On Oct. 10, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 released a statement in response to the terrorist attacks in Israel and Palestine, writing: “This cruel and inhumane attack has provoked a bloody war that has already claimed the lives of thousands of Palestinians and Israelis and will tragically take many more as it continues.” In the following days, multiple student groups at Princeton have released statements regarding this issue.

In an open letter to Eisgruber, over 600 Princeton affiliates call upon both University leadership and politicians to do everything in their power to stop the violence of all parties. They specifically emphasize the importance of open debate. “University students and student organizations who issue statements critical of Israeli policies or express solidarity with Palestinians are continuously subjected to harassment, intimidation, imperiled job prospects, and threats to their personal safety,” they write. They conclude: “We call upon the University administration to uphold the values that Princeton stands for. We serve the nation and serve humanity by collectively working for peace and justice.”

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Analysis by Daily Princetonian Staff

Freshman class council election sees nine candidates break rules, one disqualified: The Class Government candidates each year must follow a number of rules throughout their candidacy and their time in office. Any violations of these rules can result in “penalty points,” or even disqualification from the election. Violations can occur from delays in providing expenditure reports, placing posters in non-designated areas, or expending more money or paper on furthering the campaign. This year, nine violations were recorded, with one candidate being disqualified from the election.

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OPINION | Letter to the Editor: A cemetery is not an attraction

Thomas H. Pyle ’76, the first USG President and Princeton resident critiques USG’s recent plan to fund and conduct a “Ghost Tour” around Princeton Cemetery. He references his personal connections to the cemetery with deceased family members as well as the history behind the cemetery, arguing that the “Ghost Tour” seems inappropriate considering the sanctity of the location. He writes, “No matter whom the USG will hire to stage the tour, there is something unseemly about a potential commercial tour for 25 University students amusing themselves in the dark by searching for ‘ghosts’ with flashlights in a hallowed local place.”

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Orient first-years with all of Princeton, not just each other: Contributing Columnist Ava Johnson argues that first-years should be oriented with more than just their class members. During Outdoor Action, Community Action, and other orientation activities for first-years away from campus, “nearly 4,000 sophomore, junior, and seniors have moved back onto campus.” She argues that although the “administration seems to be relatively successful in facilitating bonds between students of the same year,” it fails to create these connections between first-years and upperclassmen.

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SPORTS | Princeton Football defeats Harvard, creates five-team tie atop Ivy League

As over 8,000 people eagerly watched, Princeton football defeated Havard in a 21–14 victory in their Homecoming game. With the game tied at 14–14 in the 4th quarter, the Tigers pushed past Harvard with a touchdown by junior tight end Connor Hulstein. The win extends the team’s winning streak against Harvard to six games, which began in 2017. The Tigers now stand tied at the top of the league with their 2–1 conference record.

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