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What’s funny anymore? On comedy with Jack and Jack

What’s funny anymore? On comedy with Jack and Jack

Lola Horowitz

Jack Goodman ’27 and Jack Musser ’27 are host and co-host for Season 15 of All-Nighter, Princeton’s student-run late-night talk show. They reflect on what makes their partnership effective, their approaches to comedy, and the state of comedy in the political climate. 

Jack Goodman ’27 and Jack Musser ’27 are host and co-host for Season 15 of All-Nighter, Princeton’s student-run late-night talk show. They reflect on what makes their partnership effective, their approaches to comedy, and the state of comedy in the political climate. 

FEATURES | 2 days ago

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‘Now Princeton has gone and done it’: The Critical Languages Program and its former students

‘Now Princeton has gone and done it’: The Critical Languages Program and its former students

Lucia Zschoche

The Critical Languages Program, which ran between 1963–1972, gave students — both men and women — from partnering universities the opportunity to attend Princeton. Its students look back on their experiences and the program’s legacy.

The Critical Languages Program, which ran between 1963–1972, gave students — both men and women — from partnering universities the opportunity to attend Princeton. Its students look back on their experiences and the program’s legacy.

FEATURES | September 27

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Princeton students ‘Blossom Together’: A student club takes on global humanitarian efforts

Princeton students ‘Blossom Together’: A student club takes on global humanitarian efforts

Elma Cesic

This past winter break, students from Blossom Together travelled to Benin, having raised around $17,000 for food packages, water wells, and cataract surgeries. 

This past winter break, students from Blossom Together travelled to Benin, having raised around $17,000 for food packages, water wells, and cataract surgeries. 

FEATURES | September 11

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How Charles Plohn ’66 brought his classmates together on the shelves

How Charles Plohn ’66 brought his classmates together on the shelves

Nikki Han

For decades, Charles J. Plohn, Jr. ’66 has been collecting books published by members of his class. With nearly 700 titles in this collection, Plohn is attempting to find his library a permanent home. 

For decades, Charles J. Plohn, Jr. ’66 has been collecting books published by members of his class. With nearly 700 titles in this collection, Plohn is attempting to find his library a permanent home. 

FEATURES | July 27

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Evaluating the residential college system one decade later

Evaluating the residential college system one decade later

Mara DuBois

A decade after Princeton laid out its vision for the residential college system, the ‘Prince’ examines whether the University’s stated goals have been achieved.

A decade after Princeton laid out its vision for the residential college system, the ‘Prince’ examines whether the University’s stated goals have been achieved.

FEATURES | May 13

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Class is in session: John McPhee ’53 returns to Joseph Henry House

Class is in session: John McPhee ’53 returns to Joseph Henry House

Lola Horowitz

John McPhee ’53 — former Ferris Professor of Journalism, staff writer for The New Yorker, and “spiritual father” of the Program in Journalism — spoke to students in a journalism course about his decades-long career in narrative nonfiction, ties to Princeton, and advice to the next generation of writers. 

John McPhee ’53 — former Ferris Professor of Journalism, staff writer for The New Yorker, and “spiritual father” of the Program in Journalism — spoke to students in a journalism course about his decades-long career in narrative nonfiction, ties to Princeton, and advice to the next generation of writers. 

FEATURES | May 6

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From Quadrangle Club to the Federal Reserve: Princetonians reflect on Jerome Powell ’75

From Quadrangle Club to the Federal Reserve: Princetonians reflect on Jerome Powell ’75

Jamie Creasi

Jerome Powell ’75 came under fire due to a criminal investigation into cost overruns on the Federal Reserve’s Washington headquarters renovation project, an investigation that was recently dropped. Princetonians reflected on Powell’s time at Princeton, his criminal investigation, and the importance of Federal Reserve independence.

Jerome Powell ’75 came under fire due to a criminal investigation into cost overruns on the Federal Reserve’s Washington headquarters renovation project, an investigation that was recently dropped. Princetonians reflected on Powell’s time at Princeton, his criminal investigation, and the importance of Federal Reserve independence.

FEATURES | April 30

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Two nights at the opera: Princeton Opera Company’s return to the stage

Two nights at the opera: Princeton Opera Company’s return to the stage

Anamaria Artola

After a period of inactivity, the Princeton Opera Company put on a full show, “Gianni Schicchi” in March. Members reflected on the show’s success and their efforts to increase opera’s presence on campus.

After a period of inactivity, the Princeton Opera Company put on a full show, “Gianni Schicchi” in March. Members reflected on the show’s success and their efforts to increase opera’s presence on campus.

FEATURES | April 27

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A Princeton ‘Jeopardy!’ mastermind: Who is Jamie Ding ’13?

A Princeton ‘Jeopardy!’ mastermind: Who is Jamie Ding ’13?

Hannah Adams

Jamie Ding ’13 wins his 27th game of “Jeopardy!” in a row, solidifying his place in the top five all-time victories on the show. Ding outlines how Princeton contributed to his breadth of knowledge.

