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‘What’s a Hindu chaplain?’ For Dean Vineet Chander, it’s about authenticity

Dean Vineet Chander, Assistant Dean in the Office of Religious Life overseeing the Hindu Life Program, is the first ever Hindu chaplain on a U.S. college campus. His unconventional path to chaplaincy and imaginative approach to the role allow him to lead Princeton’s Hindu community with flexibility and authenticity.

To defend or expand? That is the question for one controversial Princeton development

On the grounds Princeton Theological Seminary’s former Tennent Roberts Campus, a development of a new apartment complex has been proposed. Here at 108 Stockton Street, a conflict steeped in years of history plays out between the municipality, which is seeking to grow and to meet its affordable housing obligations, and the local Princeton residents who oppose it.

On the grounds Princeton Theological Seminary’s former Tennent Roberts Campus, a development of a new apartment complex has been proposed. Here at 108 Stockton Street, a conflict steeped in years of history plays out between the municipality, which is seeking to grow and to meet its affordable housing obligations, and the local Princeton residents who oppose it.

Princeton University Ballet seeks to push boundaries in its latest piece and beyond

For the first time in the nearly 20 years since its founding, Princeton University Ballet is being led by Black women. The dance company has become a stronghold of female leadership in a profession where men often end up in charge, and is a draw for high school ballet dancers across the country. In PUB’s fall show, Sombra, the leaders brought to life themes of pain and struggle, experimenting with lighting and costuming, and showcasing the multifaceted nature of ballet. 

For the first time in the nearly 20 years since its founding, Princeton University Ballet is being led by Black women. The dance company has become a stronghold of female leadership in a profession where men often end up in charge, and is a draw for high school ballet dancers across the country. In PUB’s fall show, Sombra, the leaders brought to life themes of pain and struggle, experimenting with lighting and costuming, and showcasing the multifaceted nature of ballet. 

From textbooks to Trenton, ProCES integrates learning and service beyond the Orange Bubble

For much of the University’s history, students lacked opportunities to engage in community-centered coursework. Today, the Program for Community Engaged Scholarship (ProCES) gives students an academic avenue to explore service both locally and abroad.

The rise and fall of Hoagie Haven

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?

‘How can we look and not see?’ Morven Museum reckons with history of slavery in New Jersey

On Nov. 6, Morven Museum and Gardens (Morven) opened an exhibit called “Northern Families, Southern Ties.” This exhibit investigates the prevalence of slavery in Princeton, particularly at Morven, reflecting Morven’s newfound commitment to telling more diverse stories.

On Nov. 6, Morven Museum and Gardens (Morven) opened an exhibit called “Northern Families, Southern Ties.” This exhibit investigates the prevalence of slavery in Princeton, particularly at Morven, reflecting Morven’s newfound commitment to telling more diverse stories.

For Army ROTC, this is just a warmup

Before you wake up, Army ROTC members are running across a track field wearing a 20-pound vest. For them, ROTC is training for life beyond Princeton, which they balance alongside courseloads, sports, and extracurriculars. 

Before you wake up, Army ROTC members are running across a track field wearing a 20-pound vest. For them, ROTC is training for life beyond Princeton, which they balance alongside courseloads, sports, and extracurriculars.

‘One does not simply stop a Brazilian with a mustache’

How do you get from Princeton to Manhattan? NJ Transit? Uber? Bike? Angelo Kisil Marino GS chose none of the above and ran the whole way there (68 miles, by the way). 

How do you get from Princeton to Manhattan? NJ Transit? Uber? Bike? Angelo Kisil Marino GS chose none of the above and ran the whole way there (68 miles, by the way). 

Touching history in the Princeton University Numismatic Collection

Princeton University’s Numismatic Collection is a way to come into direct contact with the past. In addition to students working with and learning through the collection in-person, the coins are becoming increasingly accessible to people around the world through continuous digitization efforts.

Princeton University’s Numismatic Collection is a way to come into direct contact with the past. In addition to students working with and learning through the collection in-person, the coins are becoming increasingly accessible to people around the world through continuous digitization efforts.

Your Personal Librarian knows every trick in the book

Do you use your personal librarian? Though few Princetonians take advantage of Princeton’s Personal Librarian Program, those who do so find a network of experts eager to help them unearth the most specific of resources from the University’s extensive library collection.

