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“I’ve always had this question inside of like, how far can I keep taking this,” said Matija Pecotić ’13, who at 33 years old defeated former top-ten singles player, Jack Sock, at the Delray Beach Open in his first-ever Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) main draw match. 

“I’ve always had this question inside of like, how far can I keep taking this,” said Matija Pecotić ’13, who at 33 years old defeated former top-ten singles player, Jack Sock, at the Delray Beach Open in his first-ever Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) main draw match. 


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Dallas mayor discusses public service at SPIA event

Eric Johnson GS ’03, who is the second-ever Black mayor of Dallas, spoke at a Wintersession event about his career in public service and the lessons he takes from his SPIA education.

Eric Johnson GS ’03, who is the second-ever Black mayor of Dallas, spoke at a Wintersession event about his career in public service and the lessons he uses from his SPIA education.

NEWS | January 26

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Gen. Mark Milley ’80 discusses hockey, service, Capitol riots

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 sat down with the ‘Prince’ while he was on campus for the Hobey 100 weekend to talk about hockey, reflect on his time as a student at the University, and discuss the Jan. 6 riots and his obligations as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under erratic leadership. 

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 sat down with the ‘Prince’ while he was on campus for the Hobey 100 weekend to talk about hockey, reflect on his time as a student at the University, and discuss the Jan. 6 riots and his obligations as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under erratic leadership.

NEWS | January 12

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‘Meant to be’: Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 returns to Princeton as the Executive Director of the CJL

When Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 learned that the position of Executive Director of Princeton’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) was open, he was “thunderstruck.” “We have an expression in Yiddish called bashert, which means ‘meant to be.’ And so I threw my hat in the ring,” he said. After serving as a pulpit rabbi for 25 years, this past July, Steinlauf returned to Princeton to take over as Executive Director of the CJL.

When Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 learned that the position of Executive Director of Princeton’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) was open, he was “thunderstruck.” “We have an expression in Yiddish called bashert, which means ‘meant to be.’ And so I threw my hat in the ring,” he said. After serving as a pulpit rabbi for 25 years, this past July, Steinlauf returned to Princeton to take over as Executive Director of the CJL.

FEATURES | October 25

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Hurricane Ian strikes Florida and Cuba, alumni residents react

Last week, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida and Cuba, clocking in as a Category 4 storm and bringing devastation and loss to many, including hundreds of Princeton alumni and their families. Read how the storm has affected University members and their reactions in today’s piece. 

Last week, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida and Cuba, clocking in as a Category 4 storm and bringing devastation and loss to many, including hundreds of Princeton alumni and their families. Read how the storm has affected University members and their reactions in today’s piece.

NEWS | October 12

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Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday night before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

NEWS | September 22

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Former ‘Prince’ chairman Robert Ruxin ’76 passes away

Robert H. Ruxin ’76, former Chairman of the Managing News Board of The Daily Princetonian, died on Sunday, July 17, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully after a six-year battle with multiple myeloma while surrounded by his family in their home in Lexington, Mass.

Robert H. Ruxin ’76, former Chairman of the Managing News Board of The Daily Princetonian, died on Sunday, July 17, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully after a six-year battle with multiple myeloma while surrounded by his family in their home in Lexington, Mass.

NEWS | August 2

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‘Scars remain’: Princeton alumni in Highland Park reflect on a community forever changed

Several alumni living in the area who were present at the parade during the shooting discuss the effects and aftermath on the Highland Park community. 

Several alumni living in the area who were present at the parade during the shooting discuss the effects and aftermath on the Highland Park community. 

NEWS | July 23

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Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton University alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

NEWS | June 24

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On a 'post-Roe era': Princeton professors, alumni in Congress react to leaked SCOTUS opinion draft

As the nation grapples with the fallout of the leak, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors in the history and politics departments and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), as well as alumni serving in Congress, about their opinions on the draft leak.

As the nation grapples with the fallout of the leak, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors in the history and politics departments and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), as well as alumni serving in Congress, about their opinions on the draft leak.

NEWS | May 12

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'One step at a time': Andy LeRoux ’20 begins training for rowing Olympic trials

Associate Sports Editor Lizzie Evanko catches up with Andy LeRoux ’20, former member of the men’s heavyweight crew team. LeRoux is currently training to qualify for World Championships in September and hopefully the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Associate Sports Editor Lizzie Evanko catches up with Andy LeRoux ’20, former member of the men’s heavyweight crew team. LeRoux is currently training to qualify for World Championships in September and hopefully the 2024 Paris Olympics.  

SPORTS | April 6