pro-Palestine walkout at Princeton High School in May. Students left during a passing period between exams and marched to the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the University’s Cannon Green.

NEWS | 07/01/2024

Graduate Hotel continues to delay opening

The Graduate Hotel in Princeton under construction. A fence surrounds a metal building being constructed. A construction truck sits behind the fence.

Graduate Hotel continues to delay opening

Charlie Roth

While its website lists the opening date as early June, Princeton Town Council member Eve Niedergang GS ’85 wrote in a statement to the Daily Princetonian that all she has heard about the opening is that it will occur “by the end of the month.” 

While its website lists the opening date as early June, Princeton Town Council member Eve Niedergang GS ’85 wrote in a statement to the Daily Princetonian that all she has heard about the opening is that it will occur “by the end of the month.” 

NEWS | 06/17/2024

Princeton High School students walk out in support of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

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Princeton High School students walk out in support of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

Vitus Larrieu

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

NEWS | 05/10/2024

Labyrinth will no longer supply books for Princeton courses

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Labyrinth will no longer supply books for Princeton courses

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Coursebooks will be now offered through an online retailer, effective for summer programs and the upcoming fall semester. This marks the end of a 17-year partnership which offered textbooks through local independent bookstore Labyrinth.

Coursebooks will be now offered through an online retailer, effective for summer programs and the upcoming fall semester. This marks the end of a 17-year partnership which offered textbooks through local independent bookstore Labyrinth.

NEWS | 04/09/2024

Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

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Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

Abby Leibowitz

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

NEWS | 03/27/2024

‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad House opens this week after renovations

A three-story building with beige walls and green shutters stands at the corner of two streets.

‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad House opens this week after renovations

Elisabeth Stewart

After two years of operating from a building on Nassau Street, the Chabad of Princeton University opens its renovated headquarters this week. The renovated building is 8,400 square feet and includes a Great Hall, sanctuary, library, guest rooms, and family apartment, among other features.

After two years of operating from a building on Nassau Street, the Chabad of Princeton University opens its renovated headquarters this week. The renovated building is 8,400 square feet and includes a Great Hall, sanctuary, library, guest rooms, and family apartment, among other features.

NEWS | 03/20/2024

Town Council hosts Eisgruber, Graduate Hotel construction delayed

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Town Council hosts Eisgruber, Graduate Hotel construction delayed

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Eisgruber discussed strengthening relationships between the town and the University in a meeting with the Town Council, and the Graduate Hotel construction project completion date was pushed back to May 16.

Eisgruber discussed strengthening relationships between the town and the University in a meeting with the Town Council, and the Graduate Hotel construction project completion date was pushed back to May 16.

NEWS | 02/28/2024

‘Lack of transparency’: Members of dissolved Town Council commissions reflect

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‘Lack of transparency’: Members of dissolved Town Council commissions reflect

Abby Leibowitz

Some Princeton community members have expressed doubts about the Town Council following a contentious decision to consolidate three of its volunteer commissions into one in January.

Some Princeton community members have expressed doubts about the Town Council following a contentious decision to consolidate three of its volunteer commissions into one in January.

NEWS | 02/21/2024

Labyrinth union holds demonstration as disagreements with management persist

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Labyrinth union holds demonstration as disagreements with management persist

Annie Rupertus

About 20 people, including store employees and Princeton students, participated in a Feb. 13 demonstration inside Labyrinth Books. Newly-unionized employees presented complaints against the store’s management as the two parties prepare to begin collective bargaining towards a new contract.

About 20 people, including store employees and Princeton students, participated in a Feb. 13 demonstration inside Labyrinth Books. Newly-unionized employees presented complaints against the store’s management as the two parties prepare to begin collective bargaining towards a new contract.

NEWS | 02/14/2024

Town Council consolidates three committees into one, sparking controversy

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Town Council consolidates three committees into one, sparking controversy

Abby Leibowitz

On Jan. 8, the Princeton Town Council announced plans to consolidate the Civil Rights Commission, Human Services Commission, and Affordable Housing Board into a single 11-member committee. In a subsequent Jan. 22 Council Meeting, over 30 Princeton residents expressed opposition and frustration with this decision. The Daily Princetonian interviewed three council members to shed light on the controversial decision.

On Jan. 8, the Princeton Town Council announced plans to consolidate the civil rights commission, human services commission, and affordable housing board into a single 11-member committee. In a subsequent Jan. 22 Council Meeting, over 30 Princeton residents expressed opposition and frustration with this decision. The Daily Princetonian interviewed three council members to shed light on the controversial decision.

NEWS | 02/09/2024

‘No taxes for evil woke politics’: Protesters, parents clash over sex ed controversy at Princeton Middle School

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‘No taxes for evil woke politics’: Protesters, parents clash over sex ed controversy at Princeton Middle School

Christopher Bao and Bridget O’Neill

The Princeton Board of Education held a tense meeting following consistent, small protests against an LGBTQ-inclusive sex education curriculum that Princeton Middle School uses in collaboration with a New Jersey nonprofit.

The Princeton Board of Education held a tense meeting following consistent, small protests against an LGBTQ-inclusive sex education curriculum that Princeton Middle School uses in collaboration with a New Jersey nonprofit.

NEWS | 01/31/2024

Labyrinth employees officially unionize after signing of recognition agreement

A brick building sits alongside a icy sidewalk. The building has windows in front and there are books in the windows. The sign above the windows reads "LABYRINTH BOOKS" just above a blue awning.

Labyrinth employees officially unionize after signing of recognition agreement

Christopher Bao

Employees and owners of Labyrinth Books signed an agreement with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union following the owners’ voluntary recognition of the union. With coursebook season approaching, those involved did not express concern that unionization efforts will interfere with the effectiveness of the workers in doing their jobs.

Employees and owners of Labyrinth Books signed an agreement with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union following the owners’ voluntary recognition of the union. With coursebook season approaching, those involved did not express concern that unionization efforts will interfere with the effectiveness of the workers in doing their jobs.

NEWS | 01/16/2024

Labyrinth owners announce intention to voluntarily recognize unionization of employees

A storefront with "Labyrinth Books" printed across a blue awning. Books and strings of paper cranes are displayed in the windows.

Labyrinth owners announce intention to voluntarily recognize unionization of employees

Christopher Bao

On Jan. 9, the owners of Labyrinth Books announced their intention to voluntarily recognize the unionization of their staff in a press release. Once the agreement is officially signed, the bargaining process will officially begin.

On Jan. 9, the owners of Labyrinth Books announced their intention to voluntarily recognize the unionization of their staff in a press release. Once the agreement is officially signed, the bargaining process will officially begin.

NEWS | 01/10/2024

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