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Fifteen students pose for a photo with an orange and black banner that reads “LFDOC” on a snowy stone walkway lined with trees.

First day of classes kicks off with annual USG event

On Jan. 27, USG held the annual “FDOC” event to celebrate the first day of classes. Students lined up to take photos in front of banners reading “FDOC,” seniors with the option of an “LFDOC” banner.

On Jan. 27, USG held the annual “FDOC” event to celebrate the first day of classes. Students lined up to take photos in front of banners reading “FDOC,” seniors with the option of an “LFDOC” banner.

NEWS | January 27

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Kidnapped graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is still alive, Iraqi Foreign Minister says

Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on X that according to the Iraqi Foreign Minister, kidnapped Princeton graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is alive.

Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on X that according to the Iraqi foreign minister, kidnapped Princeton graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is alive.

NEWS | January 27

A building is on fire with gray smoke billowing out of it.

‘It was entirely unrecognizable’: The Princeton students affected by Los Angeles wildfires

After two major fires caused historic damage to the greater Los Angeles area, several Princeton students who call the Golden State home have had to navigate local evacuation orders while coping with the fact that they may never see their homes.

After two major fires caused historic damage to the greater Los Angeles area, several Princeton students who call the Golden State home have had to navigate local evacuation orders while coping with the fact that they may never see their homes.

NEWS | January 26

A sign reading "Wecome to Wintersession" stands in front of Campus Club.

Participants enjoy community building as Wintersession 2025 comes to an end

After two weeks and more than 500 events, Wintersession 2025 has come to an end. The ‘Prince’ spoke to students who reflected on Wintersession’s role in learning and community building.

After two weeks and more than 500 events, Wintersession 2025 has come to an end. The ‘Prince’ spoke to students who reflected on Wintersession’s role in learning and community building.

NEWS | January 26

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Historic preservation project sparks concern over tenant relocation and affordability

A restoration project application by Hillier LLC along Witherspoon Street is facing concern from residents, including some tenants who will be displaced. 

A restoration project application by Hillier LLC along Witherspoon Street is facing concern from residents, including some tenants who will be displaced. 

NEWS | January 24

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Trump pardons Larry Giberson ’23 alongside most Jan. 6 rioters

On Jan. 20, Larry Giberson ’23 was pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, along with roughly 1,500 other rioters in a bulk executive action by President Donald Trump. Giberson was initially charged in March 2023 with six violations of the U.S. Code, and pled guilty to one count of civil disorder in November 2023.

On Jan. 20, Larry Giberson ’23 was pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, along with roughly 1,500 other rioters in a bulk executive action by President Donald Trump. Giberson was initially charged in March 2023 with six violations of the U.S. Code, and pled guilty to one count of civil disorder in November 2023.

NEWS | January 24

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Three Princeton seniors awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

Diya Kraybill ’25, Issa Mudashiru ’25, and James Zhang ’25 have been named Schwarzman Scholars. They will pursue a one-year master’s program in global affairs in Beijing during the 2025–26 academic year. 

Diya Kraybill ’25, Issa Mudashiru ’25, and James Zhang ’25 have been named Schwarzman Scholars. They will pursue a one-year master’s program in global affairs in Beijing during the 2025–26 academic year. 

NEWS | January 24

Aditi Rao GS shrugging while giving a speech in front of Clio Hall. Other people stand behind her and observe the speech.

Clio Hall protesters set for April trial after second plea deal collapses

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Clio Hall protesters appeared in court for the 5th time to schedule a trial date on charges of defiant trespassing. The conference began with confusion over an arranged deal between the defense and prosecution attorneys. The trial was eventually scheduled to start on April 14, almost one year after the Clio Hall sit-in. 

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Clio Hall protesters appeared in court for the 5th time to schedule a trial date on charges of defiant trespassing. The conference began with confusion over an arranged deal between the defense and prosecution attorneys. The trial was eventually scheduled to start on April 14, almost one year after the Clio Hall sit-in. 

NEWS | January 17

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Before inauguration, Princeton issues no official travel warning for international students

While various other universities advised international students to return to the United States before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Princeton has not issued an official recommendation.

While various other universities advised international students to return to the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Princeton did not. The 'Prince' interviewed a number of international students of different nationalities on how they feel regarding the lack of advice.

