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Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

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Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

Sena Chang

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate billionaire Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense. Feinberg has donated nearly $1.5 million to pro-Trump political action committees and has chaired on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.

NEWS | January 3

Town acquires new land in northeast corner of Princeton to promote green space

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Town acquires new land in northeast corner of Princeton to promote green space

Devon Rudolph

At the final town council meeting of 2024 on Dec. 30, the council unanimously voted to approve a final wire transfer of just over nine million dollars to complete the acquisition of new land from Lanwin Group. The land is located in the northeastern section of the town and spans almost 91 acres.

At the final town council meeting of 2024 on Dec. 30, the council unanimously voted to approve the final wire transfer to complete the acquisition of new land around the University. The land is located in the undeveloped Lanwin tract on Herrontown Road in the northeastern section of the town, and spans almost 91 acres.

NEWS | January 3

Former Princeton football player killed, another injured in New Orleans truck attack

Former Princeton football player killed, another injured in New Orleans truck attack

Victoria Davies and Christopher Bao

Tiger Bech ’21, a wide receiver and punt returner for the football team, was 27 when he died early Wednesday morning. Ryan Quigley ’20, Bech’s friend and former teammate, was also been hospitalized.

Tiger Bech ’21, a wide receiver and punt returner for the football team, was 28 when he died early Wednesday morning.

NEWS | January 1

Princeton notifies students of potential changes to water taste and color

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Princeton notifies students of potential changes to water taste and color

Christopher Bao and Leela Hensler

New Jersey American Water (NJAW), one of the water providers to the University, warned of potential discoloration and bad taste in water.

NEWS | December 20

Princeton immigrants and advocacy groups prepare for a second Trump term

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Princeton immigrants and advocacy groups prepare for a second Trump term

Sena Chang and Charlie Roth

Princeton immigrants and advocacy groups are gearing up for a second Trump term. State politicians are also bracing to fight any potential anti-immigrant policies from the Trump administration.

NEWS | December 20

U-store self-checkout closes abruptly

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U-store self-checkout closes abruptly

Nico David-Fox

The unannounced removal of the self-checkout system at the U-Store’s University Place location in early November has mixed reviews among students. Allegations of theft claimed to be tied to the system’s malfunctions have led to ongoing legal disputes, according to local attorney.

NEWS | December 20

New Humanities Initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration

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New Humanities Initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration

Devon Rudolph

The University announced a new Humanities Initiative, which plans for a more robust system of collaboration both within the humanities departments and through other disciplines on campus. A faculty steering group will meet for the first time on Dec. 20.

NEWS | December 18

‘Universities have to be bold’: Director of ACLU-NJ urges Princeton community to take action post-election

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‘Universities have to be bold’: Director of ACLU-NJ urges Princeton community to take action post-election

Abby Leibowitz

At a private event at the Princeton Public Library on Dec. 15, Lynda Dodd, a public policy lecturer, and Amol Singh, director of the ACLU of New Jersey, discussed New Jersey’s potential to implement safeguards protecting vulnerable communities from policies that may emerge under a potential second Trump administration. The event also served as the “relaunch” meeting for Indivisible Princeton.

NEWS | December 18

Andrade ’24, Musslewhite ’25 named 2024 Marshall Scholars

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Andrade ’24, Musslewhite ’25 named 2024 Marshall Scholars

Luke Grippo

This announcement comes following the absence of any University students winning the Rhodes Scholarship for the first time in 20 years. No Princeton students won the Marshall scholarship last year, the first time in nearly a decade.

NEWS | December 16

‘Dream come true’: Early action decisions released for the Class of 2029

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‘Dream come true’: Early action decisions released for the Class of 2029

Hayk Yengibaryan

Princeton admitted students to the Class of 2029 through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA) on Thursday, Dec. 12. In keeping with previous years, the University did not release statistics on how many students were admitted.

