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Faculty, students, and community members speak out in support for two arrested grad students

Students sit on lawn with picnic blankets and Palestinian red, green, white, and black flags. They lie in from of a Tudor Gothic building.

Faculty, students, and community members speak out in support for two arrested grad students

Christopher Bao, Olivia Sanchez, and Miriam Waldvogel

145 faculty and postdoctoral researchers sent a letter to top University administrators, calling for “the immediate and full reinstatement” of Achinthya Sivalingam GS and Hassan Sayed GS, the two graduate students arrested early Thursday morning at the beginning of the Gaza solidarity sit-in.

145 faculty and postdoctoral researchers sent a letter to top University administrators, calling for “the immediate and full reinstatement” of Achinthya Sivalingam GS and Hassan Sayed GS, the two graduate students arrested early Thursday morning at the beginning of the Gaza solidarity sit-in.

NEWS | 04/27/2024

‘This feels like a 1968 moment’: Mobilization in a culture of apathy

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‘This feels like a 1968 moment’: Mobilization in a culture of apathy

Elisabeth Stewart

Princeton University has a longstanding and recognized reputation for apathy, and it is often considered to be a veritable part of the institution's identity. The 'Prince' reflects on moments of disruption in recent history, and how the ongoing sit-in for Palestine may shake that reputation.

Princeton University has a longstanding and recognized reputation for apathy, and it is often considered to be a veritable part of the institution's identity. The 'Prince' reflects on moments of disruption in recent history, and how the ongoing sit-in for Palestine may shake that reputation.

NEWS | 04/26/2024

After 24 hours, Princeton sit-in for Gaza persists

McCosh courtyard in the dark night, with various protestors and their belongings like bags and coats, as well as signs hung from trees that say "Free Free Palestine" and "Popular University for Gaza."

After 24 hours, Princeton sit-in for Gaza persists

Victoria Davies, Meghana Veldhuis, and Miriam Waldvogel

The Princeton University sit-in in solidarity with Gaza has reached a full 24 hours. Students began the sit-in early Thursday morning, after planning documents leaked on Wednesday indicated that students were preparing for an encampment.

The Princeton University sit-in in solidarity with Gaza has reached a full 24 hours. Students began the sit-in early Thursday morning, after planning documents leaked on Wednesday indicated that students were preparing for an encampment.

NEWS | 04/26/2024
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‘Never going to be our philosophy’: Princeton’s response to the ever-changing world of NIL and collectives

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‘Never going to be our philosophy’: Princeton’s response to the ever-changing world of NIL and collectives

Hayk Yengibaryan

Princeton continues to buck the national trend by not establishing an NIL collective for its athletes. The Daily Princetonian sat down with athletic director John Mack ’00 and three current athletes to discuss the implications that NIL has had on the student-athlete experience at Princeton.

Princeton continues to buck the national trend by not establishing an NIL collective for its athletes. The Daily Princetonian sat down with athletic director John Mack ’00 and three current athletes to discuss the implications that NIL has had on the student-athlete experience at Princeton.

NEWS | 04/26/2024

Princeton Armenian Society hosts first Turkish scholar to acknowledge Armenian genocide

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Princeton Armenian Society hosts first Turkish scholar to acknowledge Armenian genocide

Justus Wilhoit

On Wednesday, April 24, the Princeton Armenian Society hosted Taner Akçam, the inaugural director of the Armenian Genocide Research Program at UCLA to discuss Armenian genocide denial. Akçam is also the first Turkish scholar to acknowledge the genocide.

On Wednesday, April 24, the Princeton Armenian Society hosted Taner Akçam, the inaugural director of the Armenian Genocide Research Program at UCLA to discuss Armenian genocide denial. Akçam is also the first Turkish scholar to acknowledge the genocide.

NEWS | 04/26/2024

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ launches at Princeton, students arrested

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‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ launches at Princeton, students arrested

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel

Princeton students erected a tent encampment in McCosh Courtyard early Thursday morning, joining a wave of pro-Palestinian sit-ins across the country. Princeton Public Safety has issued its first warning to protesters, and at least two student arrests has been made.

