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Student Life

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Trenton Arts founder, manager departs after nine years, peers reflect

Lou Chen ’19 is stepping down from his positions as founding director of the Trenton Youth Orchestra and manager of Trenton Arts at Princeton. The ‘Prince’ spoke with him to learn about what lies ahead for these programs.

Lou Chen ’19 is stepping down from his positions as founding director of the Trenton Youth Orchestra and manager of Trenton Arts at Princeton. The ‘Prince’ spoke with him to learn about what lies ahead for these programs.

NEWS | November 20

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New Hobson college to include halal station amid discussions on improving Muslim student life

Hobson College Dining Hall, which is set to open in 2027, will have an entire Halal-certified station. The announcement comes after years of discussions between Campus Dining and MSA to improve access to Halal dining options for Muslim students on campus.

Hobson College Dining Hall, which is set to open in 2027, will have an entire Halal-certified station. The announcement comes after years of discussions between Campus Dining and MSA to improve access to Halal dining options for Muslim students on campus.

NEWS | November 18

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USG holds abridged meeting week before elections, extends opposition referenda deadline

On Sunday, Nov. 17, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held an abridged meeting following its release of the referenda on the Winter 2024 USG ballot that morning. Four out of the proposed five referenda will be voted on.

On Sunday, Nov. 17, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held an abridged meeting following its release of the referenda on the Winter 2024 USG ballot that morning. Four out of the proposed five referenda will be voted on.

NEWS | November 18

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Students gather for first-ever ‘TigerTies’ event, celebrate cultural differences

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee held its inaugural TigerTies event, intended to showcase the diversity of cultural connections on campus. The event included over 30 student group booths and was catered by 13 local restaurants.

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee held its inaugural TigerTies event, intended to showcase the diversity of cultural connections on campus. The event included over 30 student group booths and was catered by 13 local restaurants.

NEWS | November 18

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Cannon Dial Elm Club readies for renovation in 2025

Cannon Dial Elm Club is currently fundraising for a renovation plan, “Thrive in ’25,” which aims to upgrade the kitchen and servery, expand the dining room, update student workspaces, and increase its competitiveness during Street Week and the bicker process. The club aims to raise $1.5 million by the end of 2024.

Cannon Dial Elm Club is currently fundraising for a renovation plan, “Thrive in ’25,” which aims to upgrade the kitchen and servery, expand the dining room, update student workspaces, and increase its competitiveness during Street Week and the bicker process. The club aims to raise $1.5 million by the end of 2024.

NEWS | November 15

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SPIA to end Georgetown ‘Making an Exoneree’ partnership, offer new course on restorative justice

While SPIA will not offer “Making an Exoneree” this spring, Maya Dimant will offer a new course in which students will immerse themselves in New Jersey’s criminal legal system while learning the skills to advocate for the freedom of a person who is incarcerated.

While SPIA will not offer “Making an Exoneree” this spring, Professor Maya Dimant will offer a new course in which students will immerse themselves in New Jersey’s criminal legal system while learning the skills to advocate for the freedom of a person who is incarcerated.

NEWS | November 13

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University commemorates Veterans Day amid expanded military enrollment

On Monday, Nov. 11, Princeton University commemorated Veterans Day with a Chapel service followed by a reception in Murray Dodge Hall. The ‘Prince’ spoke to veteran students to learn about the status of veterans on campus and their efforts to include more veterans in the community.

On Monday, Nov. 11, Princeton University commemorated Veterans Day with a Chapel service followed by a reception in Murray Dodge Hall. The ‘Prince’ spoke to veteran students to learn about the status of veterans on campus and their efforts to include more veterans in the community.

NEWS | November 12

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Student and faculty protesters rally at Firestone Plaza after the presidential election

On Nov. 8, students and faculty from groups including Pride Alliance, College Democrats, and Alliance of Jewish Progressives congregated at Firestone Plaza to join a walkout expressing their disappointment in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election to presidential office on Nov. 5. 

On Nov. 8, students and faculty from groups including Pride Alliance, College Democrats, and Alliance of Jewish Progressives congregated at Firestone Plaza to join a walkout expressing their disappointment in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election to presidential office on Nov. 5. 

NEWS | November 11

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Students report despondency, shock following election red wave

On Wednesday morning, the Associated Press officially called the 2024 presidential race for former President Donald Trump. With Trump expected to win every battleground state amid widespread rightward shift, The Daily Princetonian spoke with students on campus to gauge their reactions.

On Wednesday morning, the Associated Press officially called the 2024 presidential race for former President Donald Trump. With Trump expected to win every battleground state amid widespread rightward shift, The Daily Princetonian spoke with students on campus to gauge their reactions.

NEWS | November 7

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Campus groups host mental health and well-being events following the election

In the run up to election day on Tuesday, several campus groups announced that they would provide wellbeing-related resources for students across campus. The University Health Services held “Post-Election Listening Circles” and The Princeton Environmental Activism Coalition, alongside Sunrise Princeton, held an “Art Build” event at Campus Club.

In the run up to election day on Tuesday, several campus groups announced that they would provide wellbeing-related resources for students across campus. The University Health Services held “Post-Election Listening Circles” and The Princeton Environmental Activism Coalition, alongside Sunrise Princeton, held an “Art Build” event at Campus Club.

NEWS | November 7

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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