NEWS | December 16

Students celebrate 25 years of Dean’s Date as tradition ends

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Students celebrate 25 years of Dean’s Date as tradition ends

Sena Chang and Olivia Sanchez

The final Dean’s Date celebration also marked the tradition’s 25th anniversary, and the most successful yet. Attendance peaked at over 1,500 students, with long lines for free food and merchandise.

NEWS | December 15

J.D. Vance’s chief of staff Jacob Reses ’13, a ‘very considerate’ intellectual at Princeton

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J.D. Vance’s chief of staff Jacob Reses ’13, a ‘very considerate’ intellectual at Princeton

Sena Chang

The ‘Prince’ spoke with people who knew Jacob Reses ’13, who matriculated at Princeton as a Democrat and now serves as Republican Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s chief of staff.

NEWS | December 12

On sustainability, coherence, and style: a conversation with the University architect

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On sustainability, coherence, and style: a conversation with the University architect

Victoria Davies

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University Architect Ron McCoy GS ’80 about the state of campus construction and sustainability. McCoy shared his thoughts on architectural styles, the campus master plans, and changes in the architectural profession in the past few years.

NEWS | December 12

USG wrapped: Senate ends fall semester with reflection on the year, committee updates

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USG wrapped: Senate ends fall semester with reflection on the year, committee updates

Alena Zhang

Reported achievements include the Mental Health Committee successfully reducing copays for mental health services, the Social Committee hosting one of the most expensive Lawnparties yet, and a continued trend of increasing election competition and turnout in elections.

NEWS | December 10

Waldvogel ’26 elected 149th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

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Waldvogel ’26 elected 149th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

Cynthia Torres

On Saturday, The Daily Princetonian elected its 149th editor-in-chief, selecting associate News and Investigations editor Miriam Waldvogel ’26. She plans to emphasize curiosity and building on progress the ‘Prince’ has already made.

NEWS | December 10

CPUC holds final meeting of the semester, SJP posts Resources Committee comments outside

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CPUC holds final meeting of the semester, SJP posts Resources Committee comments outside

Bridget O’Neill

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss the passage of an undergraduate student referendum on fossil fuel dissociation, updates from the Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Climate, Culture, and Conduct, and survey findings on sense of belonging on campus.

NEWS | December 10

Negotiations launch at third postdoc bargaining session, U. interferes with protest

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Negotiations launch at third postdoc bargaining session, U. interferes with protest

Nikki Han

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) had its third bargaining session with the University, and the first that reached a compromise allowing five observers into the room. Outside the building, 25-30 postdocs protested in support of open bargaining, but received warnings from the Free Expression Facilitators.

NEWS | December 10

‘I feel so blessed and lucky’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

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‘I feel so blessed and lucky’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

Hayk Yengibaryan and Luke Grippo

On Monday, dozens of high schoolers matched with Princeton through the QuestBridge National College Match program, officially becoming the first members of the Class of 2029. The Daily Princetonian spoke with some of Princeton’s Class of 2029 QuestBridge matches to learn about their reactions and application process.

NEWS | December 6

UHS to relocate to new Frist Health Center in January 2025

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UHS to relocate to new Frist Health Center in January 2025

Sena Chang

Princeton University Health Services (UHS) will move to the Frist Health Center (FHC) in January 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services. Due to the transition, radiology services will pause starting Dec. 9, and both UHS — commonly referred to by students as ‘McCosh’ — and the FHC will be closed from Jan. 6 to 10.

NEWS | December 6

Eisgruber makes public appearance in new helm position for the Association of American Universities

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Eisgruber makes public appearance in new helm position for the Association of American Universities

Bridget O’Neill and Miriam Waldvogel

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 appeared on C-SPAN on Wednesday for a 30-minute segment as part of his role as the chair of the board of the Association of American Universities (AAU). In a wide-ranging conversation, Eisgruber discussed the state of higher education, sharing his views on the boycott, divest, sanction (BDS) movement, the price of college, and the function of financial aid.

NEWS | December 5

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