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Small World Coffee raises prices in response to supply shortage

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Small World Coffee raises prices in response to supply shortage

Luke Grippo

In an Instagram post on February 23, Small World Coffee released a statement saying that coffee would cost more in response to supply shortages on the coffee market.

NEWS | 03/06/2025

Princeton will not pursue dissociation from Israel, Resources Committee says

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Princeton will not pursue dissociation from Israel, Resources Committee says

Christopher Bao and Luke Grippo

A proposal for the University to cut financial ties with entities implicated in “Israel’s illegal occupations, apartheid practices, and plausible acts of genocide” will not move forward following months of deliberation from the Resources Committee.

NEWS | 03/05/2025

Princeton has not asked departments to reduce graduate admissions as other colleges enact cuts

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Princeton has not asked departments to reduce graduate admissions as other colleges enact cuts

Sarah Mashiat and Caitlyn Tablada

After the University of Pennsylvania reduced admissions rates for numerous graduate programs due to cuts in federal funding, The Daily Princetonian confirmed that admissions rates in graduate programs at Princeton University have not been affected by the cuts so far. The 'Prince' spoke to members of various Princeton departments about the varied anticipated impacts.

NEWS | 03/05/2025

Department of African American Studies hosts panel discussing the future of DEI

Department of African American Studies hosts panel discussing the future of DEI

Irene Kim

The panel explored political motivations, academic freedom, and how students can respond amid growing efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives.

NEWS | 03/03/2025

USG Senate addresses election rules and DEI

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USG Senate addresses election rules and DEI

Andrew Arthur

USG Senate convened to share updates on the Project Board and election rule changes, and answer student questions on DEI.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) convened to announce that a location had been secured for the 2025 reunion, discuss the project Board funding process, propose changes to election rules, and answer student questions about DEI updates.

NEWS | 03/03/2025

Outside the Princeton University Art Museum

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Outside the Princeton University Art Museum

Victoria Davies and Cynthia Torres

The Princeton University Art Museum (PUAM) is set to open in October 2025, with a nearly finished exterior and the inclusion of 32 galleries, an education center, conservation studios, and an art library designed to foster accessibility. The ‘Prince’ received an exclusive tour of the exterior.

NEWS | 03/03/2025

Staszak’s book on arbitration discusses U.S. trend toward ‘privatizing justice’

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Staszak’s book on arbitration discusses U.S. trend toward ‘privatizing justice’

Elaine Gao

SPIA research scholar and lecturer Sarah Staszak published her second book last spring, focusing on arbitration in the United States.

NEWS | 03/03/2025

‘It’s not a zero sum game’: Yascha Mounk talks democracy and international relations at Whig-Clio event

Yascha Mounk speaks at "Freedom in Danger" event in the Whig Senate Chamber.

‘It’s not a zero sum game’: Yascha Mounk talks democracy and international relations at Whig-Clio event

Maya Mukherjee

At the event, titled “Freedom in Danger,” Johns Hopkins Professor Yascha Mounk discussed the rise of populism worldwide, U.S.-Ukraine relations under Donald Trump, identity politics, and institutional neutrality.

NEWS | 02/28/2025

Residential dining halls pilot new halal card program

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Residential dining halls pilot new halal card program

Hannah Gabelnick and Katelynn Lee

Campus Dining added halal cards at the grill stations in residential dining halls that allows students to indicate that their food must be made in accordance with halal requirements.

NEWS | 02/27/2025

Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva talks challenges, aid, and geopolitics

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Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva talks challenges, aid, and geopolitics

Eojin Park

Otunbayeva discussed the complex interplay of humanitarian aid, geopolitical challenges, and governance in Afghanistan, highlighting the UN’s efforts to stabilize the region, support vulnerable populations, and foster international cooperation.

NEWS | 02/27/2025

Despite reduced offerings, no students apply to IIP offered in West Bank

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Despite reduced offerings, no students apply to IIP offered in West Bank

Lia Opperman

This year, three international internship programs (IIPs) — two virtual, one in-person — were supposed to be hosted in the Palestinian territories. The in-person offering was located in the West Bank, but there were no applicants for it during this cycle.

NEWS | 02/27/2025

Four Princeton professors win Sloan Awards, offers easier way to acquire research funding

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Four Princeton professors win Sloan Awards, offers easier way to acquire research funding

Luke Grippo

Jason Klusowski, Maria Sviatschi, Alexandra Amon, and Lue Pan GS ’18 won the Sloan Research Fellow awards, a two-year, $75,000 award to the researcher not tied to a specific project.

NEWS | 02/27/2025

Noah James ’25 and Ethan Sample ’25 win Sachs scholarships

Christopher Bao

On Feb. 25, Princeton University announced the 2025 recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship.

NEWS | 02/26/2025

Joshua Yang ’25 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

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Joshua Yang ’25 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Hayk Yengibaryan

Yang and 34 other students from the United States comprise the 25th-anniversary cohort of scholars.

NEWS | 02/26/2025

We asked seniors who they want their Class Day speaker to be. Here’s what they said.

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We asked seniors who they want their Class Day speaker to be. Here’s what they said.

Sena Chang and Sarah Mashiat

Seniors discuss what speakers they would like to hear from for Class Day. Answers range from preferences for international speakers, entertainers, and athletes to no preference at all.

NEWS | 02/25/2025

As federal government bears down, town of Princeton vows to stay strong on immigration

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As federal government bears down, town of Princeton vows to stay strong on immigration

Sena Chang and Charlie Roth

While the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, fear is spreading in the immigrant community. However, the town of Princeton is holding firm in its support of the immigrant population.

NEWS | 02/25/2025

Geo-exchange, explained

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Geo-exchange, explained

Raphaela Gold

Princeton’s heat pumps and geo-exchange system together support more efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling operations at the University.

NEWS | 02/25/2025

Princeton man charged with brother’s murder in Palmer Square apartment

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Princeton man charged with brother’s murder in Palmer Square apartment

Cynthia Torres

On Saturday night, Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.

On Saturday night Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.

NEWS | 02/25/2025

Alumni flock back to campus for Alumni Day 2025

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Alumni flock back to campus for Alumni Day 2025

Luke Grippo and Nikki Han

Alumni Day 2025 had the highest attendance in history. The day included an awards ceremony in the morning, a luncheon with updates on the Art Museum, and a closing reception in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni.

NEWS | 02/24/2025

As Princeton grows AI profile, student-run conference highlights shifting policy landscape

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As Princeton grows AI profile, student-run conference highlights shifting policy landscape

Kian Petlin and Devon Rudolph

The 2025 Envision AI Conference focused on potential policy changes impacting the artificial intelligence field. Speakers addressed questions about the future of AI policy and what students can do to position themselves for careers in the emerging field.

NEWS | 02/23/2025

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