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NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP set to launch on Wednesday

NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP set to launch on Wednesday

Andrew Bosworth

NASA’s Princeton-led mission to explore the solar system’s boundary is now set to launch its probe on Sept. 24 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Princeton Professor of Astrophysical Sciences David McComas serves as the principal investigator for the IMAP mission.

NEWS | September 22

N.J. governor candidates offer diverging views on University-state relationship

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N.J. governor candidates offer diverging views on University-state relationship

Clara Docherty and Luke Grippo

At the first N.J. gubernatorial debate, candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli shared their views on higher education and the relationship between Princeton University and the state.

NEWS | September 22

Candidatos a gobernador de Nueva Jersey ofrecen visiones divergentes sobre la relación entre la Universidad y el estado

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Candidatos a gobernador de Nueva Jersey ofrecen visiones divergentes sobre la relación entre la Universidad y el estado

Clara Docherty and Luke Grippo

En el primer debate para gobernador de Nueva Jersey, los candidatos Mikie Sherrill y Jack Ciattarelli compartieron sus puntos de vista sobre la educación superior y la relación entre la Universidad de Princeton y el estado.

NEWS | September 22

Student-facing budget cuts mainly impact free food, merch, and events, top administrators say

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Student-facing budget cuts mainly impact free food, merch, and events, top administrators say

Sena Chang

Three of Princeton’s top administrators addressed Undergraduate Student Government on Sunday, discussing how budget cuts are affecting campus life.

NEWS | September 22

Los recortes presupuestarios que afectan directamente a los estudiantes impactan principalmente la comida gratuita, los productos promocionales y los eventos, según los administradores principales

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Los recortes presupuestarios que afectan directamente a los estudiantes impactan principalmente la comida gratuita, los productos promocionales y los eventos, según los administradores principales

Sena Chang

Tres de los principales administradores de Princeton se dirigieron una reunión del Gobierno Estudiantil Universitario (USG, por sus siglas en inglés) este domingo para discutir cómo los recortes presupuestarios afectando la vida universitaria.

NEWS | September 22

Heritage Foundation yanks lecture at Princeton after Charlie Kirk’s death, citing security concerns

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Heritage Foundation yanks lecture at Princeton after Charlie Kirk’s death, citing security concerns

Sena Chang

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, the Heritage Foundation canceled a lecture scheduled for Sept. 16 at Princeton due to safety concerns. Students and faculty expressed sympathy for Kirk, and underscored the importance of civil discourse.

NEWS | September 19

Eight years ago, Princeton released a campus plan for 2026. Here’s what’s been completed — and hasn’t

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Eight years ago, Princeton released a campus plan for 2026. Here’s what’s been completed — and hasn’t

Victoria Davies

The Daily Princetonian looked back on the 2026 Campus Plan, published eight years ago, as nearly all major aspects are complete and operational.

NEWS | September 19

S.C.R.A.P. Lab pausing some composting efforts in wake of scrapped U. funding

S.C.R.A.P. Lab pausing some composting efforts in wake of scrapped U. funding

Luke Grippo and Raphaela Gold

Princeton’s (S.C.R.A.P.) Lab is pausing some composting operations for the 2025–26 academic year due to the recent hiring freeze.

NEWS | September 18

Princeton police step up town Jewish Center patrols after repeated graffiti around town

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Princeton police step up town Jewish Center patrols after repeated graffiti around town

Leela Hensler

In August, a series of antisemitic graffiti incidents in Princeton parks prompted police investigations and heightened patrols at the town’s Jewish center.

In August a series of antisemitic graffiti incidents in Princeton parks prompted police investigations and heightened patrols at the town's Jewish Center.

NEWS | September 17

Transgender athlete Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton, alleging discrimination at track meet

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Transgender athlete Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton, alleging discrimination at track meet

Maya Mukherjee

Former Rochester Institute of Technology runner Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit claiming Princeton officials removed her from a 2025 track meet for being transgender, while Princeton says it followed NCAA policy, though that policy states state law supersedes it.

NEWS | September 17

University requires anti-hazing course in campus email detailing ‘egregious’ 2023 hazing case

Elisabeth Stewart

The University required all undergraduates to complete an anti-hazing course in an email that also revealed new details of a 2023 fraternity hazing case. It later published its biannual hazing report after a delay.

NEWS | September 17

36 students offered membership to Bicker clubs, at least seven Cloister members look to join Quad

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36 students offered membership to Bicker clubs, at least seven Cloister members look to join Quad

Hayk Yengibaryan and Justus Wilhoit

2025 Fall Street Week concluded on Friday, with students in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 seeking spots in three of six Bicker clubs and three of five sign-in clubs. 36 students were offered spots in one of the Bicker clubs — Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club.

NEWS | September 16

Murray-Dodge returns to midnight closure after substantially reduced hours

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Murray-Dodge returns to midnight closure after substantially reduced hours

Clara Docherty

Midnight cookies are back — A week after the announcement that Murray Dodge Cafe would be cutting back their hours, students share their happiness over the return to the cafe's midnight closure time.

NEWS | September 14

Students travel the world, sail the seas in HMEI summer internships

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Students travel the world, sail the seas in HMEI summer internships

Suthi Navaratnam-Tomayko

Students and faculty share their experiences and research from the High Meadow Environmental Institute (HMEI) Environmental Internship Program.

NEWS | September 14

First-year Outdoor Action remains largely unchanged amid budget uncertainty

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First-year Outdoor Action remains largely unchanged amid budget uncertainty

Sena Chang

Outdoor Action (OA) programming remains mostly the same for the Class of 2029 despite budget cuts. However, OA has undergone minor changes to the food options, the reduction of training programs for leaders, and continued uncertainty.

NEWS | September 14

Students weigh in on changes to hours at Murray-Dodge Café

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Students weigh in on changes to hours at Murray-Dodge Café

Eojin Park

Murray-Dodge’s hours have been cut nearly in half. Previously, Murray-Dodge was open from 3 p.m. to midnight every day. Amid other closures of campus cafes, its hours have been reduced to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily.

NEWS | September 12

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on path to the Supreme Court in campus lecture

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on path to the Supreme Court in campus lecture

Isaac Bernstein and Justus Wilhoit

At Princeton’s Harlan Lecture, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her journey to the Supreme Court, the power of dissenting opinions, and the importance of inspiring future generations.

NEWS | September 11

Student employment in flux as University navigates budget cuts

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Student employment in flux as University navigates budget cuts

Kian Petlin

The future of student employment remains uncertain amid budget cuts, with impacts ranging from reduced hours to staffing shortages.

NEWS | September 10

Five percent of Class of 2029 identify as Black or African-American, lowest since 1968

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Five percent of Class of 2029 identify as Black or African-American, lowest since 1968

Sena Chang

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades.

NEWS | September 10

‘Fast and powerful in the water, steady and sure on land’: Friends and family remember Kerry Grundlingh ’27

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‘Fast and powerful in the water, steady and sure on land’: Friends and family remember Kerry Grundlingh ’27

Hayk Yengibaryan

Kerry Grundlingh ’27 was 21 when she died on July 26 following a cycling accident in her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa.

NEWS | September 10

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