NEWS | January 17

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With an uncontested presidential race, candidates for top 3 GSG elections focus on dining, departmental equity

The election for this year’s GSG Executive Board began on Monday Jan. 6, and polls will close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 13.

The election for this year’s GSG Executive Board began on Monday Jan. 6, and polls will close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 13.

NEWS | January 10

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SPIA to offer both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System as part of focus on criminal justice system

This change marks a shift from course registration in November, when only The Criminal Legal System was offered. Both classes work toward the freedom of individuals who are wrongfully convicted.

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is offering both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System next semester. The classes work toward the freedom of a person who is wrongfully convicted.

NEWS | January 10

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Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools Michael LaSusa appointed, hopes for stability

Michael LaSusa has been appointed as the superintendent of Princeton Public Schools (PPS) for the next five years. He received unanimous approval from the PPS board, and will start in his role on July 1, 2025. Stability was a factor in the decision process, as PPS has not had a permanent superintendent serving more than three years since 2020.

Michael LaSusa has been appointed as the superintendent of Princeton Public Schools (PPS) for the next five years. He received unanimous approval from the PPS board, and will start in his role on July 1, 2025. Stability was a factor in the decision process, as PPS has not had a permanent superintendent serving more than three years since 2020.

NEWS | January 10

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‘Grasping at straws’: Inside Princeton’s disciplinary process for pro-Palestine students

Student accounts and documents paint a picture of the University’s foray into uncharted territory as administrators scrambled to manage the first — and most high-profile — student arrests on campus for protest in this century.

Student accounts and documents paint a picture of the University’s foray into uncharted territory as administrators scrambled to manage the first — and most high-profile — student arrests on campus for protest in this century.

NEWS | January 9

There is a collage of three photos. The photos on the left and right both contain a man with a tennis racket wearing a white outfit. The same man is in the centre photo, facing the camera and wearing a black jacket and tie.

Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate billionaire Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense. Feinberg has donated nearly $1.5 million to pro-Trump political action committees and has chaired on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate billionaire Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense. Feinberg has donated nearly $1.5 million to pro-Trump political action committees and has chaired on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.

NEWS | January 3

There are nine squares on a computer screen. Each square includes one member of the town council. The square for the Princeton Municipal Clerk, Rayna Harris, has a green box surrounding it.

Town acquires new land in northeast corner of Princeton to promote green space

At the final town council meeting of 2024 on Dec. 30, the council unanimously voted to approve a final wire transfer of just over nine million dollars to complete the acquisition of new land from Lanwin Group. The land is located in the northeastern section of the town and spans almost 91 acres. 

At the final town council meeting of 2024 on Dec. 30, the council unanimously voted to approve the final wire transfer to complete the acquisition of new land around the University. The land is located in the undeveloped Lanwin tract on Herrontown Road in the northeastern section of the town, and spans almost 91 acres. 

NEWS | January 3

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Former Princeton football player killed, another injured in New Orleans truck attack

Tiger Bech ’21, a wide receiver and punt returner for the football team, was 27 when he died early Wednesday morning. Ryan Quigley ’20, Bech’s friend and former teammate, was also been hospitalized.

Tiger Bech ’21, a wide receiver and punt returner for the football team, was 28 when he died early Wednesday morning.

NEWS | January 1

A crowd of people hold up signs and banners with “stop racism” and “ICE out of Princeton.”

Princeton immigrants and advocacy groups prepare for a second Trump term

Princeton immigrants and advocacy groups are gearing up for a second Trump term. State politicians are also bracing to fight any potential anti-immigrant policies from the Trump administration.

Princeton immigrants and advocacy groups are gearing up for a second Trump term. State politicians are also bracing to fight any potential anti-immigrant policies from the Trump administration.

NEWS | December 20

A self-checkout machine with a sign reading, “ATTENTION: SECURITY CAMERAS IN USE.”

U-store self-checkout closes abruptly

The unannounced removal of the self-checkout system at the U-Store’s University Place location in early November has mixed reviews among students. Allegations of theft claimed to be tied to the system’s malfunctions have led to ongoing legal disputes, according to local attorney.

The unannounced removal of the self-checkout system at the U-Store’s University Place location in early November has mixed reviews among students. Allegations of theft claimed to be tied to the system’s malfunctions have led to ongoing legal disputes, according to local attorney.

NEWS | December 20