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‘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.

The ‘process’: How change happens under Eisgruber

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Campus farmers’ market bridges community and promotes sustainability

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.

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

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.

‘Democracy Moneyball’: Princeton neuroscientist takes on the polls

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

From lab to leadership: Shirley Tilghman reflects on her journey as University president

Shirley Tilghman reflects on the current landscape of higher education and her service as the University president from 2001 to 2013. She oversaw the expansion of programming in the arts and sciences, financial aid, and gender equality. 

First graduates of GSRC’s Drag University take the stage

Though not the first Drag Brunch ever hosted on Princeton’s campus, this year's brunch featured something special: student performers who spent the entire year in the Drag University program, learning from local queens on mastering the ins and outs of drag.

Though not the first Drag Brunch ever hosted on Princeton’s campus, this year's brunch featured something special: student performers who spent the entire year in the Drag University program, learning from local queens on mastering the ins and outs of drag.

Lisa Lonie, the musician behind ‘the largest sound on campus that nobody knows about’

Since 2012, Lisa Lonie has played the campus carillon, a keyboard-based percussion instrument composed of twenty tons of bronze bells. Her music can be heard every Sunday from Forbes and the Graduate College.

Since 2012, Lisa Lonie has played the campus carillon, a keyboard-based percussion instrument composed of twenty tons of bronze bells. Her music can be heard every Sunday from Forbes and the Graduate College.

Finding an ‘academic home’: The push for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Princeton

Princeton University remains one of only three Ivy League schools without an official academic program in Native American and Indigenous Studies. After many years of advocacy, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and students on the path forward for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Princeton.

Princeton University remains one of only three Ivy League schools without an official academic program in Native American and Indigenous Studies. After many years of advocacy, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and students on the path forward for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Princeton.

We spent 12 hours in Murray Dodge and wrote it all down.

‘Prince’ Features staff sat in Murray Dodge, otherwise known as “the kindest place on campus,” for 12 hours, observing the rotating cast of campus characters who stop in and study, and the stories of those who work there.

‘Prince’ Features staff sat in Murray Dodge, otherwise known as “the kindest place on campus,” for 12 hours, observing the rotating cast of campus characters who stop in and study, and the stories of those who work there.

Mariachi Los Tigres brings new music, cultural connection to campus

After performing the first Mariachi concert in Princeton’s history, members of the band reflect on the club’s inception, rehearsal process, and common dedication to the traditional Mexican genre.

After performing the first Mariachi concert in Princeton’s history, members of the band reflect on the club’s inception, rehearsal process, and common dedication to the traditional Mexican genre.

‘We are all Mercer County’: Bridging the constructed divide between Trenton and Princeton

Though it sits a mere 20 minutes from Princeton University, Trenton, NJ is often portrayed in a radically different manner. The University is involved in several community engagement programs with the city. The Daily Princetonian analyzed these ties and more to better understand the relationships between Princeton and Trenton.

Though it sits a mere 20 minutes from Princeton University, Trenton, NJ is often portrayed in a radically different manner. The University is involved in several community engagement programs with the city. The Daily Princetonian analyzed these ties and more to better understand the relationships between Princeton and Trenton.