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Club recruitment fails to reach NCW students amid communication breakdown

NCW students have been unable to receive HoagieMail emails since Aug. 18, missing out on key communications regarding recruitment from clubs and organizations as the academic year begins.

NCW students have been unable to receive HoagieMail emails since Aug. 18, missing out on key communications regarding recruitment from clubs and organizations as the academic year begins.

NEWS | September 3

A group of students wearing hats and surgical masks marches past a large, ivy-colored building. They are holding signs that read, “15 minutes for 15 arrest,” “Are you listening to our silence,” “Silent March!” and “Rights Rules Responsibilities.”

Protest rules, explained

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the University launched a new “Protests and Free Expression” webpage, which outlines new and existing guidelines on protests and further restricts places where protests can be held. The Daily Princetonian breaks down the rules and traces the timeline of various policies.

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the University launched a new “Protests and Free Expression” webpage, which outlines new and existing guidelines on protests and further restricts places where protests can be held. The Daily Princetonian breaks down the rules and traces the timeline of various policies.

NEWS | September 2

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Eisgruber responds to attacks on the liberal arts in Opening Exercises remarks

Pushing against negative characterizations of a liberal arts education, University President Christopher Eisgruber proposed a broadened view of liberal arts. He told the Class of 2028 that, rather than reflecting ideology or a field of study, liberal arts would prepare them to approach a diverse range of challenges and problems.

Pushing against negative characterizations of a liberal arts education, University President Christopher Eisgruber proposed a broadened view of liberal arts. He told the Class of 2028 that, rather than reflecting ideology or a field of study, liberal arts would prepare them to approach a diverse range of challenges and problems.

NEWS | September 2

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Dillon Gym opens new fitness areas amidst ongoing renovations

The new amenities include an accessible entrance and lounge, elevator access to all levels from the main gym floor to the Rec Pool, the “Power Studio” (a space with powerlifting and Olympic-grade equipment), upgrades to the cycle studio, and a completely resurfaced outdoor recreational court. 

The new amenities include an accessible entrance and lounge, elevator access to all levels from the main gym floor to the Rec Pool, the “Power Studio” (a space with powerlifting and Olympic-grade equipment), upgrades to the cycle studio, and a completely resurfaced outdoor recreational court. 

NEWS | September 2

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String of lewdness incidents on campus disrupt orientation week

Two suspects have been arrested and charged following multiple incidents of sexual misconduct on and near Princeton’s campus. Neither are members of the University community.

Two suspects have been arrested and charged following multiple incidents of sexual misconduct on and near Princeton’s campus. Neither are members of the University community.

NEWS | September 1

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Admin. tightens protest regulations as students return to campus

Following a spring marked by sustained campus protest, Princeton has updated its free speech guidelines ahead of the fall semester. The amended policies further restrict the locations where protests can be held, as well as the types of protest that are permissible on campus.

Following a spring marked by sustained campus protest, Princeton has updated its free speech guidelines ahead of the fall semester. The amended policies further restrict the locations where protests can be held, as well as the types of protest that are permissible on campus.

NEWS | September 1

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Daya and NLE Choppa to headline Fall 2024 Lawnparties

Pop star Daya and rapper NLE Choppa will headline the upcoming Fall 2024 Lawnparties on Sunday, Sept. 8, following the first week of classes. Performances will begin at 2 p.m. on the Frist North Lawn main stage. This year’s Lawnparties will embrace a “fall festival” theme, reflecting the season of transition as students begin a new academic year, and an autumnal aesthetic.

Pop star Daya and rapper NLE Choppa will headline the upcoming Fall 2024 Lawnparties on Sunday, Sept. 8, following the first week of classes. Performances will begin at 2 p.m. on the Frist North Lawn main stage. This year’s Lawnparties will embrace a “fall festival” theme, reflecting the season of transition as students begin a new academic year, and an autumnal aesthetic.

