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Right tree, right place: Branching into tree management with arborist Taylor Sapudar

With spring blooming all around us, it's only natural to pay a bit more attention to the trees than we usually might. But Princeton's municipal arborist Taylor Sapudar dedicates himself to trees year-round. Sapudar decides which trees to plant and where, balancing the environmental, the practical, and the aesthetic to foster Princeton's urban forest.

‘A massive vacuum of knowledge, expertise, innovation’: Researchers face uncertainties in academia and government amid funding cuts

In light of waning federal support for research at the University and various government agencies, early-career researchers are facing fewer opportunities and growing uncertainty. As funding cuts mount, students and postdocs are reconsidering their career trajectories, from graduate school admissions to academia and government work.

In light of waning federal support for research at the University and various government agencies, early-career researchers are facing fewer opportunities and growing uncertainty. As funding cuts mount, students and postdocs are reconsidering their career trajectories, from graduate school admissions to academia and government work.

All roads lead to Princeton: How the University’s faculty commutes to campus

While some faculty members live in Princeton, many others have long commutes to make everyday. The ‘Prince’ interviewed various faculty members to describe their typical trek to campus.

Riding South Jersey’s little river line that could

The Trenton-Camden River Line is a two-car light rail train that runs between Trenton Transit Center and Camden Entertainment Center along the Delaware River. On a chilly February afternoon, the ‘Prince’ boarded the train, which was steeped in controversy when it first opened but is still going strong today.

The Trenton-Camden River Line is a two-car light rail train that runs between Trenton Transit Center and Camden Entertainment Center along the Delaware River. On a chilly February afternoon, the ‘Prince’ boarded the train, which was steeped in controversy when it first opened but is still going strong today.

Princeton’s junior researchers forge new frontiers

As the final deadline for junior papers approaches on April 29, juniors will be wrapping up their work and readying themselves for submission. The ‘Prince’ talked to students working on a wide range of topics, from 20th-century Indian paintings to virtual Formula 1 simulations.

As the final deadline for junior papers approaches on April 29, juniors will be wrapping up their work and readying themselves for submission. The ‘Prince’ talked to students working on a wide range of topics, from 20th-century Indian paintings to virtual Formula 1 simulations.

Cello, goodbye: cellist Brandon Cheng ’25 on his farewell recital

Every music performance minor at Princeton is required to perform in a capstone recital in their senior year. On Sunday, April 13, Brandon Cheng '25 had his, filling Taplin Auditorium with the deep tones of his cello and showcasing his wide-ranging repertoire. In a conversation with The Daily Princetonian, Cheng described the trials and triumphs of his musical journey at Princeton.

Parenthood and Princeton: Four transfer students on balancing kids and classes

In interviews with The Daily Princetonian, four transfer students with children described a delicate balance in their Princeton experience: taking challenging courses and working with professors not that much older than them — all while being home for bedtime.

In interviews with The Daily Princetonian, four transfer students with children described a delicate balance in their Princeton experience: taking challenging courses and working with professors not that much older than them — all while being home for bedtime.

Teaching keeps you young, or so says Professor Brian Kernighan

Computer science professor Brian Kernighan GS ’69 left a career in emerging computer science research to pursue his passion for teaching. He shared his perspectives on the evolution of the field of computer science, his interdisciplinary approach to this work, and his advice to aspiring programmers.

Computer Science Professor Brian Kernighan ’69 left a career in emerging computer science research to pursue his passion for teaching. He shared his perspectives on the evolution of the field of computer science, his interdisciplinary approach to this work, and his advice to aspiring programmers.

On learning, life, and literature with Professor Pietro Frassica

Professor Pietro Frassica fell in love with Princeton 50 years ago and has never left, becoming an influential professor in the French & Italian Department. In his time at Princeton, he introduced Food Studies to the curriculum, served as a trustee of an Italian-American cultural institution, and has brought an open, collaborative teaching style to the classroom.

Tiger Tots: Lucie and Constance

In a return to our Tiger Tots installments from 2021, The Daily Princetonian interviewed Lucie and Constance, the two daughters of Sébastien Philippe and Christine Blumauer. As for advice to current Princeton students, Constance says “I want them to play,” and Lucie says “do more homework!”

In a return to our Tiger Tots installments from 2021, The Daily Princetonian interviewed Lucie and Constance, the two daughters of Sébastien Philippe and Christine Blumauer. As for advice to current Princeton students, Constance says “I want them to play,” and Lucie says “do more homework!”

For Princeton, the New Jersey AI Hub promises innovation and opportunity

This Thursday, the New Jersey AI Hub will mark the completion of its physical location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. University officials, executives at company partners, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shared with the ‘Prince’ their hopes for the AI Hub and the role it will play for Princeton and the state as a whole.

