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Cynthia Torres


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Princeton man charged with brother’s murder in Palmer Square apartment

On Saturday night, Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.

On Saturday night Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.


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Faculty amend academic regulations, introduce new Ph.D. program

Faculty finalized amendments to the “Conduct of Undergraduate Courses of Study” on Feb. 4. Discussions included changes to language on examinations as well as the introduction of a new Ph.D. program.

Faculty finalized amendments to the “Conduct of Undergraduate Courses of Study” on Feb. 4. Discussions included changes to language on examinations as well as the introduction of a new Ph.D. program.


Aditi Rao GS shrugging while giving a speech in front of Clio Hall. Other people stand behind her and observe the speech.

Clio Hall protesters set for April trial after second plea deal collapses

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Clio Hall protesters appeared in court for the 5th time to schedule a trial date on charges of defiant trespassing. The conference began with confusion over an arranged deal between the defense and prosecution attorneys. The trial was eventually scheduled to start on April 14, almost one year after the Clio Hall sit-in. 

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Clio Hall protesters appeared in court for the 5th time to schedule a trial date on charges of defiant trespassing. The conference began with confusion over an arranged deal between the defense and prosecution attorneys. The trial was eventually scheduled to start on April 14, almost one year after the Clio Hall sit-in. 


A girl with short hair and glasses is pelted with newspaper balls by a group of students.

Waldvogel ’26 elected 149th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

On Saturday, The Daily Princetonian elected its 149th editor-in-chief, selecting associate News and Investigations editor Miriam Waldvogel ’26. She plans to emphasize curiosity and building on progress the ‘Prince’ has already made.

On Saturday, The Daily Princetonian elected its 149th editor-in-chief, selecting associate News and Investigations editor Miriam Waldvogel ’26. She plans to emphasize curiosity and building on progress the ‘Prince’ has already made.


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Palestinian restaurant chain Ayat opens in Princeton

Ayat, a New York City-based restaurant chain serving traditional Palestinian dishes, opened its first New Jersey location on Oct. 8. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the chain’s political activism both online and in the restaurant has garnered controversy.

Ayat, a New York City-based restaurant chain serving traditional Palestinian dishes, opened its first New Jersey location on Oct. 8. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the chain’s political activism both online and in the restaurant has garnered controversy.


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Mark Freda running unopposed for re-election in Princeton

Princeton mayor Mark Freda is running unopposed for re-election this fall. However, he is facing controversy due to his role in a lawsuit regarding a stolen car chase that killed two people. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Freda to learn more.

Princeton mayor Mark Freda is running unopposed for re-election this fall. However, he is facing controversy due to his role in a lawsuit regarding a stolen car chase that killed two people. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Freda to learn more.


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Bike lanes added to Washington Road to enhance campus safety

The University has recently added bike lanes to Washington Road due to student demand. While some students told the ‘Prince’ that the bike lanes are useful, others have complained that they do not go far enough.

The University has recently added bike lanes to Washington Road due to student demand. While some students told the ‘Prince’ that the bike lanes are useful, others have complained that they do not go far enough.


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