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‘Translating and transcribing knowledge’: The collaborative effort to make Princeton’s Mesoamerican collection open-access

A historical Mesoamerican document depicting a man standing on a green hill, along with the words “Azteca” and “Aztlan.”

‘Translating and transcribing knowledge’: The collaborative effort to make Princeton’s Mesoamerican collection open-access

Synai Ferrell

Students in the freshman seminar FRS152: Translating Mesoamerica are bringing new light to Nahuatl documents in the University’s Special Collections and, through the process, are learning the importance of cultural diversity and indigenous language revitalization.

Students in the freshman seminar FRS152: Translating Mesoamerica are bringing new light to Nahuatl documents in the University’s Special Collections and, through the process, are learning the importance of cultural diversity and indigenous language revitalization.

FEATURES | 04/19/2024

From Hotspot to TigerJunction, student developers build apps to improve campus life

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From Hotspot to TigerJunction, student developers build apps to improve campus life

Valentina Moreno

Widely used apps Hotspot and TigerJunction (ReCal+) have entirely different functions, but both aim to improve an aspect of campus life. In contrast to most student-facing apps built in COS 333: Advanced Programming Techniques, these two applications were created independently on students’ own time.

Widely used apps Hotspot and TigerJunction (ReCal+) have entirely different functions, but both aim to improve an aspect of campus life. In contrast to most student-facing apps built in COS 333: Advanced Programming Techniques, these two applications were created independently on students’ own time.

FEATURES | 04/17/2024

‘We’re your alumni group’: A4P on supporting younger generations

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‘We’re your alumni group’: A4P on supporting younger generations

Coco Gong

The Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P), the largest alumni affinity group of the University, is utilizing its expansive network and channeling its efforts to support current students. Hosting inclusive events, breaking negative cultural paradigms, and advocating for the Asian community as a whole, A4P strives to be a guiding force for the generations to come.

The Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P), the largest alumni affinity group of the University, is utilizing its expansive network and channeling its efforts to support current students. Hosting inclusive events, breaking negative cultural paradigms, and advocating for the Asian community as a whole, A4P strives to be a guiding force for the generations to come.

FEATURES | 04/05/2024

Q&A with Professor Meredith Martin of The Center for Digital Humanities on a humanistic approach to technology

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Q&A with Professor Meredith Martin of The Center for Digital Humanities on a humanistic approach to technology

Judy Gao

Meredith Martin, associate professor of English and Faculty Director for the Center for the Digital Humanities at Princeton, sat down with The Daily Princetonian to talk about the Center’s role in pioneering a humanistic lens to technological development, the future of digital humanities at Princeton, and the increasing importance of data literacy in the information age.

Meredith Martin, associate professor of English and Faculty Director for the Center for the Digital Humanities at Princeton, sat down with The Daily Princetonian to talk about the Center’s role in pioneering a humanistic lens to technological development, the future of digital humanities at Princeton, and the increasing importance of data literacy in the information age.

FEATURES | 04/02/2024

‘Two women … and one guy’: The Bechdel Test listens in to the Princeton community

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‘Two women … and one guy’: The Bechdel Test listens in to the Princeton community

Katie Thiers

The Bechdel Test is typically a way to measure the representation of female characters in the media, but on Princeton’s campus, it means something a little different. Here, it’s the name of a student-run podcast hosted by Sophia Shepherd ’26, Emily Driver ’26, and Simon Marotte ’26, who have featured student and faculty guests from across campus.

The Bechdel Test is typically a way to measure the representation of female characters in the media, but on Princeton’s campus, it means something a little different. Here, it’s the name of a student-run podcast hosted by Sophia Shepherd ’26, Emily Driver ’26, and Simon Marotte ’26, who have featured student and faculty guests from across campus.

FEATURES | 03/28/2024

Mia González Guerrero serves coffee and kindness

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Mia González Guerrero serves coffee and kindness

Maya Chu

Since joining Campus Dining as a barista in 2021, Mia González Guerrero has made a point to spread kindness on campus. She spoke to the 'Prince' about her guiding philosophy, relationships with students, and recent appearance on All-Nighter.

Since joining Campus Dining as a barista in 2021, Mia González Guerrero has made a point to spread kindness on campus. She spoke to the 'Prince' about her guiding philosophy, relationships with students, and recent appearance on All-Nighter.

FEATURES | 03/08/2024
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Small World Coffee: A ‘vehicle for bringing people together’

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Small World Coffee: A ‘vehicle for bringing people together’

Mira Eashwaran

Well-known by students, locals, and tourists alike, Small World Coffee recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary in December 2023. The 'Prince' spoke with Jessica Durrie, the co-owner of the establishment, along with employees and a loyal Princeton student customer, reflecting on the coffee shop’s place in the Princeton community.

Well-known by students, locals, and tourists alike, Small World Coffee recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary in December 2023. The 'Prince' spoke with Jessica Durrie, the co-owner of the establishment, along with employees and a loyal Princeton student customer, reflecting on the coffee shop’s place in the Princeton community.

FEATURES | 03/03/2024

‘Above and beyond’: SJ Ruybalid is WBB’s star manager

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‘Above and beyond’: SJ Ruybalid is WBB’s star manager

Gia Musselwhite

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

From scoreboard management to last minute fruit snack runs, SJ Ruybalid single handedly manages the women’s basketball team. Now, as the women’s team heads into Ivy Madness, Ruybalid reflects on her time with the team.

