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Vitus Larrieu

Executive order directs Princeton to investigate international pro-Palestine student protesters

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Executive order directs Princeton to investigate international pro-Palestine student protesters

Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | 6 days ago

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump and released on Wednesday, Jan. 29 calls for universities to monitor and report the engagement of international students and staff for actions that constitute antisemitism.

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump and released on Wednesday, Jan. 29 calls for universities to monitor and report the engagement of international students and staff for actions that constitute antisemitism. This follows a national protest movement last spring against the war in Gaza, including a sustained sit-in at Princeton.

Eisgruber says U. is “exploring measures” in wake of Trump orders, stops short of specific guidance

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Eisgruber says U. is “exploring measures” in wake of Trump orders, stops short of specific guidance

Vitus Larrieu and Lia Opperman
| NEWS | January 29

In a campus-wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.

In a campus wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.

Trump pardons Larry Giberson ’23 alongside most Jan. 6 rioters

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Trump pardons Larry Giberson ’23 alongside most Jan. 6 rioters

Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | January 24

On Jan. 20, Larry Giberson ’23 was pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, along with roughly 1,500 other rioters in a bulk executive action by President Donald Trump. Giberson was initially charged in March 2023 with six violations of the U.S. Code, and pled guilty to one count of civil disorder in November 2023.

On Jan. 20, Larry Giberson ’23 was pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, along with roughly 1,500 other rioters in a bulk executive action by President Donald Trump. Giberson was initially charged in March 2023 with six violations of the U.S. Code, and pled guilty to one count of civil disorder in November 2023.

Pennsylvania Senate seat called for David McCormick GS ’94 ’96, riding red wave

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Pennsylvania Senate seat called for David McCormick GS ’94 ’96, riding red wave

Sena Chang and Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | November 8

Republican David McCormick GS ’94 ’96 defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Bob Casey on Nov. 7 according to an AP election call, bolstering the Republican majority in the Senate with a flipped seat in Pennsylvania. McCormick led the race by only 0.5 percent, or 30,000 votes, as of Thursday night.

Republican David McCormick GS ’94 ’96 defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Bob Casey on Nov. 7 according to an AP election call, bolstering the Republican majority in the Senate with a flipped seat in Pennsylvania. McCormick led the race by only 0.5 percent, or 30,000 votes, as of Thursday night.

Sounds of an election year

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Sounds of an election year

Izzy Jacobson and Vitus Larrieu
| PODCAST | November 4

Today on Daybreak, we reflect on the political climate on campus this semester, looking at how students engaged with democracy and listening in to understand what an election does to the campus soundscape. 

Today on Daybreak, we reflect on the political climate on campus this semester, looking at how students engaged with democracy and listening in to understand what an election does to the campus soundscape. 

Princeton Democrats canvass in Pennsylvania as election looms

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Princeton Democrats canvass in Pennsylvania as election looms

Izzy Jacobson and Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | October 31

20 students from Princeton College Democrats headed to Chester County, Pa. over the weekend to knock on doors just days before 2024 Election, as early voting in Pennsylvania was already well underway. Students felt the trip contributed to their sense of involvement in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5.

20 students from Princeton College Democrats headed to Chester County, Pa. over the weekend to knock on doors just days before 2024 Election, as early voting in Pennsylvania was already well underway. Students felt the trip contributed to their sense of involvement in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5.

Campus community reflects on Oct. 7 with vigils

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Campus community reflects on Oct. 7 with vigils

Sena Chang, Vitus Larrieu, and Miriam Waldvogel
| NEWS | October 9

Over 200 members of the University community gathered on Oct. 7 for a memorial event marking one year since Hamas’ attack on Israel and honoring the 101 hostages still held in Gaza. A second, smaller interfaith vigil the next day grieved “all those killed in the last year in the Middle East,” featuring prayers and poetry from multiple faith communities. 

Over 200 members of the University community gathered on Oct. 7 for a memorial event marking one year since Hamas’ attack on Israel and honoring the 101 hostages still held in Gaza. A second, smaller interfaith vigil the next day grieved “all those killed in the last year in the Middle East,” featuring prayers and poetry from multiple faith communities. 

Inside Clio Hall: Three claims made by a protester under oath

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Inside Clio Hall: Three claims made by a protester under oath

Vitus Larrieu and Isabella Dail
| NEWS | October 2

In a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, one of the protesters arrested for occupying Clio Hall in April faced questioning under oath regarding what happened inside the building. Here are the highlights from their testimony.

In a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, one of the protesters arrested for occupying Clio Hall in April faced questioning under oath regarding what happened inside the building. Here are the highlights from their testimony.

Students celebrate the return of Poe field with informal recreation and a lunar eclipse viewing

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Students celebrate the return of Poe field with informal recreation and a lunar eclipse viewing

Vitus Larrieu and Nikki Han
| NEWS | September 19

Poe and Pardee Fields are back after over a year of closure related to Princeton’s geo-exchange energy system project. Students are celebrating their return with informal sports activities and a lunar eclipse viewing party.

Poe and Pardee Fields are back after over a year of closure related to Princeton’s geo-exchange energy system project. Students are celebrating their return with informal sports activities and a lunar eclipse viewing party.

Murray-Dodge Café access hindered as construction closes pathways across campus

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Murray-Dodge Café access hindered as construction closes pathways across campus

Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | September 13

As the University progresses toward its 2026 Capital Plan, the facilities construction web page has provided students with various resources for remaining up-to-date with campus projects.

As the University progresses toward its 2026 Capital Plan, the facilities construction web page has provided students with various resources for remaining up-to-date with campus projects.

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