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Princeton Preview moves indoors amid budget cuts

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Princeton Preview moves indoors amid budget cuts

Lulu Mangriotis, Benedict Hooper, and Elizabeth Hu

Hundreds of prospective freshmen with orange and black lanyards swarmed campus on Tuesday for the first Princeton Preview Day for the admitted members of the Class of 2030. The Daily Princetonian spoke with many of these members, gauging their excitement to be on campus, while also looking into how budget constraints have affected the preview day.

Hundreds of prospective freshmen with orange and black lanyards swarmed campus on Tuesday for the first Princeton Preview Day for the admitted members of the Class of 2030. The Daily Princetonian spoke with many of these members, gauging their excitement to be on campus, while also looking into how budget constraints have affected the Preview day.

NEWS | 4 days ago

Driver who struck undergraduate cyclist identified as U. employee

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Driver who struck undergraduate cyclist identified as U. employee

Luke Grippo and Nico David-Fox

An undergraduate cyclist was struck and trapped beneath a vehicle driven by a University employee on Elm Drive late Tuesday night. The student was hospitalized in stable condition, and the driver received a citation.

An undergraduate cyclist was struck and trapped beneath a vehicle driven by a University employee on Elm Drive late Tuesday night. The student was hospitalized in stable condition, and the driver received a citation.

NEWS | 4 days ago

Students voice mixed reactions to new room draw process after draw times released

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Students voice mixed reactions to new room draw process after draw times released

Caitlyn Tablada

Princeton students praised new visualization tools in the University’s updated housing draw system, but many said technical issues and limited transparency around draw times made the process confusing and stressful.

Princeton students praised new visualization tools in the University’s updated housing draw system, but many said technical issues and limited transparency around draw times made the process confusing and stressful.

NEWS | April 3

Stellic, centralized academic hub, to be used this spring for course selection — here’s how it works

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Stellic, centralized academic hub, to be used this spring for course selection — here’s how it works

Clara Docherty and Luke Grippo

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

NEWS | April 2

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

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Housing renovations to begin 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 | March 26
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Princeton awarded ‘C’ on ADL Antisemitism Report Card to mixed reviews

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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 | March 26

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

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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 | March 26

New restaurants expand halal dining options in Princeton

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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 | March 25

Hundreds gather for first Interfaith Iftar in seven years

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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

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

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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

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

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‘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

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

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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

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

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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

Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

2026 Pyne Prize Winners: Braeden Carroll and Katie Daniels

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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