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Postdocs set to vote on unionization in May

Princeton postdoctoral researchers are set to vote on unionization on May 8 and 9, following an election agreement with the University. This comes after Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) announced that over 65 percent of postdocs had signed union cards.

Princeton postdoctoral researchers are set to vote on unionization on May 8 and 9, following an election agreement with the University. This comes after Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) announced that over 65 percent of postdocs had signed union cards.

The ADL gave Princeton an F for antisemitism. After the CJL pushed back, they bumped it up to a D.

Following Princeton’s F rating from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on their college antisemitism report card, Jewish students and the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) pushed back. The ADL then quietly raised Princeton’s grade to a D, but some worry this will deter Jewish students from attending Princeton, despite the vibrant Jewish community on campus.

Following Princeton’s F rating from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on their college antisemitism report card, Jewish students and the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) pushed back. The ADL then quietly raised Princeton’s grade to a D, but some worry this will deter Jewish students from attending Princeton, despite the vibrant Jewish community on campus.

Preview students drawn to Princeton by aesthetics and camaraderie

Prospective members of Princeton’s Class of 2028 visited campus this week and last. Accepted students emphasized campus aesthetics, academics, and diversity as factors in their decisions about whether to attend Princeton.

Prospective members of Princeton’s Class of 2028 visited campus this week and last. Accepted students emphasized campus aesthetics, academics, and diversity as factors in their decisions about whether to attend Princeton.

Extended passing times follow changes to finals period and Dean’s Date

Effective Fall 2025, passing times between classes will be extended to 15 and 20 minutes, replacing the current 10 minute period. The plan also suggests opening more room in the course grid for precept and course times. 

Effective Fall 2025, passing times between classes will be extended to 15 and 20 minutes, replacing the current 10 minute period. The plan also suggests opening more room in the course grid for precept and course times. 

Sensory Fair highlights Autism Awareness and Acceptance month

As April marks Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, the AccessAbility Center hosted its second-annual Sensory Fair on Wednesday, April 17 to highlight the experiences of those with autism and sensory processing disorders. 

As April marks Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, the AccessAbility Center hosted its second-annual Sensory Fair on Wednesday, April 17 to highlight the experiences of those with autism and sensory processing disorders. 

Ella Weber wins Truman Scholarship for public service

As part of her work with Nuclear Princeton, Weber produced a five-part “Scientific America” podcast series about 15 nuclear missiles siloed in her tribe’s Fort Berthold reservation in North Dakota.

As part of her work with Nuclear Princeton, Weber produced a five-part “Scientific America” podcast series about 15 nuclear missiles siloed in her tribe’s Fort Berthold reservation in North Dakota.

Religious groups ramp up new student outreach for Preview

In an attempt to strengthen their communities and welcome new members, religious groups on campus have begun outreach to students accepted into the Class of 2028.

In an attempt to strengthen their communities and welcome new members, religious groups on campus have begun outreach to students accepted into the Class of 2028.

The COVID class: 2024 reflects on their time at Princeton

As the Class of 2024's time at Princeton draws to a close, the ‘Prince’ spoke to five seniors about their experience with COVID-19 at Princeton and how it impacted their class.

As the Class of 2024's time at Princeton draws to a close, the ‘Prince’ spoke to five seniors about their experience with COVID-19 at Princeton and how it impacted their class.

Genrietta Churbanova, John Freeman named valedictorian, salutatorian

The University named Genrietta Churbanova as the Class of 2024 valedictorian and John Freeman as the salutatorian on Monday, April 15. Churbanova is an Anthropology major from Little Rock, Ark., and Freeman is a Classics major from Chicago, Ill.

The University named Genrietta Churbanova as the Class of 2024 valedictorian and John Freeman as the salutatorian on Monday, April 15. Churbanova is an Anthropology major from Little Rock, Ark., and Freeman is a Classics major from Chicago, Ill.

