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Search for Lauren Blackburn ’26 still ongoing

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Search for Lauren Blackburn ’26 still ongoing

Devon Rudolph

Lauren Blackburn ’26 has been missing since Saturday, April 19. The search for him, led by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is still ongoing, with University community members advised to contact DPS if they have any knowledge of his whereabouts.

Lauren Blackburn ’26 has been missing since Saturday, April 19. The search for him, led by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is still ongoing, with University community members advised to contact DPS if they have any knowledge of his whereabouts.

NEWS | 6 hours ago

Three weeks after Trump cut Princeton’s funding, no demands have been publicly issued. Here’s what we know.

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Three weeks after Trump cut Princeton’s funding, no demands have been publicly issued. Here’s what we know.

Luke Grippo

Harvard and Columbia received lists of demands from the Trump administration days after their federal grants were paused. Princeton has still yet to receive any demands, yet the $210 million in federal funding paused on April 1 remains frozen.

Harvard and Columbia received lists of demands from the Trump administration days after their federal grants were paused. Princeton has still yet to receive any demands, yet the $210 million in federal funding paused on April 1 remains frozen.

NEWS | 5 hours ago

Club sports leaders claim funding more restrictive amid financial uncertainty

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Club sports leaders claim funding more restrictive amid financial uncertainty

Sena Chang

Club sports student leaders say they are navigating growing financial uncertainty that have led to concerns about the future of team travel, equipment, and even social events.

Club sports student leaders say they are navigating growing financial uncertainty that have led to concerns about the future of team travel, equipment, and even social events.

NEWS | 1 day ago

Talk with Israeli ambassador met with protests and increased PSafe presence, but no disruptions inside

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Talk with Israeli ambassador met with protests and increased PSafe presence, but no disruptions inside

Kian Petlin

Two weeks ago, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited campus to protests and a full lecture hall. On Tuesday, Yechiel Leiter was met by a scaled-down audience, a smaller protest, and no disruptions inside.

Two weeks ago, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited campus to protests and a full lecture hall. On Tuesday, Yechiel Leiter was met by a scaled-down audience, a smaller protest, and no disruptions inside.

NEWS | 2 days ago

‘It feels very existential’: Local businesses react to Trump’s tariffs

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‘It feels very existential’: Local businesses react to Trump’s tariffs

Megan Cameron and Abby Leibowitz

For small businesses that rely heavily on imports, the impact of Trump's tariffs is already being felt, not just in profit margins, but in their ability to survive. 

For small businesses that rely heavily on imports, the impact of Trump's tariffs is already being felt, not just in profit margins, but in their ability to survive. 

NEWS | 2 days ago
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‘Fit, community, and the overall campus’: decision making at Princeton Preview 2025

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‘Fit, community, and the overall campus’: decision making at Princeton Preview 2025

Isaac Bernstein

Prospective members of the Class of 2029 have explored all that Princeton has to offer over the last two Tuesdays, enjoying Princeton Preview 2025.

Prospective members of the Class of 2029 have explored all that Princeton has to offer over the last two Tuesdays, enjoying Princeton Preview 2025.

NEWS | 2 days ago

Visas of one grad student, one post-doc revoked in early April

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Visas of one grad student, one post-doc revoked in early April

Christopher Bao

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

NEWS | 2 days ago

Students meet with alumni at Capitol Hill for Whig-Clio Careers in Government Day

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Students meet with alumni at Capitol Hill for Whig-Clio Careers in Government Day

Elisabeth Stewart

At the first Whig-Clio Careers in Government Day, Princeton Whig-Clio members travelled to Washington D.C. for conversations with public servants on Capitol Hill.

At the first Whig Clio Careers in Government Day, Princeton Whig Clio members travelled to Washington D.C. for conversations with public servants on Capitol Hill.

