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International students navigate stakes of 2024 election

International students navigate stakes of 2024 election

Luke Grippo and Devon Rudolph

Even though most international students, who make up 12.7 percent of Princeton undergraduates, cannot vote, many of them still sense the stakes of this election. “You’re not just voting for yourself,” one student told the ‘Prince.’ “You should think of not only yourselves, but think of others.”

Even though most international students, who make up 12.7 percent of Princeton undergraduates, cannot vote, many of them still sense the stakes of this election. “You’re not just voting for yourself,” one student told the ‘Prince.’ “You should think of not only yourselves, but think of others.”

NEWS | November 5

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Over $10,000 of equipment stolen from Friend Center lab

Over $10,000 of equipment stolen from Friend Center lab

Leela Hensler

Between the hours of 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, over $10,000 of equipment was stolen from Jia Deng’s Vision and Learning Lab, located in the Friend Center. Six Nvidia RTX 4090 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) were stolen, and the theft remains under investigation by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Between the hours of 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, over $10,000 of equipment was stolen from Jia Deng’s Vision and Learning Lab, located in the Friend Center. Six Nvidia RTX 4090 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) were stolen, and the theft remains under investigation by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

NEWS | November 5

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Senate to review language of five referenda proposals at next USG meeting

Senate to review language of five referenda proposals at next USG meeting

Sena Chang

The meeting also included notice of election resources and updates on Campus and Community Affairs events.

The meeting also included notice of election resources and updates on Campus and Community Affairs events.

NEWS | November 4

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Rise in pneumonia cases over midterms and fall break

Rise in pneumonia cases over midterms and fall break

Victoria Davies

This semester, approximately 25 students have been diagnosed with pneumonia by University Health Services, according to the University.

This semester, approximately 25 students have been diagnosed with pneumonia by University Health Services, according to the University.

NEWS | November 4

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Alleged art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73 charged with conspiracy, fraud

Alleged art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73 charged with conspiracy, fraud

Katelynn Lee and Miriam Waldvogel

Art dealer Edoardo Almagià ’73 was recently the subject of an arrest warrant, having been charged with conspiracy and fraud. Almagià has had previous transactions with the Princeton University Art Museum.

Art dealer Edoardo Almagià ’73 was recently the subject of an arrest warrant, having been charged with conspiracy and fraud. Almagià has had previous transactions with the Princeton University Art Museum.

NEWS | November 4

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Facilities adjusts operations as New Jersey drought continues

Facilities adjusts operations as New Jersey drought continues

Hallie Graham and Ben Goldston

The unusually mild weather over the past month for this time of year has been a side effect of the worst drought on record for New Jersey. In response to these conditions, the University has adjusted its reseeding schedules and cancelled fireworks events.

The unusually mild weather over the past month for this time of year has been a side effect of the worst drought on record for New Jersey. In response to these conditions, the University has adjusted its reseeding schedules and cancelled fireworks events.

NEWS | November 4

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Q&A with 2024 Nobel Laureate, Professor Emeritus John Hopfield

Q&A with 2024 Nobel Laureate, Professor Emeritus John Hopfield

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Princeton Professor Emeritus John Hopfield to learn about his background in physics, time on campus, and life after winning the Nobel Prize. Hopfield was awarded the prize alongside Geoffrey Hinton for foundational discoveries that have led to the development of machine learning and artificial neural networks.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Princeton Professor Emeritus John Hopfield to learn about his background in physics, time on campus, and life after winning the Nobel Prize. Hopfield was awarded the prize alongside Geoffrey Hinton for foundational discoveries that have led to the development of machine learning and artificial neural networks.

NEWS | November 1

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Town Council reveals plan for Hinds Plaza, recognizes exoneration advocacy group

Town Council reveals plan for Hinds Plaza, recognizes exoneration advocacy group

Christopher Bao and Mary Balid

At the Oct. 28 town council piece, designers unveiled plans to redevelop Hinds Plaza on Witherspoon Street.

At the Oct. 28 town council piece, designers unveiled plans to redevelop Hinds Plaza on Witherspoon Street.

NEWS | October 31

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Princeton Democrats canvass in Pennsylvania as election looms

Princeton Democrats canvass in Pennsylvania as election looms

Izzy Jacobson and Vitus Larrieu

20 students from Princeton College Democrats headed to Chester County, Pa. over the weekend to knock on doors just days before 2024 Election, as early voting in Pennsylvania was already well underway. Students felt the trip contributed to their sense of involvement in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5.

20 students from Princeton College Democrats headed to Chester County, Pa. over the weekend to knock on doors just days before 2024 Election, as early voting in Pennsylvania was already well underway. Students felt the trip contributed to their sense of involvement in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5.

NEWS | October 31

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Palestinian restaurant chain Ayat opens in Princeton

Palestinian restaurant chain Ayat opens in Princeton

Sena Chang and Cynthia Torres

Ayat, a New York City-based restaurant chain serving traditional Palestinian dishes, opened its first New Jersey location on Oct. 8. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the chain’s political activism both online and in the restaurant has garnered controversy.

Ayat, a New York City-based restaurant chain serving traditional Palestinian dishes, opened its first New Jersey location on Oct. 8. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the chain’s political activism both online and in the restaurant has garnered controversy.

