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Princeton’s political student groups navigate U. restrictions as they prepare for this fall’s elections

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Princeton’s political student groups navigate U. restrictions as they prepare for this fall’s elections

Megan Cameron

Both Princeton College Democrats and College Republicans are navigating University restriction while mobilizing to get students politically engaged. This coincides with the opening of the new local headquarters for the Princeton Community Democratic Organization office on Nassau Street.

NEWS | September 25

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

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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.

NEWS | September 25

University Art Museum hires first provenance curator, tracing artifact origins

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University Art Museum hires first provenance curator, tracing artifact origins

Katelynn Lee and Miriam Waldvogel

Last Wednesday, the Princeton University Art Museum held an event on Provenance and the Modern Museum, wherein the institution announced its first provenance creator MaryKate Cleary. There, the museum sought to address critical questions about ethical art acquisition and its commitment to publish provenance research publicly for all 115,000 objects in the museum’s care.

NEWS | September 24

ODUS introduces selectivity registration, amid mounting club competition

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ODUS introduces selectivity registration, amid mounting club competition

Nico David-Fox

ODUS has introduced a new selectivity registration process for student organizations, driven by concerns about growing competitiveness amid increasing class sizes. Feedback from a survey conducted by a USG working group revealed a desire for clubs to be less selective and more transparent, as students face pressures and challenges during the application process.

NEWS | September 24

LGBTQ+ alumni discuss progress and persisting challenges with diversity in Athletics

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LGBTQ+ alumni discuss progress and persisting challenges with diversity in Athletics

Christopher Bao and Jake Miller

At the LGBTQ+ alumni conference over the weekend, former athletes discussed potential University policy changes that would enhance inclusivity. The panel also addressed transgender athletes in collegiate athletics.

NEWS | September 23

After partial dissociation, climate activists say U. still has fossil fuel ties

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After partial dissociation, climate activists say U. still has fossil fuel ties

Sena Chang, Meghana Veldhuis, and Ethan Caldwell

A new report by student climate advocacy group Sunrise Princeton argues that the University continues “to invest in, profit from, and produce research that serves the interests of fossil fuel companies.

NEWS | September 23

Eisgruber, Rexford discuss progress, challenges remaining for LGBTQ+ Princetonians

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Eisgruber, Rexford discuss progress, challenges remaining for LGBTQ+ Princetonians

Michelle Miao

“Princeton University is stronger because of you, because you are coming back, because you are here,” Eisgruber told attendees at a session of this weekend’s conference honoring LGBTQ+ alumni.

NEWS | September 23

USG Senate Meeting holds discussions regarding student policies and budget approvals

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USG Senate Meeting holds discussions regarding student policies and budget approvals

Alena Zhang

At the second USG meeting of the semester, the co-chairs of Peer Representatives presented on their roles as mediators in the disciplinary process, USG President Avi Attar ’25 discussed the new policy of Suspension (Not Served) and Campus and Community Affairs Chair Genevieve Shutt ’26 presented a large budget request, to the concern of other committees.

NEWS | September 23

Princeton hosts memorial service to honor LGBTQ+ community members

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Princeton hosts memorial service to honor LGBTQ+ community members

Sena Chang and Caitlyn Tablada

Over 100 alumni, faculty, and students convened in the University Chapel on Friday to pay tribute to LGBTQ+ members of the Princeton community who have passed away. The memorial was part of a three-day conference honoring LGBTQ+ alumni.

NEWS | September 23

Late meal prices increase for new school year, reflecting market and sustainability shifts

Late meal prices increase for new school year, reflecting market and sustainability shifts

Victoria Davies

Over the summer, several changes were made to Princeton late meal, some reflecting national Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends, while others have come as a result of community feedback and University data. This year, changes to late meal include to pricing and the late meal allowance, new sustainability efforts, different food options available, and several logistical changes.

