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From ‘Colo’ club member to Colo. Governor: Jared Polis ’96 speaks at Whig-Clio event

From ‘Colo’ club member to Colo. Governor: Jared Polis ’96 speaks at Whig-Clio event

Cynthia Torres

The American Whig-Cliosophic Society hosted a virtual conversation with Colorado governor Jared Polis ’96 on Monday, Sept. 30, to discuss bipartisanship, identity, and current political issues facing Colorado and the U.S.

The American Whig-Cliosophic Society hosted a virtual conversation with Colorado governor Jared Polis ’96 on Monday, Sept. 30, to discuss bipartisanship, identity, and current political issues facing Colorado and the U.S.

NEWS | October 1

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CPUC announces feedback process on Israel divestment proposal

CPUC announces feedback process on Israel divestment proposal

Bridget O’Neill and Laila Hartman-Sigall

Chair of the Resources Committee John Groves announced a “community input process,” marking the first major step from the University towards establishing a process to consider divestment. The meeting also featured a presentation about protest and free expression policies.

Chair of the Resources Committee John Groves announced a “community input process,” marking the first major step from the University towards establishing a process to consider divestment. The meeting also featured a presentation about protest and free expression policies.

NEWS | October 1

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Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visits Princeton to ‘unwind’ the habit of anxiety

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visits Princeton to ‘unwind’ the habit of anxiety

Isabella Dail

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visited campus on Friday, Sept. 20 to talk about anxiety and methods to manage those feelings, tying in experiences from his own life with topics from his book, “Unwinding Anxiety.”

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visited campus on Friday, Sept. 20 to talk about anxiety and methods to manage those feelings, tying in experiences from his own life with topics from his book, “Unwinding Anxiety.”

NEWS | October 1

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SJP hosts vigil for Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams

SJP hosts vigil for Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams

Isabella Dail

On Monday, Sept. 30, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a vigil to honor Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams in East Pyne Courtyard. There, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) alleged that the Department of Public Safety (PSAFE) is contacting students who have been involved in pro-Palestine protests on campus.

On Monday, Sept. 30, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a vigil to honor Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams in East Pyne Courtyard. There, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) alleged that the Department of Public Safety (PSAFE) is contacting students who have been involved in pro-Palestine protests on campus.

NEWS | October 1

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Effron Center reconsiders ‘Latino’ terminology amid conversations on gender, geography

Effron Center reconsiders ‘Latino’ terminology amid conversations on gender, geography

Sena Chang

The Program in Latino Studies (LAO) at the Effron Center for the Study of America has opened discussions about a possible name change, taking the current terminology's implications about gender and geography into account.

The Program in Latino Studies (LAO) at the Effron Center for the Study of America has opened discussions about a possible name change, taking the current terminology's implications about gender and geography into account.

NEWS | September 30

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Princeton President says University will not consider institutional neutrality

Princeton President says University will not consider institutional neutrality

Bridget O’Neill

The Daily Princetonian spoke with President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, who shared that the University will not consider institutional neutrality. The University administration will maintain the current policy of institutional restraint although Eisgruber expressed plans to issue statements “less frequently.”

The Daily Princetonian spoke with President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, who shared that the University will not consider institutional neutrality. The University administration will maintain the current policy of institutional restraint although Eisgruber expressed plans to issue statements “less frequently.”

NEWS | September 30

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SPIA hosts Paraguay President to discuss economic development in Latin America

SPIA hosts Paraguay President to discuss economic development in Latin America

Doug Schwartz and Elisabeth Stewart

As part of the Dean’s Leadership Series, His Excellency President Santiago Peña of Paraguay joined the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) on Friday, Sept. 27. Peña focused his address on his ascent to public office and his visions for economic development in Paraguay and the Latin American region, before taking questions from the audience.

As part of the Dean’s Leadership Series, His Excellency President Santiago Peña of Paraguay joined the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) on Friday, Sept. 27. Peña focused his address on his ascent to public office and his visions for economic development in Paraguay and the Latin American region, before taking questions from the audience.

NEWS | September 30

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USG Senate talks fall Lawnparties budget, transgender student experience

USG Senate talks fall Lawnparties budget, transgender student experience

Devon Rudolph

At the third Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting of the semester, discussions focused on the breakdown of the Fall 2024 Lawnparties budget and raised questions for future budgets. The Senate also heard from a facilitator of the Princeton Gender Affinity Group about the transgender student experience and passed two student group event budgets.

At the third Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting of the semester, discussions focused on the breakdown of the Fall 2024 Lawnparties budget and raised questions for future budgets. The Senate also heard from a facilitator of the Princeton Gender Affinity Group about the transgender student experience and passed two student group event budgets.

