Student Life

Some first-years, orientation leaders critique Community Action orientation program

Some first-years, orientation leaders critique Community Action orientation program

Eden Teshome

In a year with a particularly high number of Community Action participants, many students expressed concerns about the orientation program. For some, the purportedly service-focused opportunity fell short of its stated mission — and students said they left feeling unfulfilled.

In a year with a particularly high number of Community Action participants, many students expressed concerns about the orientation program. For some, the purportedly service-focused opportunity fell short of its stated mission — and students said they left feeling unfulfilled.

NEWS | 09/13/2022

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Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

Laura Robertson

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

NEWS | 09/11/2022

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Students rock in the rain at fall Lawnparties

Students rock in the rain at fall Lawnparties

Tess Weinreich and Izzy Jacobson

Despite the rain, student turnout was high for fall Lawnparties, as student opener Villanelle and indie rock band Hippo Campus hit the main stage.

Despite the rain, student turnout was high for fall Lawnparties, as student opener Villanelle and indie rock band Hippo Campus hit the main stage.

NEWS | 09/11/2022

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University hikes late meal allowance to $9 for lunch and dinner amid price increases

University hikes late meal allowance to $9 for lunch and dinner amid price increases

Hope Perry and Lia Opperman

The increase comes as prices have been raised due to nationwide increases in food prices, as well as increased hourly wages for staff. 

The increase comes as prices have been raised due to nationwide increases in food prices, as well as increased hourly wages for staff. 

NEWS | 09/11/2022

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Q&A with Zach Sutton of Hippo Campus, 2022 fall Lawnparties headliner

Q&A with Zach Sutton of Hippo Campus, 2022 fall Lawnparties headliner

Jasmyn Dobson and Tess Weinreich

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Zach Sutton, bassist of Lawnparties headliner band Hippo Campus, to discuss playing at a college campus, the genre shift from previous headliners, and more. 

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Zach Sutton, bassist of Lawnparties headliner band Hippo Campus, to discuss playing at a college campus, the genre shift from previous headliners, and more. 

NEWS | 09/10/2022

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New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

Laura Robertson

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

NEWS | 09/08/2022

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Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

Drew Somerville

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

NEWS | 09/08/2022

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Largest incoming class in Princeton’s history welcomed in Opening Exercises, Pre-Rade

Largest incoming class in Princeton’s history welcomed in Opening Exercises, Pre-Rade

Sandeep Mangat

Opening Exercises took place outside of Nassau Hall for the first time, instead of inside the University Chapel, as has been tradition since 1929.

Opening Exercises took place outside of Nassau Hall for the first time, instead of inside the University Chapel, as has been tradition since 1929.

NEWS | 09/07/2022

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All students in Yeh, NCW allowed to move into fall dorms on schedule after construction uncertainty

All students in Yeh, NCW allowed to move into fall dorms on schedule after construction uncertainty

Hope Perry

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Yeh and NCW will gain access to their rooms on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8:00 a.m., while first-years currently in other room assignments will be able to move in beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Yeh and NCW will gain access to their rooms on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8:00 a.m., while first-years currently in other room assignments will be able to move in beginning at 9:30 p.m.

NEWS | 09/02/2022

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About 20% of NCW and Yeh students are in temporary housing as construction delays continue

About 20% of NCW and Yeh students are in temporary housing as construction delays continue

Hope Perry

About one-fifth of students living in New College West and Yeh College are in temporary housing while construction continues on the new residential colleges. All undergraduates will have moved onto campus by Sept. 3, at which point there is a possibility that over 200 students could be in temporary housing.

About one-fifth of students living in New College West and Yeh College are in temporary housing while construction continues on the new residential colleges. All undergraduates will have moved onto campus by Sept. 3, at which point there is a possibility that over 200 students could be in temporary housing.

NEWS | 09/02/2022

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USG initiative to provide students with dining points redeemable at Nassau Street restaurants

USG initiative to provide students with dining points redeemable at Nassau Street restaurants

Annie Rupertus

Students on the unlimited meal plan, which includes all first-years and sophomores, will have $150 on their TigerCards to spend at various restaurants in town beginning this fall.

Students on the unlimited meal plan, which includes all first-years and sophomores, will have $150 on their TigerCards to spend at various restaurants in town beginning this fall.

NEWS | 08/30/2022

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Hippos on Campus? Indie rock band to headline fall Lawnparties

Hippos on Campus? Indie rock band to headline fall Lawnparties

Annie Rupertus

Five-member indie rock band Hippo Campus will take the Frist North Lawn stage on Sunday, Sept. 11, after a day of eating club festivities on Prospect Avenue.

