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Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton reflects on his path to becoming first Black and first Baptist Seminary President

Following changes to Princeton Theological Seminary’s bylaws, Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton returns to his alma mater as the first Baptist and first Black president in its history. “It is beautiful, it is wonderful, to have this opportunity to give back to an institution and a community that have given me so much. It’s hard for words to describe,” said Walton. 

Following changes to Princeton Theological Seminary’s bylaws, Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton returns to his alma mater as the first Baptist and first Black president in its history. “It is beautiful, it is wonderful, to have this opportunity to give back to an institution and a community that have given me so much. It’s hard for words to describe,” said Walton. 

Princeton is adding security measures while students call for better lighting. It’s happened before.

Campus security measures have increased over the last few decades. After the University announced the upcoming installation of more cameras, The Daily Princetonian looked back on the years of debate over campus surveillance and safety.

Campus security measures have increased over the last few decades. After the University announced the upcoming installation of more cameras, The Daily Princetonian looked back on the years of debate over campus surveillance and safety.

‘Creating the world you want to see’: Princeton student advocates for removal of George Santos from office

A Princeton first-year gets involved in grassroots activism for his home congressional district.

A Princeton first-year gets involved in grassroots activism for his home congressional district.

‘The team around the team’: How Princeton Band and Cheer made it a March Madness to remember

After two rounds apart at the start of the NCAA basketball tournaments, Princeton University Cheer and Princeton University Band brought the spirit of Princeton to Louisville in support of the men’s team appearance in the Sweet 16.

After two rounds apart at the start of the NCAA basketball tournaments, Princeton University Cheer and Princeton University Band brought the spirit of Princeton to Louisville in support of the men’s team appearance in the Sweet 16.

Scraps to soil: How Princeton’s food waste is recycled on and off campus

After a COVID-19 hiatus, Princeton’s composting facility returned in full force last fall. The Daily Princetonian looked into the journey and ultimate reuse of the thousands of pounds of food waste produced weekly on campus. 

After a COVID-19 hiatus, Princeton’s composting facility returned in full force last fall. The Daily Princetonian looked into the journey and ultimate reuse of the thousands of pounds of food waste produced weekly on campus. 

‘A full-on Bacchanalia’: looking back at the days following the ‘end of the world’

The ‘Prince’ looked back at the days before students were sent home from Princeton’s campus in March 2020. Students described the hectic “haze” of that time, a mix between confusion and celebration as they tried to make sense of the rapidly changing environment ahead of them.

The ‘Prince’ looked back at the days before students were sent home from Princeton’s campus in March 2020. Students described the hectic “haze” of that time, a mix between confusion and celebration as they tried to make sense of the rapidly changing environment ahead of them.

Hot girls read Eve Babitz: TikToker Hailey Colborn ’22 blends reading and pop culture

Explorations into literature, fashion and media inspired Hailey Colborn ’22’s creation of Hot Literati, a growing online Tik Tok community. Through her TikTok channel, she unpacks issues like girlhood, femininity, body image, and more.

Explorations into literature, fashion and media inspired Hailey Colborn ’22’s creation of Hot Literati, a growing online Tik Tok community. Through her TikTok channel, she unpacks issues like girlhood, femininity, body image, and more.

Holding public office, Princeton student dedicates himself to his hometown

Despite his young age, a Princeton sophomore dedicates himself to improving his hometown through his role on the Jamesburg Borough Council.

Princeton’s energy grid transforms right beneath our feet

In the second part of a series on the University’s energy system, The Daily Princetonian explores the ongoing transition from cogeneration to more efficient geo-exchange. 

In the second part of a series on the University’s energy system, The Daily Princetonian explores the ongoing transition from cogeneration to more efficient geo-exchange. 

‘A physical place of transition’: Inside Princeton’s natural gas plant

The Daily Princetonian toured the cogeneration plant that heats and cools campus buildings, on the cusp of a decade-long energy transition to a geo-exchange system.

The Daily Princetonian toured the cogeneration plant that heats and cools campus buildings, on the cusp of a decade-long energy transition to a geo-exchange system. 

‘Juggling in the nation’s service': the Princeton Juggling Club

“As long as we’re making people laugh, I think we’re doing a good job, even if we mess up.” The Princeton Juggling Club offers light-hearted comedy and silliness to its members and audiences.

