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Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results

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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 | 1 day ago

Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

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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 | 6 days ago

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

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‘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

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

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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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Federal court blocks elimination of duration of status for international students

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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

Forbes renovation scope still undecided as Hobson prepares to open

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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

Fall Street Week sees increasing selectivity at eating clubs

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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

Students awarded prizes for academic achievement, discuss Princeton experience

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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

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

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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

New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

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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

Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

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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

Princeton slashes reimbursement rates for external mental health clinicians

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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

Princeton faculty mandate proctoring for in-person exams, upending 133 years of precedent

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Princeton faculty mandate proctoring for in-person exams, upending 133 years of precedent

Devon Williams

The faculty voted Monday to require universal proctoring for all in-person examinations in response to mounting concerns over AI-assisted cheating and declining student reporting of Honor Code violations. The policy, which takes effect July 1, preserves the student-run Honor Committee system while requiring instructors to serve as witnesses.

The faculty voted Monday to require universal proctoring for all in-person examinations in response to mounting concerns over AI-assisted cheating and declining student reporting of Honor Code violations. The policy, which takes effect July 1, preserves the student-run Honor Committee system while requiring instructors to serve as witnesses.

NEWS | May 11

Princeton Canvas operational again after data breach-related outage

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Princeton Canvas operational again after data breach-related outage

Nico David-Fox

Princeton’s course-management platform Canvas briefly went dark Thursday afternoon after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure, which runs Canvas. Access was restored late Thursday night.

Princeton’s course-management platform Canvas briefly went dark Thursday afternoon after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure, which runs Canvas. Access was restored late Thursday night.

NEWS | May 7

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