Student Life

Cloister to remain closed indefinitely amid financial struggles and renovation planning

Cloister to remain closed indefinitely amid financial struggles and renovation planning

Daphne Lewis

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.”

NEWS | 1 hour ago

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

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

Joshua Kim

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.

NEWS | 1 day ago

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First-years begin campaigning for Class Council

First-years begin campaigning for Class Council

Mia Chen and Sophie Wang

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.

NEWS | 6 days ago

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Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results

Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results

Claire Ding

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.

NEWS | September 29

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Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

Riley Price and Kimberly Hutchinson

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.

NEWS | September 23

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New meal exchange platform to launch after delayed rollout

New meal exchange platform to launch after delayed rollout

Razvan Verde

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.

NEWS | September 23

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

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

Claire Ding and Albert Tan

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. 

NEWS | September 23

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

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

Andrew Arthur

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.

NEWS | September 18

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

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

Hifza Kaleem

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.

NEWS | September 18

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Federal court blocks elimination of duration of status for international students

Federal court blocks elimination of duration of status for international students

Luke Grippo

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.

NEWS | September 17

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Forbes renovation scope still undecided as Hobson prepares to open

Forbes renovation scope still undecided as Hobson prepares to open

Gus Vogel and Daphne Lewis

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.

NEWS | September 16

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Fall Street Week sees increasing selectivity at eating clubs

Fall Street Week sees increasing selectivity at eating clubs

Nicole Jia

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.

NEWS | September 15

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Students awarded prizes for academic achievement, discuss Princeton experience

Students awarded prizes for academic achievement, discuss Princeton experience

Mia Chen

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.

NEWS | September 9

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

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

Riley Price and Kimberly Hutchinson

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

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

NEWS | September 7

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

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

Joann Kim, Rajbir Toor, and Grace Meyerle

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.

NEWS | September 4

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First day of Fall 2026 classes marked by student excitement

First day of Fall 2026 classes marked by student excitement

Mia Chen and Katharine Glover

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.

NEWS | September 3

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New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

Elizabeth Hu

A new rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, set to take effect on Sept. 15, will limit how long many international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country without an extension application to the federal government. Students are unsure of the future.

A new rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, set to take effect on Sept. 15, will limit how long many international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country without an extension application to the federal government. Students are unsure of the future.

NEWS | September 2

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Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

Amaya Taylor

TigerHub, HR Self Service, and Tiger Family Hub are now only accessible off-campus with a VPN or secure portal. University spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said the changes were preventative and not the result of a specific known compromise.

TigerHub, HR Self Service, and Tiger Family Hub are now only accessible off-campus with a VPN or secure portal. University spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said the changes were preventative and not the result of a specific known compromise.

NEWS | September 2

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Undergraduate cyclist struck by University employee sues for damages

Undergraduate cyclist struck by University employee sues for damages

Haeon Lee

The student, who was seriously injured, is suing the University, the employee, and the owner of the vehicle for damages.

The student, who was seriously injured, is suing the University, the employee, and the owner of the vehicle for damages.

NEWS | July 3

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Princeton slashes reimbursement rates for external mental health clinicians

Princeton slashes reimbursement rates for external mental health clinicians

Elizabeth Hu

Clinicians in the University’s mental and behavioral health Exclusive Provider Network (EPN) will see cuts to their rates for providing services to Princeton students, with a 48 percent decrease for psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.

Clinicians in the University’s mental and behavioral health Exclusive Provider Network (EPN) will see cuts to their rates for providing services to Princeton students, with a 48 percent decrease for psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.

NEWS | June 17

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