Whig-Clio set to host first congressional primary candidate forum in its history

On Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m., Whig-Clio will host the first congressional primary candidate forum in its history, featuring four candidates running in the Democratic primary for the N.J.-03 Congressional District.

On Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m., Whig-Clio will host the first congressional primary candidate forum in its history, featuring four candidates running in the Democratic primary for the N.J.-03 Congressional District.

Graduate students file for union election, marking last Ivy to do so

The move by Princeton Graduate Students United comes two weeks after postdoctoral workers at the University filed for an NLRB election.

The move by Princeton Graduate Students United comes two weeks after postdoctoral workers at the University filed for an NLRB election.

CJL welcomed disabled author Emily Ladau for Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month Shabbat

The Center for Jewish Life has run a Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month Shabbat every year since 2019. This year’s speaker discussed her writing process, the idea of allyship, and her favorite musicals at the event on Friday.

The Center for Jewish Life has run a Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month Shabbat every year since 2019. This year’s speaker discussed her writing process, the idea of allyship, and her favorite musicals at the event on Friday.

USG hears proposal on extended passing periods, CJL response to antisemitism report

The USG Senate meeting on April 14 focused on approving extended passing periods between classes, discussing an ADL report on antisemitism at universities, supporting Passover observance, enhancing access to menstrual products, and approving budget requests for student activities.

The USG Senate meeting on April 14 focused on approving extended passing periods between classes, discussing an ADL report on antisemitism at universities, supporting Passover observance, enhancing access to menstrual products, and approving budget requests for student activities.

Chebbi, Johnson, and Ugwonali advance to YAT general election

The three Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) candidates moving forward to the general election are Aisha Chebbi ’24, Sydney S. Johnson ’24, and Chioma Ugwonali ’24. The candidates won the primary election, coming out on top of a pool of 27 candidates.

The three Young Alumni Trustee (YAT) candidates moving forward to the general election are Aisha Chebbi ’24, Sydney S. Johnson ’24, and Chioma Ugwonali ’24. The candidates won the primary election, coming out on top of a pool of 27 candidates.

NJ AI Summit addresses University's role in expanding AI statewide

Recently, the University hosted a New Jersey AI summit to address the growing role that the University plans to play in the statewide expansion of AI.

Projects Board funding runs dry for Spring semester, student groups frustrated

Project’s Board is coming to the end of their $130,000 semester budget. Several groups have reported receiving less or no funding in the final weeks of the semester, leading to speculation about the status of the Projects Board budget. The Daily Princetonian spoke with USG and Projects Board representatives, as well as student group leaders to understand how this happened.

‘She’s such a builder:’ Kauanui appointed to Indigenous Studies professorship

After student complaints of an inadequate Indigenous Studies program, the Effron Center for the Study of America hired a new professor for the initiative.

After student complaints of an inadequate Indigenous Studies program, the Effron Center for the Study of America hired a new professor for the initiative.

Princeton updates pregnancy policies in response to federal regulations

Princeton has updated its Policy on Discrimination and Harassment and adopted a new Student Pregnancy/Childbirth Accommodation Policy, in accordance with proposed changes to federal Title IX policy.

Princeton has updated its Policy on Discrimination and Harassment and adopted a new Student Pregnancy/Childbirth Accommodation Policy, in accordance with proposed changes to federal Title IX policy.

Graduate students gain seats on Faculty Committee

After a faculty vote last week, graduate students will have representation on the Faculty Committee of the Graduate School.

After a faculty vote last week, graduate students will have representation on the Faculty Committee of the Graduate School.

Labyrinth will no longer supply books for Princeton courses

Coursebooks will be now offered through an online retailer, effective for summer programs and the upcoming fall semester. This marks the end of a 17-year partnership which offered textbooks through local independent bookstore Labyrinth.

Coursebooks will be now offered through an online retailer, effective for summer programs and the upcoming fall semester. This marks the end of a 17-year partnership which offered textbooks through local independent bookstore Labyrinth.