NEWS | 4 days ago

Ivy League mental health conference, flexible pathway policy discussed at penultimate USG meeting

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Ivy League mental health conference, flexible pathway policy discussed at penultimate USG meeting

Devon Rudolph

During this week's Undergraduate Student Government meeting, mental health chair Allen Nieva ’26 discussed an upcoming Ivy League Mental Health Conference and finding ways to help students decide on their major even if they do not begin taking prerequisite classes at the beginning of their first year.

During this week's Undergraduate Student Government meeting, mental health chair Allen Nieva ’26 discussed an upcoming Ivy League Mental Health Conference and finding ways to help students decide on their major even if they do not begin taking prerequisite classes at the beginning of their first year.

NEWS | 4 days ago

Most class government positions uncontested, U-Council incumbents re-elected

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Most class government positions uncontested, U-Council incumbents re-elected

Emily Leon

The 2025 USG Spring Elections concluded on April 18, with elections for U-Councilor and Class of 2028 election government positions being contested, while the elections for the government positions of the classes of 2026 and 2027 remaining uncontested.

The 2025 USG Spring Elections concluded on April 18, with elections for U-Councilor and Class of 2028 election government positions being contested, while the elections for the government positions of the classes of 2026 and 2027 remaining uncontested.

NEWS | 4 days ago

Fifteen Princeton faculty, arts fellows, and alumni awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

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Fifteen Princeton faculty, arts fellows, and alumni awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

Victoria Davies

Fifteen Princeton affiliates have received the Guggenheim Fellowship. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the award. Among those celebrated are photographers, composers, and historians.

Fifteen Princeton affiliates have received the Guggenheim Fellowship. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the award. Among those celebrated are photographers, composers, and historians.

NEWS | April 18

Judge grants temporary restraining order in lawsuit by U. and others against the DOE

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Judge grants temporary restraining order in lawsuit by U. and others against the DOE

Christopher Bao

The United States District Court of Massachusetts granted Princeton and other plaintiffs a temporary restraining order on Wednesday stopping the cap on indirect cost rates by the Department of Energy. 

The United States District Court of Massachusetts granted Princeton and other plaintiffs a temporary restraining order on Wednesday stopping the cap on indirect cost rates by the Department of Energy. 

NEWS | April 17

University websites updated to reflect commitments to diversity, non-discrimination

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University websites updated to reflect commitments to diversity, non-discrimination

Sena Chang

Many University websites, including those affiliated with admissions, academic departments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been updated to reflect Princeton’s ongoing commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.

Many University websites, including those affiliated with admissions, academic departments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been updated to reflect Princeton's ongoing commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.

NEWS | April 16

Summer courses, explained

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Summer courses, explained

Sena Chang and Sarah Mashiat

At Princeton, there are 90 Princeton-sponsored summer programs in 2025, including classes hosted by the Writing Program and math and neuroscience departments.

At Princeton, there are 90 Princeton-sponsored summer programs in 2025, including classes hosted by the Writing Program and math and neuroscience departments.

NEWS | April 16

‘An existential crisis’: The faculty research stopped after research grants suspended

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‘An existential crisis’: The faculty research stopped after research grants suspended

Luke Grippo

In the wake of the suspension of numerous federal grants, many professors have been thrown into disarray, worried about how they will be able to continue their research. However, the University has stepped in to cover funding for some postdocs and graduate students.

In the wake of the suspension of numerous federal grants, many professors have been thrown into disarray, worried about how they will be able to continue their research. However, the University has stepped in to cover funding for some postdocs and graduate students.

NEWS | April 16

Princeton among plaintiffs suing the Department of Energy over caps to indirect funding costs

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Princeton among plaintiffs suing the Department of Energy over caps to indirect funding costs

Christopher Bao and Andrew Bosworth

After DOE capped indirect costs at 15 percent of funding, Princeton and seven research universities filed a lawsuit against the DOE and its secretary.

After DOE capped indirect costs at 15 percent of funding, Princeton and seven research universities filed a lawsuit against the DOE and its secretary.

NEWS | April 15

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