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In split ticket victory, Kho ’26 elected USG president, Swamidurai ’26 VP; all referenda pass

In split ticket victory, Kho ’26 elected USG president, Swamidurai ’26 VP; all referenda pass

Victoria Davies and Christopher Bao

With 53 percent turnout, Enzo Kho ’26 and Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 have been elected as the president and vice president, respectively, of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in an unusual split-ticket win. All four referenda on the ballot also passed, the USG announced on Nov. 29.

With 53 percent turnout, Enzo Kho ’26 and Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 have been elected as the president and vice president, respectively, of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in an unusual split-ticket win. All four referenda on the ballot also passed, the USG announced on Nov. 29.

NEWS | 15 hours ago

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Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary

Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary

Vivien Wong

On Nov. 16, President-elect Donald Trump named Will Scharf ’08, one of his personal attorneys, as White House staff secretary. During his time at Princeton, Scharf was involved with the Center for Jewish Life and Chabad, served as president of Charter Club and the Interclub Council, and made an unsuccessful bid for USG president.

On Nov. 16, President-elect Donald Trump named Will Scharf ’08, one of his personal attorneys, as White House staff secretary. During his time at Princeton, Scharf was involved with the Center for Jewish Life and Chabad, served as president of Charter Club and the Interclub Council, and made an unsuccessful bid for USG president.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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N.J. wildfires spike after prolonged dry period, Princeton experts explain

N.J. wildfires spike after prolonged dry period, Princeton experts explain

Achilleas Koukas

New Jersey has seen a sharp uptick in wildfires in recent months, as well as rising temperatures and drier air. The ‘Prince’ spoke to climate scientists and students on campus to understand what is behind these changes.

New Jersey has seen a sharp uptick in wildfires in recent months, as well as rising temperatures and drier air. The ‘Prince’ spoke to climate scientists and students on campus to understand what is behind these changes.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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USG presidential candidates on protest, relationship with administration

USG presidential candidates on protest, relationship with administration

Annie Rupertus

Current USG Social Chair Enzo Kho ’26 and current USG Treasurer Uma Fox ’26 are squaring off in the USG president election this week. While Kho and Fox share broad similarities in their policy stances, nuances lie in their approaches to USG’s relationship with the administration and solutions to issues of free expression on campus.

Current USG Social Chair Enzo Kho ’26 and current USG Treasurer Uma Fox ’26 are squaring off in the USG president election this week. While Kho and Fox share broad similarities in their policy stances, nuances lie in their approaches to USG’s relationship with the administration and solutions to issues of free expression on campus.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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Interclub Council holds inaugural info session, reveals efforts to reduce Bicker competition

Interclub Council holds inaugural info session, reveals efforts to reduce Bicker competition

Justus Wilhoit and Katelynn Lee

The Interclub Council (ICC) held its inaugural panel introducing sophomores to dining options, including eating clubs. Sophomores heard from each eating club president who revealed new changes to Street Week, including changes to Charter’s selective sign in process and club ranking.

The Interclub Council (ICC) held its inaugural panel introducing sophomores to dining options, including eating clubs. Sophomores heard from each eating club president who revealed new changes to Street Week, including changes to Charter’s selective sign in process and club ranking.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

Alena Zhang

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to hear from PSAFE, continuing a series of administration-adjacent presentations to the body. The PSAFE presentation, led by Public Safety Associate Director of Administration Bryant Blount ’08 and Community Relations Lieutenant Sean Ryder, explained aspects of their role in student safety and law enforcement, including their surveillance uses of eduroam and cameras in investigations.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to hear from PSAFE, continuing a series of administration-adjacent presentations to the body. The PSAFE presentation, led by Public Safety Associate Director of Administration Bryant Blount ’08 and Community Relations Lieutenant Sean Ryder, explained aspects of their role in student safety and law enforcement, including their surveillance uses of eduroam and cameras in investigations.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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Students express concern about a whole bunch of holes

Students express concern about a whole bunch of holes

Irene Kim

Following the rise in holes across campus due to construction, students expressed concern over the potential impacts on the campus atmosphere.

Following the rise in holes across campus due to construction, students expressed concern over the potential impacts on the campus atmosphere.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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Opposition to weapons divestment referendum takes shape

Opposition to weapons divestment referendum takes shape

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel

As the vote on USG referenda approach, their opposition is taking shape. This is especially true of the controversial Referendum No. 5, which calls on the University to divest from weapons manufacturers.

As the vote on USG referenda approach, their opposition is taking shape. This is especially true of the controversial Referendum No. 5, which calls on the University to divest from weapons manufacturers.

NEWS | November 22

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Energy researchers report surprise, enthusiasm at reinstated fossil fuel funding

Energy researchers report surprise, enthusiasm at reinstated fossil fuel funding

Christopher Bao

Professors are reacting with pleasant surprise to the news that the University partially reversed its decision to bar fossil fuel companies from funding research.

Professors are reacting with pleasant surprise to the news that the University partially reversed its decision to bar fossil fuel companies from funding research.

NEWS | November 22

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Haitian Creole language courses coming to Princeton’s French and Italian department in the next year

Haitian Creole language courses coming to Princeton’s French and Italian department in the next year

Isaac Bernstein

Princeton’s French and Italian Department is adding a Haitian Creole course in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 taught by Lecturer Johnny Laforêt. Offerings may eventually expand to additional 200-level electives as well. 

Princeton’s French and Italian Department is adding a Haitian Creole course in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 taught by Lecturer Johnny Laforêt. Offerings may eventually expand to additional 200-level electives as well. 