Do you use your personal librarian? Though few Princetonians take advantage of Princeton’s Personal Librarian Program, those who do so find a network of experts eager to help them unearth the most specific of resources from the University’s extensive library collection.

How the new art museum confronts its ‘problematic’ past

Although the newly reopened Princeton University Art Museum attempts to grapple with previous accusations of Eurocentricity, questions remain over whether it has been successful.

Although the newly reopened Princeton University Art Museum attempts to grapple with previous accusations of Eurocentricity, questions remain over whether it has been successful.

In special collections, Molly Dotson takes us under the surface

Three stories beneath Firestone Library, Molly Dotson oversees the Graphic Arts selection of Princeton’s Special Collections. Through classes and initiatives, Dotson emphasizes her philosophy of ‘books as objects,’ encouraging students to explore different types of physical media and empower them to create their own. 

Three stories beneath Firestone Library, Molly Dotson oversees the Graphic Arts selection of Princeton’s Special Collections. Through classes and initiatives, Dotson emphasizes her philosophy of ‘books as objects,’ encouraging students to explore different types of physical media and empower them to create their own. 

Activism in Palmer Square: A man, a bench, and a sign

Patrick Ryan ’68 — a Princeton local, a graduate of the class of ’68, former president of The Ivy Club, and the man who spends his afternoons in Palmer Square with a sign. Motivated by the tumultuous state of political discourse, he has begun a journey of activism with a different message each day.

Built on top of Eno Hall, Frist Health Center ‘knows thyself’

For the past several years, the Frist Health Center has been under construction, but it recently opened its doors to the Princeton community. Its unique design continues the architectural legacy of the University’s campus while integrating modern systems and considering evolving student needs.

For the past several years, the Frist Health Center has been under construction, but it recently opened its doors to the Princeton community. Its unique design continues the architectural legacy of the University’s campus while integrating modern systems and considering evolving student needs.

Navigating the move from a small-town bubble to the orange one

Adjusting to Princeton is a process for everyone, but if you come from a farm or small American town, the bustling and diverse Princeton can be an overwhelming contrast. For rural students, college is a flurry of all things new, inviting opportunities for growth and coming with its own set of challenges.

Adjusting to Princeton is a process for everyone, but if you come from a farm or small American town, the bustling and diverse Princeton can be an overwhelming contrast. For rural students, college is a flurry of all things new, inviting opportunities for growth and coming with its own set of challenges.

Like Austen’s Emma, Jeff Nunokawa can’t resist

Professor Jeff Nunokawa is known for his bouncy, boisterous 19th Century Fiction lectures. But how much does Princeton really know about him? 

Professor Jeff Nunokawa is known for his bouncy, boisterous 19th Century Fiction lectures. But how much does Princeton really know about him? 

A glimpse into the mind, and famous office hours, of a MAT 201 professor

Students from all math backgrounds flock to MAT 201 office hours to seek Dr. David Villalobos’s advice. Villalobos shares the philosophy behind his teaching style and his take on Princeton’s difficult math classes. 

The people who keep campus shining

On Oct. 2, Princeton celebrated National Custodians Day. Lead custodians Marva Perdriel and Michael Levant Sr. shared their memories from decades of caring for Princeton: the place and the people. 

On Oct. 2, Princeton celebrated National Custodians Day. Lead custodians Marva Perdriel and Michael Levant Sr. shared their memories from decades of caring for Princeton, both the place and the people. 

‘Really inconclusive’: inside the University’s 2023 dining pilot push

In the wake of recent changes to Princeton’s dining options, the ‘Prince’ returns to the controversial 2023 dining pilot, a temporary experiment which few students remember today. The pilot marked an earlier stage in the ongoing discussion of how to build community through campus dining, and partially laid the groundwork for the University’s latest decision.

In the wake of recent changes to Princeton’s dining options, the ‘Prince’ returns to the controversial 2023 dining pilot, a temporary experiment which few students remember today. The pilot marked an earlier stage in the ongoing discussion of how to build community through campus dining, and partially laid the groundwork for the University’s latest decision.

Five things you didn’t know about international orientation

Everyone at Princeton goes through an orientation program, but not everyone arrives early for three extra days of fun and games. Orientation for international students looks a bit different than your typical freshman orientation. The ‘Prince’ found out five things you may not have known about how international students spend their time before the rest of the class arrives.