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Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 arrested for possession of child pornography

Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 arrested for possession of child pornography

Miriam Waldvogel

On Friday, March 22, Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 was arrested for possession of child pornography. Farmer was active in a number of arts and alumni organizations.

On Friday, March 22, Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 was arrested for possession of child pornography. Farmer was active in a number of arts and alumni organizations.

NEWS | March 29

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Princeton to aim for 70 percent financial aid, 22 percent Pell Grant eligibility for undergraduate enrollment

Princeton to aim for 70 percent financial aid, 22 percent Pell Grant eligibility for undergraduate enrollment

Thomas Catalano

The University will aim to increase enrollment of financial aid-eligible students by three percent. The new recommendations aimed at increasing socioeconomic diversity came out of an ad hoc committee of the Board of Trustees that formed following the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action last year.

The University will aim to increase enrollment of financial aid-eligible students by three percent. The new recommendations aimed at increasing socioeconomic diversity came out of an ad hoc committee of the Board of Trustees that formed following the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action last year.

NEWS | March 29

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Ford Graham ’86 indicted on multiple charges of fraud

Ford Graham ’86 indicted on multiple charges of fraud

Christopher Bao

Ford Graham, a Princeton Class of 1986 alum and former Princeton resident, was indicted last Thursday on multiple charges of fraud. The 29-count indictment from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, alleges Graham committed fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, among other allegations.

Ford Graham, a Princeton Class of 1986 alum and former Princeton resident, was indicted last Thursday on multiple charges of fraud. The 29-count indictment from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, alleges Graham committed fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, among other allegations.

NEWS | March 28

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Tower President to lead the ICC for the first time in 14 years

Tower President to lead the ICC for the first time in 14 years

Justus Wilhoit and Nandini Krishnan

With new officers taking over at the 11 eating clubs that line Prospect, fresh leadership at the Interclub Council (ICC) will take the helm of the organization that coordinates Street Week and other street-wide initiatives.

With new officers taking over at the 11 eating clubs that line Prospect, fresh leadership at the Interclub Council (ICC) will take the helm of the organization that coordinates Street Week and other street-wide initiatives.

NEWS | March 27

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Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

Abby Leibowitz

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

NEWS | March 27

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Frist Health Center construction continues past working hours, disturbing some student residents

Frist Health Center construction continues past working hours, disturbing some student residents

Victoria Davies

As construction continues across campus, overnight work has been occurring on the site of the new Frist Health Center. While Princeton Town Ordinance limits the hours construction can occur, the University is exempt.

As construction continues across campus, overnight work has been occurring on the site of the new Frist Health Center. While Princeton Town Ordinance limits the hours construction can occur, the University is exempt.

NEWS | March 27

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

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

Hallie Graham

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.

NEWS | March 26

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Following technical difficulties, NCW room draw rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday

Following technical difficulties, NCW room draw rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday

Elisabeth Stewart

Rooms in Kanji Hall, one of the more popular choices among NCW residents, were not shown as available on the My Housing portal, necessitating a re-run of the NCW draw.

Rooms in Kanji Hall, one of the more popular choices among NCW residents, were not shown as available on the My Housing portal, necessitating a re-run of the NCW draw.

NEWS | March 26

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Tigers trek to New York, Silicon Valley over Spring Break

Tigers trek to New York, Silicon Valley over Spring Break

Justin Tam

Over Spring Break, the Princeton E-Club sponsored a TigerTrek to New York City and a TigerTrek to Silicon Valley for students to learn about different career paths and a variety of disciplines, including finance, artificial intelligence (AI), and tech.

Over Spring Break, the Princeton E-Club sponsored a TigerTrek to New York City and a TigerTrek to Silicon Valley for students to learn about different career paths and a variety of disciplines, including finance, artificial intelligence (AI), and tech.

NEWS | March 26

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Preliminary fall 2024 course offerings leaked on Fizz three days early

Preliminary fall 2024 course offerings leaked on Fizz three days early

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

An incomplete list of fall 2024 course offerings was leaked on Fizz this morning, three days before the official list was set to be released. The 'Prince' spoke to student app developers to find out how something like this can happen.

An incomplete list of fall 2024 course offerings was leaked on Fizz this morning, three days before the official list was set to be released. The 'Prince' spoke to student app developers to find out how something like this can happen.

NEWS | March 26

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USG proposes new Projects Board approval process, updates from committee chairs

USG proposes new Projects Board approval process, updates from committee chairs

Alena Zhang

The sixth meeting of the spring semester featured a proposal from the Projects Board and brief insights from committee chairs.

The sixth meeting of the spring semester featured a proposal from the Projects Board and brief insights from committee chairs.

NEWS | March 25

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New Rocky ADSL Fung-Janardhan talks mental health in interview

New Rocky ADSL Fung-Janardhan talks mental health in interview

Sofia Arora

Monica Fung-Janardhan has recently been named Assistant Dean for Student Life of Rockefeller College. She sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to explain her previous positions and plans for her time at the University.