This Thursday, the New Jersey AI Hub will mark the completion of its physical location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. University officials, executives at company partners, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shared with the ‘Prince’ their hopes for the AI Hub and the role it will play for Princeton and the state as a whole.

Sameer Khan: Princeton’s ‘guy behind the camera’

Sameer Khan, once an accidental photographer, has become the University’s visual storyteller on campus, photographing historical and everyday events with personal lens. Often invisible but always present, his camera bridges people, places, and the documentation of memories at Princeton.

For Kaden Knight ’28, purple is the new orange

Kaden Knight ’28, known around campus as “The Purple Guy,” has worn only purple, every outfit, every day since third grade. The ‘Prince’ wanted to know: who is he and why purple?

Kaden Knight ’28, known around campus as “The Purple Guy,” has worn only purple, every outfit, every day since third grade. The ‘Prince’ wanted to know: who is he and why purple?

ChatGPT who? From nuclear fusion to fixing your fridge, students leap to build and innovate

After a slow start and a history of risk-aversion, undergraduate entrepreneurship has grown from a niche interest to a wider ecosystem on campus. As student entrepreneurs develop solutions across diverse fields, some are finding that the “next big thing” may not be a particular technology, but rather, the people willing to take the leap.

At Arm in Arm, students find community bursting from the shelves

Tucked in the basement of the Nassau Presbyterian Church steps away from campus is the Arm in Arm food pantry, Princeton’s branch of the Mercer County non-profit. Since 2021, student volunteers at the pantry have been finding fulfillment and community.

Tucked in the basement of the Nassau Presbyterian Church steps away from campus is the Arm in Arm food pantry, Princeton’s branch of the Mercer County non-profit. Since 2021, student volunteers at the pantry have been finding fulfillment and community.

Four tales of four-legged friends on campus

For this week's spotlight, the 'Prince' is featuring four dogs who were walking around Princeton's campus on a recent rare sunny day. While the furry friends declined to comment, their humans provided insight into their habits, hobbies, and favorite spots around campus.

For this week's spotlight, the 'Prince' is featuring four dogs who were walking around Princeton's campus on a recent rare sunny day. While the furry friends declined to comment, their humans provided insight into their habits, hobbies, and favorite spots around campus.

How your Coffee Club order turns into compost

The ‘Prince’ explores the sustainability partnership between the Coffee Club and the S.C.R.A.P. lab, which turns used coffee grounds into nutrient-rich compost. Student “compost concierges” collect and transport the grounds, delivering them to the S.C.R.A.P. lab to be processed and reintegrated into the campus environment.

The ‘Prince’ explores the sustainability partnership between the Coffee Club and the S.C.R.A.P. lab, which turns used coffee grounds into nutrient-rich compost. Student “compost concierges” collect and transport the grounds, delivering them to the S.C.R.A.P. lab to be processed and reintegrated into the campus environment.

‘My Little Princeton Tiger’: The purrfect roomate

Princeton’s policy allows students to bring emotional support animals to campus. The ‘Prince’ spoke to Via Matthews ’26 about her ESA — a fluffy ginger cat named Wrenjamin Norris III.

Cómo Princeton ve las estrellas

El cielo nocturno es un objeto de fascinación para muchos, y la comunidad de Princeton no es una excepción. En noches selectas durante el semestre, estudiantes graduados en el departamento de astrofísicas organizan noches de visitas guiadas en el observatorio de Peyton Hall, abierto al público. La Asociación Astrónomos Amateurs de Princeton usa Peyton Hall para compartir conocimiento, también, mientras el Club de Astronomía de Princeton alberga conferencias invitadas, pausas de estudio con temática espacial, y astronomía en el patio trasero de Forbes. El ‘Prince’ habla con investigadores del cielo nocturno para comprender mejor el paisaje estelar de Princeton, y las oportunidades esclarecedoras que ofrece.

El cielo nocturno es un objeto de fascinación para muchos, y la comunidad de Princeton no es una excepción. En noches selectas durante el semestre, estudiantes graduados en el departamento de astrofísicas organizan noches de visitas guiadas en el observatorio de Peyton Hall, abierto al público. La Asociación Astrónomos Amateurs de Princeton usa Peyton Hall para compartir conocimiento, también, mientras el Club de Astronomía de Princeton alberga conferencias invitadas, pausas de estudio con temática espacial, y astronomía en el patio trasero de Forbes. El ‘Prince’ habla con investigadores del cielo nocturno para comprender mejor el paisaje estelar de Princeton, y las oportunidades esclarecedoras que ofrece.

How Princeton sees the stars

The night sky is an object of fascination for many, and the Princeton community is no exception. On select nights throughout the semester, graduate students in the astrophysics department organize guided viewing nights at the Peyton Hall observatory open to the public. The ‘Prince’ spoke with night-sky researchers and appreciators to better understand Princeton’s starscape and the enlightening opportunities it offers.