NEWS | August 23

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NJ Transit free for returning student move-in

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 | August 19

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Princeton’s Latine community reckons with political future following ICE arrest

A month after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an undocumented immigrant in Princeton, activists have launched the “ICE Out of Princeton” movement to support local immigrant communities. The Daily Princetonian spoke with organizers to get their reactions to ICE’s presence and learn more about local efforts to challenge the agency.

A month after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an undocumented immigrant in Princeton, activists have launched the “ICE Out of Princeton” movement to support local immigrant communities. The Daily Princetonian spoke with organizers to get their reactions to ICE’s presence and learn more about local efforts to challenge the agency.

NEWS | August 18

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Nader Al-Naji ’14 charged with fraud over crypto startup, BitClout

The SEC and DOJ have charged Nader Al-Naji ’14, founder of BitClout, with wire fraud and selling unregistered crypto asset securities, alleging he misled investors and misused funds.

The SEC and DOJ have charged Nader Al-Naji ’14, founder of BitClout, with wire fraud and selling unregistered crypto asset securities, alleging he misled investors and misused funds.

NEWS | August 5

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Clio Hall protesters arraigned in court for trespassing charge

Twelve students and one postdoctoral researcher arrested for occupying Clio Hall during pro-Palestine protests last semester appeared virtually in Princeton Municipal Court Tuesday. All twelve were charged with defiant criminal trespassing while the students' lawyer asserts no laws were violated. The case marks the first action since their April 29 arrest.

Twelve students and one postdoctoral researcher arrested for occupying Clio Hall during pro-Palestine protests last semester appeared virtually in Princeton Municipal Court Tuesday. All twelve were charged with defiant criminal trespassing while the students' lawyer asserts no laws were violated. The case marks the first action since their April 29 arrest.

NEWS | August 5

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‘Total effervescence’: Princeton community remembers Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

NEWS | August 4

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SPIA dean hosts conversation with Columbia counterpart on pro-Palestine campus protests

Dean Amaney Jamal of SPIA recently spoke on a podcast with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about campus protests and the war in Gaza, along with former colleague and Dean of Columbia's SIPA Keren Yarhi-Milo.

Dean Amaney Jamal of SPIA recently spoke on a podcast with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about campus protests and the war in Gaza, along with former colleague and Dean of Columbia's SIPA Keren Yarhi-Milo.

NEWS | July 29

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Regan Crotty ’00 named new Dean of Undergraduate Students

Regan Crotty ’00 is Princeton’s new Dean of Undergraduate students, after decades of experience in Princeton’s administration. Appointed to the role in the spring, Crotty now leads the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS), which is responsible for co-curricular and extracurricular aspects of student life.

Regan Crotty ’00 is Princeton’s new dean of undergraduate students, after decades of experience in Princeton’s administration. Appointed to the role in the spring, Crotty now leads the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS), which is responsible for co-curricular and extracurricular aspects of student life.

NEWS | July 29

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Princeton programs held in Paris impacted by preparation for Olympics

Princeton summer programming has been impacted by the 2024 Summer Olympics, leading to the postponement or cancelation of many summer study abroad programs, though most IIPs have continued. Students in Paris face closed Metro stations and cultural sites due to the games, but they still look forward to the unique experience the games present.

Princeton summer programming has been impacted by the 2024 Summer Olympics, leading to the postponement or cancelation of many summer study abroad programs, though most IIPs have continued. Students in Paris face closed Metro stations and cultural sites due to the games, but they still look forward to the unique experience the games present.

NEWS | July 24

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ICE conducts raid in downtown Princeton, community intervenes

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 | July 10

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Israel divest group submits formal proposal to the University

On June 19, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) submitted a 66-page proposal to the Resources Committee calling for the University to divest from Israel. This comes almost a month after PIAD committed to submitting a formal proposal. Divestment was also a core goal of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.”

On June 19, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) submitted a 66-page proposal to the Resources Committee calling for the University to divest from Israel. This comes almost a month after PIAD committed to submitting a formal proposal. Divestment was also a core goal of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.”

NEWS | July 1