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‘DEI is broken, and everyone knows it’: Differing interpretations of DEI complicate GSG elections

After heated exchanges by graduate students over Slack complicated the contested campaign for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer position, the election closed with Caridad Estrada GS as winner. Mirroring nationwide discussions, the issue of how to interpret and implement DEI at institutions of higher learning was central to the election.

After heated exchanges by graduate students over Slack complicated the contested campaign for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer position, the election closed with Caridad Estrada GS as winner. Mirroring nationwide discussions, the interpretation and implementation of DEI at institutions of higher learning were central to the election.

Labyrinth owners announce intention to voluntarily recognize unionization of employees

On Jan. 9, the owners of Labyrinth Books announced their intention to voluntarily recognize the unionization of their staff in a press release. Once the agreement is officially signed, the bargaining process will officially begin.

On Jan. 9, the owners of Labyrinth Books announced their intention to voluntarily recognize the unionization of their staff in a press release. Once the agreement is officially signed, the bargaining process will officially begin.

Cloister Inn to stay afloat through spring semester

Cloister Inn's Graduate Board of Governors reported that the eating club had raised over $100,000 in two weeks in an “unprecedented show of support.” Their letter emphasized that while the club will have enough funds to operate for the spring semester, the long-term future of Cloister is still uncertain. 

Cloister Inn's Graduate Board of Governors reported that the eating club had raised over $100,000 in two weeks in an “unprecedented show of support.” Their letter emphasized that while the club will have enough funds to operate for the spring semester, the long-term future of Cloister is still uncertain. 

Wintersession garners increasing demand as initiative enters fourth year

Wintersession, which is set to begin this year on Monday, Jan. 14, is offering more workshops than ever. Increased popularity has led to some issues with the registration website crashing and last minute course offerings to meet the record demand.

Wintersession, which is set to begin this year on Monday, Jan. 14, is offering more workshops than ever. Increased popularity has led to last-minute course offerings and some issues with the registration website crashing.

Workers at Labyrinth Books file unionization petition, likely to unionize

Labyrinth employees will likely vote on whether to unionize by the end of January. Should the unionization efforts succeed, store owners said they would "bargain in good faith for all of our employees and expect to reach a fair and acceptable contract."

Labyrinth employees will likely vote on whether to unionize by the end of January. Should the unionization efforts succeed, store owners said they would "bargain in good faith for all of our employees and expect to reach a fair and acceptable contract."

Eating clubs vandalized with pro-Palestine and anti-Israel graffiti

Two eating clubs and a brick wall on University property were vandalized with pro-Palestine and anti-Israel graffiti on Dec. 23 and 24. The graffiti is the first reported incident of vandalism at Princeton related to the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

Two eating clubs and a brick wall on University property were vandalized with pro-Palestine and anti-Israel graffiti on Dec. 23 and 24. The graffiti is the first reported incident of vandalism at Princeton related to the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

Students weigh impact of national focus on campus activism surrounding Israel and Palestine

After a semester of national focus on student views on the conflict in Israel and Gaza, student leaders weigh the impacts of the high-profile national coverage, which included an invitation to one student leader to participate in a CNN televised debate on the conflict and its impact on college campuses.

After a semester of national focus on student views on the conflict in Israel and Gaza, student leaders weigh the impacts of the high-profile national coverage, which included an invitation to one student leader to participate in a CNN televised debate on the conflict and its impact on college campuses.

An interview with Eisgruber and Governor Phil Murphy on a new AI hub

The Daily Princetonian spoke with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Governor Phil Murphy before the announcement of the establishment of a new artificial intelligence hub at Princeton University.

The Daily Princetonian spoke with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Governor Phil Murphy before the announcement of the establishment of a new artificial intelligence hub at Princeton University.

Princeton affirms commitment to DEI after information about several employees shared

“We have been in touch with those affected by this incident to offer [our] support,” Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Michele Minter wrote in a statement to The Daily Princetonian.

“We are very concerned about the increasing use of doxing as a strategy to harass members of our community. We have been in touch with those affected by this incident to offer to support,” University spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

Princeton’s town council formalizes town ban on scooters amid safety concerns

During its meeting on Dec. 18, 2023, Princeton’s town council passed an ordinance formally prohibiting people from riding scooters on sidewalks in the “Central Business District.” This includes a stretch of Nassau Street from Bayard Lane to Maple Street, a stretch of Witherspoon Street from Nassau Street to Paul Robeson Place, and the Palmer Square area.

