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Facilities adjusts operations as New Jersey drought continues

The unusually mild weather over the past month for this time of year has been a side effect of the worst drought on record for New Jersey. In response to these conditions, the University has adjusted its reseeding schedules and cancelled fireworks events.

The unusually mild weather over the past month for this time of year has been a side effect of the worst drought on record for New Jersey. In response to these conditions, the University has adjusted its reseeding schedules and cancelled fireworks events.


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Campus Grounds cuts down two trees, prepares for fall foliage

The Princeton Campus Grounds Team cut down two trees this season so far: one in Joline courtyard and one tree on Cannon Green. The Daily Princetonian talked to Rob Staudt, the assistant director of Campus Grounds, about the team's preparations for fall foliage and landscaping.

The Princeton Campus Grounds Team cut down two trees this season so far: one in Joline courtyard and one tree on Cannon Green. The Daily Princetonian talked to Rob Staudt, the assistant director of Campus Grounds, about the team's preparations for fall foliage and landscaping.


People eat at a row of wooden tables, with a sign in the foreground that reads, "this is a no phone zone"

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.


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Campus Grounds repairs damage to lawns from start of the fall semester

Events like Move In Day, Lawnparties, Freshman Orientation, and the First Day of Classes take a toll on campus grounds and lawns require mending. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the Grounds team to learn more about the strategies and technologies integral in maintaining campus aesthetics. 

Events like Move-in, Lawnparties, Freshman Orientation, and the First Day of Classes take a toll on campus grounds and lawns require mending. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the Grounds team to learn more about the strategies and technologies integral in maintaining campus aesthetics. 


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Dillon Gym opens new fitness areas amidst ongoing renovations

The new amenities include an accessible entrance and lounge, elevator access to all levels from the main gym floor to the Rec Pool, the “Power Studio” (a space with powerlifting and Olympic-grade equipment), upgrades to the cycle studio, and a completely resurfaced outdoor recreational court. 

The new amenities include an accessible entrance and lounge, elevator access to all levels from the main gym floor to the Rec Pool, the “Power Studio” (a space with powerlifting and Olympic-grade equipment), upgrades to the cycle studio, and a completely resurfaced outdoor recreational court. 


An image of a dining hall with high ceilings adorned with chandeliers. Wooden tables line each side of the room. Sunlight streams into the building. Students are seated one to a table and social distancing signings are present on the floor.

The COVID class: 2024 reflects on their time at Princeton

As the Class of 2024's time at Princeton draws to a close, the ‘Prince’ spoke to five seniors about their experience with COVID-19 at Princeton and how it impacted their class.

As the Class of 2024's time at Princeton draws to a close, the ‘Prince’ spoke to five seniors about their experience with COVID-19 at Princeton and how it impacted their class.


A large crowd of students sit on a patch of green grass and look up at the sky with an old, brown stone building behind them.

Large crowds eclipse expectations for rare astronomical event

Massive groups of students and community members gathered at different events across Princeton’s campus and in town to view the first solar eclipse visible from this part of the country since 2017.

Massive groups of students and community members gathered at different events across Princeton’s campus and in town to view the first solar eclipse visible from this part of the country since 2017.


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As spring events approach, Campus Grounds ramps up planting and lawn maintenance

The Campus Grounds Team has been preparing campus for spring and end-of-year events, including alumni and trustee events, Class Day, and Princeton’s biggest bash of the year: Reunions. Campus planting continues, with new sustainable planting strategies being implemented across South campus.

The Campus Grounds Team has been preparing campus for spring and end-of-year events, including alumni and trustee events, Class Day, and Princeton’s biggest bash of the year: Reunions. Campus planting continues, with new sustainable planting strategies being implemented across South campus.


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University announces isolation for COVID-19 no longer necessary, warns of illnesses on the rise

Last Friday, University Health Services sent an email to the campus community announcing that the University would no longer require students to isolate upon a positive COVID-19 test or report positive test results. The email also warned of an anticipated increase in sickness following spring break travel.

Last Friday, University Health Services sent an email to the campus community announcing that the University would no longer require students to isolate upon a positive COVID-19 test or report positive test results. The email also warned of an anticipated increase in sickness following spring break travel.


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‘Largest U.S. retrospective exhibition’ of Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in Milberg Gallery

In Princeton University Library’s (PUL) newest exhibition, “Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond,” Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in modern art is celebrated. According to a post on X from @PULibrary, the “exhibition [is] the largest U.S. retrospective exhibition of [Carrión]’s work to date.”

In Princeton University Library’s (PUL) newest exhibition, “Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond,” Ulises Carrión Bogard’s work in modern art is celebrated. According to a post on X from @PULibrary, the “exhibition [is] the largest U.S. retrospective exhibition of [Carrión]’s work to date.”


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