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Holder and Henry sewage problems caused by tennis balls, ping pong balls, and beer cans

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Holder and Henry sewage problems caused by tennis balls, ping pong balls, and beer cans

Victoria Davies and Tess Weinreich

Flushed tennis balls, ping-pong balls, and beer cans clogged plumbing systems in Holder and Henry halls earlier this week, causing damages to a student rug and drain cap. Repairs are ongoing in both locations as the sewage smell lingers, according to residents. 

Flushed tennis balls, ping pong balls, and beer cans clogged plumbing systems in Holder and Henry halls earlier this week, causing damages to a student rug and drain cap. Repairs are ongoing in both locations as the sewage smell lingers, according to residents. 

NEWS | 11/01/2023

Alumnus invokes Princeton’s informal motto, then sentenced to two months for Jan. 6 actions

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Alumnus invokes Princeton’s informal motto, then sentenced to two months for Jan. 6 actions

Eden Teshome

Larry Giberson ’23 was sentenced to two months of incarceration, six months of home detention, and $2000 in fines by D.C. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols for his involvement in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

Larry Giberson ’23 was sentenced to two months of incarceration, six months of home detention, and $2000 in fines by D.C. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols for his involvement in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

NEWS | 11/01/2023

Princeton Slavery Project reaches ten-year anniversary, presents findings to New Jersey Reparations Council

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Princeton Slavery Project reaches ten-year anniversary, presents findings to New Jersey Reparations Council

Abby Leibowitz and Ethan Caldwell

Last month, Isabela Morales GS ’19 presented on her work with the Princeton and Slavery Project during the New Jersey Reparations Council’s first public hearing. Over the course of its ten-year existence, the Princeton and Slavery Project has published a plethora of stories and primary sources that shed light on the University’s extensive relationship with slavery.

Last month, Isabela Morales GS ’19 presented on her work with the Princeton and Slavery Project during the New Jersey Reparations Council’s first public hearing. Over the course of its ten-year existence, the Princeton and Slavery Project has published a plethora of stories and primary sources that shed light on the University’s extensive relationship with slavery.

NEWS | 10/31/2023
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Outdoor activities and food trucks draw more than 2000 to Community Care Day

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Outdoor activities and food trucks draw more than 2000 to Community Care Day

Meghana Veldhuis and Rebecca Cunningham

On Oct. 27, the University held a recreational day with programming including activities and free food as part of a broader campus focus on mental health.

On Oct. 27, the University held a recreational day with programming including activities and free food as part of a broader campus focus on mental health.

NEWS | 10/31/2023

USG discusses outcome of Community Care Day, formation of Mental Health Committee

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USG discusses outcome of Community Care Day, formation of Mental Health Committee

Justus Wilhoit

USG met to discuss the turnout of the first annual Community Care Day and the development of the mental health standing committee. USG also voted on funding events for the South Asian Students Association and HackPrinceton, and revised election procedures ahead of upcoming winter and spring elections.

USG met to discuss the turnout of the first annual Community Care Day and the development of the mental health standing committee. USG also voted on funding events for the South Asian Students Association and HackPrinceton, and revised election procedures ahead of upcoming winter and spring elections.

NEWS | 10/30/2023

Next Dean of College may not be chosen internally, according to town hall with students

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Next Dean of College may not be chosen internally, according to town hall with students

Meghana Veldhuis

Brian Li ’24, a member of the search committee for Dean Jill Dolan’s successor, said that more events like this town hall will be held in the future so that students can share the traits they’re looking for in a Dean; that feedback will be collected and considered by the search committee.  

Brian Li ’24, a member of the search committee for Dean Jill Dolan’s successor, said that more events like this town hall will be held in the future so that students can share the traits they’re looking for in a Dean; that feedback will be collected and considered by the search committee.  

NEWS | 10/29/2023

Hundreds participate in walkout in support of Palestine, dozens join counterprotest

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Hundreds participate in walkout in support of Palestine, dozens join counterprotest

Sandeep Mangat and Miriam Waldvogel

Amid a day of walkouts across college campuses nationwide, hundreds of students gathered to rally in solidarity with Palestine on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Amidst a day of walkouts across college campuses nationwide, hundreds of students gathered to rally in solidarity with Palestine on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

NEWS | 10/26/2023

Town council considers how to fund improvements in increasingly-gentrified neighborhood

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Town council considers how to fund improvements in increasingly-gentrified neighborhood

Christopher Bao, Abby Leibowitz, and Ethan Caldwell

The Princeton Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 23, and among the meeting highlights were updates on various development projects and community programs.

