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Princeton sues Department of Education, alleging noncompliance with records request

The lawsuit is a new development in an ongoing dispute between the DoE and the University that concerns a Title VI investigation which started in September 2020 and ended in January 2021.

The lawsuit is a new development in an ongoing dispute between the DoE and the University that concerns a Title VI investigation that started in September 2020 and ended in January 2021.

Pro-Palestine protesters briefly obstruct P-Rade, continues as normal

On Saturday, May 25 about 30 pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted the P-Rade. This was met with both annoyance and support from various alumni, and the P-Rade proceeded as usual.

On Saturday, May 25, about 30 pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted the P-Rade. This was met with both annoyance and support from various alumni, and the P-Rade proceeded as usual.

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Eisgruber’s annual Reunions address

On Saturday morning, a group of protestors interrupted Eisgruber's speech, holding up hands that appeared to be covered in red paint. They soon staged a walkout, and at least one person was arrested.

Chebbi ’24 announced next Young Alumni Trustee, just 18 percent turnout

Aisha Chebbi ’24 will serve as the next Young Alumni Trustee, a four year term on the Board of Trustees reserved for recent graduates.

Aisha Chebbi ’24 will serve as the next Young Alumni Trustee, a four year term on the Board of Trustees reserved for recent graduates.

Discussions on divestment from Israel continue as arrested students return to campus

Students organizing with Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) met with the Resources Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, and welcomed students arrested for pro-Palestine activism back onto campus this week as the school year draws to a close.

Students organizing with Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) met with the Resources Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, and welcomed students arrested for pro-Palestine activism back onto campus this week as the school year draws to a close.

VP Catalano under fire: Calls for GSG resignation grow amid union backing controversy

At a special meeting held by the Graduate Student Government on May 21, GSG Vice President Christopher Catalano was heavily criticized for sending an unauthorized email supporting unionization to the gsg-global listserv. Several students called for his resignation. 

At a special meeting held by the Graduate Student Government on May 21, GSG Vice President Christopher Catalano was heavily criticized for sending an unauthorized email supporting unionization to the gsg-global listserv. Several students called for his resignation.

Faculty members pass resolution to grant amnesty to student protesters by a slim margin

At a special meeting held on May 20, members of Princeton faculty voted, 154-136-8, to recommend the University to bring disciplinary investigations to a close. 

Leading with ‘humor, humility, and humanity’: Dolan reflects on nine years as Dean of the College

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean Dolan and several of her closest colleagues to discuss her trailblazing work as an academic, transformation into an administrator, and responses to the hot-button issues that have defined her tenure.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean Dolan and several of her closest colleagues to discuss her trailblazing work as an academic, transformation into an administrator, and responses to the hot-button issues that have defined her tenure.

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ quietly closes after three weeks

After nearly three weeks, the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” has ended, though organizers hinted that they will return.

After nearly three weeks, the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” has ended, though organizers hinted that they will return.

Graduate student union vote fails, 391–652

Princeton graduate students voted against joining the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) in a vote on May 13 and 14.

Princeton graduate students voted against joining the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) in a vote on May 13 and 14.

Live updates: Protesters issued warning to clear camp on Monday, no timeline set

On its eighteenth day, the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” is breaking up. The movement follows a campus message from President Eisgruber last night, which called on protesters to clear Cannon Green in preparation for end of year event.

On its eighteenth day, the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” is breaking up. The movement follows a campus message from President Eisgruber last night, which called on protesters to clear Cannon Green in preparation for end of year event.

Eisgruber says protesters must clear encampment, divestment to be formally considered

In a campus message, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 announced that protesters must clear Cannon Green, but gave no specific deadline. He also announced that the CPUC’s Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday to formally consider divestment from Israel.

In a campus message, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 announced that protesters must clear Cannon Green, but gave no specific deadline. He also announced that the CPUC’s Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday to formally consider divestment from Israel.

Hunger strikers trade off with new participants after nine days

After nine days of hunger striking in solidarity with Palestine, the 13 participating students ended their strike. Seven other undergraduates have taken their place, beginning a new iteration of the strike.

After nine days of hunger striking in solidarity with Palestine, the 13 participating students ended their strike. Seven other undergraduates have taken their place, beginning a new iteration of the strike.

Special faculty meeting will consider proposal regarding student discipline and free speech

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 has called a special meeting of the faculty for May 20, following a faculty proposal regarding “the granting of amnesty to students and other university affiliates involved in peaceful free speech and assembly for justice in Palestine.”

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 has called a special meeting of the faculty for May 20, following a faculty proposal regarding “the granting of amnesty to students and other university affiliates involved in peaceful free speech and assembly for justice in Palestine.”

Princeton High School students walk out in support of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

Postdocs win unionization, vote finalized

In the election held on Thursday, postdocs voted 484–89 in favor of joining a union with United Auto Workers.

In the election held on Thursday, postdocs voted 484–89 in favor of joining a union with United Auto Workers.

Students claim meeting with Eisgruber was unproductive, hunger strike will continue

On May 6, a small group of protesters met with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley, and Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal to discuss the demands of the ongoing sit-in on Cannon Green. According to protesters, the meeting was unproductive, and the hunger strike will continue.

On May 6, a small group of protesters met with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley, and Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal to discuss the demands of the ongoing sit-in on Cannon Green. According to protesters, the meeting was unproductive, and the hunger strike will continue.

‘I think we were forced into this position’: Hunger strike for Palestine continues

At least 17 undergraduates began a hunger strike on Friday morning to demand that the University meet with students to discuss financial and academic disassociation from Israel and to drop criminal and disciplinary charges against the 13 students arrested for occupying Clio Hall on Monday. The hunger strikers have received regular health checkups as they faced rainy weather all weekend without shelter.

At least 17 undergraduates began a hunger strike on Friday morning to demand that the University meet with students to discuss financial and academic disassociation from Israel and to drop criminal and disciplinary charges against the 13 students arrested for occupying Clio Hall on Monday. The hunger strikers have received regular health checkups as they faced rainy weather all weekend without shelter.

Live Updates: ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

The “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” continues on Cannon Green — follow for live updates.

Day ten of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

The “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” enters its tenth day after a quiet night in Cannon Green — follow for live updates.

The “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” enters its ninth day after a quiet night in Cannon Green — follow for live updates.