Student Life

Under 20 enrolled in first semester of TCNJ and Princeton cross-registration program

The cross-registration program allows students at the two universities to take select courses at the other institution. Several TCNJ students who are taking classes at Princeton this semester shared their thoughts with The Daily Princetonian.

The cross-registration program allows students at the two universities to take select courses at the other institution. Several TCNJ students who are taking classes at Princeton this semester shared their thoughts with The Daily Princetonian.

An ode to rainy days: How Community Action lifted my spirits

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Kallysta Komlan reflects on how she found community through Princeton's Community Action.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Kallysta Komlan reflects on how she found community through Princeton's Community Action.

Finding a new ‘Big Four’ as a Princeton freshman

Contributing writer for The Prospect Marcus Schwartz reflects on making friends as a Princeton freshman while advocating for a new “Big Four."

Student-led TigrBikes shares student interest form, first semester after e-bike ban

The new student-led bike rental initiative is planning for a tentative Spring 2027 rollout. 

The new student-led bike rental initiative is planning for a tentative Spring 2027 rollout. 

Cloister to remain closed indefinitely amid financial struggles and renovation planning

Cloister Inn, a Princeton eating club whose operations have been temporarily suspended following financial conerns, is working to raise money for a major renovation called “Re-Imagine Cloister.” 

Cloister Inn, a Princeton eating club whose operations have been temporarily suspended following financial conerns, is working to raise money for a major renovation called “Re-Imagine Cloister.”

PSafe report shows decrease in liquor violations, includes new hazing data

Princeton’s 2026 Security and Fire Safety Report showed that motor vehicle theft continued to be the most reported crime in Princeton. It also shows a continued decline in liquor law violations, and an increase in drug referrals since 2025.

Princeton’s 2026 Security and Fire Safety Report showed that motor vehicle theft continued to be the most reported crime in Princeton. It also shows a continued decline in liquor law violations, and an increase in drug referrals since 2025.

First-years begin campaigning for Class Council

Eighteen first-years are campaigning for five Class Council seats, with candidates pitching expanded dining options, more student events, and new ways to build class community.

Eighteen first-years are campaigning for five Class Council seats, with candidates pitching expanded dining options, more student events, and new ways to build class community.

Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results

The physics department ran an experiment using Claude to grade students’ final exams in PHY 104: General Physics II, though the actual final grades were done by hand. Some inconsistencies between AI-graded exams and faculty-graded exams.

The physics department ran an experiment using Claude to grade students’ final exams in PHY 104: General Physics II, though the actual final grades were done by hand. Some inconsistencies between AI-graded exams and faculty-graded exams.

Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

The content of Princeton’s annual SHARE play at Orientation was altered for the Class of 2030, after male actors were concerned about playing a character who was implied to be a rapist.

The content of Princeton’s annual SHARE play at Orientation was altered for the Class of 2030, after male actors were concerned about playing a character who was implied to be a rapist.

New meal exchange platform to launch after delayed rollout

The University’s new meal exchange platform is launching this week, later than initially planned.

The University’s new meal exchange platform is launching this week, later than initially planned.

‘We still have pride’: Students and faculty react to U.S. News ranking that placed Princeton second

Students and faculty reacted to Princeton dropping its No. 1 position on U.S. News’s annual university rankings for the first time in 15 years. 

Students and faculty reacted to Princeton dropping its No. 1 position on U.S. News’s annual university rankings for the first time in 15 years. 

Princeton University Orchestra and men’s ultimate frisbee team named in University’s latest hazing report

Twelve students in the Princeton University Orchestra and Men's Ultimate Frisbee team were found responsible for hazing violations in the University's latest Campus Hazing Transparency Report. Sanctions ranged from Dean's warnings to disciplinary probation.

Twelve students in the Princeton University Orchestra and Men's Ultimate Frisbee team were found responsible for hazing violations in the University's latest Campus Hazing Transparency Report. Sanctions ranged from Dean's warnings to disciplinary probation.

Murray-Dodge Café celebrates 50th Anniversary, drawing over 260 students

On Wednesday, Murray Dodge Cafe celebrated its 50th anniversary, drawing more than 260 students to celebrate with free cookies and merchandise.

On Wednesday, Murray Dodge Cafe celebrated its 50th anniversary, drawing more than 260 students to celebrate with free cookies and merchandise.

Federal court blocks elimination of duration of status for international students

A federal court has temporarily stopped the Department of Homeland Security from implementing its new final rule that would limit how long international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country. The next update on the case is set for Oct. 2.

A federal court has temporarily stopped the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing its new final rule that would limit how long international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country. The next update on the case is set for Oct. 2.

Forbes renovation scope still undecided as Hobson prepares to open

As Forbes students prepare to become the first cohort to live in Hobson College next year, specifics on Forbes' own renovation remains unsettled by the University nearly six months after the University announced it was accepting consultant bids for a campus-wide dorm renovation plan.

As Forbes students prepare to become the first cohort to live in Hobson College next year, specifics on Forbes' own renovation remains unsettled by the University nearly six months after the University announced it was accepting consultant bids for a campus-wide dorm renovation plan.

Fall Street Week sees increasing selectivity at eating clubs

Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club held Bicker this fall, and 25 of 162 junior and senior bickerees received bids. Quadrangle Club and Colonial Club also accepted new members through the central sign-in process.

Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club held Bicker this fall, and 25 of 162 junior and senior bickerees received bids. Quadrangle Club and Colonial Club also accepted new members through the central sign-in process.

Students awarded prizes for academic achievement, discuss Princeton experience

Seven undergraduate students were awarded four different awards during Opening Exercises on Aug. 31. These awards spotlight academic excellence among students.

Seven undergraduate students were awarded four different awards during Opening Exercises on Aug. 31. These awards spotlight academic excellence among students.

Normani brings her ‘Wild Side’ to Princeton’s Lawnparties

Normani was the first pop headliner for Princeton Lawnparties in two years.

Normani was the first pop headliner for Princeton Lawnparties in two years.

Upperclassmen receiving financial aid see no increase to food budget for first time in 18 years

This year marks the first year without an increase to the budget since Princeton began to cover the average cost of eating club dues in 2007, sparking concerns among low-income students.

This year marks the first year without an increase to the budget since Princeton began to cover the average cost of eating club dues in 2007, sparking concerns among low-income students.

First day of Fall 2026 classes marked by student excitement

Students lined up early for free food and an aesthetic photo for the first day of fall classes, sharing excitement for their courses and a new year.

Students lined up early for free food and an aesthetic photo for the first day of fall classes, sharing excitement for their courses and a new year.