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Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

Annie Rupertus and Madeleine LeBeau

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 09/14/2022

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USG considers reforms of elections management and committee structure, confirms new members

USG considers reforms of elections management and committee structure, confirms new members

Annie Rupertus

In a special meeting, the Senate debated proposals that would require Senators and U-Councilors to serve on USG core committees and reform the office of the Chief Elections Manager.

In a special meeting, the Senate debated proposals that would require Senators and U-Councilors to serve on USG core committees and reform the office of the Chief Elections Manager.

NEWS | 09/13/2022

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Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises $81.8M, breaks fundraising records

Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises $81.8M, breaks fundraising records

Kalena Blake

With a record $81.8 million donated last year, the University retains its top spot in percentage alumni participation among undergraduate colleges. 

With a record $81.8 million being donated, the University retains its top spot in percentage alumni participation among undergraduate colleges. 

NEWS | 09/13/2022

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Some first-years, orientation leaders critique Community Action orientation program

Some first-years, orientation leaders critique Community Action orientation program

Eden Teshome

In a year with a particularly high number of Community Action participants, many students expressed concerns about the orientation program. For some, the purportedly service-focused opportunity fell short of its stated mission — and students said they left feeling unfulfilled.

In a year with a particularly high number of Community Action participants, many students expressed concerns about the orientation program. For some, the purportedly service-focused opportunity fell short of its stated mission — and students said they left feeling unfulfilled.

NEWS | 09/13/2022

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Princeton staff member dies on campus

Princeton staff member dies on campus

Katherine Dailey

On Sept. 13, a University staff member died on campus. The University community was notified via a 5:34pm TigerAlert.

On Sept. 13, a University staff member died on campus. The University community was notified via a 5:34pm TigerAlert.

NEWS | 09/13/2022

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Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

Laura Robertson

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

NEWS | 09/11/2022

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Students rock in the rain at fall Lawnparties

Students rock in the rain at fall Lawnparties

Tess Weinreich and Izzy Jacobson

Despite the rain, student turnout was high for fall Lawnparties, as student opener Villanelle and indie rock band Hippo Campus hit the main stage.

Despite the rain, student turnout was high for fall Lawnparties, as student opener Villanelle and indie rock band Hippo Campus hit the main stage.

NEWS | 09/11/2022

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University hikes late meal allowance to $9 for lunch and dinner amid price increases

University hikes late meal allowance to $9 for lunch and dinner amid price increases

Hope Perry and Lia Opperman

The increase comes as prices have been raised due to nationwide increases in food prices, as well as increased hourly wages for staff. 

The increase comes as prices have been raised due to nationwide increases in food prices, as well as increased hourly wages for staff. 

NEWS | 09/11/2022

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Q&A with Zach Sutton of Hippo Campus, 2022 fall Lawnparties headliner

Q&A with Zach Sutton of Hippo Campus, 2022 fall Lawnparties headliner

Jasmyn Dobson and Tess Weinreich

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Zach Sutton, bassist of Lawnparties headliner band Hippo Campus, to discuss playing at a college campus, the genre shift from previous headliners, and more. 

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Zach Sutton, bassist of Lawnparties headliner band Hippo Campus, to discuss playing at a college campus, the genre shift from previous headliners, and more. 

NEWS | 09/10/2022

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New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

Laura Robertson

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

NEWS | 09/08/2022

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Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

Drew Somerville

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

NEWS | 09/08/2022

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Largest incoming class in Princeton’s history welcomed in Opening Exercises, Pre-Rade

Largest incoming class in Princeton’s history welcomed in Opening Exercises, Pre-Rade

Sandeep Mangat

Opening Exercises took place outside of Nassau Hall for the first time, instead of inside the University Chapel, as has been tradition since 1929.

Opening Exercises took place outside of Nassau Hall for the first time, instead of inside the University Chapel, as has been tradition since 1929.

