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Labyrinth Books sees friction between employees and owners as union discussions stall

At Labyrinth Books, contract negotiations between the employees and owners continue to stall, with the upcoming discussion being canceled just one day before it was slated to occur.

At Labyrinth Books, contract negotiations between the employees and owners continue to stall, with the upcoming discussion being canceled just one day before it was slated to occur.

Fall bicker sees significantly lower acceptance rates to first-choice clubs

157 students were offered spots in sign-in eating clubs during Fall 2024 Street Week, with just 46 receiving spots in bicker clubs. This comes as 80 percent of the Class of 2026 participated in Spring 2024 Street Week.

157 students were offered spots in sign-in eating clubs during Fall 2024 Street Week, with just 46 receiving spots in bicker clubs. This comes as 80 percent of the Class of 2026 participated in Spring 2024 Street Week.

Top administrators reflect on protests at first USG meeting, Calhoun makes rare appearance

Dean of Undergraduate Students Regan Crotty and Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun discussed new free expression and protest policies at the first Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting of the semester.

Dean of Undergraduate Students Regan Crotty and Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun discussed new free expression and protest policies at the first Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting of the semester.

Frist Campus Center Print and Mail commits to 48-hour processing time for packages

After delays in package processing in previous years, the Print and Mail Department has been committed this semester to providing students their mail and packages within 48 hours of delivery to Forrestral receiving and sorting facility, including on weekends and holidays. This commitment will continue throughout what the department deems the peak “move-in” period, one week before first-year move-in to mid-September.

After delays in package processing in previous years, the Print and Mail Department has been committed this semester to providing students their mail and packages within 48 hours of delivery to Forrestral receiving and sorting facility, including on weekends and holidays. This commitment will continue throughout what the department deems the peak “move-in” period, one week before first-year move-in to mid-September.

The years-long fight for mental health copay reduction, and the students behind it

After a years-long fight to lower the cost of mental health care on campus, the University Health Services reduced the copay cost from $20 to $10. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the advocates to get their take on the sudden change in policy.

After a years-long fight to lower the cost of mental health care on campus, the University Health Services reduced the copay cost from $20 to $10. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the advocates to get their take on the sudden change in policy.

Murray-Dodge Café access hindered as construction closes pathways across campus

As the University progresses toward its 2026 Capital Plan, the facilities construction web page has provided students with various resources for remaining up-to-date with campus projects.

As the University progresses toward its 2026 Capital Plan, the facilities construction web page has provided students with various resources for remaining up-to-date with campus projects.

University reduces frequency of residential trash pickup

Trash disposal pickup in residential halls has changed from Monday through Friday to just Monday and Thursday. According to University Spokesperson Jennifer Morrill, the goal of the new policy is to allow custodial staff to “dedicate more time to servicing other areas.” 

Trash disposal pickup in residential halls has changed from Monday through Friday to just Monday and Thursday. According to University Spokesperson Jennifer Morrill, the goal of the new policy is to allow custodial staff to “dedicate more time to servicing other areas.” 

In controversial move, Princeton Town Council moves to acquire former home of Westminster Choir College

Despite years of lawsuits aiming to return Westminster Choir College to its original property, two ordinances proposed at the Princeton Town Council meeting on Sept. 9 reveal the town’s plan to buy the space from Rider University for public use.

Despite years of lawsuits aiming to return Westminster Choir College to its original property, two ordinances proposed at the Princeton Town Council meeting on Sept. 9 reveal the town’s plan to buy the space from Rider University for public use.

TigerTransit changes routes for the new school year

While locations remain similar to the 2023 routes, the updated Route 1 will make all-day stops at Friend Center on the way to Stadium Drive Garage, and Route 4 will connect the Meadows Neighborhood to Princeton Junction via Princeton Station.

While locations remain similar to the 2023 routes, the updated Route 1 will make all-day stops at Friend Center on the way to Stadium Drive Garage, and Route 4 will connect the Meadows Neighborhood to Princeton Junction via Princeton Station.

