Student Life

Principal Chief of Osage Nation speaks on tribe sovereignty

Chas Brown

Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear discussed his experience navigating federal laws and relationships as Principal Chief of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma at a talk on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Aaron Burr Hall.

NEWS | 11/30/2022

USG hears updates on mental health, campus safety, dining

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USG hears updates on mental health, campus safety, dining

Annie Rupertus

U-Councilor Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 reported that, of the input gathered, about 36 percent of students “explicitly said they want to see cameras nowhere.”

U-Councilor Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 reported that, of the input gathered, about 36-percent of students “explicitly said they want to see cameras nowhere.”

NEWS | 11/29/2022

VIS students call on Princeton to re-open investigation into Scanlan's use of the n-word

VIS students call on Princeton to re-open investigation into Scanlan's use of the n-word

Paige Cromley

Students sent an open letter calling on University administration to re-open the investigation into Scanlan’s use of the n-word in his VIS321: Words as Objects seminar. Many also displayed posters with the words calling for Scanlan’s firing in their open studio spaces at an event on Nov. 15.

NEWS | 11/29/2022

Princeton Black Student Union hosts UPenn students for football, networking

Princeton Black Student Union hosts UPenn students for football, networking

Bailey Glenetske and Justus Wilhoit

On Saturday Nov. 19, the Princeton Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the University of Pennsylvania’s Black Students League (BSL) to partake in community-building events.

NEWS | 11/27/2022

24/7 CPS line now live, CPS to hire 2 new counselors

24/7 CPS line now live, CPS to hire 2 new counselors

Annie Rupertus

The CPS Cares Line is now available for students at all times, for students in distress or not, to talk to a counselor.

NEWS | 11/27/2022

USG discusses Eisgruber's comments on mental health

Annie Rupertus

The USG also discussed digitalizing USG records and a potential new ad hoc committee on upperclass dining.

NEWS | 11/21/2022

NYU law, philosophy professor Kwame Anthony Appiah named 2023 Baccalaureate speaker

Laura Robertson

Appiah is a professor of philosophy and law at NYU and the Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Philosophy and the University Center for Human Values, Emeritus.

NEWS | 11/21/2022

Peer Health Advisors host panel on ‘freshman 15,’ intuitive eating

Izzy Jacobson

The panel, which featured Peer Health Advisors, dietitians and psychologists from UHS as speakers, featured experts’ discussions of strategies for intuitive eating and the stigma and myths behind the ‘freshman 15.’

NEWS | 11/20/2022

Luxury footwear designer Stuart Weitzman speaks on his “road less traveled”

Kayra Sener

Weitzman is an alumnus of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and has designed for celebrities including Aretha Franklin, Diablo Cody, and Laura Harring in his career. He discussed his experience taking risks, starting off in the industry, and giving back with his shoes.

NEWS | 11/17/2022

USG passes resolution on antisemitism, initiates referendum on gender-neutral bathrooms

USG passes resolution on antisemitism, initiates referendum on gender-neutral bathrooms

Annie Rupertus

At a Nov. 16 meeting, which was an extension of the regular weekly USG meetings held on Sundays, the USG passed a resolution to “condemn and combat antisemitism” and voted to add a referendum on the expansion of gender-neutral bathrooms to the upcoming winter election ballot.

NEWS | 11/17/2022

First 10 research proposals chosen for Princeton-HBCU collaboration initiative

First 10 research proposals chosen for Princeton-HBCU collaboration initiative

Chas Brown

On Nov. 1, Princeton announced the first 10 research projects which will receive funding and support from the Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI).

On Nov. 1, Princeton announced the first 10 research projects who will receive funding and support from the Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI).

NEWS | 11/15/2022

University officially announces new upperclass student dining pilot

University officially announces new upperclass student dining pilot

Laura Robertson

The dining pilot was officially announced today in an email by Chris Burkmar of Campus Life and Maureen McWhirter of University Services following over a month of student-wide discussions. According to the new web page, it aims to promote “fluidity” in the upperclass student dining experience.

NEWS | 11/10/2022

SPEAR 7x9 protest denounces solitary confinement

Michelle Miao

During the event, protestors stayed in a taped 7 by 9 foot square, the typical size of a solitary confinement cell. The protest lasted for 23 hours, gesturing to the 23 hours a day that people in solitary confinement must stay in their cells.

NEWS | 11/10/2022

Princeton faculty, students talk 2022 midterm elections

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Princeton faculty and student activists spoke to the ‘Prince’ about their research and efforts pertaining to the upcoming midterms election, which will determine party control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

NEWS | 11/06/2022

No Communication Orders now require initial informal contact

Lia Opperman and Laura Robertson

Students seeking a No Communications Order (NCO) in most cases are now required to reach out to all parties involved and make them aware of their wish prior to formal resolutions, according to policy updates from August.

NEWS | 11/06/2022

Banner criticizing the appointment of Princeton School Board draws controversy

Banner criticizing the appointment of Princeton School Board draws controversy

Charlie Roth

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education was palced near the Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education, and the election of the new superintendent of the school board, was put up at Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.

NEWS | 11/03/2022

Students and faculty discuss parents’ role in public education at POCC, Braver Angels debate

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Cole Strupp

The event was attended by roughly 35 people, including students, professors, and local residents.

NEWS | 11/03/2022

Plans announced for new computer science complex, apartment building adjacent to 185 Nassau St

Plans announced for new computer science complex, apartment building adjacent to 185 Nassau St

Charlie Roth

The Princeton Planning Board heard proposals for a renovated computer science complex and approved plans for new apartment building that will be situated next to the Visual Arts building at 185 Nassau Street.

NEWS | 11/01/2022

Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

Bailey Glenetske

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

NEWS | 10/27/2022

Business Today hosts seminar with Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris

Business Today hosts seminar with Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris

Rebecca Cunningham

Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris, addressed University community members on Wednesday in a Q&A hosted by Business Today, reflecting on his time at Princeton, his creative process, and his personal style.

NEWS | 10/27/2022

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