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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.

From campus activism to diversifying dermatology: Nada Elbuluk ’04 shares her journey

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Dr. Nada Elbuluk ’04, the student chair of the University’s former Third World Center (TWC) from 2001–02. Elbuluk was a leader in the push to rename TWC to the Carl A. Fields Center and now works to diversify her field of dermatology.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Dr. Nada Elbuluk ’04, the student chair of the University’s former Third World Center (TWC) from 2001–02. Elbuluk was a leader in the push to rename TWC to the Carl A. Fields Center and now works to diversify her field of dermatology.

“One of the best things about the campus”: The story behind The Pastry Room on Spring Street

In 2020, while many businesses were struggling to stay afloat, Aliia Ulukbek took a risk and opened a small pastry shop on Spring Street in Princeton. Two years later, The Pastry Room has come a long way from its pandemic beginning and is quickly establishing itself as a Princeton staple. 

In 2020, while many businesses were struggling to stay afloat, Aliia Ulukbek took a risk and opened a small pastry shop on Spring Street in Princeton. Two years later, The Pastry Room has come a long way from its pandemic beginning and is quickly establishing itself as a Princeton staple. 

‘The “OG” of Asian American poetry’: Marilyn Chin on poetry and self-expression

Marilyn Chin, a new faculty member in Princeton’s Program in Creative Writing, shares her experience creating space for marginalized voices in poetry and what she is bringing to her students as an “ambassador for poetry.” According to Chin, “Whatever upsets you in your heart that you need to express, you’re going to express it.”

Marilyn Chin, a new faculty member in Princeton’s Program in Creative Writing, shares her experience creating space for marginalized voices in poetry and what she is bringing to her students as an “ambassador for poetry.” According to Chin, “Whatever upsets you in your heart that you need to express, you’re going to express it.”

‘Solidarity is a very beautiful thing’: SPEAR students reimagine prisons, policing

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the Students for Prison Education, Abolition and Reform (SPEAR) to talk about their ongoing advocacy and recent initiatives. Last week, the group staged a demonstration in front of Frist Campus Center in which members of the organization alternated sitting in a 7x9 foot square on the pavement for 23 hours.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the Students for Prison Education, Abolition and Reform (SPEAR) to talk about their ongoing advocacy and recent initiatives. Last week, the group staged a demonstration in front of Frist Campus Center in which members of the organization alternated sitting in a 7x9 foot square on the pavement for 23 hours.