Presidential candidates debate, Princetonians watch

Hundreds of students packed into three floors of Whig Hall Tuesday night to watch the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, marking the first major political event of the election season.

Hundreds of students packed into three floors of Whig Hall Tuesday night to watch the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, marking the first major political event of the election season.

Judge declines motion to dismiss charges against pro-Palestine protesters

The protesters’ case could eventually head to trial, although attorneys on both sides have indicated that a plea deal could be on the table.

The protesters’ case could eventually head to trial, although attorneys on both sides have indicated that a plea deal could be on the table.

CJL undergoes dining hall renovations

Princeton's Center for Jewish Life is undergoing renovations to expand their servery and enhance their meat and dairy kitchens. The project is expected to be completed in Jan. 2025.

Princeton's Center for Jewish Life is undergoing renovations to expand their servery and enhance their meat and dairy kitchens. The project is expected to be completed in Jan. 2025.

Town Council holds lengthy construction discussion at meeting

Meeting topics included granite paver discoloration, the perfect balance of backed to non-backed benches, and the aesthetic implications of bicycle racks.

Meeting topics included granite paver discoloration, the perfect balance of backed to non-backed benches, and the aesthetic implications of bicycle racks.

Inflammatory flyers against Palestinians surface, PSAFE opens bias investigation

On Friday, small flyers reading “Nuke Gaza” and “Kill Roaches” were found outside of Spelman Hall. The Department of Public Safety (PSafe) is investigating it as a bias incident.

On Friday, small flyers reading “Nuke Gaza” and “Kill Roaches” were found outside of Spelman Hall. The Department of Public Safety (PSafe) is investigating it as a bias incident.

B(l)ack Together promotes belonging at annual community barbecue

On Thursday, Sept. 5, the BSU, CAF, and ODUS hosted the annual B(l)ack Together event, which is held during the first week of classes in the fall semester each year and serves as a networking event for Black undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff.

On Thursday, Sept. 5, the BSU, CAF, and ODUS hosted the annual B(l)ack Together event, which is held during the first week of classes in the fall semester each year and serves as a networking event for Black undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff.

Daya and NLE Choppa take center stage at sunny Lawnparties

In a day filled with bright sun and blue skies, Daya and NLE Choppa both took to the main stage, though a student opener was absent due to last-minute changes.

In a day filled with bright sun and blue skies, Daya and NLE Choppa both took to the main stage, though a student opener was absent due to last-minute changes.

Town Council officially supports N.J. ranked choice voting bill

On Monday, Aug. 26, Princeton Town Council passed a resolution expressing support for state-level ranked choice voting legislation. If the state bill passes, Princeton voters may see a local ranked choice voting referendum on ballots in November.

On Monday, Aug. 26, Princeton Town Council passed a resolution expressing support for state-level ranked choice voting legislation. If the state bill passes, Princeton voters may see a local ranked choice voting referendum on ballots in November.

U. walks back protest ban on Nassau Hall lawn

On Sept. 5, the University walked back its ban on protests on the front lawn of Nassau Hall, which has long been an iconic protest location. Administrators previously stated no change had been made to protest policy following heated protest activity on campus last semester.

On Sept. 5, the University walked back its ban on protests on the front lawn of Nassau Hall, which has long been an iconic protest location. Administrators previously stated no change had been made to protest policy following heated protest activity on campus last semester.

Students transition to new online course book provider for fall semester

This semester, students will purchase course books and materials from the new eCampus Online Bookstore platform. Students have reported shipping delays and concern over long processing times at the Frist Campus Center mailroom.

This semester, students will purchase course books and materials from the new eCampus Online Bookstore platform. Students have reported shipping delays and concern over long processing times at the Frist Campus Center mailroom.

Princeton enrollment untouched by affirmative action ban

The first Princeton class admitted following the Supreme Court decision banning race-conscious affirmative action has experienced little change in racial diversity, according to enrollment statistics released by the University on Wednesday.