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‘We are all Mercer County’: Bridging the constructed divide between Trenton and Princeton

‘We are all Mercer County’: Bridging the constructed divide between Trenton and Princeton

Mira Eashwaran
| 19 hours ago
A green bridge with the text ""Trenton Makes The World Takes" in white.

Though it sits a mere 20 minutes from Princeton University, Trenton, NJ is often portrayed in a radically different manner. The University is involved in several community engagement programs with the city. The Daily Princetonian analyzed these ties and more to better understand the relationships between Princeton and Trenton.

Though it sits a mere 20 minutes from Princeton University, Trenton, NJ is often portrayed in a radically different manner. The University is involved in several community engagement programs with the city. The Daily Princetonian analyzed these ties and more to better understand the relationships between Princeton and Trenton.

Q&A with Professor Meredith Martin of The Center for Digital Humanities on a humanistic approach to technology

A portrait of Martin taken on the Firestone Library B-level, where the Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton is located.

Q&A with Professor Meredith Martin of The Center for Digital Humanities on a humanistic approach to technology

Judy Gao

Meredith Martin, associate professor of English and Faculty Director for the Center for the Digital Humanities at Princeton, sat down with The Daily Princetonian to talk about the Center’s role in pioneering a humanistic lens to technological development, the future of digital humanities at Princeton, and the increasing importance of data literacy in the information age.

Meredith Martin, associate professor of English and Faculty Director for the Center for the Digital Humanities at Princeton, sat down with The Daily Princetonian to talk about the Center’s role in pioneering a humanistic lens to technological development, the future of digital humanities at Princeton, and the increasing importance of data literacy in the information age.

FEATURES | April 2

‘Two women … and one guy’: The Bechdel Test listens in to the Princeton community

One male and three female students stand against a black background and face the camera while grabbing onto each others waists in a prom-like pose.

‘Two women … and one guy’: The Bechdel Test listens in to the Princeton community

Katie Thiers

The Bechdel Test is typically a way to measure the representation of female characters in the media, but on Princeton’s campus, it means something a little different. Here, it’s the name of a student-run podcast hosted by Sophia Shepherd ’26, Emily Driver ’26, and Simon Marotte ’26, who have featured student and faculty guests from across campus.

The Bechdel Test is typically a way to measure the representation of female characters in the media, but on Princeton’s campus, it means something a little different. Here, it’s the name of a student-run podcast hosted by Sophia Shepherd ’26, Emily Driver ’26, and Simon Marotte ’26, who have featured student and faculty guests from across campus.

FEATURES | March 28

Mia González Guerrero serves coffee and kindness

A woman in a white shirt and black apron poses in front of an espresso machine.

Mia González Guerrero serves coffee and kindness

Maya Chu

Since joining Campus Dining as a barista in 2021, Mia González Guerrero has made a point to spread kindness on campus. She spoke to the 'Prince' about her guiding philosophy, relationships with students, and recent appearance on All-Nighter.

Since joining Campus Dining as a barista in 2021, Mia González Guerrero has made a point to spread kindness on campus. She spoke to the 'Prince' about her guiding philosophy, relationships with students, and recent appearance on All-Nighter.

FEATURES | March 8

Small World Coffee: A ‘vehicle for bringing people together’

Customers line up to order coffee in front of a wooden shelf lined with coffee merchandise, while baristas prepare drinks.

Small World Coffee: A ‘vehicle for bringing people together’

Mira Eashwaran

Well-known by students, locals, and tourists alike, Small World Coffee recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary in December 2023. The 'Prince' spoke with Jessica Durrie, the co-owner of the establishment, along with employees and a loyal Princeton student customer, reflecting on the coffee shop’s place in the Princeton community.

Well-known by students, locals, and tourists alike, Small World Coffee recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary in December 2023. The 'Prince' spoke with Jessica Durrie, the co-owner of the establishment, along with employees and a loyal Princeton student customer, reflecting on the coffee shop’s place in the Princeton community.

FEATURES | March 3

‘Above and beyond’: SJ Ruybalid is WBB’s star manager

A woman holding a basketball.

‘Above and beyond’: SJ Ruybalid is WBB’s star manager

Gia Musselwhite

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

FEATURES | February 29

A Palestinian prime minister, at home in Princeton

A older man with glasses and a red weather sitting facing the camera next to a computer

A Palestinian prime minister, at home in Princeton

Miriam Waldvogel

Salam Fayyad served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority from 2007 to 2013. Now a professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, he talks to the ‘Prince’ about campus discourse, free speech, and student life — but not the politics of Palestine itself.

