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No reported injuries following 4.8 magnitude earthquake on campus

No reported injuries following 4.8 magnitude earthquake on campus

Christopher Bao and Meghana Veldhuis

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck campus at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, April 5. Students reported shock, confusion, and excitement at the rare event.

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck campus at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, April 5. Students reported shock, confusion, and excitement at the rare event.

NEWS | 04/05/2024

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Family of Elizabeth Tsurkov lobbies U. for White House action ahead of Iraqi PM state visit

Family of Elizabeth Tsurkov lobbies U. for White House action ahead of Iraqi PM state visit

Bridget O’Neill

The family of graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov has called on the Biden administration to designate Iraq as a state sponsor of terror for allegedly failing to work for her release from captivity. President Joe Biden is set to welcome Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani to the White House on April 15.

The family of graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov has called on the Biden administration to designate Iraq as a state sponsor of terror for allegedly failing to work for her release from captivity. President Joe Biden is set to welcome Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani to the White House on April 15.

NEWS | 04/04/2024

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Charter Club changed guest policy after conservative professor’s lunch. After headlines, the policy was reversed.

Charter Club changed guest policy after conservative professor’s lunch. After headlines, the policy was reversed.

Bridget O’Neill

After notable conservative professor Robert P. George came for lunch, Charter Club announced a new policy making it more difficult for students to bring faculty members as guests. The move came due to students' objections to the professors' political views. The saga made national headlines and, days later, the policy was revoked.

After a notable conservative professor came for lunch, Charter Club announced a new policy making it more difficult for students to bring faculty members as guests. The move came due to students' objections to the professors' political views. The saga made national headlines and, days later, the policy was revoked.

NEWS | 04/04/2024

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Class Day chairs select ‘Law & Order’ actor Sam Waterston as 2024 Class Day speaker

Class Day chairs select ‘Law & Order’ actor Sam Waterston as 2024 Class Day speaker

Elisabeth Stewart

The actor has portrayed district attorney Jack McCoy on Law and Order for 18 years. In a video message to seniors, the Class of 2024 Class Day chairs emphasized Waterston's creative career and connections to Princeton.

The actor has portrayed district attorney Jack McCoy on Law and Order for 18 years. In a video message to seniors, the Class of 2024 Class Day chairs emphasized Waterston's creative career and connections to Princeton.

NEWS | 04/04/2024

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Princeton Trustees adopt 2024–25 budget, increasing financial aid

Princeton Trustees adopt 2024–25 budget, increasing financial aid

Christopher Bao

On March 29, Princeton University Trustees adopted an operating budget for the upcoming academic year, highlighting an expansion of the financial aid program.

On March 29, Princeton University Trustees adopted an operating budget for the upcoming academic year, highlighting an expansion of the financial aid program.

NEWS | 04/03/2024

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Dillon Gym revokes self-swipe entry amid building expansion

Dillon Gym revokes self-swipe entry amid building expansion

Annie Rupertus

As Dillon Gym expands, a new policy requires front desk staff to swipe student IDs on a scanner behind the desk. Previously, patrons could quickly swipe into the gym themselves, a system which sometimes created security issues.

As Dillon Gym expands, a new policy requires front desk staff to swipe student IDs on a scanner behind the desk. Previously, patrons could quickly swipe into the gym themselves, a system which sometimes created security issues.

NEWS | 04/03/2024

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Student groups express frustration with reserving Richardson and other performance spaces

Student groups express frustration with reserving Richardson and other performance spaces

Caitlyn Tablada

The ‘Prince’ spoke to multiple student performing arts groups that have experienced difficulty reserving Richardson Auditorium for performances, citing long wait times due to the high desirability of the space.

The ‘Prince’ spoke to multiple student performing arts groups that have experienced difficulty reserving Richardson Auditorium for performances, citing long wait times due to the high desirability of the space.

NEWS | 04/01/2024

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Postdocs move towards first academic union on campus

Postdocs move towards first academic union on campus

Ethan Caldwell and Miriam Waldvogel

Following an announcement of their intent to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to form a union, Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) delivered a letter to Nassau Hall, requesting that the University remain impartial during the election to unionize. This would make PUPS the first academic union on Princeton’s campus to formally seek an election.

Following an announcement of their intent to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to form a union, Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) delivered a letter to Nassau Hall, requesting that the University remain impartial during the election to unionize. This would make PUPS the first academic union on Princeton’s campus to formally seek an election.

NEWS | 04/01/2024

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Class of 2028 admitted, first class following affirmative action ban

Class of 2028 admitted, first class following affirmative action ban

Meghana Veldhuis

On Thursday, March 28, the Class of 2028 received offers of admission in the regular decision round. This is the first round of admissions following the Supreme Court ban on affirmative admission in June 2023. The ‘Prince’ spoke with some accepted students, who expressed their views on affirmative action and described what led them to apply to Princeton.

On Thursday, March 28, the Class of 2028 received offers of admission in the regular decision round. This is the first round of admissions following the Supreme Court ban on affirmative admission in June 2023. The ‘Prince’ spoke with some accepted students, who expressed their views on affirmative action and described what led them to apply to Princeton.

NEWS | 04/01/2024

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USG discusses collaboration with MSA; approves budget increases for trips, events

USG discusses collaboration with MSA; approves budget increases for trips, events

Christopher Bao

USG approved budget increases for Porchfest and upcoming trips to Six Flags and a book fair in New York City. The Senate also heard presentations on the University’s recently-released DEI report and on collaboration efforts with the Muslim Student Association.

