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Upperclassman course selection concludes with key classes filled, students express frustration

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Upperclassman course selection concludes with key classes filled, students express frustration

Hayk Yengibaryan and Charlie Roth

On Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Princeton upperclassman swiftly selected their courses. With underclassman course enrollment looming, several classes have already filled up.

NEWS | 12/05/2024

Gov. Chris Christie visits campus, offers views on N.J. gubernatorial race and presidential election

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Gov. Chris Christie visits campus, offers views on N.J. gubernatorial race and presidential election

Eojin Park

Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey, discussed his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump and his reflections on his storied political career to a full Whig Hall Senate Chamber.

NEWS | 12/04/2024

First Professor of Indigenous Studies steps into role, charts new initiatives

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First Professor of Indigenous Studies steps into role, charts new initiatives

Luke Grippo

J. Kēhaulani Kauanui assumed her role as the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies in Anthropology this past July. She spoke to the ‘Prince’ about her goals, which include improving the Native experience on campus and creating a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies.

NEWS | 12/03/2024

The organization at the center of faculty free speech debates

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The organization at the center of faculty free speech debates

Olivia Sanchez and Achilleas Koukas

A group of faculty formed the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom last April, following the establishment of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.” The ‘Prince’ spoke to its leaders and members to learn more about the organization, its goals, and its origins.

NEWS | 12/03/2024

Fed Chair Jerome Powell ’75 selected as Princeton’s Baccalaureate Speaker

Eojin Park

The University announced on Nov. 26 that Jerome Powell ’75, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, would be the Baccalaureate speaker for the Class of 2025.

NEWS | 12/02/2024

USG discusses Title IX and approves funding for Dean’s Date event

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USG discusses Title IX and approves funding for Dean’s Date event

Andrew Arthur

In addition to discussing Title IX and Social Committee funding, USG representatives outlined next steps for the four referenda passed last week. The USG will now prepare and deliver position papers to the University summarizing the positions of the referenda.

NEWS | 12/02/2024

In split ticket victory, Kho ’26 elected USG president, Swamidurai ’26 VP; all referenda pass

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In split ticket victory, Kho ’26 elected USG president, Swamidurai ’26 VP; all referenda pass

Victoria Davies and Christopher Bao

With 53 percent turnout, Enzo Kho ’26 and Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 have been elected as the president and vice president, respectively, of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in an unusual split-ticket win. All four referenda on the ballot also passed, the USG announced on Nov. 29.

NEWS | 11/29/2024

Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary

Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary

Vivien Wong

On Nov. 16, President-elect Donald Trump named Will Scharf ’08, one of his personal attorneys, as White House staff secretary. During his time at Princeton, Scharf was involved with the Center for Jewish Life and Chabad, served as president of Charter Club and the Interclub Council, and made an unsuccessful bid for USG president.

NEWS | 11/26/2024

N.J. wildfires spike after prolonged dry period, Princeton experts explain

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N.J. wildfires spike after prolonged dry period, Princeton experts explain

Achilleas Koukas

New Jersey has seen a sharp uptick in wildfires in recent months, as well as rising temperatures and drier air. The ‘Prince’ spoke to climate scientists and students on campus to understand what is behind these changes.

NEWS | 11/26/2024

USG presidential candidates on protest, relationship with administration

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USG presidential candidates on protest, relationship with administration

Annie Rupertus

Current USG Social Chair Enzo Kho ’26 and current USG Treasurer Uma Fox ’26 are squaring off in the USG president election this week. While Kho and Fox share broad similarities in their policy stances, nuances lie in their approaches to USG’s relationship with the administration and solutions to issues of free expression on campus.

NEWS | 11/25/2024

Interclub Council holds inaugural info session, reveals efforts to reduce Bicker competition

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Interclub Council holds inaugural info session, reveals efforts to reduce Bicker competition

Justus Wilhoit and Katelynn Lee

The Interclub Council (ICC) held its inaugural panel introducing sophomores to dining options, including eating clubs. Sophomores heard from each eating club president who revealed new changes to Street Week, including changes to Charter’s selective sign in process and club ranking.

NEWS | 11/25/2024

PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

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PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

Alena Zhang

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to hear from PSAFE, continuing a series of administration-adjacent presentations to the body. The PSAFE presentation, led by Public Safety Associate Director of Administration Bryant Blount ’08 and Community Relations Lieutenant Sean Ryder, explained aspects of their role in student safety and law enforcement, including their surveillance uses of eduroam and cameras in investigations.

NEWS | 11/25/2024

Students express concern about a whole bunch of holes

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Students express concern about a whole bunch of holes

Irene Kim

Following the rise in holes across campus due to construction, students expressed concern over the potential impacts on the campus atmosphere.

NEWS | 11/25/2024

Opposition to weapons divestment referendum takes shape

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel

As the vote on USG referenda approach, their opposition is taking shape. This is especially true of the controversial Referendum No. 5, which calls on the University to divest from weapons manufacturers.

NEWS | 11/22/2024

Energy researchers report surprise, enthusiasm at reinstated fossil fuel funding

Energy researchers report surprise, enthusiasm at reinstated fossil fuel funding

Christopher Bao

Professors are reacting with pleasant surprise to the news that the University partially reversed its decision to bar fossil fuel companies from funding research.

NEWS | 11/22/2024

Haitian Creole language courses coming to Princeton’s French and Italian department in the next year

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Haitian Creole language courses coming to Princeton’s French and Italian department in the next year

Isaac Bernstein

Princeton’s French and Italian Department is adding a Haitian Creole course in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 taught by Lecturer Johnny Laforêt. Offerings may eventually expand to additional 200-level electives as well.

NEWS | 11/22/2024

Campus pub divides USG presidential candidates in debate

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Campus pub divides USG presidential candidates in debate

Nico David-Fox and Laila Hartman-Sigall

The 2024 USG presidential candidates Enzo Kho ’26, current USG social chair, and Uma Fox ’26, current USG treasurer, participated in a debate hosted by the Whig-Cliosophic Society and The Daily Princetonian.

The 2024 USG presidential candidates Enzo Kho ’26, current USG social chair, and Uma Fox ’26, current USG treasurer, participated in the annual debate hosted by the Whig-Cliosophic Society and The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 11/21/2024

‘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.

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.

NEWS | 11/21/2024

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