Monica Fung-Janardhan has recently been named Assistant Dean for Student Life of Rockefeller College. She sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to explain her previous positions and plans for her time at the University.

NEWS | March 25

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Leaving the House: Four of seven Princeton alumni serving as Congressmen will not seek reelection

Leaving the House: Four of seven Princeton alumni serving as Congressmen will not seek reelection

Charlie Roth

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the four U.S. Representatives — Reps. Ken Buck ’81 (R-CO), Mike Gallagher ’06 (R-WI), Derek Kilmer ’96 (D-WA), and John Sarbanes ’84 (D-MD) — to discuss their plans for the future and their time at Princeton.

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the four U.S. Representatives — Reps. Ken Buck ’81 (R-CO), Mike Gallagher ’06 (R-WI), Derek Kilmer ’96 (D-WA), and John Sarbanes ’84 (D-MD) — to discuss their plans for the future and their time at Princeton.

NEWS | March 25

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27 Young Alumni Trustee candidates announcement; represent multidimensional class

27 Young Alumni Trustee candidates announcement; represent multidimensional class

Ethan Caldwell

A University press release to The Daily Princetonian has unveiled the 27 members of the Class of 2024 who are eligible for the primary elections for the Class of 2024’s Young Alumni Trustee (YAT). Eligibility requirements have changed this year, with the new rules being more in line with the no campaigning rule.

A University press release to The Daily Princetonian has unveiled the 27 members of the Class of 2024 who are eligible for the primary elections for the Class of 2024’s Young Alumni Trustee (YAT). Eligibility requirements have changed this year, with the new rules being more in line with the no campaigning rule.

NEWS | March 22

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‘On a Gaza genocide’ event featuring Finkelstein GS ’87 draws hundreds

‘On a Gaza genocide’ event featuring Finkelstein GS ’87 draws hundreds

Miriam Waldvogel

On March 21, author Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 and journalist Chris Hedges gave a talk titled “On the Gaza Genocide" in McCosh Hall 50, drawing over 300 attendees. Finkelstein’s critical views towards Israel have drawn controversy over the years.

On March 21, author Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 and journalist Chris Hedges gave a talk titled “On the Gaza Genocide" in McCosh Hall 50, drawing over 300 attendees. Finkelstein’s critical views towards Israel have drawn controversy over the years.

NEWS | March 22

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

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

Isabel Yip and Hallie Graham

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.

NEWS | March 21

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‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad House opens this week after renovations

‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad House opens this week after renovations

Elisabeth Stewart

After two years of operating from a building on Nassau Street, the Chabad of Princeton University opens its renovated headquarters this week. The renovated building is 8,400 square feet and includes a Great Hall, sanctuary, library, guest rooms, and family apartment, among other features.

After two years of operating from a building on Nassau Street, the Chabad of Princeton University opens its renovated headquarters this week. The renovated building is 8,400 square feet and includes a Great Hall, sanctuary, library, guest rooms, and family apartment, among other features.

NEWS | March 20

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‘A second family’: Muslim Student Association, campus organizations cater to community during Ramadan

‘A second family’: Muslim Student Association, campus organizations cater to community during Ramadan

Elisabeth Stewart

A conglomeration of groups on campus have undertaken a collaborative effort to support Muslim students during Ramadan, which began March 10 and runs through April 9. A number of prayer spaces across campus, as well as increased meal options, are being offered this year to serve an estimated Muslim population of about 400 people.

A conglomeration of groups on campus have undertaken a collaborative effort to support Muslim students during Ramadan, which began March 10 and runs through April 9. A number of prayer spaces across campus, as well as increased meal options, are being offered this year to serve an estimated Muslim population of about 400 people.

NEWS | March 20

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USG hears presentation on recent transit pilot at mid-semester meeting

USG hears presentation on recent transit pilot at mid-semester meeting

Christopher Bao

USG debriefed the transit pilot to Princeton Junction over spring break and discussed objectives for increasing turnout at the 2024 USG elections in their fifth meeting of the semester.

USG debriefed the transit pilot to Princeton Junction over spring break and discussed objectives for increasing turnout at the 2024 USG elections in their fifth meeting of the semester.

NEWS | March 19

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‘There’s nothing artificial about artificial intelligence’: Fei-Fei Li on ’28 Pre-Read

‘There’s nothing artificial about artificial intelligence’: Fei-Fei Li on ’28 Pre-Read

Ethan Caldwell

On Friday, Feb. 23, the University announced that this year’s Princeton Pre-Read for the Class of 2028 will be “The Worlds I See” by Fei-Fei Li ’99. A specialist in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, Li relates in her memoir her experiences as a researcher, a Princeton student, and a Chinese immigrant in America — a blend of the deeply personal and professional.

On Friday, Feb. 23, the University announced that this year’s Princeton Pre-Read for the Class of 2028 will be “The Worlds I See” by Fei-Fei Li ’99. A specialist in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, Li relates in her memoir her experiences as a researcher, a Princeton student, and a Chinese immigrant in America — a blend of the deeply personal and professional.

NEWS | March 19

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