During its meeting on December 18, 2023 the Princeton town Council passed an ordinance formally prohibiting people from riding scooters on sidewalks in the “Central Business District.” This includes a stretch of Nassau Street from Bayard Lane to Maple Street, a stretch of Witherspoon Street from Nassau Street to Paul Robeson Place, and the Palmer Square area.

Friends and family remember Sophia Jones ’27, ‘incandescent spirit’ and accomplished ballerina

A prospective molecular biology major and a member of Yeh College, Jones was a lifelong dedicated and passionate ballerina who had a love for animals, teaching, and hoped to pursue pediatric medicine after graduating from Princeton.

A prospective molecular biology major and a member of Yeh College, Jones was a lifelong dedicated and passionate ballerina who had a love for animals, teaching, and hoped to pursue pediatric medicine after graduating from Princeton.

Early action decisions released, marking next phase of student body expansion

Princeton admitted students to the Class of 2028 on Dec. 14 as part of its Single-Choice Early Action round. Princeton's next class, admitted during a time of change for admissions offices across the country, will arrive on campus amidst significant changes to campus infrastructure as the student body continues to expand.

Princeton admitted students to the Class of 2028 on Dec. 14 as part of its Single-Choice Early Action round. Princeton's next class, admitted during a time of change for admissions offices across the country, will arrive on campus amidst significant changes to campus infrastructure as the student body continues to expand.

International students highlight challenges with flying home after finals period

All five of the students interviewed expressed that the final exam schedule should be released earlier, and two suggested the semester should finish a week earlier.

All five of the students interviewed expressed that the final exam schedule should be released earlier, and two suggested the semester should finish a week earlier.

Whig-Clio elections see increased turnout as club continues to rebuild from pandemic

All of the elections but one were contested, including a presidential election that was uncontested for the first time since 2020.

All of the elections but one were contested, including a presidential election that was uncontested for the first time since 2020.

Temporary parking banned on Witherspoon Street amid pedestrian transformation

Changes to parking and traffic density, two longtime concerns of Princeton residents, students, and professors, were addressed at the town council’s Dec. 11 meeting.

Changes to parking and traffic density, two longtime concerns of Princeton residents, students, and professors, were addressed at the town council’s Dec. 11 meeting.

Eisgruber issues statement in response to congressional hearings on antisemitism

In the statement, Eisgruber condemned antisemitic speech on campus, highlighted Princeton’s robust free speech protections, and emphasized the responsibility of the institution to push back on hateful speech.

In the statement, Eisgruber condemned antisemitic speech on campus, highlighted Princeton’s robust free speech protections, and the responsibility of the institution to push back on hateful speech.

Charter prepares for expansion as interest in eating clubs rises

The club’s proposed expansion project addresses various challenges the current membership faces including “limited dining space,” a lack of female restrooms downstairs, and “inaccessib[ility] to students and alumni with mobility challenges.”

The club’s proposed expansion project addresses various challenges the current membership faces including “limited dining space,” a lack of female restrooms downstairs, and “inaccessib[ility] to students and alumni with mobility challenges.”

Lawsuit from former employee against Princeton’s COVID-19 masking policies ends in dismissal

The University defeated former employee Kate McKinley for the second time in a case alleging harassment and wrongful termination due to religious objection to COVID-19 policies. This decision will not allow for further amendments.

The University defeated former employee Kate McKinley for the second time in a case alleging harassment and wrongful termination in response to her claimed religious objection to COVID-19 policies. This decision will not allow for further amendments.

Attar and Tripathi take over USG Senate as 11 newcomers elected

Tripathi received 54.4 percent of the votes and Magnano received 45.6 percent of the votes in the second round of the vote calculation.

Tripathi received 54.4% of the votes and Magano received 45.6% of the votes in round 2 of the vote calculation.

Redesigned FAFSA can be filled out in about 10 minutes, Princeton aid levels won’t change

The newly simplified FAFSA form is supposed to take only 10 minutes.