In 1964, the University found itself home to a new student group on campus: the “Committee for Racial Reconciliation.” The group, originally committed to advocating for racial segregation, during its short-lived, eight-month existence, was usurped by integrationists, ending under the leadership of a Black vice president.
The Daily Princetonian takes pride in being Princeton’s only independent, daily campus newspaper. But what happens when war gets in the way? From 1943–1946, the ‘Prince’ closed its doors out of wartime necessity, and the University took over the job of relaying campus news to students.
The Daily Princetonian takes pride in being Princeton’s only independent, daily campus newspaper. But what happens when war gets in the way? From 1943–1946, the ‘Prince’ closed its doors out of wartime necessity, and the University took over the job of relaying campus news to students.
Returning to campus after winter break marks a fresh start: a new semester, a new schedule, and, at The Daily Princetonian, a new managing board. This week in history, the ‘Prince’ explores the historical changing of the guard within its own ranks as the 128th Managing Board published its first issue in 2004 and introduced its aims for a new year of publication.
Returning to campus after winter break marks a fresh start: a new semester, a new schedule, and, at The Daily Princetonian, a new managing board. This week in history, the ‘Prince’ explores the historical changing of the guard within its own ranks as the 128th Managing Board published its first issue in 2004 and introduced its aims for a new year of publication.
Hoagie Haven, the once popular late-night destination for Princeton students, has faded into a nostalgic memory. However, it remains a favorite of town residents and alumni. The Daily Princetonian dove deep into the origins, rise, and fall of ‘The Haven’ to ask: Where have all the hoagies gone?
Hoagie Haven, the once popular late-night destination for Princeton students, has faded into a nostalgic memory. However, it remains a favorite of town residents and alumni. The Daily Princetonian dove deep into the origins, rise, and fall of ‘The Haven’ to ask: Where have all the hoagies gone?
This week, The Daily Princetonian looks to the past and the future to remember its commemorative books of the past and preview the one that is currently in the works.
This week, The Daily Princetonian looks to the past and the future to remember its commemorative books of the past and preview the one that is currently in the works.
The 1993 team was the last Princeton men’s soccer squad to win an NCAA Tournament game, going all the way to the Final Four. Look back at that historic season and the people that made it happen.
The 1993 team was the last Princeton men’s soccer squad to win an NCAA Tournament game, going all the way to the Final Four. Look back at that historic season and the people that made it happen.
In the fall of 1956, the University announced plans for a possible drastic change to the Princeton dormitory system. A precursor to the current residential college system, the initial proposal to include dining and social facilities in dormitories arose as a University-run alternative to the Eating Clubs. In the pages of the ‘Prince,’ a writer raised concerns about the effects such a system might have on the University’s social scene.
In the fall of 1956, the University announced plans for a possible drastic change to the Princeton dormitory system. A precursor to the current residential college system, the initial proposal to include dining and social facilities in dormitories arose as a University-run alternative to the Eating Clubs. In the pages of the ‘Prince,’ a writer raised concerns about the effects such a system might have on the University’s social scene.
In the mid-1930s, The Daily Princetonian published its own film criticism under the aptly-titled “Current Cinema.” Although the column has long since ended publication, students can still enjoy and review movies through the USG’s screenings at the Garden Theatre.
In the mid-1930s, The Daily Princetonian published its own film criticism under the aptly-titled “Current Cinema.” Although the column has long since ended publication, students can still enjoy and review movies through the USG’s screenings at the Garden Theatre.
The Art Museum's renovation is part of a long history of campus construction. The Daily Princetonian looks back into the archives to remember the times the museum's evolutions appeared in its pages.
The Art Museum's renovation is part of a long history of campus construction. The Daily Princetonian looks back into the archives to remember the times the museum's evolutions appeared in its pages.
As the new Princeton University Art Museum bustles with art enthusiasts in its first week open, The Daily Princetonian invites readers to reflect on the museum’s past. 50 years ago this week, the historic Art Museum unveiled a since-forgotten unconventional exhibition: occult art.
As the new Princeton University Art Museum bustles with art enthusiasts in its first week open, The Daily Princetonian invites readers to reflect on the museum’s past. 50 years ago this week, the historic Art Museum unveiled a since-forgotten unconventional exhibition: occult art.
As the university braces for a nightmarish Halloweekend, The Daily Princetonian revisits the grave of a particular specter haunting campus, cemetery grounds, and our publication itself. Aaron Burr Jr. may have retired in disgrace as the nation’s vice president, but his name continues to stir our spirits, serving Nassau Hall as the University’s resident ghost.
In advance of Halloweekend, The Daily Princetonian revisits the grave of a particular specter haunting campus, cemetery grounds, and our publication itself. Aaron Burr Jr. may have retired in disgrace as the nation’s vice president, but his name continues to stir our spirits, serving Nassau Hall as the University’s resident ghost.
Wilson believed that the “processes of instruction which fit a large body of young men to serve their generation … ought also to serve as the initial processes by which scholars and investigators are made.”
Wilson believed that the “processes of instruction which fit a large body of young men to serve their generation … ought also to serve as the initial processes by which scholars and investigators are made.”
In 1947, bound by New Jersey’s “Blue Laws,” Princetonians struggled to fill their long Sundays with secular activities. At the time, Mercer County residents were prohibited from conducting commercial activity during the Christian Sunday Sabbath, unable to engage in nonessential travel and leisure.
In 1947, bound by New Jersey’s “Blue Laws,” Princetonians struggled to fill their long Sundays with secular activities. At the time, Mercer County residents were prohibited from conducting commercial activity during the Christian Sunday Sabbath, unable to engage in nonessential travel and leisure.
Across the Forbes Golf course, the Graduate School celebrates its 125th anniversary this week. To mark the occasion, the Daily Princetonian recalls a piece from 1997 reflecting on the unique opportunity that the Graduate College provides to make connections with diverse communities.
Across the Forbes Golf course, the Graduate School celebrates its 125th anniversary this week. To mark the occasion, the Daily Princetonian recalls a piece from 1997 reflecting on the unique opportunity that the Graduate College provides to make connections with diverse communities.
At the start of the school year in 1931, the Daily Princetonian attempted to do its part in acclimating the incoming first-year class of 1935 by printing a “Message to Our Freshman” in their humor column, “Diogenes’ Lamp.”
At the start of the school year in 1931, the Daily Princetonian attempted to do its part in acclimating the incoming first-year class of 1935 by printing a “Message to Our Freshman” in their humor column, “Diogenes’ Lamp.”
