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

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

Devon Rudolph

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.

FEATURES | December 18

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

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

Mary Balid and Shaun Karani

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.

FEATURES | December 16

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

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

Chloe Lau

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.

FEATURES | December 16

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

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

Sena Chang and Nikki Han

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.

FEATURES | December 10

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

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

Helena Richardson and Ruth Rocker

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.

FEATURES | December 6

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

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

Angela Li

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.

FEATURES | December 3

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

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

Ifeoluwa Aigbiniode

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?

FEATURES | November 26

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

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

Thomas Tao and Sastha Tripathi

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.

FEATURES | November 20

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The morning shift: Construction workers on campus

The morning shift: Construction workers on campus

Angela Li, Faith Ho, and Rory Rusnak

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.

FEATURES | November 15

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The ‘process’: How change happens under Eisgruber

The ‘process’: How change happens under Eisgruber

Bridget O’Neill

Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 has dealt with student protests of all stripes over his 11-year tenure. Interviews with Eisgruber, longtime faculty, and activists of different eras reveal a long-standing emphasis on procedure to which Eisgruber has only grown more attached over time.

Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 has dealt with student protests of all stripes over his 11-year tenure. Interviews with Eisgruber, longtime faculty, and activists of different eras reveal a long-standing emphasis on procedure to which Eisgruber has only grown more attached over time.

FEATURES | November 13

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The Little Chef Pastry Shop: a Princeton town staple ‘hidden away in plain sight’

The Little Chef Pastry Shop: a Princeton town staple ‘hidden away in plain sight’

Mira Eashwaran

The Little Chef Pastry Shop has been a subject of quiet fame amongst Princeton townies for the past 20 years, boasting numerous accolades and a small but dedicated group of student regulars and visitors. The Daily Princetonian spoke with Chef Fils-Aimes, the owner and pastry chef, and students to learn more about this shop’s history in Princeton and meaning to the community.

The Little Chef Pastry Shop has been a subject of quiet fame amongst Princeton townies for the past 20 years, boasting numerous accolades and a small but dedicated group of student regulars and visitors. The Daily Princetonian spoke with Chef Fils-Aimes, the owner and pastry chef, and students to learn more about this shop’s history in Princeton and meaning to the community.

FEATURES | 11/07/2024

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Professors by day, political columnists by night: Princeton faculty in the election spotlight

Professors by day, political columnists by night: Princeton faculty in the election spotlight

Valentina Moreno

History and public affairs professor Julian Zelizer, economics and public affairs professor Alan Blinder, and neuroscience professor Sam Wang have all become key voices in the national election conversation, whether through op-eds in major publications or serving as an expert witness in a federal lawsuit.

History and public affairs professor Julian Zelizer, economics and public affairs professor Alan Blinder, and neuroscience professor Sam Wang have all become key voices in the national election conversation, whether through op-eds in major publications or serving as an expert witness in a federal lawsuit.

FEATURES | 11/04/2024

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Campus farmers’ market bridges community and promotes sustainability

Campus farmers’ market bridges community and promotes sustainability

Sedise Tiruneh

Every Wednesday, the Princeton University Farmers’ Market adorns Firestone Plaza with an array of vendors from Princeton and beyond. The market, which was restarted post-pandemic, aims to introduce students to local businesses in the Princeton area and promote sustainability on campus.

Every Wednesday, the Princeton University Farmers’ Market adorns Firestone Plaza with an array of vendors from Princeton and beyond. The market, which was restarted post-pandemic, aims to introduce students to local businesses in the Princeton area and promote sustainability on campus.

FEATURES | 10/30/2024

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Program on Science and Global Security exhibit, ‘the bomb,’ reflects on nuclear age

Program on Science and Global Security exhibit, ‘the bomb,’ reflects on nuclear age

Coco Gong and Chloe Lau

As the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs’ Program on Science and Global Security celebrates its 50th Anniversary, members reflect on the special exhibition, “the bomb,” which aims to increase awareness of the impacts of nuclear weapons and drive thoughtful policymaking.

As the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs’ Program on Science and Global Security celebrates its 50th Anniversary, members reflect on the special exhibition, “the bomb,” which aims to increase awareness of the impacts of nuclear weapons and drive thoughtful policymaking.