USG approved budget increases for Porchfest and upcoming trips to Six Flags and a book fair in New York City. The Senate also heard presentations on the University’s recently-released DEI report and on collaboration efforts with the Muslim Student Association.

NEWS | 04/01/2024

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Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 arrested for possession of child pornography

Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 arrested for possession of child pornography

Miriam Waldvogel

On Friday, March 22, Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 was arrested for possession of child pornography. Farmer was active in a number of arts and alumni organizations.

On Friday, March 22, Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 was arrested for possession of child pornography. Farmer was active in a number of arts and alumni organizations.

NEWS | 03/29/2024

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Princeton to aim for 70 percent financial aid, 22 percent Pell Grant eligibility for undergraduate enrollment

Princeton to aim for 70 percent financial aid, 22 percent Pell Grant eligibility for undergraduate enrollment

Thomas Catalano

The University will aim to increase enrollment of financial aid-eligible students by three percent. The new recommendations aimed at increasing socioeconomic diversity came out of an ad hoc committee of the Board of Trustees that formed following the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action last year.

The University will aim to increase enrollment of financial aid-eligible students by three percent. The new recommendations aimed at increasing socioeconomic diversity came out of an ad hoc committee of the Board of Trustees that formed following the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action last year.

NEWS | 03/29/2024

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Ford Graham ’86 indicted on multiple charges of fraud

Ford Graham ’86 indicted on multiple charges of fraud

Christopher Bao

Ford Graham, a Princeton Class of 1986 alum and former Princeton resident, was indicted last Thursday on multiple charges of fraud. The 29-count indictment from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, alleges Graham committed fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, among other allegations.

Ford Graham, a Princeton Class of 1986 alum and former Princeton resident, was indicted last Thursday on multiple charges of fraud. The 29-count indictment from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, alleges Graham committed fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, among other allegations.

NEWS | 03/28/2024

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Tower President to lead the ICC for the first time in 14 years

Tower President to lead the ICC for the first time in 14 years

Justus Wilhoit and Nandini Krishnan

With new officers taking over at the 11 eating clubs that line Prospect, fresh leadership at the Interclub Council (ICC) will take the helm of the organization that coordinates Street Week and other street-wide initiatives.

With new officers taking over at the 11 eating clubs that line Prospect, fresh leadership at the Interclub Council (ICC) will take the helm of the organization that coordinates Street Week and other street-wide initiatives.

NEWS | 03/27/2024

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Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

Abby Leibowitz

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

NEWS | 03/27/2024

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Frist Health Center construction continues past working hours, disturbing some student residents

Frist Health Center construction continues past working hours, disturbing some student residents

Victoria Davies

As construction continues across campus, overnight work has been occurring on the site of the new Frist Health Center. While Princeton Town Ordinance limits the hours construction can occur, the University is exempt.

As construction continues across campus, overnight work has been occurring on the site of the new Frist Health Center. While Princeton Town Ordinance limits the hours construction can occur, the University is exempt.

NEWS | 03/27/2024

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As spring events approach, Campus Grounds ramps up planting and lawn maintenance

As spring events approach, Campus Grounds ramps up planting and lawn maintenance

Hallie Graham

The Campus Grounds Team has been preparing campus for spring and end-of-year events, including alumni and trustee events, Class Day, and Princeton’s biggest bash of the year: Reunions. Campus planting continues, with new sustainable planting strategies being implemented across South campus.

The Campus Grounds Team has been preparing campus for spring and end-of-year events, including alumni and trustee events, Class Day, and Princeton’s biggest bash of the year: Reunions. Campus planting continues, with new sustainable planting strategies being implemented across South campus.

NEWS | 03/26/2024

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Following technical difficulties, NCW room draw rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday

Following technical difficulties, NCW room draw rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday

Elisabeth Stewart

Rooms in Kanji Hall, one of the more popular choices among NCW residents, were not shown as available on the My Housing portal, necessitating a re-run of the NCW draw.

Rooms in Kanji Hall, one of the more popular choices among NCW residents, were not shown as available on the My Housing portal, necessitating a re-run of the NCW draw.

NEWS | 03/26/2024

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Tigers trek to New York, Silicon Valley over Spring Break

Tigers trek to New York, Silicon Valley over Spring Break

Justin Tam

Over Spring Break, the Princeton E-Club sponsored a TigerTrek to New York City and a TigerTrek to Silicon Valley for students to learn about different career paths and a variety of disciplines, including finance, artificial intelligence (AI), and tech.

Over Spring Break, the Princeton E-Club sponsored a TigerTrek to New York City and a TigerTrek to Silicon Valley for students to learn about different career paths and a variety of disciplines, including finance, artificial intelligence (AI), and tech.

NEWS | 03/26/2024

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Preliminary fall 2024 course offerings leaked on Fizz three days early

Preliminary fall 2024 course offerings leaked on Fizz three days early

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

An incomplete list of fall 2024 course offerings was leaked on Fizz this morning, three days before the official list was set to be released. The 'Prince' spoke to student app developers to find out how something like this can happen.

An incomplete list of fall 2024 course offerings was leaked on Fizz this morning, three days before the official list was set to be released. The 'Prince' spoke to student app developers to find out how something like this can happen.

NEWS | 03/26/2024

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