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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.

Nassau Street closes temporarily after chimney blaze draws ten emergency vehicles

Soot and debris in the chimney of Tipple and Rose caused heavy smoke. At least 10 emergency vehicles responded.

Soot and debris in the chimney of Tipple and Rose caused heavy smoke. About ten emergency vehicles responded.

Several texts removed from Western HUM syllabus amid changes in program leadership

Several texts were removed from the syllabus for the upcoming spring semester of the Western Humanities (HUM) Sequence, including “Beloved” by Toni Morrison, “The Complete Autobiographies of Frederick Douglass” by Frederick Douglass, and “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” by Mary Wollstonecraft. 

Several texts were removed from the syllabus for the upcoming spring semester of the Humanities (HUM) Sequence, including Beloved by Toni Morrison, The Complete Autobiographies of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass, and A Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft. 

Nearly a year after salary petition, postdocs launch unionization effort

Nearly a year after the University increased the minimum salary for postdocs to $65,000 from $54,840 after they had petitioned for an increase to $68,500, postdocs rallied outside of SPIA to announce their card campaign, which marks the first step towards a union for the University’s roughly 700 postdocs.

Nearly a year after the University increased the minimum salary for postdocs to $65,000 from $54,840 after they had petitioned for an increase to $68,500, postdocs rallied outside of SPIA to announce their card campaign, which marks the first step towards a union for the University’s roughly 700 postdocs.

Student captures her own raccoon attack on film

On Monday night, a student was attacked by a raccoon, which based on its behavior is believed to be rabid. The student who was attacked recorded the entire encounter with the raccoon and submitted the video with audio to the @barstoolprinceton Instagram account.

On Monday night, a student was attacked by a raccoon, which based on its behavior is believed to be rabid. The student who was attacked recorded the entire encounter with the raccoon and submitted the video with audio to the @barstoolprinceton Instagram account.

Scooters banned from campus after August restrictions found ineffective

Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) will be fully banned on campus starting Jan. 25, 2024. The policy is stricter than current rules, which restrict PEV use during hours and at specific speeds within the restricted zone.

Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) will be fully banned on campus starting Jan. 25, 2024. The policy is stricter than current rules, which restrict PEV use during hours and at specific speeds within the restricted zone.

After barn-raising event on a chilly Saturday, 3 out of 4 remain standing

At 1:16 p.m., the critical wood centerpiece of one of the barns cracked causing the barn to collapse. Despite initial attempts to materially reinforce the center piece, the barn could not be raised by the end of the event. 

At 1:16 pm, a critical center piece of wood in the cupcake barn cracked, resulting in the structure collapsing. Despite initial attempts to materially reinforce the center piece, the barn could not be raised by the end of the event. 

As admissions changes debated, Princeton admits students through QuestBridge

Students accepted to the class of 2028 through QuestBridge received application decisions on Friday. QuestBridge reported that, out of 20,800 applicants and 6,683 finalists, 2,242 students were matched with QuestBridge partner universities this year. 

Students accepted to the class of 2028 through QuestBridge received application decisions on Friday. QuestBridge reported that, out of 20,800 applicants and 6,683 finalists, 2,242 students were matched with QuestBridge partner universities this year. 

Class of 2025 Senate race has sharp divides on interaction with the administration

The ‘Prince’ sat down for interviews with the candidates actively running for the 2025 senator position, and asked them about their plans for the position, views on the role of USG on campus, and motivations for running.

The ‘Prince’ sat down for interviews with the candidates actively running for the 2025 senator position, and asked them about their plans for the position, views on the role of USG on campus, and motivations for running.

Daniels lauds achievements as interest surges for unstructured trip to New York

In a Sunday meeting, USG discussed a planned trip to NYC which received so many signups that its interest form crashed. This marked the final meeting of the USG Senate under President Stephen Daniels, with elections set to take place in the upcoming week.

In a Sunday meeting, USG discussed a planned trip to NYC which received so many signups that its interest form crashed. This marked the final meeting of the USG Senate under President Stephen Daniels, with elections set to take place in the upcoming week.

About 120 rally to kick off sixth push for Israel divestment in past 20 years

The petition also calls on the University to develop affiliations with Palestinian “academic and cultural” institutions, while disassociating from corresponding Israeli institutions.

The petition also calls on the University to develop affiliations with Palestinian “academic and cultural” institutions, while disassociating from corresponding Israeli institutions.

New living room sets installed in Rocky-Mathey amid ten year project to update and replace dorm furniture

As a part of the ongoing campus construction plans, there is a ten-year project involving the updating and replacement of dorm furniture.

As a part of the ongoing campus construction plans, there is a ten-year project involving the updating and replacement of dorm furniture.

Teshome ’25 to prioritize community relations as 148th editor-in-chief

The EIC-elect currently serves as Head Podcast Editor. She said she aims to increase engagement with the surrounding community and with staff writers.

The EIC-elect currently serves as Head Podcast Editor. She said she aims to increase engagement with the surrounding community and with staff writers.

Town officials push back on community petition against further development

Louise Wilson, the chair of the Planning Board, told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that the petition is “alarmist and replete with falsehoods” and that there are parts of the plan that can be confusing or misinterpreted if taken out of context.

Louise Wilson, the chair of the Planning Board, told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that the petition is “alarmist and replete with falsehoods” and that there are parts of the plan that can be confusing or misinterpreted if taken out of context.

Princeton program sponsors internship with Adjaye-affiliated firm despite sexual assault claims

One of the internships offered this year through the International Internship Program (IIP) is a position with Adjaye Associates, a globally renowned architectural firm based in Accra, Ghana.

This summer, The Financial Times reported on a series of sexual assault allegations against Adjaye, all leveled by women who had worked under him.

Hundreds apply for van certification as clubs plead for drivers

Several recent emails suggest Princeton lacks van certified drivers. With no van certification exams for a year due to COVID, student organizations have difficulty traveling to competitions and events.

Princeton first-year passes away overnight

In an email sent to the University community, the Vice President for Campus Life said that Sophia Jones ’27 passed away last night.

In an email sent to the University community, the Vice President for Campus Life said that Sophia Jones ’27 passed away last night.