Student Life

Mental Health Task Force will release report on Jed Foundation partnership at unspecified date

At this week’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a mental health task force.

At this week's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a Mental Health Task Force.

Murray-Dodge staff remains halved despite return to near-normal hours

Murray Dodge Café’s staff has been reduced from 30 to 16 due to budget cuts and the graduation of seniors. Staff members have reported difficult shifts since the café returned to near-normal hours.

‘Making money’ and ‘serving humanity’ can co-exist, first-year students say

The ‘Prince’ spoke with first-year students to examine the balance between the desires to make money and be in the service of humanity in their future careers.

The ‘Prince’ spoke with first-year students to examine the balance between the desires to make money and be in the service of humanity in their future careers.

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

Firestone offers phone jails to save students from themselves

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera tests out how effective Firestone’s new Yondr pouches are at creating a distraction-free environment for studying.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera tests out how effective Firestone’s new Yondr pouches are at creating a distraction-free environment for studying.

Auditioning for a cappella groups, explained

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

Reduced hours at Frist lead to overcrowding in dining halls, students say

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester. 

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester. 

2025 DPS report shows continued liquor law violations, rise in motor vehicle thefts

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan for students in an eating club or co-op, replacing the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. Upperclassmen not in an eating club or co-op living on campus will be mandated to purchase either Unlimited or the Block 160 plan.

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan that replaces the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. The other dining plan options will be Unlimited and Block 160.

Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

Princeton postdoc passes away overnight

Haoran Li, a postdoctoral researcher, died at his home in West Windsor last night, according to an email sent to campus employees.

Haoran Li, a postdoctoral researcher, died at his home in West Windsor last night, according to an email sent to campus employees.

Extended passing periods well-received among students and faculty

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

Heritage Foundation yanks lecture at Princeton after Charlie Kirk’s death, citing security concerns

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, the Heritage Foundation canceled a lecture scheduled for Sept. 16 at Princeton due to safety concerns. Students and faculty expressed sympathy for Kirk, and underscored the importance of civil discourse.

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, the Heritage Foundation canceled a lecture scheduled for Sept. 16 at Princeton due to safety concerns. Students and faculty expressed sympathy for Kirk, and underscored the importance of civil discourse.

36 students offered membership to Bicker clubs, at least seven Cloister members look to join Quad

2025 Fall Street Week concluded on Friday, with students in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 seeking spots in three of six Bicker clubs and three of five sign-in clubs. 36 students were offered spots in one of the Bicker clubs — Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club. 

2025 Fall Street Week concluded on Friday, with students in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 seeking spots in three of six Bicker clubs and three of five sign-in clubs. 36 students were offered spots in one of the Bicker clubs — Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club. 

Murray-Dodge returns to midnight closure after substantially reduced hours

Midnight cookies are back — A week after the announcement that Murray Dodge Cafe would be cutting back their hours, students share their happiness over the return to the cafe's midnight closure time.

Midnight cookies are back — A week after the announcement that Murray Dodge Cafe would be cutting back their hours, students share their happiness over the return to the cafe's midnight closure time.

Students weigh in on changes to hours at Murray-Dodge Café

Murray-Dodge’s hours have been cut nearly in half. Previously, Murray-Dodge was open from 3 p.m. to midnight every day. Amid other closures of campus cafes, its hours have been reduced to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 

Murray-Dodge’s hours have been cut nearly in half. Previously, Murray-Dodge was open from 3 p.m. to midnight every day. Amid other closures of campus cafes, its hours have been reduced to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on path to the Supreme Court in campus lecture

At Princeton’s Harlan Lecture, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her journey to the Supreme Court, the power of dissenting opinions, and the importance of inspiring future generations.

At Princeton’s Harlan Lecture, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her journey to the Supreme Court, the power of dissenting opinions, and the importance of inspiring future generations.

Student employment in flux as University navigates budget cuts

The future of student employment remains uncertain amid budget cuts, with impacts ranging from reduced hours to staffing shortages.

The future of student employment remains uncertain amid budget cuts, with impacts ranging from reduced hours to staffing shortages.

Five percent of Class of 2029 identify as Black or African-American, lowest since 1968

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades. 

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades.