Student Life

Jewish campus leaders react to federal funding cuts over antisemitism investigation

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty of simple assault

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Princeton NAACP hosts seven gubernatorial candidates in candidate forum

The seven gubernatorial candidates addressed housing, healthcare, education reform, voting rights, and clean energy, highlighting urgency amid a shifting political landscape.

The seven gubernatorial candidates addressed housing, healthcare, education reform, voting rights, and clean energy, highlighting urgency amid a shifting political landscape.

Gavin Gershon ’28 wins 45,000 dollars in prizes on The Price is Right

Over winter break, Gavin Gershon ’28 won the game show The Price is Right, returning to campus with tens of thousands of dollars in prizes. 

Over spring break, Gavin Gershon won the game show The Price is Right, returning to campus with tens of thousands of dollars in prizes. 

Students break bread and build bonds at MSA Fast-a-Thon

Princeton’s Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) hosted its annual Fast-A-Thon on Friday.

Princeton’s Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) hosted its annual Fast-A-Thon on Friday.

Historical Preservation Commission approves Charter Club’s proposed renovations

Charter Club’s proposed renovations to their building have been approved by the Historical Preservation Commission. The proposal includes expanding the club’s dining space and improvements to accessibility.

Charter Club’s proposed renovations to their building have been approved by the Historical Preservation Commission. The proposal includes expanding the club’s dining space and improvements to accessibility.

Sameer Khan: Princeton’s ‘guy behind the camera’

Sameer Khan, once an accidental photographer, has become the University’s visual storyteller on campus, photographing historical and everyday events with personal lens. Often invisible but always present, his camera bridges people, places, and the documentation of memories at Princeton.

Affinity and cultural groups comment on ODUS policy refresher amid Trump’s DEI attacks

Student groups react to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies’s request to update promotional materials to explicitly say that the groups are open to all Princeton students.

Student groups react to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies’s request to update promotional materials to explicitly say that the groups are open to all Princeton students.

CJL dining hall officially opens

Sunday, March 16 marked the official opening of the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) dining hall after a semester of renovations.

Sunday, March 16 marked the official opening of the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) dining hall after a semester of renovations.

‘Service disruption’ halts eduroam and single sign-on, stops returning students from entering dorms

A service disruption on campus brought down many University services and applications for much of Thursday, though the issue was fixed by around 8 p.m.

A service disruption on campus brought down many University services and applications for much of Thursday, though the issue was fixed by around 8 p.m.

‘It’s not a zero sum game’: Yascha Mounk talks democracy and international relations at Whig-Clio event

At the event, titled “Freedom in Danger,” Johns Hopkins Professor Yascha Mounk discussed the rise of populism worldwide, U.S.-Ukraine relations under Donald Trump, identity politics, and institutional neutrality.

At the event, titled “Freedom in Danger,” Johns Hopkins Professor Yascha Mounk discussed the rise of populism worldwide, U.S.-Ukraine relations under Donald Trump, identity politics, and institutional neutrality.

Noah James ’25 and Ethan Sample ’25 win Sachs scholarships

On Feb. 25, Princeton University announced the 2025 recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship.

On Feb. 25, Princeton University announced the 2025 recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship.

Joshua Yang ’25 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Yang and 34 other students from the United States comprise the 25th-anniversary cohort of scholars.

Yang and 34 other students from the United States comprise the 25th-anniversary cohort of scholars.

We asked seniors who they want their Class Day speaker to be. Here’s what they said.

Seniors discuss what speakers they would like to hear from for Class Day. Answers range from preferences for international speakers, entertainers, and athletes to no preference at all.

Seniors discuss what speakers they would like to hear from for Class Day. Answers range from preferences for international speakers, entertainers, and athletes to no preference at all.

As Princeton grows AI profile, student-run conference highlights shifting policy landscape

The 2025 Envision AI Conference focused on potential policy changes impacting the artificial intelligence field. Speakers addressed questions about the future of AI policy and what students can do to position themselves for careers in the emerging field.

The 2025 Envision AI Conference focused on potential policy changes impacting the artificial intelligence field. Speakers addressed questions about the future of AI policy and what students can do to position themselves for careers in the emerging field.

2D co-op and abundance culture: ‘If you don’t have leftovers, it’s not enough food’

Senior Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit gives an intimate overview of her experience observing the 2D co-op for a meal.

Senior Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit gives an intimate overview of her experience observing the 2D co-op for a meal.

Attar and Nwokeji ’25 awarded Pyne Prize, highest undergraduate distinction

Seniors Avi Attar and Jennifer Nwokeji won the 2025 Pyne Prize for excellence in scholarship, character, and leadership. Both students were previous recipients of the Shapiro Prize. 

Students on the outs during brief power outage in upperclass housing

A power outage affecting electricity at 1903, Walker, and Feinberg Halls began on Feb. 16. Other areas of campus are also facing power outages as well as loss of hot water. Residents of 1903, Walker, and Feinberg have been offered cots in Dillon Gym for the night.

A power outage affecting electricity at 1903, Walker, and Feinberg Halls began on Feb. 16. Other areas of campus are also facing power outages as well as loss of hot water. Residents of 1903, Walker, and Feinberg have been offered cots in Dillon Gym for the night.

Single this year? 10 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day on campus with friends

Staff Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit offers a selection of arts, food, and other Valentines-themed activities for those who are single and spending the holiday with friends.

Staff Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit offers a selection of arts, food, and other Valentines-themed activities for those who are single and spending the holiday with friends.

The Fine Hall common room: an unexpected social hub where chalk and camaraderie collide

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Ruxandra Iosif documents her observations in the Fine Hall common room.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Ruxandra Iosif documents her observations in the Fine Hall common room.