The Princeton Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 23, and among the meeting highlights were updates on various development projects and community programs.

NEWS | 10/25/2023

Months after petition circulated over affordable housing development in town, pushback persists

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Months after petition circulated over affordable housing development in town, pushback persists

Abby Leibowitz and Kent Kim

Three years after the town council passed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Ordinances, which outline the development of new housing units in three of the town's seven overlay zones, affordable housing projects are being undertaken in some of those districts, while other proposals have been met with contention over concerns about historical preservation.

Three years after the town council passed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Ordinances, which outline the development of new housing units in three of the town's seven overlay zones, affordable housing projects are being undertaken in some of those districts, while other proposals have been met with contention over concerns about historical preservation.

NEWS | 10/25/2023

Fall break caps week of prayer and mourning for Israel and Palestine

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Fall break caps week of prayer and mourning for Israel and Palestine

Haley Champion, Bridget O’Neill, Julian Hartman-Sigall, and Miriam Waldvogel

In the week preceding fall break on campus, students mourned the dead and displaced at a major event held by the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) and Princeton Chabad, and smaller events by Princeton Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and the Alliance for Jewish Progressives (AJP).

In the week preceding fall break on campus, students mourned the dead and displaced at a major event held by the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) and Princeton Chabad, and smaller events by Princeton Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and the Alliance for Jewish Progressives (AJP).

NEWS | 10/24/2023

After sending a truck accusing SPIA Dean of coddling antisemitism, off-campus group issues private apology

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After sending a truck accusing SPIA Dean of coddling antisemitism, off-campus group issues private apology

Sandeep Mangat

Alums for Campus Fairness, a national organization which aims to fight antisemitism on college and university campuses in the United States, sent a truck to Princeton accusing Dean of School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal of "coddling antisemitism."

Alums for Campus Fairness, a national organization which aims to fight antisemitism on college and university campuses in the United States, sent a truck to Princeton accusing Dean of School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal of "coddling antisemitism."

NEWS | 10/24/2023

TigerHub portal takes incremental steps towards mobile access

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TigerHub portal takes incremental steps towards mobile access

Ava Fonss

The Office of the Registrar and The Office of Information Technology announced Oct. 18 that TigerHub now includes additional features accessible on mobile platforms, including ability to view grades, request proof of enrollment, and view high school test scores and placement test results.

The Office of the Registrar and The Office of Information Technology announced that starting Oct. 18, TigerHub will have additional features accessible on mobile platforms, including ability to view grades, request proof of enrollment, and view high school test scores and placement test results.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

Freshman class council election sees nine candidates break rules, one disqualified

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Freshman class council election sees nine candidates break rules, one disqualified

Victoria Davies

Dean Minello ’27, D’Schon Simmons ’27, Aum Dhruv ’27, Allie Ebanks ’27, and Muhamary Kiherille ’27 were elected to the freshman class council, as of Oct. 6, selected among a pool of 23 candidates. This year, nine violations to rules outlined in the election handbook were reported, resulting in the disqualification of one student.

Dean Minello ’27, D’Schon Simmons ’27, Aum Dhruv ’27, Allie Ebanks ’27, and Muhamary Kiherille ’27 were elected to the freshman class council, as of Oct. 6, selected among a pool of 23 candidates. This year, nine violations to rules outlined in the election handbook were reported, resulting in the disqualification of one student.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

After successful Homecoming event, USG debates its own elections

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After successful Homecoming event, USG debates its own elections

Nandini Krishnan

USG Senate voted unanimously to approve the $15,000 of travel funding and in doing so, increased the allocation to Projects Board by $10,000. Chief Elections Manager Alex Sorgini ’26 also discussed how to improve student engagement in elections.

USG Senate voted unanimously to approve the $15,000 of travel funding and in doing so, increased the allocation to Projects Board by $10,000. Chief Elections Manager Alex Sorgini ’26 also discussed how to improve student engagement in elections.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

Growing Armenian community mourns Nagorno-Karabakh exodus in campus vigil

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Growing Armenian community mourns Nagorno-Karabakh exodus in campus vigil

Elisabeth Stewart

At a vigil organized by the Princeton Armenian Society, community members gathered to commemorate the lives of indigenous Armenians that have been lost as part of Azerbaijan’s recent move to forcibly reclaim an contested region.

At a vigil organized by the Princeton Armenian Society, community members gathered to commemorate the lives of indigenous Armenians that have been lost as part of Azerbaijan’s recent move to forcibly reclaim an contested region.

NEWS | 10/20/2023

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