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Princetonians pack Whig-Clio Election night watch party

Nerves filled all four floors of Whig Hall as the results of the election were broadcast live to the room during the Whig-Clio election night watch party Nov. 5. The event, hosted in partnership with Vote100, goal was to encourage an inclusive and bipartisan environment for students. 

Nerves filled all four floors of Whig Hall as the results of the election were broadcast live to the room during the Whig-Clio election night watch party Nov. 5. The event, hosted in partnership with Vote100, goal was to encourage an inclusive and bipartisan environment for students. 

NEWS | November 6

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‘Drunk meal’ food truck discontinued due to slow sales

The “drunk meal” food truck outside of Frist Campus Center was quietly discontinued this semester due to slow sales. However, “drunk meal” inside of Frist continues to only operate on Saturdays, with the only late-night dining options available to students on Thursdays and Fridays being the U-Store and Studio 34, which close at 2 a.m., and Wawa, which is open 24 hours.

The “drunk meal” food truck outside of Frist Campus Center was quietly discontinued this semester due to slow sales. However, “drunk meal” inside of Frist continues to only operate on Saturdays, with the only late-night dining options available to students on Thursdays and Fridays being the U-Store and Studio 34, which close at 2 a.m., and Wawa, which is open 24 hours.

NEWS | November 5

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International students navigate stakes of 2024 election

Even though most international students, who make up 12.7 percent of Princeton undergraduates, cannot vote, many of them still sense the stakes of this election. “You’re not just voting for yourself,” one student told the ‘Prince.’ “You should think of not only yourselves, but think of others.”

Even though most international students, who make up 12.7 percent of Princeton undergraduates, cannot vote, many of them still sense the stakes of this election. “You’re not just voting for yourself,” one student told the ‘Prince.’ “You should think of not only yourselves, but think of others.”

NEWS | November 5

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Five affinity groups host voting event aiming to increase turnout

On Oct. 23, the Asian-American Students Association (AASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Jewish Life (CJL), Princeton African Students Association (PASA), and Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA) hosted a “CHOMP the Vote” event intended to increase turnout. The event was sponsored by APIAVote, a non-partisan civic engagement organization.

On Oct. 23, the Asian-American Students Association (AASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Jewish Life (CJL), Princeton African Students Association (PASA), and Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA) hosted a “CHOMP the Vote” event intended to increase turnout. The event was sponsored by APIAVote, a non-partisan civic engagement organization.

NEWS | October 29

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Princeton invites refugee families for largest pumpkin carving festival to date

On Oct. 26, the Office of Religious Life held its annual pumpkin carving event for local refugee families. This year, 300 families took part, making it the largest yet.

On Oct. 26, the Office of Religious Life held its annual pumpkin carving event for local refugee families. This year, 300 families took part, making it the largest yet.

NEWS | October 29

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SPIA strengthens its commitment to providing students with public service careers

Recently, SPIA has pushed reimagined efforts to encourage students to pursue public service careers, including an “Undergraduate Policy Day in Washington” trip to SPIA in Washington.

Recently, SPIA has pushed reimagined efforts to encourage students to pursue public service careers, including an “Undergraduate Policy Day in Washington” trip to SPIA in Washington.

NEWS | October 28

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Students report delays, high prices in first semester with eCampus bookstore

The fall semester has seen the introduction of the eCampus online bookstore after the University ended its partnership with Labyrinth in April. Students report being dissatisfied with the new system, reporting shipping delays and higher prices than other purchasing options.

The fall semester has seen the introduction of the eCampus online bookstore after the University ended its partnership with Labyrinth in April. Students report being dissatisfied with the new system, reporting shipping delays and higher prices than other purchasing options.

NEWS | October 23

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Hurricane Milton hits home for Floridian students, jeopardizes fall break travel

After Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 9, students from Florida experienced unexpected changes in travel plans and added stress during midterms week. University officials reportedly offered support and resources to affected students via email.

After Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 9, students from Florida experienced unexpected changes in travel plans and added stress during midterms week. University officials reportedly offered support and resources to affected students via email.

NEWS | October 10

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Newly-elected Class of 2028 councilors reflect on wins, share strategies

The Daily Princetonian spoke to the five newly elected Undergraduate Student Government (USG) class councilors — Misimi Sanni ’28, Serena Zhang ’28, Siam Hossain ’28, Sarah Kwon ’28 and Isaac Bernstein ’28 — to reflect on their respective campaigns and intentions for their roles.

The Daily Princetonian spoke to the five newly elected Undergraduate Student Government (USG) class councilors — Misimi Sanni ’28, Serena Zhang ’28, Siam Hossain ’28, Sarah Kwon ’28 and Isaac Bernstein ’28 — to reflect on their respective campaigns and intentions for their roles.

NEWS | October 9

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University spent more than $60,000 replacing stolen dishes

Over the past two academic years, the University has spent over $73,000 replacing plates, bowls and cutlery that is taken by students from the dining hall. The largest expense has been the $44,000 spent on replacing 4,440 plates and 2,240 missing bowls.

Over the past two academic years, the University has spent over $73,000 replacing plates, bowls and cutlery that is taken by students from the dining hall. The largest expense has been the $44,000 spent on replacing 4,440 plates and 2,240 missing bowls.

NEWS | October 6

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From ‘Colo’ club member to Colo. Governor: Jared Polis ’96 speaks at Whig-Clio event

The American Whig-Cliosophic Society hosted a virtual conversation with Colorado governor Jared Polis ’96 on Monday, Sept. 30, to discuss bipartisanship, identity, and current political issues facing Colorado and the U.S.

The American Whig-Cliosophic Society hosted a virtual conversation with Colorado governor Jared Polis ’96 on Monday, Sept. 30, to discuss bipartisanship, identity, and current political issues facing Colorado and the U.S.

NEWS | October 1

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Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visits Princeton to ‘unwind’ the habit of anxiety

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visited campus on Friday, Sept. 20 to talk about anxiety and methods to manage those feelings, tying in experiences from his own life with topics from his book, “Unwinding Anxiety.”

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visited campus on Friday, Sept. 20 to talk about anxiety and methods to manage those feelings, tying in experiences from his own life with topics from his book, “Unwinding Anxiety.”

NEWS | October 1

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Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

NEWS | September 27

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Business slows at Murray-Dodge Café after main entrance closes due to Art Museum construction

In the weeks following Murray-Dodge Café’s reopening for the fall semester on Sept. 4, student employees and visitors say there have been noticeably fewer patrons using the space. The café’s main entrance has been closed since the beginning of the summer due to its proximity to ongoing Princeton University Art Museum construction.

In the weeks following Murray-Dodge Café’s reopening for the fall semester on Sept. 4, student employees and visitors say there have been noticeably fewer patrons using the space. The café’s main entrance has been closed since the beginning of the summer due to its proximity to ongoing Princeton University Art Museum construction.

NEWS | September 25

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Princeton’s political student groups navigate U. restrictions as they prepare for this fall’s elections

Both Princeton College Democrats and College Republicans are navigating University restriction while mobilizing to get students politically engaged. This coincides with the opening of the new local headquarters for the Princeton Community Democratic Organization office on Nassau Street.

Both Princeton College Democrats and College Republicans are navigating University restriction while mobilizing to get students politically engaged. This coincides with the opening of the new local headquarters for the Princeton Community Democratic Organization office on Nassau Street.

NEWS | September 25

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ODUS introduces selectivity registration, amid mounting club competition

ODUS has introduced a new selectivity registration process for student organizations, driven by concerns about growing competitiveness amid increasing class sizes. Feedback from a survey conducted by a USG working group revealed a desire for clubs to be less selective and more transparent, as students face pressures and challenges during the application process.

ODUS has introduced a new selectivity registration process for student organizations, driven by concerns about growing competitiveness amid increasing class sizes. Feedback from a survey conducted by a USG working group revealed a desire for clubs to be less selective and more transparent, as students face pressures and challenges during the application process.

NEWS | September 24

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Late meal prices increase for new school year, reflecting market and sustainability shifts

Over the summer, several changes were made to Princeton late meal, some reflecting national Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends, while others have come as a result of community feedback and University data. This year, changes to late meal include to pricing and the late meal allowance, new sustainability efforts, different food options available, and several logistical changes.

Over the summer, several changes were made to Princeton late meal, some reflecting national Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends, while others have come as a result of community feedback and University data. This year, changes to late meal include to pricing and the late meal allowance, new sustainability efforts, different food options available, and several logistical changes.

NEWS | September 23