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USG proposes amendments to constitution, discusses Block 32 change

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USG proposes amendments to constitution, discusses Block 32 change

David Estrada

At the USG meeting on Nov. 2, administrators announced that the University will cover the full cost of the Block 32 dining plan for all students regardless of aid status, and discussed five proposed amendments to USG's constitution.

At the USG meeting on Nov. 2, administrators announced that the University will cover the full cost of the Block 32 dining plan for all students regardless of aid status, and discussed five proposed amendments to USG's constitution.

NEWS | November 3

U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

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U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

NEWS | November 3

ECE to discontinue Princeton-specific master’s program, reinstitute externally funded version

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ECE to discontinue Princeton-specific master’s program, reinstitute externally funded version

Clara Docherty

Clarie Gmachl, the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department chair, wrote in an email to ECE seniors Tuesday that the University funded fifth year Master’s Program for ECE seniors would be discontinued.

Clarie Gmachl, the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department chair, wrote in an email to ECE seniors Tuesday that the University funded fifth year Master’s Program for ECE seniors would be discontinued.

NEWS | October 31

Two Princeton alumni honored as 2025 MacArthur Fellows

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Two Princeton alumni honored as 2025 MacArthur Fellows

Daphne Lewis

Two Princeton alumni, Nabarun Dasgupta ’00 and Sébastien Philippe GS ’18, have been named 2025 MacArthur Fellows for their work in health policy and peace and international security, respectively.

Two Princeton alumni, Nabarun Dasgupta ’00 and Sébastien Philippe GS ’18, have been named 2025 MacArthur Fellows for their work in health policy and peace and international security, respectively.

NEWS | October 31

County Clerk and Commissioners candidates gearing up for election next week

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County Clerk and Commissioners candidates gearing up for election next week

Leela Hensler and Ambre Van de Velde

Candidates are gearing up for elections in two county races next week: county clerk and county commissioners. Some of the candidates shared their hopes for the future of the county with the ‘Prince.’

Candidates are gearing up for elections in two county races next week: county clerk and county commissioners. Some of the candidates shared their hopes for the future of the county with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | October 30
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Student-led initiative aims to build nesting box for peregrine falcons at Fine Hall

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Student-led initiative aims to build nesting box for peregrine falcons at Fine Hall

Clara Docherty

Diego Segura ’27 is leading an initiative to provide nest boxes for peregrine falcons who were first spotted around campus's tallest building, Fine Hall, over a decade ago.

Diego Segura ’27 is leading an initiative to provide nest boxes for peregrine falcons who were first spotted around campus's tallest building, Fine Hall, over a decade ago.

NEWS | October 30

Town council addresses rising concerns with short-term rentals

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Town council addresses rising concerns with short-term rentals

David Yun

At a meeting on Oct. 27, the Princeton Town Council addressed concerns around short-term rentals and announced the completion of the Princeton Shopping Center redevelopment project.

At a meeting on Oct. 27, the Princeton Town Council addressed concerns around short-term rentals and announced the completion of the Princeton Shopping Center redevelopment project.

NEWS | October 30

El ayuntamiento aborda las preocupaciones crecientes sobre alquileres a corto plazo

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El ayuntamiento aborda las preocupaciones crecientes sobre alquileres a corto plazo

David Yun

Durante una reunión celebrada el 27 de octubre, el ayuntamiento de Princeton abordó las preocupaciones sobre alquileres a corto plazo y anunció la finalización del proyecto para renovar el centro comercial de Princeton Shopping Center.  

Durante una reunión celebrada el 27 de octubre, el ayuntamiento de Princeton abordó las preocupaciones sobre alquileres a corto plazo y anunció la finalización del proyecto para renovar el centro comercial de Princeton Shopping Center.  

NEWS | October 30

Thai pro-democracy leaders headline U.S. premiere of “Breaking the Cycle” at Princeton

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Thai pro-democracy leaders headline U.S. premiere of “Breaking the Cycle” at Princeton

Teresa Chen and Oliver Wu

At Princeton’s U.S. premiere of “Breaking the Cycle,” Thai leaders traced Future Forward/Move Forward’s rise and court-ordered dissolution, urging youth participation while warning that “lawfare” threatens democracy.