NEWS | October 30

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Disagreement between University and postdocs over open bargaining at first meeting

Disagreement between University and postdocs over open bargaining at first meeting

Maya Mukherjee and Meghana Veldhuis

Due to a lack of an agreement over observers for the meeting, representatives from the University would not engage with members of the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers union at a scheduled contract negotiation session on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Due to a lack of an agreement over observers for the meeting, representatives from the University would not engage with members of the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers union at a scheduled contract negotiation session on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

NEWS | October 30

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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese addresses Gaza, antisemitism allegations in SPIA talk

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese addresses Gaza, antisemitism allegations in SPIA talk

Eojin Park

Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, joins the Dean’s Leadership series to discuss the ongoing Middle East conflict, amid intense personal controversy.

Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, joins the Dean’s Leadership series to discuss the ongoing Middle East conflict, amid intense personal controversy.

NEWS | October 30

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Where do the six BOE candidates stand on LGBTQ+ rights, book bans, and superintendent turnover?

Where do the six BOE candidates stand on LGBTQ+ rights, book bans, and superintendent turnover?

Sena Chang and Christopher Bao

All candidates expressed opposition to book bans, but differed on the rights of transgender students and LGBTQ+ curriculum. The board will also oversee the search for a new superintendent in the coming year.

All candidates expressed opposition to book bans, but differed on the rights of transgender students and LGBTQ+ curriculum. The board will also oversee the search for a new superintendent in the coming year.

NEWS | October 29

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Princeton’s Making an Exoneree course frees second person in two years

Princeton’s Making an Exoneree course frees second person in two years

Annie Rupertus

This Friday, Anthony “Tony” Mills became the second person to be released from prison after participating in Princeton’s Making an Exoneree program. The course tasks undergraduates with reinvestigating cases of people who have been wrongfully incarcerated and fighting for their release.

This Friday, Anthony “Tony” Mills became the second person to be released from prison after participating in Princeton’s Making an Exoneree program. The course tasks undergraduates with reinvestigating cases of people who have been wrongfully incarcerated and fighting for their release.

NEWS | October 29

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Five affinity groups host voting event aiming to increase turnout

Five affinity groups host voting event aiming to increase turnout

Doug Schwartz

On Oct. 23, the Asian-American Students Association (AASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Jewish Life (CJL), Princeton African Students Association (PASA), and Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA) hosted a “CHOMP the Vote” event intended to increase turnout. The event was sponsored by APIAVote, a non-partisan civic engagement organization.

On Oct. 23, the Asian-American Students Association (AASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Jewish Life (CJL), Princeton African Students Association (PASA), and Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA) hosted a “CHOMP the Vote” event intended to increase turnout. The event was sponsored by APIAVote, a non-partisan civic engagement organization.

NEWS | October 29

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Mark Freda running unopposed for re-election in Princeton

Mark Freda running unopposed for re-election in Princeton

Cynthia Torres and Leela Hensler

Princeton mayor Mark Freda is running unopposed for re-election this fall. However, he is facing controversy due to his role in a lawsuit regarding a stolen car chase that killed two people. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Freda to learn more.

Princeton mayor Mark Freda is running unopposed for re-election this fall. However, he is facing controversy due to his role in a lawsuit regarding a stolen car chase that killed two people. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Freda to learn more.

NEWS | October 29

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Grad students satisfied with 12 free meals pilot, call for location expansion amid overcrowding

Grad students satisfied with 12 free meals pilot, call for location expansion amid overcrowding

Sena Chang

Following the program’s debut on Aug. 25, the 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students was received with largely positive reactions. However, some students have expressed concerns with overcrowding in the Graduate School dining hall, and advocate for the program’s expansion.

Following the program’s debut on Aug. 25, the 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students was received with largely positive reactions. However, some students have expressed concerns with overcrowding in the Graduate School dining hall, and advocate for the program’s expansion.

NEWS | October 29

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Princeton invites refugee families for largest pumpkin carving festival to date

Princeton invites refugee families for largest pumpkin carving festival to date

Eojin Park

On Oct. 26, the Office of Religious Life held its annual pumpkin carving event for local refugee families. This year, 300 families took part, making it the largest yet.

On Oct. 26, the Office of Religious Life held its annual pumpkin carving event for local refugee families. This year, 300 families took part, making it the largest yet.

NEWS | October 29

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Academic deans introduce new final assessment and senior thesis credit policy at USG meeting

Academic deans introduce new final assessment and senior thesis credit policy at USG meeting

Devon Rudolph

The first USG meeting after fall break was held on Sunday, Oct. 27. Deans Caswell and Swanson discussed upcoming changes to academic policy for Spring 2025, including various adjustments to exam timetables and schedules. Army ROTC student Vincent Jiang ’25 spoke to USG about his experience in the program and how Princeton could better support ROTC students.

The first USG meeting after fall break was held on Sunday, Oct. 27. Deans Caswell and Swanson discussed upcoming changes to academic policy for Spring 2025, including various adjustments to exam timetables and schedules. Army ROTC student Vincent Jiang ’25 spoke to USG about his experience in the program and how Princeton could better support ROTC students.

NEWS | October 28

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Pro-Palestine ‘Community Care Day’ protest defies Cannon Green site ban, U. turns a blind eye

Pro-Palestine ‘Community Care Day’ protest defies Cannon Green site ban, U. turns a blind eye

Sophie Brissett and Isabella Dail

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Community Care Day on Friday with a protest on Cannon Green, marking the first demonstration on the lawn since the University explicitly banned protests there in August.

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Community Care Day on Friday with a protest on Cannon Green, marking the first demonstration on the lawn since the University explicitly banned protests there in August.

NEWS | October 28

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