FEATURES | 02/29/2024

A Palestinian prime minister, at home in Princeton

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A Palestinian prime minister, at home in Princeton

Miriam Waldvogel

Salam Fayyad served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority from 2007 to 2013. Now a professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, he talks to the ‘Prince’ about campus discourse, free speech, and student life — but not the politics of Palestine itself.

Salam Fayyad served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority from 2007 to 2013. Now a professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, he talks to the ‘Prince’ about campus discourse, free speech, and student life — but not the politics of Palestine itself.

FEATURES | 02/28/2024

‘We Can Fix Princeton’: Inside TIGER, the University’s new geoexchange facility

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‘We Can Fix Princeton’: Inside TIGER, the University’s new geoexchange facility

Raphaela Gold

As part of the University’s plan to reach net carbon neutrality by 2046, an important portion of campus energy is now being provided by a geo-exchange system, which includes a network of underground pipes, thermal energy storage tanks, and a newly constructed building called TIGER: the Thermally Integrated Geo-Exchange Resource. The Daily Princetonian took a tour of TIGER led by Energy Plant manager Ted Borer, who explained the inner workings of the system.

As part of the University’s plan to reach net carbon neutrality by 2046, an important portion of campus energy is now being provided by a geo-exchange system, which includes a network of underground pipes, thermal energy storage tanks, and a newly constructed building called TIGER: the Thermally Integrated Geo-Exchange Resource. The Daily Princetonian took a tour of TIGER led by Energy Plant manager Ted Borer, who explained the inner workings of the system.

FEATURES | 02/23/2024

Princeton Pictures brings movie magic to campus

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Princeton Pictures brings movie magic to campus

Chloe Lau

Looking to fill a gap in the campus film scene, Princeton Pictures has grown to 150 members in its first year and become a hub for hands-on student film production. “I would love to see in my lifetime more Princetonians be directors and writers,” founder Connor Odom ’26 said, “and I think that starts with clubs like this existing.”

Looking to fill a gap in the campus film scene, Princeton Pictures has grown to 150 members in its first year and become a hub for hands-on student film production. “I would love to see in my lifetime more Princetonians be directors and writers,” founder Connor Odom ’26 said, “and I think that starts with clubs like this existing.”

FEATURES | 02/21/2024

100 YEARS AGO: ‘Bicker Week Denounced’

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100 YEARS AGO: ‘Bicker Week Denounced’

Kaylee Kasper and Raphaela Gold

The Daily Princetonian introduces “This Week in History.” This week’s article will address the intense conversations surrounding Bicker a century ago and how they compare to Bicker discourse today.

The Daily Princetonian introduces “This Week in History.” This week’s article will address the intense conversations surrounding Bicker a century ago and how they compare to Bicker discourse today.

FEATURES | 02/02/2024

‘Classical music is boring,’ according to a classical musician

Simon is playing piano on a stage.

‘Classical music is boring,’ according to a classical musician

Chloe Lau

In his Wintersession workshop, Noah Simon argued that classical music performance is in decline and encouraged listeners to contemplate classical music with a more critical eye. “We should have the courage to demand more as an audience,” he said.

In his Wintersession workshop, Noah Simon argued that classical music performance is in decline and encouraged listeners to contemplate classical music with a more critical eye. “We should have the courage to demand more as an audience,” he said.

FEATURES | 01/24/2024

‘Just for the sake of doing it’: Princeton seniors reflect on unique summers funded by Dale Award

On the left, a student gardens in a field. She is holding a box of picked plants. On the right, a student stands between two adults in front of a camper and left of a Honda Pilot. There is a forest in the background.

‘Just for the sake of doing it’: Princeton seniors reflect on unique summers funded by Dale Award

Alyssa Lloyd

What would you do with eight weeks and $6,000? The ‘Prince’ spoke with previous recipients of the Martin A. Dale ’53 Summer Award to learn about the unique ways they spent their summers.

What would you do with eight weeks and $6,000? The ‘Prince’ spoke with previous recipients of the Martin A. Dale ’53 Summer Award to learn about the unique ways they spent their summers.

FEATURES | 01/17/2024

The Pace Center’s mixed legacy of service, throughout the years

Metal sign reading "Pace Center" above a dorm frame in a dimly lit hall way.

The Pace Center’s mixed legacy of service, throughout the years

Elma Cesic

Since its founding in 2001, the Pace Center has been at the forefront of the University’s commitment to service. The ‘Prince’ traces its history and expanding offerings in light of criticisms about service on campus.

Since its founding in 2001, the Pace Center has been at the forefront of the University’s commitment to service. The ‘Prince’ traces its history and expanding offerings in light of criticisms about service on campus.

FEATURES | 01/17/2024

Students come to Princeton for study abroad too

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Students come to Princeton for study abroad too

Sejal Goud

Each year, numerous Princeton students study abroad across Princeton’s 9 partner institutions through a reciprocal agreement. But, who are the incoming exchange students on campus? The ‘Prince’ spoke with them to find out.

Each year, numerous Princeton students study abroad across Princeton’s 9 partner institutions through a reciprocal agreement. But, who are the incoming exchange students on campus? The ‘Prince’ spoke with them to find out.

FEATURES | 12/20/2023

Students laud Peter Singer’s teaching at the end of career that has courted controversy

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Students laud Peter Singer’s teaching at the end of career that has courted controversy

Chloe Lau

Singer, according to one analysis, is Princeton’s seventh most prominent professor. On the eve of his retirement, Singer and a number of his students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his prominent career in moral philosophy.

On the eve of his retirement, Singer and a number of his students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to discuss his prominent career in moral philosophy.

FEATURES | 12/13/2023

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