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Worried about student engagement, USG weighs new app to poll students

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to weigh a new method of student engagement, reminiscent of the direct democracy that is common in the Swiss Confederation.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to weigh a new method of student engagement, reminiscent of the direct democracy that is common in the Swiss Confederation.

In the wake of major reorganization, PLASA focuses on community and professional development

Changes in the PLASA's structure are part of the groups efforts to make Latine students, a group making up 10 percent of the student body, feel like they are inherently part of the campus community.

Changes in PLASA’s structure are part of the groups efforts to make Latine students, a group making up 10 percent of the student body, feel like they are inherently part of the campus community.

Director of Accessibility and Disability Services retires after 17 years at Princeton

Erickson’s retirement marks another moment of turnover for the University. Administrators, including Dean of the College Jill Dolan, the Director of the Office of Sustainability Shana Weber, and the Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Students Thomas Dunne all announced their leave from the University in the past year.

Over breaks, students who stay on campus have varied experiences with meals

University Spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote in an email to the ‘Prince’ that “four percent of the meals used during recess were guest meals.” 

University Spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote in an email to the ‘Prince’ that “four percent of the meals used during recess were guest meals.” 

Waiting for details, students believe shift from certificates to minors will help on resumes

The University’s transition from certificates to minors have caused confusion among students. This is especially the case for juniors and seniors, whose academic paths have been shifted by the change over the past year. 

Stuffed tiger rides a wave of scuffling Glee Club members and Harvard interlopers, loses a paw

The rival schools engaged in annual banter over Princeton Glee Club's stuffed tiger, Tiglet.

After calls for lighting, only three students attend campus lighting safety walk

Three students, one administrator, and one PSAFE officer attended the campus walk through. This was the first of three lighting safety walks to assess campus lighting.

Three students, one administrator, and one PSAFE officer attended the campus walk through. This was the first of three lighting safety walks to assess campus lighting.

Holder and Henry sewage problems caused by tennis balls, ping pong balls, and beer cans

Flushed tennis balls, ping-pong balls, and beer cans clogged plumbing systems in Holder and Henry halls earlier this week, causing damages to a student rug and drain cap. Repairs are ongoing in both locations as the sewage smell lingers, according to residents. 

Flushed tennis balls, ping pong balls, and beer cans clogged plumbing systems in Holder and Henry halls earlier this week, causing damages to a student rug and drain cap. Repairs are ongoing in both locations as the sewage smell lingers, according to residents. 

Alumnus invokes Princeton’s informal motto, then sentenced to two months for Jan. 6 actions

Larry Giberson ’23 was sentenced to two months of incarceration, six months of home detention, and $2000 in fines by D.C. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols for his involvement in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

Larry Giberson ’23 was sentenced to two months of incarceration, six months of home detention, and $2000 in fines by D.C. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols for his involvement in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

Delays may ease as Washington Road bridge reopens following months-long closure

The Washington Road bridge over the Delaware and Raritan Canal opened on Monday, after being closed for renovations since July.

The Washington Road bridge over the Delaware and Raritan Canal opened on Monday, after being closed for renovations since July.

Princeton Slavery Project reaches ten-year anniversary, presents findings to New Jersey Reparations Council

Last month, Isabela Morales GS ’19 presented on her work with the Princeton and Slavery Project during the New Jersey Reparations Council’s first public hearing. Over the course of its ten-year existence, the Princeton and Slavery Project has published a plethora of stories and primary sources that shed light on the University’s extensive relationship with slavery.

Last month, Isabela Morales GS ’19 presented on her work with the Princeton and Slavery Project during the New Jersey Reparations Council’s first public hearing. Over the course of its ten-year existence, the Princeton and Slavery Project has published a plethora of stories and primary sources that shed light on the University’s extensive relationship with slavery.

Princeton schools superintendent resigns after tumultuous tenure

At a special Monday meeting, the Princeton Board of Education approved Carol Kelley's resignation, following a tenure marked by several controversies.

At a special Monday meeting, the Princeton Board of Education approved Carol Kelley's resignation, following a tenure marked by several controversies.

Princeton staff member assaults student at pro-Palestine protest in town

Between 100 and 200 people attended the protest, which was organized primarily by two off-campus groups and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Between 100 and 200 people attended the protest, which was organized primarily by two off-campus groups and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Outdoor activities and food trucks draw more than 2000 to Community Care Day

On Oct. 27, the University held a recreational day with programming including activities and free food as part of a broader campus focus on mental health.

On Oct. 27, the University held a recreational day with programming including activities and free food as part of a broader campus focus on mental health.

USG discusses outcome of Community Care Day, formation of Mental Health Committee

USG met to discuss the turnout of the first annual Community Care Day and the development of the mental health standing committee. USG also voted on funding events for the South Asian Students Association and HackPrinceton, and revised election procedures ahead of upcoming winter and spring elections.

USG met to discuss the turnout of the first annual Community Care Day and the development of the mental health standing committee. USG also voted on funding events for the South Asian Students Association and HackPrinceton, and revised election procedures ahead of upcoming winter and spring elections.

Next Dean of College may not be chosen internally, according to town hall with students

Brian Li ’24, a member of the search committee for Dean Jill Dolan’s successor, said that more events like this town hall will be held in the future so that students can share the traits they’re looking for in a Dean; that feedback will be collected and considered by the search committee.  

Brian Li ’24, a member of the search committee for Dean Jill Dolan’s successor, said that more events like this town hall will be held in the future so that students can share the traits they’re looking for in a Dean; that feedback will be collected and considered by the search committee.  

Hundreds participate in walkout in support of Palestine, dozens join counterprotest

Amid a day of walkouts across college campuses nationwide, hundreds of students gathered to rally in solidarity with Palestine on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Amidst a day of walkouts across college campuses nationwide, hundreds of students gathered to rally in solidarity with Palestine on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

As Golden prepares to retire, Princeton’s endowment has lowest returns in Ivy League

Princeton experienced a 1.7 percent investment loss this year, the greatest loss since 2008. Every other Ivy League school saw positive returns.

Princeton experienced a 1.7 percent investment loss this year, the greatest loss since 2008. Every other Ivy League school saw positive returns.

Town council considers how to fund improvements in increasingly-gentrified neighborhood

The Princeton Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 23, and among the meeting highlights were updates on various development projects and community programs.

The Princeton Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 23, and among the meeting highlights were updates on various development projects and community programs.

Months after petition circulated over affordable housing development in town, pushback persists

Three years after the town council passed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Ordinances, which outline the development of new housing units in three of the town's seven overlay zones, affordable housing projects are being undertaken in some of those districts, while other proposals have been met with contention over concerns about historical preservation.

Three years after the town council passed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Ordinances, which outline the development of new housing units in three of the town's seven overlay zones, affordable housing projects are being undertaken in some of those districts, while other proposals have been met with contention over concerns about historical preservation.