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Reduced hours at Frist lead to overcrowding in dining halls, students say

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester. 

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester. 

NEWS | October 1

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2025 DPS report shows continued liquor law violations, rise in motor vehicle thefts

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

NEWS | September 30

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U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan for students in an eating club or co-op, replacing the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. Upperclassmen not in an eating club or co-op living on campus will be mandated to purchase either Unlimited or the Block 160 plan.

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan that replaces the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. The other dining plan options will be Unlimited and Block 160.

NEWS | September 29

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Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

NEWS | September 28

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Extended passing periods well-received among students and faculty

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

NEWS | September 25

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Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

NEWS | September 23

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Heritage Foundation yanks lecture at Princeton after Charlie Kirk’s death, citing security concerns

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, the Heritage Foundation canceled a lecture scheduled for Sept. 16 at Princeton due to safety concerns. Students and faculty expressed sympathy for Kirk, and underscored the importance of civil discourse.

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, the Heritage Foundation canceled a lecture scheduled for Sept. 16 at Princeton due to safety concerns. Students and faculty expressed sympathy for Kirk, and underscored the importance of civil discourse.

NEWS | September 19

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36 students offered membership to Bicker clubs, at least seven Cloister members look to join Quad

2025 Fall Street Week concluded on Friday, with students in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 seeking spots in three of six Bicker clubs and three of five sign-in clubs. 36 students were offered spots in one of the Bicker clubs — Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club. 

2025 Fall Street Week concluded on Friday, with students in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 seeking spots in three of six Bicker clubs and three of five sign-in clubs. 36 students were offered spots in one of the Bicker clubs — Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club. 

NEWS | September 16

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Murray-Dodge returns to midnight closure after substantially reduced hours

Midnight cookies are back — A week after the announcement that Murray Dodge Cafe would be cutting back their hours, students share their happiness over the return to the cafe's midnight closure time.

Midnight cookies are back — A week after the announcement that Murray Dodge Cafe would be cutting back their hours, students share their happiness over the return to the cafe's midnight closure time.

NEWS | September 14

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Students weigh in on changes to hours at Murray-Dodge Café

Murray-Dodge’s hours have been cut nearly in half. Previously, Murray-Dodge was open from 3 p.m. to midnight every day. Amid other closures of campus cafes, its hours have been reduced to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 

Murray-Dodge’s hours have been cut nearly in half. Previously, Murray-Dodge was open from 3 p.m. to midnight every day. Amid other closures of campus cafes, its hours have been reduced to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 

NEWS | September 12

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on path to the Supreme Court in campus lecture

At Princeton’s Harlan Lecture, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her journey to the Supreme Court, the power of dissenting opinions, and the importance of inspiring future generations.

At Princeton’s Harlan Lecture, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her journey to the Supreme Court, the power of dissenting opinions, and the importance of inspiring future generations.

NEWS | September 11

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Five percent of Class of 2029 identify as Black or African-American, lowest since 1968

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades. 

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades. 

NEWS | September 10