Naftali Bennett event devolved into chaos as protesters chanted from outside, a fire alarm interruption, and yelling between protesters and event attendees.
Naftali Bennett event devolved into chaos as protesters chanted from outside, a fire alarm interruption, and yelling between protesters and event attendees.
On Wednesday, University President Eisgruber released an article in The Atlantic criticizing the Trump Administration's cancellation of $400 million worth of Columbia University's federal funding. He emphasized the importance of defending academic freedom, and called on universities, politicians, and citizens to come to the defense of universities against government attempts at censorship.
On Wednesday, University President Eisgruber released an article in The Atlantic criticizing the Trump Administration's cancellation of $400 million worth of Columbia University's federal funding. He emphasized the importance of defending academic freedom, and called on universities, politicians, and citizens to come to the defense of universities against government attempts at censorship.
A change to the pre-draw process no longer allows students with housing accommodations to have a “drawmate,” a student placed in a nearby dorm. The change was announced after the pre-draw process began, leaving students confused and concerned.
A change to the pre-draw process no longer allows students with housing accommodations to have a “drawmate,” a student placed in a nearby dorm. The change was announced after the pre-draw process began, leaving students confused and concerned.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
