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‘She’s such a builder:’ Kauanui appointed to Indigenous Studies professorship

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‘She’s such a builder:’ Kauanui appointed to Indigenous Studies professorship

Elisabeth Stewart

After student complaints of an inadequate Indigenous Studies program, the Effron Center for the Study of America hired a new professor for the initiative.

After student complaints of an inadequate Indigenous Studies program, the Effron Center for the Study of America hired a new professor for the initiative.

NEWS | 04/10/2024

Princeton updates pregnancy policies in response to federal regulations

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Princeton updates pregnancy policies in response to federal regulations

Rebecca Cunningham

Princeton has updated its Policy on Discrimination and Harassment and adopted a new Student Pregnancy/Childbirth Accommodation Policy, in accordance with proposed changes to federal Title IX policy.

Princeton has updated its Policy on Discrimination and Harassment and adopted a new Student Pregnancy/Childbirth Accommodation Policy, in accordance with proposed changes to federal Title IX policy.

NEWS | 04/10/2024

Labyrinth will no longer supply books for Princeton courses

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Labyrinth will no longer supply books for Princeton courses

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Coursebooks will be now offered through an online retailer, effective for summer programs and the upcoming fall semester. This marks the end of a 17-year partnership which offered textbooks through local independent bookstore Labyrinth.

Coursebooks will be now offered through an online retailer, effective for summer programs and the upcoming fall semester. This marks the end of a 17-year partnership which offered textbooks through local independent bookstore Labyrinth.

NEWS | 04/09/2024

Large crowds eclipse expectations for rare astronomical event

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Large crowds eclipse expectations for rare astronomical event

Hallie Graham

Massive groups of students and community members gathered at different events across Princeton’s campus and in town to view the first solar eclipse visible from this part of the country since 2017.

Massive groups of students and community members gathered at different events across Princeton’s campus and in town to view the first solar eclipse visible from this part of the country since 2017.

NEWS | 04/08/2024

Admitted students talk role of ChatGPT in essays amid changing admissions policies

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Admitted students talk role of ChatGPT in essays amid changing admissions policies

Claire Meng

With the use of generative AI in college essays rising, the ‘Prince’ spoke to a computer science professor and incoming first-years to gauge their opinions.

With the use of generative AI in college essays rising, the ‘Prince’ spoke to a computer science professor and incoming first-years to gauge their opinions.

NEWS | 04/08/2024
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U. under federal investigation for antisemitism after complaint by conservative activist

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U. under federal investigation for antisemitism after complaint by conservative activist

Miriam Waldvogel

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the University on Wednesday, April 3 regarding antisemitism on campus following a January complaint. Princeton joins other universities, including Harvard and Yale, who are also facing antisemitism investigations in recent months by the Department’s Office of Civil Rights.

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the University on Wednesday, April 3 regarding antisemitism on campus following a January complaint. Princeton joins other universities, including Harvard and Yale, who are also facing antisemitism investigations in recent months by the Department’s Office of Civil Rights.

NEWS | 04/08/2024

USG updates budget, initiative for improved event accessibility

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USG updates budget, initiative for improved event accessibility

Alena Zhang

The USG heard a budget update, addressing fund allocations for travel, wellness programming, and local arts experiences. The Senate also heard a presentation about AccessAbility initiatives to improve event accessibility for disabled students. New student groups approved by the Student Groups Recognition Committee were automatically passed in a vote with no motions to overturn.

The USG heard a budget update, addressing fund allocations for travel, wellness programming, and local arts experiences. The Senate also heard a presentation about AccessAbility initiatives to improve event accessibility for disabled students. New student groups approved by the Student Groups Recognition Committee were automatically passed in a vote with no motions to overturn.

NEWS | 04/08/2024

Eliza Griswold ’95 named director of Princeton’s Program in Journalism

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Eliza Griswold ’95 named director of Princeton’s Program in Journalism

Olivia Sanchez

Griswold, who graduated with a degree in English, is a contributing writer for The New Yorker. In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ she talked bridging ideological divides, election coverage, and enhancing the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

Griswold, who graduated with a degree in English, is a contributing writer for The New Yorker. In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ she talked bridging ideological divides, election coverage, and enhancing the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

NEWS | 04/08/2024

Baseball, softball fields to be displaced by new quantum building

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Baseball, softball fields to be displaced by new quantum building

Tate Hutchins

Princeton baseball and softball teams will soon be relocated to the other side of Lake Carnegie due to campus construction. Clarke and Strubing Fields are being replaced by the Quantum Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering.

Princeton baseball and softball teams will soon be relocated to the other side of Lake Carnegie due to campus construction. Clarke and Strubing Fields are being replaced by the Quantum Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering.

