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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. 

‘Our Marriage Comedy Act’: Q&A with Professors Deborah and Frank Popper

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Deborah and Frank Popper, two visiting faculty professors in the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Married for 58 years, the couple unpacked their story of love, research, and co-teaching.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Deborah and Frank Popper, two visiting faculty professors in the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Married for 58 years, the couple unpacked their story of love, research, and co-teaching.

A tale of three sequences: Unpacking lower enrollment in non-Western humanities sequences

Bolstered by renowned texts and international trips, the Western Humanities sequence attracts many underclass students, while the East Asian and Near Eastern sequences see lower enrollment. As faculty explore new strategies — from mentorship to potential travel — these sequences seek to carve out a stronger presence in the University’s academic landscape.

Bolstered by renowned texts and international trips, the Western Humanities sequence attracts many underclass students, while the East Asian and Near Eastern sequences see lower enrollment. As faculty explore new strategies — from mentorship to potential travel — these sequences seek to carve out a stronger presence in the University’s academic landscape.

Voters then and now: How different roads led to the same vote

Life experiences, social media, and the way to approach politics — much about presidential elections has changed for alumni who voted on campus in 2008 versus in 2024. The ‘Prince’ spoke to a range of alumni to understand the political atmosphere back then and how the alumni’s different paths led them to the same ticket this past November.

Life experiences, social media, and the way to approach politics — much about presidential elections has changed for alumni who voted on campus in 2008 versus in 2024. The ‘Prince’ spoke to a range of alumni to understand the political atmosphere back then and how the alumni’s different paths led them to the same ticket this past November.

A legacy of Black women’s leadership in Princeton’s NAACP chapter

In the early 1990s, Princeton students formed a campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to advocate for racial and social justice on campus. Now, after years of fluctuating membership levels, the Princeton chapter is returning under the leadership of Chris-Tina Middlebrooks ’27, who hopes to carry on the legacy of past generations.

In the early 1990s, Princeton students formed a campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to advocate for racial and social justice on campus. Now, after years of fluctuating membership levels, the Princeton chapter is returning under the leadership of Chris-Tina Middlebrooks ’27, who hopes to carry on the legacy of past generations.

From Princeton to the Pentagon: The many faces of Pete Hegseth ’03

When Pete Hegseth ’03 was a Princeton student, he was known as a strong conservative voice on campus, a proud member of the Cap and Gown Club, publisher of The Princeton Tory, and devoted Christian.

When Pete Hegseth ’03 was a Princeton student, he was known as a strong conservative voice on campus, a proud member of the Cap and Gown Club, publisher of The Princeton Tory, and devoted Christian. Now, as the U.S. Senate is moving toward approving Hegseth as Secretary of Defense amid an onslaught of allegations about his personal conduct, The Daily Princetonian spoke with those who knew Hegseth as a student to learn more about his character and how the nominee has changed over time.

A different kind of energy transition: Ted Borer cycles on

After 30 years at Princeton, Energy Plant Director Ted Borer retired this past January. He will now be pursuing private energy consulting, spending more time with his family, and digging into his hobbies. David Weis has stepped into the position of Director and will continue leading the transition from cogeneration to geo-exchange on campus. 

After 30 years at Princeton, Energy Plant Director Ted Borer retired this past January. He will now be pursuing private energy consulting, spending more time with his family, and digging into his hobbies. David Weis has stepped into the position of Director and will continue leading the transition from cogeneration to geo-exchange on campus. 

‘Innovation is alive and well at Princeton’: University researchers translate findings to start-ups

The 'Prince' sat down with University researchers-turned-entrepreneurs to discuss their experience translating their academic work into startups.

The 'Prince' sat down with University researchers-turned-entrepreneurs to discuss their experience translating their academic work into startups.

Student activist, non-profit leader, USG president: Introducing Enzo Kho ’26

The Daily Princetonian sat down with incoming USG President Enzo Kho ’26 to discuss his history of leadership and activism in the Philippines and his experience at Princeton.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with incoming USG President Enzo Kho ’26 to discuss his history of leadership and activism in the Philippines and his experience at Princeton.

‘A whole other world out there’: Student perspectives on working and volunteering off-campus

In light of concerns about the divide between students and the town, the ‘Prince’ sat down with student volunteers to discuss their outlook on community engagement.

In light of concerns about the divide between students and the town, the ‘Prince’ sat down with student volunteers to discuss their outlook on community engagement.

‘Forget about those disciplinary boundaries’: Narayanan and Kapoor on collaboration in AI research and policy

The ‘Prince’ sat down with CITP Director Arvind Narayanan and graduate student Sayash Kapoor to discuss their recent book, “AI Snake Oil,” and teaching and mentorship and Princeton.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with CITP Director Arvind Narayanan and graduate student Sayash Kapoor to discuss their recent book, “AI Snake Oil,” and teaching and mentorship and Princeton.

Princetonians struggle to come face-to-face on Israel-Palestine

In conversations with the Daily Princetonian, students with the Israel-Palestine conflict described the campus environment as relatively civil, yet ideologically siloed.

In conversations with the Daily Princetonian, students with the Israel-Palestine conflict described the campus environment as relatively civil, yet ideologically siloed.

WPRB, a community radio station ‘away from the things you know’

Princeton-based freeform radio station WPRB has gained a loyal listenership for its musical experimentation and signature shows. The Daily Princetonian shadowed shows and spoke to student and community DJs about the unique freedom and culture at WPRB.

Princeton-based freeform radio station WPRB has gained a loyal listenership for its musical experimentation and signature shows. The Daily Princetonian shadowed shows and spoke to student and community DJs about the unique freedom and culture at WPRB.

‘You physically have to connect’: Beginners, pros find a place in Ballroom Dance Club

For four decades, the Princeton Ballroom Dance Club has served as both a social and competitive organization that brings together beginners and experienced dancers alike. The Daily Princetonian attended a dance session and spoke to club members to learn more about why they have taken to the dance floor with their partners.

For four decades, the Princeton Ballroom Dance Club has served as both a social and competitive organization that brings together beginners and experienced dancers alike. The Daily Princetonian attended a dance session and spoke to club members to learn more about why they have taken to the dance floor with their partners.

‘Disadvantaged for being international’: Princetonians on F-1 visas weigh post-grad plans

Following graduation, international students on an F-1 visa have 60 days to find employment in a field directly related to their degree or leave the country. How are international students approaching their post-Princeton plans?

Following graduation, international students on an F-1 visa have 60 days to find employment in a field directly related to their degree or leave the country. How are international students approaching their post-Princeton plans?

‘They have no clue what Princeton is’: International students reflect on barriers to applying

The number of international students at Princeton has grown in recent years, but struggles with the American application process and accessibility to elite universities remains. The ‘Prince’ interviewed international students, who shared their application difficulties and encouraged the University to expand diversify international recruitment efforts.

The number of international students at Princeton has grown in recent years, but struggles with the American application process and accessibility to elite universities remains. The ‘Prince’ interviewed international students, who shared their application difficulties and encouraged the University to expand diversify international recruitment efforts.

The morning shift: Construction workers on campus

While the rest of campus is asleep, construction workers begin their shifts on campus. The Daily Princetonian interviewed four construction workers to learn more about their daily routines and gather their reflections on one of the most recognizable, yet least understood, jobs on campus.

While the rest of campus is asleep, construction workers begin their shifts on campus. The Daily Princetonian interviewed four construction workers to learn more about their daily routines and gather their reflections on one of the most recognizable, yet least understood, jobs on campus.