NEWS | November 22

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Campus pub divides USG presidential candidates in debate

Campus pub divides USG presidential candidates in debate

Nico David-Fox and Laila Hartman-Sigall

The 2024 USG presidential candidates Enzo Kho ’26, current USG social chair, and Uma Fox ’26, current USG treasurer, participated in a debate hosted by the Whig-Cliosophic Society and The Daily Princetonian.

The 2024 USG presidential candidates Enzo Kho ’26, current USG social chair, and Uma Fox ’26, current USG treasurer, participated in the annual debate hosted by the Whig-Cliosophic Society and The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | November 21

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‘How to Prosecute Genocide?’ panel hosted by Liechtenstein Institute for Self-Determination

‘How to Prosecute Genocide?’ panel hosted by Liechtenstein Institute for Self-Determination

Leela Hensler

Professor Luis Moreno Ocampo, the first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Anoush Baghdassarian, who currently serves as a clerk on the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, discussed the ICC’s role in securing justice for victims of genocide on a global scale at a Liechtenstein Institute for Self-Determination (LISD) panel.

Professor Luis Moreno Ocampo, the first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Anoush Baghdassarian, who currently serves as a clerk on the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, discussed the ICC’s role in securing justice for victims of genocide on a global scale at a Lichtenstein Institute for Self-Determination (LISD) panel.

NEWS | November 21

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Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts speaks on trust in institutions

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts speaks on trust in institutions

Sena Chang and Leela Hensler

Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation, joined 50 community members in Robertson 001 for a conversation spanning declining government trust, the newly-announced Trump cabinet, and politics on college campuses. The event, titled “Should We Burn It All? A Blueprint for America’s Institutions,” was hosted by the American Whig-Cliosophic Society and moderated by Jaden Stewart ’26.

Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation, joined 50 community members in Robertson 001 for a conversation spanning declining government trust, the newly-announced Trump cabinet, and politics on college campuses. The event, titled “Should We Burn It All? A Blueprint for America’s Institutions,” was hosted by the American Whig-Cliosophic Society and moderated by Jaden Stewart ’26.

NEWS | November 21

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University installs bird-safe glass across campus

University installs bird-safe glass across campus

Luke Grippo

Princeton Better for Birds Project, in collaboration with multiple campus organizations and University departments, succeeded in bringing bird-safe glass to campus. University experts told the ‘Prince’ that this is a crucial step in protecting an important ecosystem player.

Princeton Better for Birds Project, in collaboration with multiple campus organizations and University departments, succeeded in bringing bird-safe glass to campus. University experts told the ‘Prince’ that this is a crucial step in protecting an important ecosystem player.

NEWS | November 21

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Planning Board committee approves reconstruction and relocation of Eisenhart Arch

Planning Board committee approves reconstruction and relocation of Eisenhart Arch

Kimberly Vasta

21 years after a truck collision damaged the Graduate College’s Eisenhart Arch, the University is reconstructing and relocating the structure in hopes of improving aesthetics and supporting road safety.

21 years after a truck collision damaged the Graduate College’s Eisenhart Arch, the University is reconstructing and relocating the structure in hopes of improving aesthetics and supporting road safety.

NEWS | November 20

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Trenton Arts founder, manager departs after nine years, peers reflect

Trenton Arts founder, manager departs after nine years, peers reflect

Jake Miller

Lou Chen ’19 is stepping down from his positions as founding director of the Trenton Youth Orchestra and manager of Trenton Arts at Princeton. The ‘Prince’ spoke with him to learn about what lies ahead for these programs.

Lou Chen ’19 is stepping down from his positions as founding director of the Trenton Youth Orchestra and manager of Trenton Arts at Princeton. The ‘Prince’ spoke with him to learn about what lies ahead for these programs.

NEWS | November 20

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UMatter discontinues bus due to low ridership

UMatter discontinues bus due to low ridership

Hannah Gabelnick

The UMatter Bus, a nightly bus service for students from Prospect Avenue to their dorms on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, has been discontinued on Princeton’s campus due to low ridership. The service will be partially replaced by the TigerTransit N5 and N6 routes, which began operating this academic year.

The UMatter Bus, a nightly bus service for students from Prospect Avenue to their dorms on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, has been discontinued on Princeton’s campus due to low ridership. The service will be partially replaced by the TigerTransit N5 and N6 routes, which began operating this academic year.

NEWS | November 20

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Student government campaigning opens, presidential tickets lay out their case

Student government campaigning opens, presidential tickets lay out their case

Devon Rudolph

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the two USG presidential tickets about how they would govern the student body. Candidates dove into their resumes and the issues most important to them.

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the two USG presidential tickets about how they would govern the student body. Candidates dove into their resumes and the issues most important to them.

NEWS | November 19

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Princeton senior becomes mayor in hometown, then decides to give it away

Princeton senior becomes mayor in hometown, then decides to give it away

Christopher Bao

After the abrupt resignation of the mayor on election day, Thomas Emens ’25 has stepped in to serve as mayor in his town of Jamesburg, N.J., where he most recently served as Council President. However, his short-lived term will likely soon end following a self-triggered legal review of his appointment.

After the abrupt resignation of the mayor on election day, Thomas Emens ’25 has stepped in to serve as mayor in his town of Jamesburg, N.J., where he most recently served as Council President. However, his short-lived term will likely soon end following a self-triggered legal review of his appointment.

NEWS | November 19

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2024 election shows rightward shift in NJ politics, Princeton affiliates analyze

2024 election shows rightward shift in NJ politics, Princeton affiliates analyze

Sena Chang and Charlie Roth

New Jersey shifted red in the 2024 presidential election. According to experts, this is due to a variety of factors, including the economy and dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership at both the national and local level.

New Jersey shifted red in the 2024 presidential election. According to experts, this is due to a variety of factors, including the economy and dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership at both the national and local level.

NEWS | November 19

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