Jamie Ding ’13 wins his 27th game of “Jeopardy!” in a row, solidifying his place in the top five all-time victories on the show. Ding outlines how Princeton contributed to his breadth of knowledge.

FEATURES | April 20

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Stories Woven Together: TEDx returns to Princeton

Stories Woven Together: TEDx returns to Princeton

Melinda Huang

After years away, TedxPrincetonU hosted a conference on March 28. Eight speakers talked about various topics, ranging from AI-generated music to small acts of kindness.

After years away, TedxPrincetonU hosted a conference on March 28. Eight speakers talked about various topics, ranging from AI-generated music to small acts of kindness.

FEATURES | April 20

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In an age of distraction, Princetonians adjust how they teach and learn

In an age of distraction, Princetonians adjust how they teach and learn

Chris Braun and Nikki Han

In an age of technological distractions in classrooms, professors and students reflect on the impact on learning across campus.

In an age of technological distractions in classrooms, professors and students reflect on the impact on learning across campus.

FEATURES | April 15

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Amid the AI boom, Princetonians swap school for Silicon Valley

Amid the AI boom, Princetonians swap school for Silicon Valley

Sena Chang

Princetonians are taking leaves of absence in pursuit of startups, ditching the east coast for Silicon Valley.

Princetonians are taking leaves of absence in pursuit of startups, ditching the east coast for Silicon Valley.

FEATURES | April 10

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Collective memories in the museum collections

Collective memories in the museum collections

Lucas Escobar

At the Princeton University Art Museum, The Daily Princetonian interviewed visitors who didn’t come alone. Families, couples, and affinity groups expressed that they often find greater meaning when in the company of others.

At the Princeton University Art Museum, The Daily Princetonian interviewed visitors who didn’t come alone. Families, couples, and affinity groups expressed that they often find greater meaning when in the company of others.

FEATURES | April 3

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Socialist New Yorkers and schizophrenic literary characters: famous alumni’s senior theses

Socialist New Yorkers and schizophrenic literary characters: famous alumni’s senior theses

Lucia Zschoche

As the Class of 2026 nears their graduation, the senior theses of Princeton’s famed 20th Century alums are dug up and dusted off for one more look.

As the Class of 2026 nears their graduation, the senior theses of Princeton’s famed 20th Century alums are dug up and dusted off for one more look.

FEATURES | March 27

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What professors and Princetonians have to say about the Iran war

What professors and Princetonians have to say about the Iran war

Elizabeth Hu

Following the start of the U.S.-Iran war on Feb. 28, University community members have expressed concerns about the destruction happening in the Middle East, as well as confusion about American motivations for entering the war.

Following the start of the U.S.-Iran war on Feb. 28, University community members have expressed concerns about the destruction happening in the Middle East, as well as confusion about American motivations for entering the war.

FEATURES | March 26

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Steven Mackey ends his Princeton career on a high note

Steven Mackey ends his Princeton career on a high note

Lola Horowitz

Retiring after 41 years as a professor of music at Princeton, Steven Mackey, his friends, and students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to retrace his career as an educator and composer.

Retiring after 41 years as a professor of music at Princeton, Steven Mackey, his friends, and students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to retrace his career as an educator and composer.

FEATURES | March 25

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From Guyot Hall To Global Health: Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 On Her Path To Immunology

From Guyot Hall To Global Health: Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 On Her Path To Immunology

Zihan (Frank) Xu

Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 once walked through FitzRandolph Gate with a degree in Molecular Biology and a senior thesis on cancer cell research. Now, nearly four decades later, Colston is on the frontline of cutting-edge immunology research.

Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 once walked through FitzRandolph Gate with a degree in Molecular Biology and a senior thesis on cancer cell research. Now, nearly four decades later, Colston is on the frontline of cutting-edge immunology research.

FEATURES | March 17

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‘At a disadvantage’: Faculty and military community members condemn new DOD policy

‘At a disadvantage’: Faculty and military community members condemn new DOD policy

Devon Rudolph

Following Hegseth’s decision to end graduate programs for active-duty service members at Princeton and other top universities, concerns have been expressed about the impacts this policy will have on service members.

Following Hegseth’s decision to end graduate programs for active-duty service members at Princeton and other top universities, concerns have been expressed about the impacts this policy will have on service members.

FEATURES | March 11

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What it means to ‘fail’ at Princeton

What it means to ‘fail’ at Princeton

Sena Chang

Surrounded by abundance, excellence, and opportunity, undergraduates reflect on what failure means on campus. 

Surrounded by abundance, excellence, and opportunity, undergraduates reflect on what failure means on campus. 

FEATURES | March 6

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‘Hegseth, do your homework’: War vet Raymond DuBois ’72 condemns Hegseth’s treatment of Ivy League

‘Hegseth, do your homework’: War vet Raymond DuBois ’72 condemns Hegseth’s treatment of Ivy League

Devon Rudolph

DuBois argues that universities promote critical thinking, an integral aspect of successful military leadership.

DuBois argues that universities promote critical thinking, an integral aspect of successful military leadership.

FEATURES | February 24

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