The State of Activism

Daily Princetonian Staff

| PROJECTS | 14 hours ago

While Princeton has a reputation of apathy towards activism, how activism is practiced on campus cannot be distilled to a monolith. This special supplement from The Daily Princetonian examines the full spread of assumptions about activism on Princeton’s campus. Together, these stories explain how Princeton has balanced two identities — a hub for activist energy and a culture of indifference.

‘This feels like a 1968 moment’: Mobilization in a culture of apathy

Elisabeth Stewart

| NEWS | 16 hours ago

Princeton University has a longstanding and recognized reputation for apathy, and it is often considered to be a veritable part of the institution's identity. The 'Prince' reflects on moments of disruption in recent history, and how the ongoing sit-in for Palestine may shake that reputation.

After 24 hours, Princeton sit-in for Gaza persists

Victoria Davies, Meghana Veldhuis, and Miriam Waldvogel

| NEWS

The Princeton University sit-in in solidarity with Gaza has reached a full 24 hours. Students began the sit-in early Thursday morning, after planning documents leaked on Wednesday indicated that students were preparing for an encampment.

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ launches at Princeton, students arrested

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel

| NEWS

Princeton students erected a tent encampment in McCosh Courtyard early Thursday morning, joining a wave of pro-Palestinian sit-ins across the country. Princeton Public Safety has issued its first warning to protesters, and at least two student arrests has been made.

Day two of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

Daily Princetonian Staff

| NEWS

A group of students standing in McCosh courtyard facing a side door of the University Chapel, in front of a white sign hanging from a tree where the word "Popular" is written in all-capital red letters.

Friday marks day two of the Princeton sit-in in solidarity with Gaza. Students remained on McCosh Courtyard through the night — follow for live updates.

The First 24 hours of the ‘Popular University for Gaza’

Calvin Grover

| VISUAL ESSAY | 8 hours ago

Two women hold the ends of a long piece of cloth at night

Images captured during the first 24 hours of “Princeton’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment.”

[SPONSORED] How do Frosh Survey respondents plan to spend their money in town?

48U Studios

| September 26

A photo of a town intersection under yellow-orange sunset skies.

We asked respondents of the Frosh Survey questions about spending money in Princeton, with questions sponsored by the Princeton Business Partnership.

[SPONSORED] Princeton Restaurant Week: March 5-11, 2023

Isaac D. Kremer

| 03/02/2023

After a two-year hiatus, Princeton Restaurant Week, to be held March 5-11, 2023, is shaping up to be the best yet. Over 40 restaurants will offer not only special menus, but also prix fixe and reduced pricing during the event.

Princeton to Paris: Hadley Husisian ’27 is off to the Olympic Games

Cole Keller

| SPORTS | 18 hours ago

A woman standing with a medal around her neck holding flowers and smiling

Épée fencer Hadley Husisian ’27 was introduced to the world of fencing after watching an iCarly ...

Activism: Prince coverage over the years

Daily Princetonian Staff

| DATA | 20 hours ago

Students gather on a lawn in front of a Tudor Gothic style building on a sunny day. Most students are sitting on a picnic blankets with a few standing.

The Daily Princetonian’s Data team tracks the ‘Prince’s coverage of activism every decade since ...

By the Numbers: Women’s tennis title and men’s golf awards in winning week

Harrison Blank and Andrew Bosworth

| 1 day ago

Women in black jackets raise brown trophy

By the Numbers: Women’s tennis title and men’s golf awards in a winning week. From baseball to lacrosse, we broke down individual excellence across Tiger athletics.

USG Movie Reviews: The Idea of You

Jessica Wang

| 2 days ago

A bag of popcorn before a movie theatre screen.

“The Idea of You” has enough comedy for all, and watching the advance screening for the first time and laughing with friends made the showing more than worth it.

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