Five member indie rock band Hippo Campus will take the Frist North Lawn stage on Sunday, Sept. 11, after a day of eating club festivities on Prospect Avenue.

NEWS | 08/23/2022

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Students express anxiety on monkeypox as Princeton quietly prepares

Students express anxiety on monkeypox as Princeton quietly prepares

Tess Weinreich

As students voice concern about monkeypox, the University has not publicly addressed the virus, but has made preparations to handle an outbreak. 

As students voice concern about monkeypox, the University has not publicly addressed the virus, but has made preparations to handle an outbreak. 

NEWS | 08/08/2022

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COVID-19 testing optional, boosters not required: Princeton to ‘resume pre-COVID-19 schedules’

COVID-19 testing optional, boosters not required: Princeton to ‘resume pre-COVID-19 schedules’

Drew Somerville and Madeleine LeBeau

Effective immediately, students are “no longer required to submit asymptomatic test samples” for COVID-19, according to a memo from University administrators on Thursday, July 28. The memo to students also stated that booster vaccines will no longer be required.

Effective immediately, students are “no longer required to submit asymptomatic test samples” for COVID-19, according to a memo from University administrators on Thursday, July 28. The memo to students also stated that booster vaccines will no longer be required.

NEWS | 07/28/2022

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Construction delays in Yeh College, NCW could temporarily relocate students this fall

Construction delays in Yeh College, NCW could temporarily relocate students this fall

Madeleine LeBeau

According to a University memo, both dormitories and common spaces within the colleges may be incomplete in September. Some students may be forced to stay temporarily in First College dorm rooms which have not yet been demolished.

According to a University memo, both dormitories and common spaces within the colleges may be incomplete in September. Some students may be forced to stay temporarily in First College dorm rooms which have not yet been demolished.

NEWS | 07/20/2022

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In wake of mass shootings, Princeton students, community rally for gun control

In wake of mass shootings, Princeton students, community rally for gun control

Lia Opperman

Following the loss of 21 lives in the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Princeton students and community members have come together, advocating for gun reform and rallying for the national movement against gun violence.

Following the loss of 21 lives in the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Princeton students and community members have come together, advocating for gun reform and rallying for the national movement against gun violence.

NEWS | 06/21/2022

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Family, friends remember kindness and empathy in Jazz Chang ’23

Family, friends remember kindness and empathy in Jazz Chang ’23

Sandeep Mangat

Princeton student Jazz Chang ’23 passed away on May 13, in Princeton, N.J. Chang was 21 years old.

Princeton student Jazz Chang ’23 passed away on May 13, in Princeton, N.J. Chang was 21 years old.

NEWS | 06/06/2022

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‘I felt like I had to be here’: Looking back at the first Reunions since start of COVID-19 pandemic

‘I felt like I had to be here’: Looking back at the first Reunions since start of COVID-19 pandemic

Bailey Glenetske and Lia Opperman

The University welcomed back almost 25,000 alumni and their families back to campus for Reunions for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable events include “The One and Only P-Rade,“ alumni-faculty panels and after-hours social events.  

Princeton University welcomed back almost 25,000 alumni and their families back to campus for Reunions for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable events include “The One and Only P-Rade,“ alumni-faculty panels and after-hours social events. 

NEWS | 05/29/2022

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Wendy Kopp ’89 speaks on activism, service, impact at 2022 Baccalaureate Ceremony

Wendy Kopp ’89 speaks on activism, service, impact at 2022 Baccalaureate Ceremony

Lia Opperman

“For your generation that is more aware of and passionate about tackling injustice than any before, my hope is that you will recognize that your time is your biggest asset, and that driven by your values and the purpose of shaping a better future, you’ll be intentional and conscious about where to put your energy,” Kopp said. 

“For your generation that is more aware of and passionate about tackling injustice than any before, my hope is that you will recognize that your time is your biggest asset, and that driven by your values and the purpose of shaping a better future, you’ll be intentional and conscious about where to put your energy,” Kopp said. 

NEWS | 05/27/2022

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Dr. Anthony Fauci delivers keynote address at 2022 Class Day

Dr. Anthony Fauci delivers keynote address at 2022 Class Day

Gabriel Robare

Fauci, who has become a national figure during his time as an advisor to the U.S. government during the COVID-19 pandemic, spoke on the pandemic, the nation’s response to it, and racial equity.

Fauci, who has become a national figure during his time as an advisor to the U.S. government during the COVID-19 pandemic, spoke on the pandemic, the nation’s response to it, and racial equity.

NEWS | 05/27/2022

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