NEWS | September 23

Princeton’s race statistics appear unchanged, but a new statistic may say different

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Princeton’s race statistics appear unchanged, but a new statistic may say different

Isabel Yip

The number of students who marked their race as “unknown” on their Princeton applications rose by nearly six percent this year, suggesting that white and Asian American applicants may be omitting their race following the fall of race-conscious affirmative action.

NEWS | September 22

Large-scale Nassau Street construction project slated for 2025

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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.

NEWS | September 19

Students celebrate the return of Poe field with informal recreation and a lunar eclipse viewing

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Students celebrate the return of Poe field with informal recreation and a lunar eclipse viewing

Vitus Larrieu and Nikki Han

Poe and Pardee Fields are back after over a year of closure related to Princeton’s geo-exchange energy system project. Students are celebrating their return with informal sports activities and a lunar eclipse viewing party.

NEWS | September 19

Voter registration drive draws hundreds of students ahead of Election Day

A poster reads 'National Voter Registration Day: Make your vote count! Tuesday, September 17, Frist Campus Center, 2:00 - 7:00pm'

Voter registration drive draws hundreds of students ahead of Election Day

Sena Chang

Vote100 and the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students registered over 100 students to vote on National Voter Registration Day.

NEWS | September 18

First-year Writing Seminars undergo curriculum overhaul to improve student experience

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First-year Writing Seminars undergo curriculum overhaul to improve student experience

Cynthia Torres and Caitlyn Tablada

The First-year Writing Seminar Program, a core requirement for first-year students, has undergone changes to its curriculum for the 2024–25 school year. This new curriculum will feature two main essays as opposed to the standard three and two other assignments to make writing seminars more varied and manageable for first-year students.

NEWS | September 18

Campus Grounds repairs damage to lawns from start of the fall semester

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Campus Grounds repairs damage to lawns from start of the fall semester

Hallie Graham and Mary Balid

Events like Move In Day, Lawnparties, Freshman Orientation, and the First Day of Classes take a toll on campus grounds and lawns require mending. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the Grounds team to learn more about the strategies and technologies integral in maintaining campus aesthetics.

Events like Move-in, Lawnparties, Freshman Orientation, and the First Day of Classes take a toll on campus grounds and lawns require mending. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the Grounds team to learn more about the strategies and technologies integral in maintaining campus aesthetics.

NEWS | September 18

University released final exam schedule early, allowing earlier travel booking

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University released final exam schedule early, allowing earlier travel booking

Sena Chang and Eojin Park

The Registrar’s office released the final exam schedule a month earlier than in previous years. International students shared that they supported the early release by allowing them to book travel earlier, and domestic students also backed the change.

NEWS | September 18

ECE chair responds to ‘Princeton’s Genocide Incubator’ article targeting professors’ research

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ECE chair responds to ‘Princeton’s Genocide Incubator’ article targeting professors’ research

Olivia Sanchez

Electrical and Computer Engineering Chair James Sturm defended the research programs targeted in a published to a Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest-affiliated website named “Popular University Wire” in an email sent to the department Monday. The article names several University-sponsored research projects, accusing them of having “deep linkages, both direct and non, with Israel’s systems of apartheid.”

Electrical and Chemical Engineering Chair James Sturm defended the research programs targeted in a published to a Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest-affiliated website named “Popular University Wire” in an email sent to the department Monday. The article names several University-sponsored research projects, accusing them of having “deep linkages, both direct and non, with Israel’s systems of apartheid.”

NEWS | September 18

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

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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.

NEWS | September 17

Fall bicker sees significantly lower acceptance rates to first-choice clubs

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Fall bicker sees significantly lower acceptance rates to first-choice clubs

Justus Wilhoit and Justin Tam

157 students were offered spots in sign-in eating clubs during Fall 2024 Street Week, with just 46 receiving spots in bicker clubs. This comes as 80 percent of the Class of 2026 participated in Spring 2024 Street Week.

NEWS | September 16

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