“As long as we’re making people laugh, I think we’re doing a good job, even if we mess up.” The Princeton Juggling Club offers light-hearted comedy and silliness to its members and audiences.

In high-emitting construction, Princeton Art Museum aims for sustainable building

New buildings on campus raise questions about the carbon footprint of construction. The Daily Princetonian examines the sustainability goals of the future Princeton University Art Museum, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water usage.

New buildings on campus raise questions about the carbon footprint of construction. The Daily Princetonian examines the sustainability goals of the future Princeton University Art Museum, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water usage.

Neurodiversity advocates push for greater recognition, inclusion

“Reflecting the “infinite variation in human minds,” neurodivergence can be considered a natural form of human diversity subject to similar social dynamics as race or gender, workshop organizer Sashank Pisupati told attendees.”

“Reflecting the “infinite variation in human minds,” neurodivergence can be considered a natural form of human diversity subject to similar social dynamics as race or gender, workshop organizer Sashank Pisupati told attendees.”

‘The Princeton I wanted to join’: The evolution of Wintersession

Since its conception in 2014, Princeton University’s Wintersession has provided space for students to explore and learn in a pressure-free environment. The ‘Prince’ looked at its evolution and growth into the established program it is today.

Since its conception in 2014, Princeton University’s Wintersession has provided space for students to explore and learn in a pressure-free environment. The ‘Prince’ looked at its evolution and growth into the established program it is today.

The history behind ROTC that brought Gen. Mark Milley ’80 to Princeton

Following an interview with General Mark Milley ’80, a graduate of the University’s ROTC program, the ‘Prince’ examines the complex history of ROTC on campus. 

Following an interview with General Mark Milley ’80, a graduate of the University’s ROTC program, the ‘Prince’ examines the complex history of ROTC on campus. 

‘The best kept secret on campus’: How Say Cheez Café creates nostalgia with their food

Founded in 2013 as a sandwich shop, Say Cheez has made various expansions to its menu, including the Empanada Station. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the founders to discuss good food, nostalgia, and the Princeton community.

Founded in 2013 as a sandwich shop, Say Cheez has made various expansions to its menu, including the Empanada Station. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the founders to discuss good food, nostalgia, and the Princeton community.

Princeton’s Cyclab: Where ‘nothing is too broken to not try to fix’

“You’ll get customers teaching staff. Everyone teaches everyone.” Cyclab, the student-run bike repair shop in Rocky College, promotes a culture of learning and collaboration.

“You’ll get customers teaching staff. Everyone teaches everyone.” Cyclab, the student-run bike repair shop in Rocky College, promotes a culture of learning and collaboration.

‘Lighting the way’: Communities of Light event spreads awareness of sexual violence

This year, SHARE revived its participation in Communities of Light, an annual event held by Womanspace in December to raise awareness and show support for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence. SHARE Peers placed luminaries along the sidewalks and walkways of eating clubs participating in the event, as well as outside Frist Campus Center. 

This year, SHARE revived its participation in Communities of Light, an annual event held by Womanspace in December to raise awareness and show support for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence. SHARE Peers placed luminaries along the sidewalks and walkways of eating clubs participating in the event, as well as outside Frist Campus Center. 

The search for Princeton’s best residential college

With the opening of Princeton’s two newest residential colleges — New College West and Yeh College — for the 2022–2023 academic year, the classic Princeton debate over which residential college is the best has been given new wind. The Daily Princetonian gathered the latest opinions on what the best residential college is. 

An exploration of the latest opinions on what the best residential college is after the opening of the two newest residential colleges. 

‘Art is the language of the marginalized’: Student leaders on the origins of the Sankofa fashion show

Sankofa, Princeton’s African fashion show, “is the definition of being Black: looking at your past, relying on your community, adapting. It's a beauty and an art,” according to board leader Anastasia Achiaa ’25. The show emerged in 2015 to celebrate African designers at Princeton.

Sankofa, Princeton’s African fashion show, “is the definition of being Black: looking at your past, relying on your community, adapting. It's a beauty and an art,” according to board leader Anastasia Achiaa ’25. The show emerged in 2015 to celebrate African designers at Princeton.