At Princeton’s U.S. premiere of “Breaking the Cycle,” Thai leaders traced Future Forward/Move Forward’s rise and court-ordered dissolution, urging youth participation while warning that “lawfare” threatens democracy.

NEWS | October 30

University expands student platforms with update to TigerNet and planned changes to TigerHub

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University expands student platforms with update to TigerNet and planned changes to TigerHub

Emily Chien and Haeon Lee

TigerNet is newly updated with student accessibility expansion; TigerHub will see the integration of Stellic to support course planning, degree audits, and advising.

TigerNet is newly updated with student accessibility expansion; TigerHub will see the integration of Stellic to support course planning, degree audits, and advising.

NEWS | October 29

Conversations around district-wide phone policy gain momentum in Princeton

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Conversations around district-wide phone policy gain momentum in Princeton

Amaya Taylor

The PPS Board of Education is debating the implementation of a phone policy that would restrict student usage throughout the school day, with increased discussions among parents, teachers, and board members.

The PPS Board of Education is debating the implementation of a phone policy that would restrict student usage throughout the school day, with increased discussions among parents, teachers, and board members.

NEWS | October 29

Alumni and eating clubs initiate dining plan opposition at Princeton-Harvard game

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Alumni and eating clubs initiate dining plan opposition at Princeton-Harvard game

Luke Grippo

The Graduate Interclub Council organized a flyover at Saturday’s football game showcasing its campaign against the University’s new mandatory meal plan policy for students living on campus announced earlier this semester.

The Graduate Interclub Council organized a flyover at Saturday’s football game showcasing its campaign against the cancellation of the independent dining plan, announced earlier this semester.

NEWS | October 29

Future of Immigrant Trust Directive uncertain as governor’s election looms

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Future of Immigrant Trust Directive uncertain as governor’s election looms

Sena Chang and Teresa Chen

The future of the Immigrant Trust Directive remains uncertain ahead of the upcoming New Jersey governor’s election. Lawyers and immigrant rights activists in Princeton addressed its role in the town.

The future of the Immigrant Trust Directive remains uncertain ahead of the upcoming New Jersey governor’s election. Lawyers and immigrant rights activists in Princeton addressed its role in the town.

NEWS | October 29

Princeton postdoc union and University continue bargaining after nearly a year at the table

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Princeton postdoc union and University continue bargaining after nearly a year at the table

Meghana Veldhuis

After over a year of biweekly bargaining sessions since the postdocs voted to form a union in May 2024, the postdocs have submitted around 40 proposals, none of which have reached an agreement with the University per the union’s bargaining tracker. 

After over a year of biweekly bargaining sessions since the postdocs voted to form a union in May 2024, the postdocs have submitted around 40 proposals, none of which have reached an agreement with the University per the union’s bargaining tracker. 

NEWS | October 28

Community Care Day demonstrates U.’s focus on campus well-being, students say at third annual event

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Community Care Day demonstrates U.’s focus on campus well-being, students say at third annual event

Gus Vogel

The third annual Community Care Day on Friday offered a day of recreational, wellness, and educational activities across campus to support student well-being.

The third annual Community Care Day on Friday offered a day of recreational, wellness, and educational activities across campus to support student well-being.

NEWS | October 27

USG agrees to draft a resolution on dining change, discusses mental health survey and club selectivity

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USG agrees to draft a resolution on dining change, discusses mental health survey and club selectivity

Ambre Van de Velde and Nika Schindler

At the weekly USG meeting, student senators discussed the introduction of a new mental health survey for international students, changes to student group selectivity processes, and a resolution to be submitted to the University addressing student concerns around the dining changes.

At the weekly USG meeting, student senators discussed the introduction of a new mental health survey for international students, changes to student group selectivity processes, and a resolution to be submitted to the University addressing student concerns around the dining changes.

NEWS | October 27

Princeton endowment up 11% in rebound in hot market year, but low among peers

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Princeton endowment up 11% in rebound in hot market year, but low among peers

Coco Gong

The return marks a rebound in a hot year for markets compared to last year’s historically low return of 3.9 percent and the losses of 1.7 percent and 1.5 percent in FY 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The return marks a rebound in a hot year for markets compared to last year’s historically low return of 3.9 percent and the losses of 1.7 percent and 1.5 percent in FY 2023 and 2022, respectively.

NEWS | October 24

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