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‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ launches at Princeton, students arrested

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‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ launches at Princeton, students arrested

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel

Princeton students erected a tent encampment in McCosh Courtyard early Thursday morning, joining a wave of pro-Palestinian sit-ins across the country. Princeton Public Safety has issued its first warning to protesters, and at least two student arrests has been made.

Princeton students erected a tent encampment in McCosh Courtyard early Thursday morning, joining a wave of pro-Palestinian sit-ins across the country. Princeton Public Safety has issued its first warning to protesters, and at least two student arrests has been made.

NEWS | April 25

In preemptive move, U. says encampment protestors will likely be arrested and barred from campus

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In preemptive move, U. says encampment protestors will likely be arrested and barred from campus

Miriam Waldvogel

Students participating in an encampment on campus will be arrested and “immediately” barred from University grounds, Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun wrote in an email to undergraduates on Wednesday morning. The move serves as an unprecedented pre-emptive response to the growing trend of pro-Palestinian encampments that have gripped peer institutions.

Students participating in an encampment on campus will be arrested and “immediately” barred from University grounds, Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun wrote in an email to undergraduates on Wednesday morning. The move serves as an unprecedented pre-emptive response to the growing trend of pro-Palestinian encampments that have gripped peer institutions.

NEWS | April 25

Campus politics on the ballot: When do student referenda succeed?

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Campus politics on the ballot: When do student referenda succeed?

Isabel Yip

The Daily Princetonian looked back at referenda from the past decade to understand how the formal process for enacting change affects campus discourse and University policy.

The Daily Princetonian looked back at referenda from the past decade to understand how the formal process for enacting change affects campus discourse and University policy.

NEWS | April 24

Princeton students to start ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ leaked documents say

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Princeton students to start ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ leaked documents say

Miriam Waldvogel

According to documents leaked by the National Review, students at Princeton are planning an encampment similar to those that have been constructed in the past week at other universities, including Columbia and Yale. An email from administration pointed to suspension or expulsion for students who participate.

According to documents leaked by the National Review, students at Princeton are planning an encampment similar to those that have been constructed in the past week at other universities, including Columbia and Yale. An email from administration pointed to suspension or expulsion for students who participate.

NEWS | April 24

Princeton Pro-Life revived post-Dobbs

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Princeton Pro-Life revived post-Dobbs

Olivia Sanchez and Nandini Krishnan

The Princeton Pro-Life Club has experienced a resurgence in the 2023–24 academic year. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the president of the club and attended a reception to learn more about the club’s rebirth.

The Princeton Pro-Life Club has experienced a resurgence in the 2023–24 academic year. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the president of the club and attended a reception to learn more about the club’s rebirth.

NEWS | April 24
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Grad students will vote on unionization May 13 and 14

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Grad students will vote on unionization May 13 and 14

Bridget O’Neill

A graduate student union election date is officially set for mid-May, four days after postdocs and scholars are set to vote to establish their own union. PGSU initially filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board on April 12.

A graduate student union election date is officially set for mid-May, four days after postdocs and scholars are set to vote to establish their own union. PGSU initially filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board on April 12.

NEWS | April 24

Two years in the making: PSRJ launches condom dispensers

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Two years in the making: PSRJ launches condom dispensers

Vitus Larrieu

Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) celebrated the launch of condom dispensers around campus with a party in Campus Club on Friday, April 19, capping off its second annual “Sex Ed week.”

Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) celebrated the launch of condom dispensers around campus with a party in Campus Club on Friday, April 19, capping off its second annual “Sex Ed week.”

NEWS | April 23

University phones experiencing service disruptions, internal and emergency calls unaffected

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University phones experiencing service disruptions, internal and emergency calls unaffected

Victoria Davies

On Monday, April 22, a TigerAlert from the Office of Information Technology announced that University phones were experiencing a "service disruption." OIT has not yet provided a resolution time, and is currently investigating the issue.

On Monday, April 22, a TigerAlert from the Office of Information Technology announced that University phones were experiencing a "service disruption." OIT has not yet provided a resolution time, and is currently investigating the issue.

