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University enforces PEV policy during fire inspections

University enforces PEV policy during fire inspections

Elisabeth Stewart

Dormitory fire inspections resumed as spring classes commenced. Personal electric vehicles (PEVs) found in dorms have been tagged and students were told that inspectors were "checking" for scooters.

Dormitory fire inspections resumed as spring classes commenced. Personal electric vehicles (PEVs) found in dorms have been tagged and students were told that inspectors were "checking" for scooters.

NEWS | February 5

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Princeton Quantum Initiative unveils plans for new building

Princeton Quantum Initiative unveils plans for new building

Christopher Bao and Matteo Torres

Princeton’s Board of Trustees recently presented plans for a Quantum Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering building to the town council. The project features sustainable design as part of the University’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2046.

Princeton’s Board of Trustees recently presented plans for a Quantum Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering building to the town council. The project features sustainable design as part of the University’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2046.

NEWS | February 2

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Narcan, fentanyl test strips now available through UHS

Narcan, fentanyl test strips now available through UHS

Meghana Veldhuis

Fentanyl test strips and the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan are now available in the vestibule of McCosh Health Center. Students can also sign up online to have these items delivered to their Frist mailbox. 

Fentanyl test strips and the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan are now available in the vestibule of McCosh Health Center. Students can also sign up online to have these items delivered to their Frist mailbox. 

NEWS | February 1

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New classes match recent trend in parity across departments and focus on cultural studies

New classes match recent trend in parity across departments and focus on cultural studies

Elisabeth Stewart

With just over a week until the add/drop deadline, the 'Prince' looks at the 197 new courses being offered this semester.

With just over a week until the add/drop deadline, the 'Prince' looks at the 197 new courses being offered this semester.

NEWS | February 1

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Smoothie machine makes a splash in the RoMa dining hall

Smoothie machine makes a splash in the RoMa dining hall

Vitus Larrieu

Decreased soda consumption and "market trends" inspired the addition of a smoothie machine, according to Executive Chef Michael Gattis.

Decreased soda consumption and "market trends" inspired the addition of a smoothie machine, according to Executive Chef Michael Gattis.

NEWS | February 1

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‘No taxes for evil woke politics’: Protesters, parents clash over sex ed controversy at Princeton Middle School

‘No taxes for evil woke politics’: Protesters, parents clash over sex ed controversy at Princeton Middle School

Christopher Bao and Bridget O’Neill

The Princeton Board of Education held a tense meeting following consistent, small protests against an LGBTQ-inclusive sex education curriculum that Princeton Middle School uses in collaboration with a New Jersey nonprofit.

The Princeton Board of Education held a tense meeting following consistent, small protests against an LGBTQ-inclusive sex education curriculum that Princeton Middle School uses in collaboration with a New Jersey nonprofit.

NEWS | January 31

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First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

Victoria Davies and Vitus Larrieu

The new fitness area contains a more robust variety of aerobic and strength training equipment, including four Peloton machines, but will not include the selectorized machines and cable systems that were available in the old fitness center until fall 2024. The Rec Pool’s opening date has been pushed back to Feb. 16.

The new fitness area contains a more robust variety of aerobic and strength training equipment, including four Peloton machines, but will not include the selectorized machines and cable systems that were available in the old fitness center until fall 2024. The Rec Pool’s opening date has been pushed back to Feb. 16.

NEWS | January 31

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As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

Olivia Sanchez

To prevent service cuts and make up for budget shortfalls, NJ Transit has proposed a 15 percent fare increase to take effect on July 1, followed by 3 percent fare increases each year.

To prevent service cuts and make up for budget shortfalls, NJ Transit has proposed a 15 percent fare increase to take effect on July 1, followed by 3 percent fare increases each year.

NEWS | January 30

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U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

Miriam Waldvogel and Ava Fonss

The University has confiscated about 80 scooters following the recent ban on scooters, e-bikes, and other Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that went into effect on Jan. 25, four days before the start of the semester.

The University has confiscated about 80 scooters following the recent ban on scooters, e-bikes, and other Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that went into effect on Jan. 25, four days before the start of the semester.

NEWS | January 30

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Michael D. Gordin appointed next Dean of the College

Michael D. Gordin appointed next Dean of the College

Elisabeth Stewart

The University has appointed Michael D. Gordin, the Rosengarten Professor of Modern and Contemporary History, to serve as the University’s next dean of the college beginning on July 1. His appointment follows a search committee led by University Provost Jennifer Rexford ’91. Gordin will replace current dean of the college Jill Dolan, who in September, announced plans to step down at the end of the 2023-2024 school year and take a two-year sabbatical.

The University has appointed Michael D. Gordin, the Rosengarten Professor of Modern and Contemporary History, to serve as the University’s next dean of the college beginning on July 1. His appointment follows a search committee led by University Provost Jennifer Rexford ’91. Gordin will replace current dean of the college Jill Dolan, who in September, announced plans to step down at the end of the 2023-2024 school year and take a two-year sabbatical.

NEWS | January 29

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‘Life is not always fair, especially for leaders’: former presidents, alumni say Gay resignation was reasonable

‘Life is not always fair, especially for leaders’: former presidents, alumni say Gay resignation was reasonable

Meghana Veldhuis

The ‘Prince’ spoke to three Princeton alumni who have served in top administrative roles at other universities, including as presidents. Their responses to Gay’s resignation cite factors including plagiarism standards and political attacks on higher education, with all agreeing that Gay’s resignation was ultimately justified.