NEWS | 04/07/2024

Family of Elizabeth Tsurkov lobbies U. for White House action ahead of Iraqi PM state visit

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Family of Elizabeth Tsurkov lobbies U. for White House action ahead of Iraqi PM state visit

Bridget O’Neill

The family of graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov has called on the Biden administration to designate Iraq as a state sponsor of terror for allegedly failing to work for her release from captivity. President Joe Biden is set to welcome Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani to the White House on April 15.

The family of graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov has called on the Biden administration to designate Iraq as a state sponsor of terror for allegedly failing to work for her release from captivity. President Joe Biden is set to welcome Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani to the White House on April 15.

NEWS | 04/04/2024

Charter Club changed guest policy after conservative professor’s lunch. After headlines, the policy was reversed.

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Charter Club changed guest policy after conservative professor’s lunch. After headlines, the policy was reversed.

Bridget O’Neill

After notable conservative professor Robert P. George came for lunch, Charter Club announced a new policy making it more difficult for students to bring faculty members as guests. The move came due to students' objections to the professors' political views. The saga made national headlines and, days later, the policy was revoked.

After a notable conservative professor came for lunch, Charter Club announced a new policy making it more difficult for students to bring faculty members as guests. The move came due to students' objections to the professors' political views. The saga made national headlines and, days later, the policy was revoked.

NEWS | 04/04/2024

Class Day chairs select ‘Law & Order’ actor Sam Waterston as 2024 Class Day speaker

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Class Day chairs select ‘Law & Order’ actor Sam Waterston as 2024 Class Day speaker

Elisabeth Stewart

The actor has portrayed district attorney Jack McCoy on Law and Order for 18 years. In a video message to seniors, the Class of 2024 Class Day chairs emphasized Waterston's creative career and connections to Princeton.

The actor has portrayed district attorney Jack McCoy on Law and Order for 18 years. In a video message to seniors, the Class of 2024 Class Day chairs emphasized Waterston's creative career and connections to Princeton.

NEWS | 04/04/2024

Dillon Gym revokes self-swipe entry amid building expansion

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Dillon Gym revokes self-swipe entry amid building expansion

Annie Rupertus

As Dillon Gym expands, a new policy requires front desk staff to swipe student IDs on a scanner behind the desk. Previously, patrons could quickly swipe into the gym themselves, a system which sometimes created security issues.

As Dillon Gym expands, a new policy requires front desk staff to swipe student IDs on a scanner behind the desk. Previously, patrons could quickly swipe into the gym themselves, a system which sometimes created security issues.

NEWS | 04/03/2024

Student groups express frustration with reserving Richardson and other performance spaces

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Student groups express frustration with reserving Richardson and other performance spaces

Caitlyn Tablada

The ‘Prince’ spoke to multiple student performing arts groups that have experienced difficulty reserving Richardson Auditorium for performances, citing long wait times due to the high desirability of the space.

The ‘Prince’ spoke to multiple student performing arts groups that have experienced difficulty reserving Richardson Auditorium for performances, citing long wait times due to the high desirability of the space.

NEWS | 04/01/2024

Postdocs move towards first academic union on campus

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Postdocs move towards first academic union on campus

Ethan Caldwell and Miriam Waldvogel

Following an announcement of their intent to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to form a union, Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) delivered a letter to Nassau Hall, requesting that the University remain impartial during the election to unionize. This would make PUPS the first academic union on Princeton’s campus to formally seek an election.

Following an announcement of their intent to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to form a union, Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) delivered a letter to Nassau Hall, requesting that the University remain impartial during the election to unionize. This would make PUPS the first academic union on Princeton’s campus to formally seek an election.

NEWS | 04/01/2024

Class of 2028 admitted, first class following affirmative action ban

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Class of 2028 admitted, first class following affirmative action ban

Meghana Veldhuis

On Thursday, March 28, the Class of 2028 received offers of admission in the regular decision round. This is the first round of admissions following the Supreme Court ban on affirmative admission in June 2023. The ‘Prince’ spoke with some accepted students, who expressed their views on affirmative action and described what led them to apply to Princeton.

On Thursday, March 28, the Class of 2028 received offers of admission in the regular decision round. This is the first round of admissions following the Supreme Court ban on affirmative admission in June 2023. The ‘Prince’ spoke with some accepted students, who expressed their views on affirmative action and described what led them to apply to Princeton.

NEWS | 04/01/2024

USG discusses collaboration with MSA; approves budget increases for trips, events

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USG discusses collaboration with MSA; approves budget increases for trips, events

Christopher Bao

USG approved budget increases for Porchfest and upcoming trips to Six Flags and a book fair in New York City. The Senate also heard presentations on the University’s recently-released DEI report and on collaboration efforts with the Muslim Student Association.

USG approved budget increases for Porchfest and upcoming trips to Six Flags and a book fair in New York City. The Senate also heard presentations on the University’s recently-released DEI report and on collaboration efforts with the Muslim Student Association.

NEWS | 04/01/2024

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