Student Life

Housing renovations over next 10 to 15 years, U. to accept consultant bids despite budget pressures

Housing renovations over next 10 to 15 years, U. to accept consultant bids despite budget pressures

Giselle Moreno

The University is planning a long-term renovation of Rocky and Mathey colleges, as well as upperclassmen housing, which students say is much needed.

The University is planning a long-term renovation of Rocky and Mathey colleges, as well as upperclassmen housing, which students say is much needed.

NEWS | 1 day ago

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Princeton awarded ‘C’ on ADL Antisemitism Report Card to mixed reviews

Princeton awarded ‘C’ on ADL Antisemitism Report Card to mixed reviews

David Estrada

Princeton received a C on the ADL’s latest Campus Antisemitism Report Card after earning an F on its first assessment, but some Jewish students and campus leaders told The Daily Princetonian that the grade does not accurately reflect Jewish life at the University.

Princeton received a C on the ADL’s latest Campus Antisemitism Report Card after earning an F on its first assessment, but some Jewish students and campus leaders told The Daily Princetonian that the grade does not accurately reflect Jewish life at the University.

NEWS | 2 days ago

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Following membership changes, the U-Store seeks to expand student partnerships

Following membership changes, the U-Store seeks to expand student partnerships

Oliver Wu

After limiting its 10 percent membership discount to branded merchandise in February, the U-Store has sought to rebuild student engagement through campus partnerships, events, and collaborations centered on student involvement.

After limiting its 10 percent membership discount to branded merchandise in February, the U-Store has sought to rebuild student engagement through campus partnerships, events, and collaborations centered on student involvement.

NEWS | 2 days ago

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New restaurants expand halal dining options in Princeton

New restaurants expand halal dining options in Princeton

Aitana Camponovo

Three new halal restaurants — BurgerRunn, Best Grill and Fries, and Food Street — have opened in Princeton since November. The owners spoke with The Daily Princetonian, and students weighed in on the expanded halal dining options.

Three new halal restaurants — BurgerRunn, Best Grill and Fries, and Food Street — have opened in Princeton since November. The owners spoke with The Daily Princetonian, and students weighed in on the expanded halal dining options.

NEWS | 3 days ago

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Hundreds gather for first Interfaith Iftar in seven years

Hundreds gather for first Interfaith Iftar in seven years

Sophia Hopper

The Princeton Muslim Life Program and Religious Life Council hosted the University’s first formal Interfaith Iftar in five years on Tuesday, drawing a full crowd of students, faculty, and community members to celebrate Ramadan.

The Princeton Muslim Life Program and Religious Life Council hosted the University’s first formal Interfaith Iftar in five years on Tuesday, drawing a full crowd of students, faculty, and community members to celebrate Ramadan.

NEWS | March 20

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USG meeting kicks off second half of semester with club funding and athletics updates

USG meeting kicks off second half of semester with club funding and athletics updates

Gray Collins

Holding its meeting over Zoom due to student travel, USG approved funding for upcoming cultural events, reviewed its spring budget, and shared updates on athletics engagement initiatives.

Holding its meeting over Zoom due to student travel, USG approved funding for upcoming cultural events, reviewed its spring budget, and shared updates on athletics engagement initiatives.

NEWS | March 16

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‘At a disadvantage’: Faculty and military community members condemn new DOD policy

‘At a disadvantage’: Faculty and military community members condemn new DOD policy

Devon Rudolph

Following Hegseth’s decision to end graduate programs for active-duty service members at Princeton and other top universities, concerns have been expressed about the impacts this policy will have on service members.

Following Hegseth’s decision to end graduate programs for active-duty service members at Princeton and other top universities, concerns have been expressed about the impacts this policy will have on service members.

FEATURES | March 11

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Medical examiner releases post-mortem for Maria Catotola Bowling GS

Medical examiner releases post-mortem for Maria Catotola Bowling GS

Luke Grippo

The post-mortem examination report for Maria Catotola Bowling GS determined her cause of death as drowning and manner of death as uncertain.

The post-mortem examination report for Maria Catotola Bowling GS determined her cause of death as drowning and manner of death as uncertain.  

NEWS | March 5

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U. to consider proctoring for all in-person exams, a departure from 133 years of precedent

U. to consider proctoring for all in-person exams, a departure from 133 years of precedent

Devon Williams

University faculty and administrators will consider a proposal to expand proctoring to all in-person exams. If passed, the policy could come into effect as early as next fall, according to Honor Committee members.

University faculty and administrators will consider a proposal to expand proctoring to all in-person exams. If passed, the policy could come into effect as early as next fall, according to Honor Committee members.

NEWS | March 4

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Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

Nico David-Fox and Devon Rudolph

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

NEWS | February 27

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‘No threat to campus’ after identification of anonymous individual behind post referencing ‘school violence’

‘No threat to campus’ after identification of anonymous individual behind post referencing ‘school violence’

Luke Grippo and Nico David-Fox

Content Warning: This article contains references to violence and school shootings.

Content Warning: This article contains references to violence and school shootings.

NEWS | February 27

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Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

Ambre Van de Velde and Ryan Buschman

Peer Academic Advisors, upperclassmen who support first-year students through the residential college system, will see more than $500 cut from their total compensation for the coming academic year.

Peer Academic Advisors, upperclassmen who support first-year students through the residential college system, will see more than $500 cut from their total compensation for the coming academic year.

NEWS | February 26

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USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

Gus Vogel

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

NEWS | February 24

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U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

Justus Wilhoit, Lulu Mangriotis, and Luke Grippo

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

NEWS | February 23

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2026 Pyne Prize awarded to Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26

2026 Pyne Prize awarded to Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26

Lulu Mangriotis and Vanessa Catalano

Princeton seniors Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26 awarded the University’s highest undergraduate honor, the Moses Taylor Pyne Prize, in recognition of their exceptional scholarship, leadership, and character.

Princeton seniors Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26 awarded the University’s highest undergraduate honor, the Moses Taylor Pyne Prize, in recognition of their exceptional scholarship, leadership, and character.

NEWS | February 23

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Monday classes virtual or rescheduled, campus remains closed to non-essential personnel

Monday classes virtual or rescheduled, campus remains closed to non-essential personnel

Hayk Yengibaryan

All Monday classes will be virtual or rescheduled, and campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

All Monday classes will be canceled, and campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

NEWS | February 22

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‘Cities Made and Unmade’: An interdisciplinary approach to cities

‘Cities Made and Unmade’: An interdisciplinary approach to cities

Aitana Camponovo

Princeton Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities’s “Cities Made & Unmade” forum is ongoing through April. Scholars spoke about the interdisciplinary nature of studying cities and the goals behind the event.

Princeton Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities’s “Cities Made & Unmade” forum is ongoing through April. Scholars spoke about the interdisciplinary nature of studying cities and the goals behind the event.

NEWS | February 17

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Updated undergraduate room draw system launching this semester, lays out guidelines for Spelman draw

Updated undergraduate room draw system launching this semester, lays out guidelines for Spelman draw

Luke Grippo and Nika Schindler

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

NEWS | February 16

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Students react to U-Store discount elimination with shock, disappointment

Students react to U-Store discount elimination with shock, disappointment

Leela Hensler

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

NEWS | February 16

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USG meeting holds presentation on free expression, emphasizes new mental health and menstrual product initiatives

USG meeting holds presentation on free expression, emphasizes new mental health and menstrual product initiatives

Giselle Moreno

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

NEWS | February 16

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