Princeton students erected a tent encampment in McCosh Courtyard early Thursday morning, joining a wave of pro-Palestinian sit-ins across the country. Princeton Public Safety has issued its first warning to protesters, and at least two student arrests has been made.

NEWS | 04/25/2024

In preemptive move, U. says encampment protestors will likely be arrested and barred from campus

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In preemptive move, U. says encampment protestors will likely be arrested and barred from campus

Miriam Waldvogel

Students participating in an encampment on campus will be arrested and “immediately” barred from University grounds, Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun wrote in an email to undergraduates on Wednesday morning. The move serves as an unprecedented pre-emptive response to the growing trend of pro-Palestinian encampments that have gripped peer institutions.

Students participating in an encampment on campus will be arrested and “immediately” barred from University grounds, Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun wrote in an email to undergraduates on Wednesday morning. The move serves as an unprecedented pre-emptive response to the growing trend of pro-Palestinian encampments that have gripped peer institutions.

NEWS | 04/25/2024

Campus politics on the ballot: When do student referenda succeed?

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Campus politics on the ballot: When do student referenda succeed?

Isabel Yip

The Daily Princetonian looked back at referenda from the past decade to understand how the formal process for enacting change affects campus discourse and University policy.

The Daily Princetonian looked back at referenda from the past decade to understand how the formal process for enacting change affects campus discourse and University policy.

NEWS | 04/24/2024

Princeton students to start ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ leaked documents say

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Princeton students to start ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ leaked documents say

Miriam Waldvogel

According to documents leaked by the National Review, students at Princeton are planning an encampment similar to those that have been constructed in the past week at other universities, including Columbia and Yale. An email from administration pointed to suspension or expulsion for students who participate.

According to documents leaked by the National Review, students at Princeton are planning an encampment similar to those that have been constructed in the past week at other universities, including Columbia and Yale. An email from administration pointed to suspension or expulsion for students who participate.

NEWS | 04/24/2024

Princeton Pro-Life revived post-Dobbs

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Princeton Pro-Life revived post-Dobbs

Olivia Sanchez and Nandini Krishnan

The Princeton Pro-Life Club has experienced a resurgence in the 2023–24 academic year. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the president of the club and attended a reception to learn more about the club’s rebirth.

The Princeton Pro-Life Club has experienced a resurgence in the 2023–24 academic year. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the president of the club and attended a reception to learn more about the club’s rebirth.

NEWS | 04/24/2024

Grad students will vote on unionization May 13 and 14

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Grad students will vote on unionization May 13 and 14

Bridget O’Neill

A graduate student union election date is officially set for mid-May, four days after postdocs and scholars are set to vote to establish their own union. PGSU initially filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board on April 12.

A graduate student union election date is officially set for mid-May, four days after postdocs and scholars are set to vote to establish their own union. PGSU initially filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board on April 12.

NEWS | 04/24/2024

Two years in the making: PSRJ launches condom dispensers

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Two years in the making: PSRJ launches condom dispensers

Vitus Larrieu

Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) celebrated the launch of condom dispensers around campus with a party in Campus Club on Friday, April 19, capping off its second annual “Sex Ed week.”

Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) celebrated the launch of condom dispensers around campus with a party in Campus Club on Friday, April 19, capping off its second annual “Sex Ed week.”

NEWS | 04/23/2024

University phones experiencing service disruptions, internal and emergency calls unaffected

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University phones experiencing service disruptions, internal and emergency calls unaffected

Victoria Davies

On Monday, April 22, a TigerAlert from the Office of Information Technology announced that University phones were experiencing a "service disruption." OIT has not yet provided a resolution time, and is currently investigating the issue.

On Monday, April 22, a TigerAlert from the Office of Information Technology announced that University phones were experiencing a "service disruption." OIT has not yet provided a resolution time, and is currently investigating the issue.

NEWS | 04/22/2024

USG discusses mental health initiatives at final meeting of semester

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USG discusses mental health initiatives at final meeting of semester

Alena Zhang

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate met for the final time this semester, discussing mental health and graduate student government collaboration among other updates.

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate met for the final time this semester, discussing mental health and graduate student government collaboration among other updates.

NEWS | 04/22/2024

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