NEWS | September 30

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Princeton University Art Museum opening delayed until Fall 2025

Princeton University Art Museum opening delayed until Fall 2025

Isabella Dail

Originally slated to open in 2024 and most recently in Spring 2025, the Princeton University Art Museum opening has been delayed until Fall 2025.

Originally slated to open in 2024 and most recently in Spring 2025, the Princeton University Art Museum opening has been delayed until Fall 2025.

NEWS | September 30

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Resources Committee considers framework for community feedback, ‘consensus’ on Israeli divestment

Resources Committee considers framework for community feedback, ‘consensus’ on Israeli divestment

Elisabeth Stewart

Two months after the Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) petition submitted its divestment proposal, the CPUC Resources Committee continues to establish a process to consider the proposal and gather community input. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish students and faculty came together to write a petition calling for “NO Consensus on BDS,” which was also submitted to CPUC.

Two months after the Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) petition submitted its divestment proposal, the CPUC Resources Committee continues to establish a process to consider the proposal and gather community input. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish students and faculty came together to write a petition calling for “NO Consensus on BDS,” which was also submitted to CPUC.

NEWS | September 27

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After failed vote in May, graduate students reflect on years-long unionization campaign

After failed vote in May, graduate students reflect on years-long unionization campaign

Maya Mukherjee and Meghana Veldhuis

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) filed on April 12 and held its vote on May 13 and 14, with just over a third of graduate student voters voting in support of the union. The ‘Prince’ spoke to organizers and critics of unionization about the campaign preceding the election.

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) filed on April 12 and held its vote on May 13 and 14, with just over a third of graduate student voters voting in support of the union. The ‘Prince’ spoke to organizers and critics of unionization about the campaign preceding the election.

NEWS | September 27

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Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

Hallie Graham

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

NEWS | September 27

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Climate change discussion with President of the Maldives turns to conflict in Israel

Climate change discussion with President of the Maldives turns to conflict in Israel

Hannah Gabelnick and Devon Rudolph

On Sept. 26, the President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu spoke as part of SPIA’s Dean Leadership Series. The conversation, moderated by Professor Razia Iqbal, was intended to focus on the Maldives’s effort to combat climate change, but shifted focus to the country’s response to the war in Gaza.

On Sept. 26, the President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu spoke as part of SPIA’s Dean Leadership Series. The conversation, moderated by Professor Razia Iqbal, was intended to focus on the Maldives’s effort to combat climate change, but shifted focus to the country’s response to the war in Gaza.

NEWS | September 27

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Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

Abby Leibowitz

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

NEWS | September 26

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SPIA changes requirements for junior independent work following years of deliberation

SPIA changes requirements for junior independent work following years of deliberation

Sophie Brissett, Isabella Roberts, and Meghana Veldhuis

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has changed its requirements for independent junior work, reducing the number of required junior papers from two to one for SPIA majors in the Class of 2026 and beyond.

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has changed its requirements for independent junior work, reducing the number of required junior papers from two to one for SPIA majors in the Class of 2026 and beyond.

NEWS | September 26

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Grad students receive twice the amount of free meals in new 12 Free Meals Program pilot

Grad students receive twice the amount of free meals in new 12 Free Meals Program pilot

Sena Chang and Eojin Park

As part of a new pilot, all graduate students not on a meal plan had 12 free meals automatically loaded onto their PUIDs for use over the course of the fall semester. The program, called the 12 Free Meals Pilot Program, kicked off on Sunday, Aug. 25 and gives students access to meals in Procter Hall, the dining hall in the Graduate College.

As part of a new pilot, all graduate students not on a meal plan had 12 free meals automatically loaded onto their PUIDs for use over the course of the fall semester. The program, called the 12 Free Meals Pilot Program, kicked off on Sunday, Aug. 25 and gives students access to meals in Procter Hall, the dining hall in the Graduate College.

NEWS | September 26

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Business slows at Murray-Dodge Café after main entrance closes due to Art Museum construction

Business slows at Murray-Dodge Café after main entrance closes due to Art Museum construction

Christopher Bao and Vivien Wong

In the weeks following Murray-Dodge Café’s reopening for the fall semester on Sept. 4, student employees and visitors say there have been noticeably fewer patrons using the space. The café’s main entrance has been closed since the beginning of the summer due to its proximity to ongoing Princeton University Art Museum construction.

In the weeks following Murray-Dodge Café’s reopening for the fall semester on Sept. 4, student employees and visitors say there have been noticeably fewer patrons using the space. The café’s main entrance has been closed since the beginning of the summer due to its proximity to ongoing Princeton University Art Museum construction.

NEWS | September 25

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

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.

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

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

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. 

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

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University Art Museum hires first provenance curator, tracing artifact origins

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.

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

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