Salam Fayyad served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority from 2007 to 2013. Now a professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, he talks to the ‘Prince’ about campus discourse, free speech, and student life — but not the politics of Palestine itself.

FEATURES | February 28
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‘We Can Fix Princeton’: Inside TIGER, the University’s new geoexchange facility

Blue, green, and orange pipes stretch across the large TIGER equipment room.

‘We Can Fix Princeton’: Inside TIGER, the University’s new geoexchange facility

Raphaela Gold

As part of the University’s plan to reach net carbon neutrality by 2046, an important portion of campus energy is now being provided by a geo-exchange system, which includes a network of underground pipes, thermal energy storage tanks, and a newly constructed building called TIGER: the Thermally Integrated Geo-Exchange Resource. The Daily Princetonian took a tour of TIGER led by Energy Plant manager Ted Borer, who explained the inner workings of the system.

As part of the University’s plan to reach net carbon neutrality by 2046, an important portion of campus energy is now being provided by a geo-exchange system, which includes a network of underground pipes, thermal energy storage tanks, and a newly constructed building called TIGER: the Thermally Integrated Geo-Exchange Resource. The Daily Princetonian took a tour of TIGER led by Energy Plant manager Ted Borer, who explained the inner workings of the system.

FEATURES | February 23

Princeton Pictures brings movie magic to campus

Person stands at the center of a classroom, reading a script, as cast members watch her.

Princeton Pictures brings movie magic to campus

Chloe Lau

Looking to fill a gap in the campus film scene, Princeton Pictures has grown to 150 members in its first year and become a hub for hands-on student film production. “I would love to see in my lifetime more Princetonians be directors and writers,” founder Connor Odom ’26 said, “and I think that starts with clubs like this existing.”

Looking to fill a gap in the campus film scene, Princeton Pictures has grown to 150 members in its first year and become a hub for hands-on student film production. “I would love to see in my lifetime more Princetonians be directors and writers,” founder Connor Odom ’26 said, “and I think that starts with clubs like this existing.”

FEATURES | February 21

100 YEARS AGO: ‘Bicker Week Denounced’

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100 YEARS AGO: ‘Bicker Week Denounced’

Kaylee Kasper and Raphaela Gold

The Daily Princetonian introduces “This Week in History.” This week’s article will address the intense conversations surrounding Bicker a century ago and how they compare to Bicker discourse today.

The Daily Princetonian introduces “This Week in History.” This week’s article will address the intense conversations surrounding Bicker a century ago and how they compare to Bicker discourse today.

FEATURES | February 2

‘Classical music is boring,’ according to a classical musician

Simon is playing piano on a stage.

‘Classical music is boring,’ according to a classical musician

Chloe Lau

In his Wintersession workshop, Noah Simon argued that classical music performance is in decline and encouraged listeners to contemplate classical music with a more critical eye. “We should have the courage to demand more as an audience,” he said.

In his Wintersession workshop, Noah Simon argued that classical music performance is in decline and encouraged listeners to contemplate classical music with a more critical eye. “We should have the courage to demand more as an audience,” he said.

FEATURES | January 24

‘Just for the sake of doing it’: Princeton seniors reflect on unique summers funded by Dale Award

On the left, a student gardens in a field. She is holding a box of picked plants. On the right, a student stands between two adults in front of a camper and left of a Honda Pilot. There is a forest in the background.

‘Just for the sake of doing it’: Princeton seniors reflect on unique summers funded by Dale Award

Alyssa Lloyd

What would you do with eight weeks and $6,000? The ‘Prince’ spoke with previous recipients of the Martin A. Dale ’53 Summer Award to learn about the unique ways they spent their summers.

What would you do with eight weeks and $6,000? The ‘Prince’ spoke with previous recipients of the Martin A. Dale ’53 Summer Award to learn about the unique ways they spent their summers.

FEATURES | January 17

The Pace Center’s mixed legacy of service, throughout the years

Metal sign reading "Pace Center" above a dorm frame in a dimly lit hall way.

The Pace Center’s mixed legacy of service, throughout the years

Elma Cesic

Since its founding in 2001, the Pace Center has been at the forefront of the University’s commitment to service. The ‘Prince’ traces its history and expanding offerings in light of criticisms about service on campus.

Since its founding in 2001, the Pace Center has been at the forefront of the University’s commitment to service. The ‘Prince’ traces its history and expanding offerings in light of criticisms about service on campus.

FEATURES | January 17

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