NEWS | 09/07/2022

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Former Princeton employee files religious discrimination lawsuit against University for COVID-19 policies

Former Princeton employee files religious discrimination lawsuit against University for COVID-19 policies

Brenden Garza

University Spokesperson Ayana Okoya said that the University “handled this former employee’s accommodation request fairly” and “in accordance with the applicable laws and internal policies.” 

University Spokesperson Ayana Okoya said that the University “handled this former employee’s accommodation request fairly” and “in accordance with the applicable laws and internal policies.” 

NEWS | 09/07/2022

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All students in Yeh, NCW allowed to move into fall dorms on schedule after construction uncertainty

All students in Yeh, NCW allowed to move into fall dorms on schedule after construction uncertainty

Hope Perry

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Yeh and NCW will gain access to their rooms on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8:00 a.m., while first-years currently in other room assignments will be able to move in beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Yeh and NCW will gain access to their rooms on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8:00 a.m., while first-years currently in other room assignments will be able to move in beginning at 9:30 p.m.

NEWS | 09/02/2022

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About 20% of NCW and Yeh students are in temporary housing as construction delays continue

About 20% of NCW and Yeh students are in temporary housing as construction delays continue

Hope Perry

About one-fifth of students living in New College West and Yeh College are in temporary housing while construction continues on the new residential colleges. All undergraduates will have moved onto campus by Sept. 3, at which point there is a possibility that over 200 students could be in temporary housing.

About one-fifth of students living in New College West and Yeh College are in temporary housing while construction continues on the new residential colleges. All undergraduates will have moved onto campus by Sept. 3, at which point there is a possibility that over 200 students could be in temporary housing.

NEWS | 09/02/2022

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University closes Sam Wang investigation, finds research misconduct allegations to be ‘without merit’

University closes Sam Wang investigation, finds research misconduct allegations to be ‘without merit’

Lia Opperman

According to University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss, all investigations surrounding Wang have been closed. Wang will continue normal teaching and research operations this fall.

According to University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss, all investigations surrounding Wang have been closed. Wang will continue normal teaching and research operations this fall.

NEWS | 08/30/2022

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USG meets ahead of school year to discuss construction updates, budget proposals

USG meets ahead of school year to discuss construction updates, budget proposals

Alison Araten

The Senate met before the start of the school year and approved multiple unique budget requests, including the Fall Lawnparties budget.

The Senate met before the start of the school year and approved multiple unique budget requests, including the Fall Lawnparties budget.

NEWS | 08/30/2022

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USG initiative to provide students with dining points redeemable at Nassau Street restaurants

USG initiative to provide students with dining points redeemable at Nassau Street restaurants

Annie Rupertus

Students on the unlimited meal plan, which includes all first-years and sophomores, will have $150 on their TigerCards to spend at various restaurants in town beginning this fall.

Students on the unlimited meal plan, which includes all first-years and sophomores, will have $150 on their TigerCards to spend at various restaurants in town beginning this fall.

NEWS | 08/30/2022

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Hippos on Campus? Indie rock band to headline fall Lawnparties

Hippos on Campus? Indie rock band to headline fall Lawnparties

Annie Rupertus

Five-member indie rock band Hippo Campus will take the Frist North Lawn stage on Sunday, Sept. 11, after a day of eating club festivities on Prospect Avenue.

Five member indie rock band Hippo Campus will take the Frist North Lawn stage on Sunday, Sept. 11, after a day of eating club festivities on Prospect Avenue.

NEWS | 08/23/2022

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Construction delays in Yeh College, NCW may result in temporary housing assignments for half of each college

Construction delays in Yeh College, NCW may result in temporary housing assignments for half of each college

Madeleine LeBeau

The University announced to students in Yeh College and New College West (NCW) that students who were assigned rooms in Kwanza Jones, Jose E. Feliciano, Grousbeck, and Mannion Halls may be assigned temporary housing “before moving to their permanent homes.”

The University announced to students in Yeh College and New College West (NCW) that students who were assigned rooms in Kwanza Jones, Jose E. Feliciano, Grousbeck, and Mannion Halls may be assigned temporary housing “before moving to their permanent homes.”

NEWS | 08/15/2022

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