From Princeton to the Pentagon: The many faces of Pete Hegseth ’03

When Pete Hegseth ’03 was a Princeton student, he was known as a strong conservative voice on campus, a proud member of the Cap and Gown Club, publisher of The Princeton Tory, and devoted Christian.

When Pete Hegseth ’03 was a Princeton student, he was known as a strong conservative voice on campus, a proud member of the Cap and Gown Club, publisher of The Princeton Tory, and devoted Christian. Now, as the U.S. Senate is moving toward approving Hegseth as Secretary of Defense amid an onslaught of allegations about his personal conduct, The Daily Princetonian spoke with those who knew Hegseth as a student to learn more about his character and how the nominee has changed over time.

A different kind of energy transition: Ted Borer cycles on

After 30 years at Princeton, Energy Plant Director Ted Borer retired this past January. He will now be pursuing private energy consulting, spending more time with his family, and digging into his hobbies. David Weis has stepped into the position of Director and will continue leading the transition from cogeneration to geo-exchange on campus. 

After 30 years at Princeton, Energy Plant Director Ted Borer retired this past January. He will now be pursuing private energy consulting, spending more time with his family, and digging into his hobbies. David Weis has stepped into the position of Director and will continue leading the transition from cogeneration to geo-exchange on campus. 

Student activist, non-profit leader, USG president: Introducing Enzo Kho ’26

The Daily Princetonian sat down with incoming USG President Enzo Kho ’26 to discuss his history of leadership and activism in the Philippines and his experience at Princeton.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with incoming USG President Enzo Kho ’26 to discuss his history of leadership and activism in the Philippines and his experience at Princeton.

‘Forget about those disciplinary boundaries’: Narayanan and Kapoor on collaboration in AI research and policy

The ‘Prince’ sat down with CITP Director Arvind Narayanan and graduate student Sayash Kapoor to discuss their recent book, “AI Snake Oil,” and teaching and mentorship and Princeton.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with CITP Director Arvind Narayanan and graduate student Sayash Kapoor to discuss their recent book, “AI Snake Oil,” and teaching and mentorship and Princeton.

The morning shift: Construction workers on campus

While the rest of campus is asleep, construction workers begin their shifts on campus. The Daily Princetonian interviewed four construction workers to learn more about their daily routines and gather their reflections on one of the most recognizable, yet least understood, jobs on campus.

While the rest of campus is asleep, construction workers begin their shifts on campus. The Daily Princetonian interviewed four construction workers to learn more about their daily routines and gather their reflections on one of the most recognizable, yet least understood, jobs on campus.

The Little Chef Pastry Shop: a Princeton town staple ‘hidden away in plain sight’

The Little Chef Pastry Shop has been a subject of quiet fame amongst Princeton townies for the past 20 years, boasting numerous accolades and a small but dedicated group of student regulars and visitors. The Daily Princetonian spoke with Chef Fils-Aimes, the owner and pastry chef, and students to learn more about this shop’s history in Princeton and meaning to the community.

The Little Chef Pastry Shop has been a subject of quiet fame amongst Princeton townies for the past 20 years, boasting numerous accolades and a small but dedicated group of student regulars and visitors. The Daily Princetonian spoke with Chef Fils-Aimes, the owner and pastry chef, and students to learn more about this shop’s history in Princeton and meaning to the community.

A Palestinian prime minister, at home in Princeton

Salam Fayyad served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority from 2007 to 2013. Now a professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, he talks to the ‘Prince’ about campus discourse, free speech, and student life — but not the politics of Palestine itself.

Salam Fayyad served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority from 2007 to 2013. Now a professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, he talks to the ‘Prince’ about campus discourse, free speech, and student life — but not the politics of Palestine itself.

Students laud Peter Singer’s teaching at the end of career that has courted controversy

Singer, according to one analysis, is Princeton’s seventh most prominent professor. On the eve of his retirement, Singer and a number of his students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his prominent career in moral philosophy.

On the eve of his retirement, Singer and a number of his students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his prominent career in moral philosophy.

Singing for the Queen and voice acting on ‘Dora:’ Two performers’ journeys to Footnotes a cappella

Rupert Peacock ’24 and Koda Gursoy ’26 might not have much in common at first glance. But what brings the two singers together is their unconventional childhood performance careers.

Rupert Peacock ’24 and Koda Gursoy ’26 might not have much in common at first glance. But what brings the two singers together is their unconventional childhood performance careers.

As campus empties, new Thanksgiving celebrations for students left on campus

With home far away for many, students who stayed on campus over Thanksgiving break found community through shared meals of various forms.

With home far away for many, students who stayed on campus over Thanksgiving break found community through shared meals of various forms.

Princeton provides Ukrainian and Russian scholars two years of protection

After fleeing war zones and oppressive censorship, Ukrainian and Russian scholars find a temporary life and safety at Princeton, granted short-term positions by the University or sponsored by individual departments.

After fleeing war zones and oppressive censorship, Ukrainian and Russian scholars find a temporary life and safety at Princeton, granted temporary positions by the University or sponsored by individual departments.

How to live to 100, according to Victor Brombert

On November 11, 2023, former Princeton Professor Victor Brombert turned 100 years old. The Daily Princetonian spoke to Brombert and shares his stories from his past century, impressions of his time at the University, and the secret on how to live to 100.

PSAFE aims to connect with students through ‘community caretaking canine’

“It’s a start of a relationship with Public Safety,” said Detective Sergeant Al Flanders on how his furry partner Coach bridges the gap between community members and PSAFE. A beloved sight on campus, the Labrador Retriever works hard to destress students everywhere from McCosh infirmary to zee group events.

“It’s a start of a relationship with Public Safety,” said Detective Sergeant Al Flanders on how his furry partner Coach bridges the gap between community members and PSAFE. A beloved sight on campus, the Labrador Retriever works hard to destress students everywhere from McCosh infirmary to zee group events. 

‘You’re not you when you’re hangry’: Michael Kim ’23 toys with FreeFood listserv

Michael Kim ’23 has contributed to the FreeFood listserv 63 times since making his first appearance on Aug. 25. Kim has become a prominent member of the FreeFood community through his curious prose and mischievous photo attachments. He spoke with the ‘Prince’ on his thoughts on conditionally free food and trolling.

Michael Kim ’23 has contributed to the FreeFood listserv 63 times since making his first appearance on Aug. 25. Kim has become a prominent member of the FreeFood community through his curious prose and mischievous photo attachments. He spoke with the ‘Prince’ on his thoughts on conditionally free food and trolling.