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State-of-the-art visualization lab opens at new Commons Library

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

NEWS | February 17

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Updated undergraduate room draw system launching this semester, lays out guidelines for Spelman draw

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

NEWS | February 16

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Students react to U-Store discount elimination with shock, disappointment

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

NEWS | February 16

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USG meeting holds presentation on free expression, emphasizes new mental health and menstrual product initiatives

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

NEWS | February 16

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Students and professors express enthusiasm for new linguistics major

Students in the Class of 2028 and beyond will now be able to declare a major in Linguistics, replacing the current Independent Major in Linguistics option. Students and professors expressed enthusiasm for the new major.

Students in the Class of 2028 and beyond will now be able to declare a major in Linguistics, replacing the current Independent Major in Linguistics option. Students and professors expressed enthusiasm for the new major.

NEWS | February 13

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OIT will no longer provide email forwarding to alumni accounts starting from Class of 2026

Graduating seniors will no longer have their emails forwarded to their alumni account after losing access to their Princeton email. In addition, the time students have to access their account post-graduation has been shortened from 65 days to 60.

Graduating seniors will no longer have their emails forwarded to their alumni account after losing access to their Princeton email. In addition, the time students have to access their account post-graduation has been shortened from 65 days to 60.

NEWS | February 13

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Andy Kim’s former State Director Sue Altman runs for N.J.-12 House nomination

Sue Altman, a candidate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to discuss her goals in the upcoming campaign.

Sue Altman, a candidate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to discuss her goals in the upcoming campaign.

NEWS | February 13

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Students apathetic about tuberculosis case while other illnesses circulate

Last Friday, the University announced a case of Tuberculosis on campus. Although many students were unconcerned about tuberculosis, other illnesses, such as COVID-19, are circulating on campus.

Last Friday, the University announced a case of Tuberculosis on campus. Although many students were unconcerned about tuberculosis, other illnesses, such as COVID-19, are circulating on campus.

NEWS | February 11

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Mikie Sherrill toma posesión como gobernadora, dos profesores de Princeton sirvieron en equipos de transición

Mikie Sherrill tomó posesión como la 57.ª gobernadora de Nueva Jersey el 20 de enero, convirtiéndose en fideicomisaria de oficio de la Universidad de Princeton. Dos miembros del profesorado habían ayudado a liderar dos de sus equipos de transición.

Mikie Sherrill tomó posesión como la 57.ª gobernadora de Nueva Jersey el 20 de enero, convirtiéndose en fideicomisaria de oficio de la Universidad de Princeton. Dos miembros del profesorado habían ayudado a liderar dos de sus equipos de transición.

NEWS | February 11

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Two seniors win Sachs Scholarship for public service

Sukaina Shivji ’26 and Laura Zhang ’26 were named winners of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, earning fully funded opportunities to pursue graduate study and international work focused on public service. Shivji will study public health in disasters across Europe, while Zhang will attend Oxford to study refugee, migration, and criminal justice issues before pursuing a career in immigration law.

Sukaina Shivji ’26 and Laura Zhang ’26 were named winners of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, earning fully funded opportunities to pursue graduate study and international work focused on public service. Shivji will study public health in disasters across Europe, while Zhang will attend Oxford to study refugee, migration, and criminal justice issues before pursuing a career in immigration law.

NEWS | February 11

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With Cloister Inn closed, 111 students left without immediate eating club placement

A correction was made Feb. 10, 2026: A previous version of this article indicated that 102 of 347 bickerees had been accepted to Cannon Club, incorrectly indicating a significantly lower acceptance rate. In actuality, 109 of 189 bickerees had been accepted, indicating an acceptance rate similar to last year. The ‘Prince’ regrets this error.

A correction was made Feb. 10, 2026: A previous version of this article indicated that 102 of 347 bickerees had been accepted to Cannon Club, incorrectly indicating a significantly lower acceptance rate. In actuality, 109 of 189 bickerees had been accepted, indicating an acceptance rate similar to last year. The ‘Prince’ regrets this error.

NEWS | February 10

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Music programs cut as U. faces new round of reductions

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 recently announced that more budget reductions are anticipated as the University faces declining endowment returns. Several student groups have seen international travel cut, and other music programming is being reduced.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 recently announced that more budget reductions are anticipated as the University faces declining endowment returns. Several student groups have seen international travel cut, and other music programming is being reduced.

NEWS | February 10

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Eisgruber discusses budget cuts, fields questions from CPUC and community

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

NEWS | February 10

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Collaborative Teaching Initiative enters its 10th year

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

NEWS | February 10

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New Spelman Hall room draw process unveiled at USG meeting

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

NEWS | February 9