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New Hobson college to include halal station amid discussions on improving Muslim student life

Hobson College Dining Hall, which is set to open in 2027, will have an entire Halal-certified station. The announcement comes after years of discussions between Campus Dining and MSA to improve access to Halal dining options for Muslim students on campus.

Hobson College Dining Hall, which is set to open in 2027, will have an entire Halal-certified station. The announcement comes after years of discussions between Campus Dining and MSA to improve access to Halal dining options for Muslim students on campus.

NEWS | November 18

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USG holds abridged meeting week before elections, extends opposition referenda deadline

On Sunday, Nov. 17, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held an abridged meeting following its release of the referenda on the Winter 2024 USG ballot that morning. Four out of the proposed five referenda will be voted on.

On Sunday, Nov. 17, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held an abridged meeting following its release of the referenda on the Winter 2024 USG ballot that morning. Four out of the proposed five referenda will be voted on.

NEWS | November 18

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Students gather for first-ever ‘TigerTies’ event, celebrate cultural differences

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee held its inaugural TigerTies event, intended to showcase the diversity of cultural connections on campus. The event included over 30 student group booths and was catered by 13 local restaurants.

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee held its inaugural TigerTies event, intended to showcase the diversity of cultural connections on campus. The event included over 30 student group booths and was catered by 13 local restaurants.

NEWS | November 18

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Inside Walker Hall’s temporary graduate student housing

The University has recently started to use Walker Hall to house graduate students. However, the building has faced numerous cleanliness issues, including pest infestations, dust and noise disturbances since its transition to graduate housing in 2023.

The University has recently started to use Walker Hall to house graduate students. However, the building has faced numerous cleanliness issues, including pest infestations, dust and noise disturbances since its transition to graduate housing in 2023.

NEWS | November 15

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Cannon Dial Elm Club readies for renovation in 2025

Cannon Dial Elm Club is currently fundraising for a renovation plan, “Thrive in ’25,” which aims to upgrade the kitchen and servery, expand the dining room, update student workspaces, and increase its competitiveness during Street Week and the bicker process. The club aims to raise $1.5 million by the end of 2024.

Cannon Dial Elm Club is currently fundraising for a renovation plan, “Thrive in ’25,” which aims to upgrade the kitchen and servery, expand the dining room, update student workspaces, and increase its competitiveness during Street Week and the bicker process. The club aims to raise $1.5 million by the end of 2024.

NEWS | November 15

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Town council votes to remove Nassau St. kiosks, with a future vote on their replacement

At the Nov. 12 Princeton Town Council meeting, residents expressed strong disapproval of the Oct. 28 decision to remove the kiosks along Witherspoon and Nassau Streets, citing free speech concerns and local engagement.

At the Nov. 12 Princeton Town Council meeting, residents expressed strong disapproval of the Oct. 28 decision to remove the kiosks along Witherspoon and Nassau Streets, citing free speech concerns and local engagement.

NEWS | November 15

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George Whitesides ’96 wins House seat, flipping California’s 27th District blue

George Whitesides ’96 won his election to the House of Representatives for California’s 27th District. His win flips the seat to the Democrats in a close race for the House majority.

George Whitesides ’96 won his election to the House of Representatives for California’s 27th District. His win flips the seat to the Democrats in a close race for the House majority.

NEWS | November 13

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Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the members of the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) union attempted to have their second bargaining session with the representatives from the University. However, in a series of events reminiscent of last week’s bargaining session, no negotiation occurred due to ongoing debates about the number of observers that would be allowed to attend.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the members of the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) union attempted to have their second bargaining session with the representatives from the University. However, in a series of events reminiscent of last week’s bargaining session, no negotiation occurred due to ongoing debates about the number of observers that would be allowed to attend.

NEWS | November 13

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Trump selects Pete Hegseth ’03 for Secretary of Defense

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Pete Hegseth ’03 as the Secretary of Defense. Hegseth graduated with an A.B, in politics and led Princeton’s conservative publication — The Princeton Tory — as publisher.

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Pete Hegseth ’03 as the Secretary of Defense. Hegseth graduated with an A.B, in politics and led Princeton’s conservative publication — The Princeton Tory — as publisher.

NEWS | November 13

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Princeton College Democrats reflect on election loss, canvassing efforts

Following Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 presidential election, the Princeton College Democrats told the ‘Prince’ about their canvassing efforts, their thoughts on the Harris campaign, and how the Democratic Party needs to change.

Following Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 presidential election, the Princeton College Democrats told the ‘Prince’ about their canvassing efforts, their thoughts on the Harris campaign, and how the Democratic Party needs to change.

NEWS | November 13

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SPIA to end Georgetown ‘Making an Exoneree’ partnership, offer new course on restorative justice

While SPIA will not offer “Making an Exoneree” this spring, Maya Dimant will offer a new course in which students will immerse themselves in New Jersey’s criminal legal system while learning the skills to advocate for the freedom of a person who is incarcerated.

While SPIA will not offer “Making an Exoneree” this spring, Professor Maya Dimant will offer a new course in which students will immerse themselves in New Jersey’s criminal legal system while learning the skills to advocate for the freedom of a person who is incarcerated.

NEWS | November 13

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CPUC talks fossil fuels, divestment from Israel, and student dialogue

CPUC meetings, which occur roughly once per month, provides a rare public forum for students and faculty to interact with top administrators, including University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83.

CPUC meetings, which occur roughly once per month, provides a rare public forum for students and faculty to interact with top administrators, including University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83.

NEWS | November 12

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Saudi Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud talks Gaza, Israel, and foreign policy in SPIA address

On Nov. 9, former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud discussed conflict in the Middle East and his vision for the future in a discussion co-sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and the Program in History and the Practice of Diplomacy, and in an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

On Nov. 9, former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud discussed conflict in the Middle East and his vision for the future in a discussion co-sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and the Program in History and the Practice of Diplomacy, and in an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | November 12

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University commemorates Veterans Day amid expanded military enrollment

On Monday, Nov. 11, Princeton University commemorated Veterans Day with a Chapel service followed by a reception in Murray Dodge Hall. The ‘Prince’ spoke to veteran students to learn about the status of veterans on campus and their efforts to include more veterans in the community.

On Monday, Nov. 11, Princeton University commemorated Veterans Day with a Chapel service followed by a reception in Murray Dodge Hall. The ‘Prince’ spoke to veteran students to learn about the status of veterans on campus and their efforts to include more veterans in the community.

NEWS | November 12

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Students and professors cite dissatisfaction, war as reasons for third party votes

Following the wave of “uncommitted” votes during the New Jersey Democratic primary, some leftists at Princeton cast votes for Jill Stein, while others stuck with the Democratic ticket. The ‘Prince’ spoke to both groups to find out why.

Following the wave of “uncommitted” votes during the New Jersey Democratic primary, some leftists at Princeton cast votes for Jill Stein, while others stuck with the Democratic ticket. The ‘Prince’ spoke to both groups to find out why.

NEWS | November 12

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Student and faculty protesters rally at Firestone Plaza after the presidential election

On Nov. 8, students and faculty from groups including Pride Alliance, College Democrats, and Alliance of Jewish Progressives congregated at Firestone Plaza to join a walkout expressing their disappointment in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election to presidential office on Nov. 5. 

On Nov. 8, students and faculty from groups including Pride Alliance, College Democrats, and Alliance of Jewish Progressives congregated at Firestone Plaza to join a walkout expressing their disappointment in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election to presidential office on Nov. 5. 

NEWS | November 11