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Princeton staff member assaults student at pro-Palestine protest in town

Between 100 and 200 people attended the protest, which was organized primarily by two off-campus groups and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Between 100 and 200 people attended the protest, which was organized primarily by two off-campus groups and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.  

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

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.

As Golden prepares to retire, Princeton’s endowment has lowest returns in Ivy League

Princeton experienced a 1.7 percent investment loss this year, the greatest loss since 2008. Every other Ivy League school saw positive returns.

Princeton experienced a 1.7 percent investment loss this year, the greatest loss since 2008. Every other Ivy League school saw positive returns.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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."

University considers extending time between classes for easier commutes, sustainable schedules

The Office of the Dean of the College proposed two initiatives to extend passing time between classes and remodel Dean’s Date.

The Office of the Dean of the College proposed two initiatives to extend passing time between classes and remodel Dean’s Date.

TigerHub portal takes incremental steps towards mobile access

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.

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

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.

After successful Homecoming event, USG debates its own 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.

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.

Growing Armenian community mourns Nagorno-Karabakh exodus in campus vigil

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.

For international students, legal constraints make finding employment a unique struggle

Employers often face a number of financial and legal burdens in sponsoring international students, leading to hardships in finding job opportunities.

Employers often face a number of financial and legal burdens in sponsoring international students, leading to hardships in finding job opportunities.

Students and faculty see opportunities for growth in South Asian Studies

The Daily Princetonian spoke to professors in the South Asian Studies Program, which was established in 2007 but currently has only three core faculty members, limiting course offerings for students.

The Daily Princetonian spoke to professors in the South Asian Studies Program, which was established in 2007 but currently has only three core faculty members, limiting course offerings for students.

Kidnapping of Princeton graduate student raises questions about University travel policies

After Elizabeth Tsurkov, a graduate student in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), was kidnapped in July while conducting dissertation research in Baghdad, questions have arisen about the University’s travel policies. The ‘Prince’ spoke to graduate students and University officials about the seemingly ambiguous travel approval process.

Princeton sues two recent graduates for failure to repay loans

The University is suing over defaulted payments totaling $7,080.43 and $23,644.64. The cases are proceeding in Suffolk County Supreme Court and Nassau County Supreme Court, respectively.

The University is suing over defaulted payments totaling $7,080.43 and $23,644.64. The cases are proceeding in Suffolk County Supreme Court and Nassau County Supreme Court, respectively.

Eisgruber issues statement about recent violence in Israel and Palestine

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 released a statement today to the Princeton community in response to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 released a statement today to the Princeton community in response to the Israel-Palestine conflict.