Student Life

‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

Hundreds of Princeton students and community members gathered on Friday as part of the “national shutdown” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies and the killings of two civilians in Minneapolis.

Hundreds of Princeton students and community members gathered on Friday as part of the “national shutdown” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies and the killings of two civilians in Minneapolis.

Some students stranded by snow storm, U. prepares to resume operations

Faced with travel disruptions, some students have been unable to return to campus for the start of the semester. The University plans to reopen facilities on Tuesday.

Faced with travel disruptions, some students have been unable to return to campus for the start of the semester. The University plans to reopen facilities on Tuesday.

University set to close again, while classes may continue — here’s what’s open Monday in Princeton

The University announced on Sunday night that the campus will continue to be closed for non-essential personnel on Monday due to weather. Classes will be “held at the discretion of the instructor,” according to the University-wide announcement.

The University announced on Sunday night that the campus will continue to be closed for non-essential personnel on Monday due to weather. Classes will be “held at the discretion of the instructor,” according to the University-wide announcement.

NJ Transit to suspend service, University to close Sunday to non-essential personnel

NJ Transit announced a temporary shutdown of most services Saturday afternoon, and the University announced that it will close to non-essential personnel on Sunday in response to forecasts of heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions throughout Sunday.

NJ Transit announced a temporary shutdown of most services Saturday afternoon, and the University announced that it will close to non-essential personnel on Sunday in response to forecasts of heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions throughout Sunday.

Heavy snowfall and travel disruptions expected Sunday, students permitted to move in early

Winter Storm Fern is slated to bring about a foot of snow to Princeton from early Sunday morning to Monday afternoon. In anticipation of widespread travel disruptions, the University allowed students to return to their dorms as of Thursday, with the semester beginning on Monday.

Winter Storm Fern is slated to bring about a foot of snow to Princeton from early Sunday morning to Monday afternoon. In anticipation of widespread travel disruptions, the University allowed students to return to their dorms as of Thursday, with the semester beginning on Monday.

Beijing Bound: Five Princetonians named Schwarzman Scholars

Princetonians Margaret Miao ’26, Alex Tseng ’26, Kalena Blake ’24, Gustavo Blanco-Quiroga ’25, and Alison Lee ’24 were named Schwarzman Scholars. In August, they will head to Beijing for a fully-funded, one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University.

Princetonians Margaret Miao ’26, Alex Tseng ’26, Kalena Blake ’24, Gustavo Blanco-Quiroga ’25, and Alison Lee ’24 were named Schwarzman Scholars. In August, they will head to Beijing for a fully-funded, one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University.

Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

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.

‘I thought someone was playing a prank on me’: Princeton releases early action decisions for the Class of 2030

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Packaged snack options expanded, hours contracted at late meal this semester

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

Princeton Pictures to premiere three new student films on Tuesday

Princeton Pictures, the only film club on campus, will premiere its three new films on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in McCosh 10.

University to terminate CLA positions in residential colleges next year

Throughout the week, the Community Living Advisors (CLAs) for the residential colleges were informed in meetings with their residential college staff that the position would not be offered next year. CLAs in upperclass student housing, however, would remain unaffected.

Throughout the week, the Community Living Advisors (CLAs) for the residential colleges were informed in meetings with their residential college staff that the position would not be offered next year. CLAs in upperclass student housing, however, would remain unaffected.

Subsidized NJ Transit tickets sell out in seconds

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

Princeton welcomes first 2030 admits through QuestBridge

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

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

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.

Student-run initiative pilots Late Meal delivery

New Frist delivery pilot program is in second week of testing, allowing students to place orders during weekday evenings.

New Frist delivery pilot program is in second week of testing, allowing students to place orders during weekday evenings.

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

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.

Craig Robinson ’83, brother of Michelle Obama ’85, selected as Princeton’s Baccalaureate Speaker

Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

Davis International Center Education Week hosts events to celebrate international community

The Davis International Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 17 to Friday.

The Davis International Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21.

Students face ongoing maintenance issues amid delayed repairs across residential colleges

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.

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

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.