FEATURES | 10/11/2024

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‘Democracy Moneyball’: Princeton neuroscientist takes on the polls

‘Democracy Moneyball’: Princeton neuroscientist takes on the polls

Valentina Moreno

Princeton Neuroscience Professor Sam Wang is the founder of the Princeton Election Consortium, one of the first tools to aggregate U.S. presidential polls using probabilistic methods. While the PEC is in the business of predicting national election outcomes, Wang’s mission is to use science to help voters maximize their impact and foster democracy repair in the long term.

Princeton Neuroscience Professor Sam Wang is the founder of the Princeton Election Consortium, one of the first tools to aggregate U.S. presidential polls using probabilistic methods. While the PEC is in the business of predicting national election outcomes, Wang’s mission is to use science to help voters maximize their impact and foster democracy repair in the long term.

FEATURES | 09/27/2024

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Same Bed Different Dreams: Award-winning Ed Park on writing and teaching speculative fiction

Same Bed Different Dreams: Award-winning Ed Park on writing and teaching speculative fiction

Lauren Blackburn

Ed Park was surprised when his name was announced as the winner of the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Fiction. But his novel, “Same Bed Different Dreams,” has been a long time in the making, going back to an email from his father over 20 years ago. The ‘Prince’ spoke with Park and his students about the book and the experience of writing and teaching speculative fiction at the Lewis Center for the Arts.

Ed Park was surprised when his name was announced as the winner of the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Fiction. But his novel, “Same Bed Different Dreams,” has been a long time in the making, going back to an email from his father over 20 years ago. The ‘Prince’ spoke with Park and his students about the book and the experience of writing and teaching speculative fiction at the Lewis Center for the Arts.

FEATURES | 07/29/2024

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From classroom to colosseum: Princeton’s role in reviving the modern Olympics

From classroom to colosseum: Princeton’s role in reviving the modern Olympics

Coco Gong and Synai Ferrell

In the 1890s, the first attempt at a modern revival of the Olympics was met with skepticism. However, a Princeton professor helped convince the United States of the games’ potential and recruited four student-athletes from Old Nassau to represent the United States in Athens in 1896.

In the 1890s, the first attempt at a modern revival of the Olympics was met with skepticism. However, a Princeton professor helped convince the United States of the games’ potential and recruited four student-athletes from Old Nassau to represent the United States in Athens in 1896.

FEATURES | 07/26/2024

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‘A pretty tough group of hardass women’: The women who propelled Princeton rowing to Olympic glory

‘A pretty tough group of hardass women’: The women who propelled Princeton rowing to Olympic glory

Raphaela Gold

When Carol Brown ’75 arrived at Princeton, she was not an athlete. Five years later, Brown would go on to row for Team USA in the 1976 Summer Olympics, becoming the first of 16 female Princetonian rowers to do so. This summer, five more Princeton women will represent their respective countries at the Olympic games, continuing a storied tradition of excellence and resilience.

When Carol Brown ’75 arrived at Princeton, she was not an athlete. Five years later, Brown would go on to row for Team USA in the 1976 Summer Olympics, becoming the first of 16 female Princetonian rowers to do so. This summer, five more Princeton women will represent their respective countries at the Olympic games, continuing a storied tradition of excellence and resilience.

FEATURES | 07/25/2024

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‘I’m not getting pushed out’: Indigenous students advocate for a place at Princeton

‘I’m not getting pushed out’: Indigenous students advocate for a place at Princeton

Mira Eashwaran and Raphaela Gold

The''Prince’ spoke with Indigenous students about their advocacy for a space and resources on campus.

The ‘'Prince’ spoke with Indigenous students about their advocacy for a space and resources on campus.

FEATURES | 07/15/2024

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Alumni lead Frist exhibit commemorating 150 years of Asian and Asian American students

Alumni lead Frist exhibit commemorating 150 years of Asian and Asian American students

Coco Gong

The exhibit “150 Years of Asian and Asian American Students at Princeton,” displayed in Frist Campus Center, looks to tell the often-overlooked role of Asian Americans in the University’s history.

The exhibit “150 Years of Asian and Asian American Students at Princeton,” displayed in Frist Campus Center, looks to tell the often-overlooked role of Asian Americans in the University’s history.

FEATURES | 05/25/2024

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