NEWS | April 22

USG discusses mental health initiatives at final meeting of semester

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USG discusses mental health initiatives at final meeting of semester

Alena Zhang

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate met for the final time this semester, discussing mental health and graduate student government collaboration among other updates.

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate met for the final time this semester, discussing mental health and graduate student government collaboration among other updates.

NEWS | April 22

Two Princeton professors testify in election hearings regarding New Jersey county line

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Two Princeton professors testify in election hearings regarding New Jersey county line

Olivia Sanchez and Michelle Miao

The county line system places endorsed candidates in a single column or row, which displays them more prominently on primary ballots, as opposed to the block ballot system, which groups candidates by the office they are seeking. The system is unique to New Jersey.

The county line system places endorsed candidates in a single column or row, which displays them more prominently on primary ballots, as opposed to the block ballot system, which groups candidates by the office they are seeking. The system is unique to New Jersey.

NEWS | April 21

University’s termination of lease with Nassau Swim Club makes splash of community pushback

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University’s termination of lease with Nassau Swim Club makes splash of community pushback

Abby Leibowitz

Despite pushback from community members, the University’s decision to terminate the lease of the Nassau Swim Club (NSC) on Tuesday will go forward as planned. This decision follows NSC facing financial difficulties for several years. The University refused the appeal put forth by NSC which included detailed financial plans.

Despite pushback from community members, the University’s decision to terminate the lease of the Nassau Swim Club (NSC) on Tuesday will go forward as planned. This decision follows NSC facing financial difficulties for several years. The University refused the appeal put forth by NSC which included detailed financial plans.

NEWS | April 21

Protest supporting Columbia’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ circles Cannon Green on Declaration Day

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Protest supporting Columbia’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ circles Cannon Green on Declaration Day

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel

The protest follows the arrest and suspension of over 100 students involved in the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Columbia University.

The protest follows the arrest and suspension of over 100 students involved in the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Columbia University.

NEWS | April 21

Lil Tecca to headline spring Lawnparties, Weatherboy will open

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Lil Tecca to headline spring Lawnparties, Weatherboy will open

Alena Zhang

The rapper’s mainstage performance will kick off at 3:15 p.m. at Frist North Lawn. Student rock band Weatherboy, which was set to open last semester but was unable due to weather conditions, will open at 2:30 p.m.

The rapper’s mainstage performance will kick off at 3:15 p.m. at Frist North Lawn. Student rock band Weatherboy, which was set to open last semester but was unable due to weather conditions, will open at 2:30 p.m.

NEWS | 04/19/2024

Two officers terminated in first consequential DPS disciplinary report

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Two officers terminated in first consequential DPS disciplinary report

Isabel Yip

Public Safety’s 2023 Major Disciplinary Action Report listed disciplinary actions against three officers, including two terminations and one suspension, for the first time since the report’s introduction in 2021.

Public Safety’s 2023 Major Disciplinary Action Report listed disciplinary actions against three officers, including two terminations and one suspension, for the first time since the report’s introduction in 2021.

NEWS | 04/19/2024

Postdocs set to vote on unionization in May

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Postdocs set to vote on unionization in May

Victoria Davies

Princeton postdoctoral researchers are set to vote on unionization on May 8 and 9, following an election agreement with the University. This comes after Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) announced that over 65 percent of postdocs had signed union cards.

Princeton postdoctoral researchers are set to vote on unionization on May 8 and 9, following an election agreement with the University. This comes after Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) announced that over 65 percent of postdocs had signed union cards.

NEWS | 04/19/2024

The ADL gave Princeton an F for antisemitism. After the CJL pushed back, they bumped it up to a D.

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The ADL gave Princeton an F for antisemitism. After the CJL pushed back, they bumped it up to a D.

Miriam Waldvogel

Following Princeton’s F rating from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on their college antisemitism report card, Jewish students and the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) pushed back. The ADL then quietly raised Princeton’s grade to a D, but some worry this will deter Jewish students from attending Princeton, despite the vibrant Jewish community on campus.

Following Princeton’s F rating from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on their college antisemitism report card, Jewish students and the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) pushed back. The ADL then quietly raised Princeton’s grade to a D, but some worry this will deter Jewish students from attending Princeton, despite the vibrant Jewish community on campus.

NEWS | 04/19/2024

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