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Admin. tightens protest regulations as students return to campus

A small black sign reads, “This space is reserved for officially sanctioned University events and may not be used for other organized activities without permission. Informal recreation is permitted.” A green lawn behind the sign is partitioned by a black chain rope. A large, ivy-covered building stands in the background.

Admin. tightens protest regulations as students return to campus

Annie Rupertus

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

Daya and NLE Choppa to headline Fall 2024 Lawnparties

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Daya and NLE Choppa to headline Fall 2024 Lawnparties

Alena Zhang

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

NJ Transit free for returning student move-in

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NJ Transit free for returning student move-in

Megan Cameron

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

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

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

Christopher Bao

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

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

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

Bridget O’Neill

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

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Clio Hall protesters arraigned in court for trespassing charge

Christopher Bao and Miriam Waldvogel

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

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

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

Olivia Sanchez and Annie Rupertus

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

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

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

Megan Cameron and Isabella Dail

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

Regan Crotty ’00 named new Dean of Undergraduate Students

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Regan Crotty ’00 named new Dean of Undergraduate Students

Thomas Catalano

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

Princeton programs held in Paris impacted by preparation for Olympics

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Princeton programs held in Paris impacted by preparation for Olympics

Isabella Dail

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

ICE conducts raid in downtown Princeton, community intervenes

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ICE conducts raid in downtown Princeton, community intervenes

Christopher Bao, Charlie Roth, and Miriam Waldvogel

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

Israel divest group submits formal proposal to the University

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Israel divest group submits formal proposal to the University

Miriam Waldvogel

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

Community members raise concerns about Islamophobia, pro-Palestine walkout at school board meeting

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Community members raise concerns about Islamophobia, pro-Palestine walkout at school board meeting

Christopher Bao and Chloe Lau

Public commenters showed up to the June 11 Princeton Public Schools Board of Education meeting to discuss a pro-Palestine walkout at Princeton High School in May. Students left during a passing period between exams and marched to the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the University’s Cannon Green.

Public commenters showed up to the June 11 Princeton Public Schools Board of Education meeting to discuss a pro-Palestine walkout at Princeton High School in May. Students left during a passing period between exams and marched to the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the University’s Cannon Green.

NEWS | July 1

U. awards held degrees to two Black seniors, drops pro-Palestine disciplinary process

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U. awards held degrees to two Black seniors, drops pro-Palestine disciplinary process

Miriam Waldvogel

Less than 24 hours before Commencement on May 28, Khari Franklin ’24 and Jordan Johnson ’24 were told that their degrees would be held pending a disciplinary investigation, which has since been closed. Both Franklin and Johnson received their degrees on June 6.

Less than 24 hours before Commencement on May 28, Khari Franklin ’24 and Jordan Johnson ’24 were told that their degrees would be held pending a disciplinary investigation, which has since been closed. Both Franklin and Johnson received their degrees on June 6.

NEWS | June 17

Graduate Hotel continues to delay opening

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Graduate Hotel continues to delay opening

Charlie Roth

While its website lists the opening date as early June, Princeton Town Council member Eve Niedergang GS ’85 wrote in a statement to the Daily Princetonian that all she has heard about the opening is that it will occur “by the end of the month.” 

While its website lists the opening date as early June, Princeton Town Council member Eve Niedergang GS ’85 wrote in a statement to the Daily Princetonian that all she has heard about the opening is that it will occur “by the end of the month.” 

NEWS | June 17

Baccalaureate and Class Day highlight potential for global impact

Three students wearing class day jackets pop confetti behind a Princeton podium.

Baccalaureate and Class Day highlight potential for global impact

Ava Fonss

Baccalaureate and Class Day provided additional opportunities before Commencement for the Class of 2024 and their families to celebrate the achievements of a class which first experienced Princeton virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury and actor Sam Waterston served as keynote speakers.

Baccalaureate and Class Day provided additional opportunities before Commencement for the Class of 2024 and their families to celebrate the achievements of a class which first experienced Princeton virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury and actor Sam Waterston served as keynote speakers.

NEWS | June 2

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