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‘How to Prosecute Genocide?’ panel hosted by Liechtenstein Institute for Self-Determination

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‘How to Prosecute Genocide?’ panel hosted by Liechtenstein Institute for Self-Determination

Leela Hensler

Professor Luis Moreno Ocampo, the first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Anoush Baghdassarian, who currently serves as a clerk on the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, discussed the ICC’s role in securing justice for victims of genocide on a global scale at a Liechtenstein Institute for Self-Determination (LISD) panel.

Professor Luis Moreno Ocampo, the first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Anoush Baghdassarian, who currently serves as a clerk on the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, discussed the ICC’s role in securing justice for victims of genocide on a global scale at a Lichtenstein Institute for Self-Determination (LISD) panel.

NEWS | 11/21/2024

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts speaks on trust in institutions

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Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts speaks on trust in institutions

Sena Chang and Leela Hensler

Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation, joined 50 community members in Robertson 001 for a conversation spanning declining government trust, the newly-announced Trump cabinet, and politics on college campuses. The event, titled “Should We Burn It All? A Blueprint for America’s Institutions,” was hosted by the American Whig-Cliosophic Society and moderated by Jaden Stewart ’26.

Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation, joined 50 community members in Robertson 001 for a conversation spanning declining government trust, the newly-announced Trump cabinet, and politics on college campuses. The event, titled “Should We Burn It All? A Blueprint for America’s Institutions,” was hosted by the American Whig-Cliosophic Society and moderated by Jaden Stewart ’26.

NEWS | 11/21/2024

University installs bird-safe glass across campus

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University installs bird-safe glass across campus

Luke Grippo

Princeton Better for Birds Project, in collaboration with multiple campus organizations and University departments, succeeded in bringing bird-safe glass to campus. University experts told the ‘Prince’ that this is a crucial step in protecting an important ecosystem player.

Princeton Better for Birds Project, in collaboration with multiple campus organizations and University departments, succeeded in bringing bird-safe glass to campus. University experts told the ‘Prince’ that this is a crucial step in protecting an important ecosystem player.

NEWS | 11/21/2024

Planning Board committee approves reconstruction and relocation of Eisenhart Arch

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Planning Board committee approves reconstruction and relocation of Eisenhart Arch

Kimberly Vasta

21 years after a truck collision damaged the Graduate College’s Eisenhart Arch, the University is reconstructing and relocating the structure in hopes of improving aesthetics and supporting road safety.

21 years after a truck collision damaged the Graduate College’s Eisenhart Arch, the University is reconstructing and relocating the structure in hopes of improving aesthetics and supporting road safety.

NEWS | 11/20/2024

Trenton Arts founder, manager departs after nine years, peers reflect

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Trenton Arts founder, manager departs after nine years, peers reflect

Jake Miller

Lou Chen ’19 is stepping down from his positions as founding director of the Trenton Youth Orchestra and manager of Trenton Arts at Princeton. The ‘Prince’ spoke with him to learn about what lies ahead for these programs.

Lou Chen ’19 is stepping down from his positions as founding director of the Trenton Youth Orchestra and manager of Trenton Arts at Princeton. The ‘Prince’ spoke with him to learn about what lies ahead for these programs.

NEWS | 11/20/2024

UMatter discontinues bus due to low ridership

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UMatter discontinues bus due to low ridership

Hannah Gabelnick

The UMatter Bus, a nightly bus service for students from Prospect Avenue to their dorms on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, has been discontinued on Princeton’s campus due to low ridership. The service will be partially replaced by the TigerTransit N5 and N6 routes, which began operating this academic year.

The UMatter Bus, a nightly bus service for students from Prospect Avenue to their dorms on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, has been discontinued on Princeton’s campus due to low ridership. The service will be partially replaced by the TigerTransit N5 and N6 routes, which began operating this academic year.

NEWS | 11/20/2024
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Student government campaigning opens, presidential tickets lay out their case

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Student government campaigning opens, presidential tickets lay out their case

Devon Rudolph

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the two USG presidential tickets about how they would govern the student body. Candidates dove into their resumes and the issues most important to them.

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the two USG presidential tickets about how they would govern the student body. Candidates dove into their resumes and the issues most important to them.

NEWS | 11/19/2024

Princeton senior becomes mayor in hometown, then decides to give it away

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Princeton senior becomes mayor in hometown, then decides to give it away

Christopher Bao

After the abrupt resignation of the mayor on election day, Thomas Emens ’25 has stepped in to serve as mayor in his town of Jamesburg, N.J., where he most recently served as Council President. However, his short-lived term will likely soon end following a self-triggered legal review of his appointment.

After the abrupt resignation of the mayor on election day, Thomas Emens ’25 has stepped in to serve as mayor in his town of Jamesburg, N.J., where he most recently served as Council President. However, his short-lived term will likely soon end following a self-triggered legal review of his appointment.

NEWS | 11/19/2024

2024 election shows rightward shift in NJ politics, Princeton affiliates analyze

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2024 election shows rightward shift in NJ politics, Princeton affiliates analyze

Sena Chang and Charlie Roth

New Jersey shifted red in the 2024 presidential election. According to experts, this is due to a variety of factors, including the economy and dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership at both the national and local level.

New Jersey shifted red in the 2024 presidential election. According to experts, this is due to a variety of factors, including the economy and dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership at both the national and local level.

NEWS | 11/19/2024

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

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

Hannah Gabelnick and Emily Leon

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 | 11/18/2024

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

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

Alena Zhang

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 | 11/18/2024

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

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

Sena Chang and Devon Rudolph

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 | 11/18/2024

Inside Walker Hall’s temporary graduate student housing

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Inside Walker Hall’s temporary graduate student housing

Meghana Veldhuis and Kimberly Vasta

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 | 11/15/2024

Cannon Dial Elm Club readies for renovation in 2025

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Cannon Dial Elm Club readies for renovation in 2025

Isabella Roberts and Elisabeth Stewart

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 | 11/15/2024

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

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

Sena Chang

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 | 11/15/2024

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

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

Charlie Roth

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 | 11/13/2024

Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

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Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

Meghana Veldhuis and Nikki Han

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 | 11/13/2024

Trump selects Pete Hegseth ’03 for Secretary of Defense

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Trump selects Pete Hegseth ’03 for Secretary of Defense

Hayk Yengibaryan

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 | 11/13/2024

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