The ‘Prince’ spoke to three Princeton alumni who have served in top administrative roles at other universities, including as presidents. Their responses to Gay’s resignation cite factors including plagiarism standards and political attacks on higher education, with all agreeing that Gay’s resignation was ultimately justified.

NEWS | January 29

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Free speech group, ADL weigh in on no-contact orders against conservative student journalists

Free speech group, ADL weigh in on no-contact orders against conservative student journalists

Elisabeth Stewart

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and the Anti-Defamation League addressed a letter to Eisgruber claiming that some community members have leveraged no-contact and no-communication orders (NCOs) to “censor student journalists.” The letter references two orders against writers for the conservative publication The Princeton Tory.

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and the Anti-Defamation League addressed a letter to Eisgruber claiming that some community members have leveraged no-contact and no-communication orders (NCOs) to “censor student journalists.” The letter references two orders against writers for the conservative publication The Princeton Tory.

NEWS | January 29

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Increasing rent prices are decreasing life spans, new University Eviction Lab research finds

Increasing rent prices are decreasing life spans, new University Eviction Lab research finds

Justin Tam and Miriam Waldvogel

Higher rents and eviction proceedings — even those that do not result in evictions — are linked to increased mortality, according to a new study by researchers at the University’s Eviction Lab and the Census Bureau.

Higher rents and eviction proceedings — even those that do not result in evictions — are linked to increased mortality, according to a new study by researchers at the University’s Eviction Lab and the Census Bureau.

NEWS | January 24

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CJL President Bartell ’25 emphasizes Jewish pluralism as Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues

CJL President Bartell ’25 emphasizes Jewish pluralism as Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues

Ethan Caldwell

President-elect Stephen Bartell ’25 wants to ensure that the organization doesn’t just become a collection of independent groups but rather “one cohesive community.”

President-elect Stephen Bartell ’25 wants to ensure that the organization doesn’t just become a collection of independent groups but rather “one cohesive community.”

NEWS | January 24

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16 additional Art Museum objects connected to alleged art smuggler alumnus

16 additional Art Museum objects connected to alleged art smuggler alumnus

Miriam Waldvogel

16 new artifacts have been linked to accused art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73, including an Etruscan funeral urn from the eighth century B.C.E., a ceramic flask from the island of Rhodes, and a painted Athenian amphora.

16 new artifacts have been linked to accused art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73, including an Etruscan funeral urn from the eighth century B.C.E., a ceramic flask from the island of Rhodes, and a painted Athenian amphora.

NEWS | January 24

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Eisgruber defends diversity, excellence, and free speech in eighth State of the University letter

Eisgruber defends diversity, excellence, and free speech in eighth State of the University letter

Justus Wilhoit and Rebecca Cunningham

In the letter, Eisgruber commented on the congressional hearing involving MIT, Penn, and Harvard and their responses to antisemitism, defended free speech, and emphasized his belief that great diversity and academic excellence can coexist.

In the letter, Eisgruber commented on the congressional hearing involving MIT, Penn, and Harvard and their responses to antisemitism, defended free speech, and emphasized his belief that great diversity and academic excellence can coexist.

NEWS | January 18

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N.J. College Dems caught in controversy over endorsement of Kim for U.S. Senate

N.J. College Dems caught in controversy over endorsement of Kim for U.S. Senate

Elisabeth Stewart

In a series of calls, a Rutgers junior in contact with Tammy Murphy’s Senate campaign pressured the College Democrats of New Jersey and the three Princeton students who serve as some of their officers not to endorse her chief rival in the race, Andy Kim. Murphy personally called Nate Howard ’25 to apologize and said that the caller did not speak on behalf of the campaign.

In a series of calls, a Rutgers junior in contact with Tammy Murphy’s Senate campaign pressured the College Democrats of New Jersey and the three Princeton students who serve as some of their officers not to endorse her chief rival in the race, Andy Kim. Murphy personally called Nate Howard ’25 to apologize and said that the caller did not speak on behalf of the campaign.

NEWS | January 17

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Wintersession popularity soars with graduate students, free meals offered to participants

Wintersession popularity soars with graduate students, free meals offered to participants

Louisa Gheorghita

42 percent of graduate students have registered for at least one Wintersession offering this year, with enrollment expected to rise. Wintersession began this week and ends Jan. 28.

42 percent of graduate students have registered for at least one Wintersession offering this year, with enrollment expected to rise. Wintersession began this week and ends Jan. 28.

NEWS | January 17

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Colonial launches early sign-in ahead of anticipated largest Street Week ever

Colonial launches early sign-in ahead of anticipated largest Street Week ever

Miriam Waldvogel

Colonial, one of five sign-in clubs, will allow new sophomore members to join early and eat meals at the club for the entire semester. This comes as sign-in clubs anticipate increased demand for the Class of 2026, the University’s largest graduating class ever.

Colonial, one of five sign-in clubs, will allow new sophomore members to join early and eat meals at the club for the entire semester. This comes as sign-in clubs anticipate increased demand for the Class of 2026, the University’s largest graduating class ever.

NEWS | January 17

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Labyrinth employees officially unionize after signing of recognition agreement

Labyrinth employees officially unionize after signing of recognition agreement

Christopher Bao

Employees and owners of Labyrinth Books signed an agreement with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union following the owners’ voluntary recognition of the union. With coursebook season approaching, those involved did not express concern that unionization efforts will interfere with the effectiveness of the workers in doing their jobs.

Employees and owners of Labyrinth Books signed an agreement with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union following the owners’ voluntary recognition of the union. With coursebook season approaching, those involved did not express concern that unionization efforts will interfere with the effectiveness of the workers in doing their jobs.

NEWS | January 16

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