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Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

Vitus Larrieu
| 2 days ago
Three students posing on chairs on an outdoor grass lawn wearing sunglasses and an orange and black themed beer jacket.

For more than a century, Princeton seniors have donned “beer jackets” to protect their clothes during Reunions and commencement celebrations, typically with elaborate designs chosen by a class-wide contest. Now, with a selection process marred by accusations of generative AI use, the Class of 2026 may have written its own spot in Princeton history.

For more than a century, Princeton seniors have donned “beer jackets” to protect their clothes during Reunions and commencement celebrations, typically with elaborate designs chosen by a class-wide contest. Now, with a selection process marred by accusations of generative AI use, the Class of 2026 may have written its own spot in Princeton history.

Princeton da la bienvenida a los primeros admitidos de la Promoción de 2030 a través de QuestBridge

Un cartel de tamaño real de un tigre en una sala con luces circulares y un señal gris.

Princeton da la bienvenida a los primeros admitidos de la Promoción de 2030 a través de QuestBridge

Hayk Yengibaryan and Isaac Bernstein

Princeton publicará las decisiones de Single-Choice Early Action a mediados de diciembre, con las solicitudes de decisión regular deben entregarse antes del 1 de enero.

Princeton publicará las decisiones de Single-Choice Early Action a mediados de diciembre, con las solicitudes de decisión regular deben entregarse antes del 1 de enero.

NEWS | December 3

Colón Roosevelt ’27 elected USG president, Krishnan ’27 VP in lowest turnout in at least a decade

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Colón Roosevelt ’27 elected USG president, Krishnan ’27 VP in lowest turnout in at least a decade

Kian Petlin

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

NEWS | November 28
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Students face ongoing maintenance issues amid delayed repairs across residential colleges

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Students face ongoing maintenance issues amid delayed repairs across residential colleges

Gus Vogel and Daphne Lewis

Princeton students continue to face maintenance issues, including heating issues in Forbes and broken elevators in Yeh, leading to questions about the efficiency of the maintenance process.

Princeton students continue to face maintenance issues, including heating issues in Forbes and broken elevators in Yeh, leading to questions about the efficiency of the maintenance process.

NEWS | November 20

Commons Library remains unexplored by students ahead of Spring 2026 grand opening

An outside view of Commons Library in the ES & SEAS complex at night.

Commons Library remains unexplored by students ahead of Spring 2026 grand opening

Nikoloz Inashvili

Although unknown to most students, the new Commons Library provides an alternative study location, conveniently located for engineering students, though hours remain limited.

Although unknown to most students, the new Commons Library provides an alternative study location, conveniently located for engineering students, though hours remain limited.

NEWS | November 19

FemaleFounded conference gathers business executives, students, startups

Four women sit in chairs in Robertson Hall.

FemaleFounded conference gathers business executives, students, startups

Sena Chang and Lulu Mangriotis

Princeton’s third annual FemaleFounded Conference gathered over 100 female-identifying students, founders, executives, and investors from around the world. Centered on the theme “Innovating Care: Digital Health, Human Impact,” the conference featured keynotes, seminars, networking sessions, and a startup pitch fair.

Princeton’s third annual FemaleFounded Conference gathered over 100 female-identifying students, founders, executives, and investors from around the world. Centered on the theme “Innovating Care: Digital Health, Human Impact,” the conference featured keynotes, seminars, networking sessions, and a startup pitch fair.

NEWS | November 18

The Class of 2029 didn’t experience high school during the pandemic. Did it make a difference?

New College West residential college at night, with windows and visible clouds in the sky.

The Class of 2029 didn’t experience high school during the pandemic. Did it make a difference?

Justus Wilhoit and Benedict Hooper

First-years, upperclassmen, and professors discuss how virtual learning and the pandemic continue to shape college-life — and how first-years may have an academic advantage over older class years.

First-years, upperclassmen, and professors discuss how virtual learning and the pandemic continue to shape college-life — and how first-years may have an academic advantage over older class years.

NEWS | November 18

Second annual TigerTies event draws over 600 students and community members

Students perform a dance onstage in front of an audience at a campus event.

Second annual TigerTies event draws over 600 students and community members

Sena Chang

TigerTies celebrated its second anniversary, drawing in larger numbers than the previous year and embracing cultural connections among undergraduate students.

TigerTies celebrated its second anniversary, drawing in larger numbers than the previous year and embracing cultural connections among undergraduate students.

NEWS | November 17

Quad will adopt selective sign-in, slash Street Week spots to 75

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Quad will adopt selective sign-in, slash Street Week spots to 75

Devon Rudolph

The Quadrangle Club president sent a campus-wide email on Monday detailing changes to the sign-in club's procedure for 2026 Street Week. These include capping the number of new members at 75 and requiring prospective members to attend a “Quad Social.”

The Quadrangle Club president sent a campus-wide email on Monday detailing changes to the sign-in club's procedure for 2026 Street Week. These include capping the number of new members at 75 and requiring prospective members to attend a “Quad Social.”

NEWS | November 14

Phil Murphy announces 48 pardons at Whig-Clio as part of clemency project

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Phil Murphy announces 48 pardons at Whig-Clio as part of clemency project

Megan Cameron and Maya Mukherjee

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

NEWS | November 13

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