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Daybreak Meets Princeton Mayor Mark Freda

Daybreak Meets Princeton Mayor Mark Freda

Hope Perry, Jack Anderson, and Eden Teshome

Daybreak sat down with the mayor of Princeton to discuss University and town relations, the future of the Dinky, and more.

Daybreak sat down with the mayor of Princeton to discuss University and town relations, the future of the Dinky, and more.

PODCAST | February 20

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Princeton Town Council lays out plans for second phase of Witherspoon Street construction

Princeton Town Council lays out plans for second phase of Witherspoon Street construction

Charlie Roth

The construction must be approved by March 2022 and will renovate the section of Witherspoon Street between Green Street and Franklin Avenue. 

The construction must be approved by March 2022 and will renovate the section of Witherspoon Street between Green Street and Franklin Avenue. 

NEWS | February 16

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Princeton Public Library Black History Month event discusses Paul Robeson’s legacy and Black activism

Princeton Public Library Black History Month event discusses Paul Robeson’s legacy and Black activism

Katherine Dailey

In an event titled “Black Activism, Then and Now,” hosted by the Princeton Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 15, panelists discussed the local, national, and international activism of Paul Robeson, a musician, athlete, and prominent activist for racial equality. Robeson was born in the town of Princeton and his legacy of sustained student activism at Princeton is still salient today.

A panel held by the Princeton Public Library discussed the legacy of activist, musician, and athlete Paul Robeson.

NEWS | February 16

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Princeton students visit U.S. military base where over 6,000 Afghan evacuees await resettlement

Princeton students visit U.S. military base where over 6,000 Afghan evacuees await resettlement

Edward Tian

The trip was sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs and the Office of Religious Life and included a panel with Afghan guests and a Q&A with Department of Homeland Security officials.

The trip was sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs and the Office of Religious Life and included a panel with Afghan guests and a Q&A with Department of Homeland Security officials.

NEWS | February 3

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Seminary ‘disassociates’ chapel from Samuel Miller amid protest by Association of Black Seminarians

Seminary ‘disassociates’ chapel from Samuel Miller amid protest by Association of Black Seminarians

Katherine Dailey

The Princeton Theological Seminary Board of Trustees voted unanimously to disassociate Samuel Miller’s name from the chapel on Jan. 25 following a demonstration by the Association of Black Seminarians a week earlier.   

The Princeton Theological Seminary Board of Trustees voted unanimously to disassociate Samuel Miller’s name from the chapel on Jan. 25 following a demonstration by the Association of Black Seminarians a week earlier. 

NEWS | January 26

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Association of Black Seminarians calls for renaming of Princeton Theological Seminary chapel

Association of Black Seminarians calls for renaming of Princeton Theological Seminary chapel

Anna Salvatore

The association hosted a demonstration on the steps of the Miller Chapel on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The chapel is currently named after an influential PTS figure, Samuel Miller, who was a slaveowner.

The association hosted a demonstration on the steps of the Miller Chapel on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The chapel is currently named after an influential PTS figure, Samuel Miller, who was a slaveowner.

NEWS | January 20

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Local employee denied religious exemption to vaccine mandate, faces termination

Local employee denied religious exemption to vaccine mandate, faces termination

Tess Weinreich

The incident comes amid a larger national debate regarding the appropriate balance between public health concerns and employee rights.

The incident comes amid a larger national debate regarding the appropriate balance between public health concerns and employee rights.

NEWS | December 23

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Nassau Street businesses adjust to COVID-imposed shortages in labor market

Nassau Street businesses adjust to COVID-imposed shortages in labor market

Sandeep Mangat and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

The Daily Princetonian interviewed five local businesses to hear more about how they have maintained a workforce amid a national “Great Resignation.”

The Daily Princetonian interviewed five local businesses to hear more about how they have maintained a workforce amid a national “Great Resignation.”

NEWS | December 10

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With warm popcorn and James Bond, a Princeton institution reopens after pandemic closure

With warm popcorn and James Bond, a Princeton institution reopens after pandemic closure

Isabel Kingston

“Today, the Garden Theatre is known as a community gem, a town cultural hub, and an oasis for the weary Princeton student. The theatre has kept its doors open for the past century thanks to the resolve of community members who kept it afloat through various ups and downs — most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.” 

“Today, the Garden Theatre is known as a community gem, a town cultural hub, and an oasis for the weary Princeton student. The theatre has kept its doors open for the past century thanks to the resolve of community members who kept it afloat through various ups and downs — most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.”

FEATURES | December 5

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In Democratic underperformance, Zwicker shines bright

In Democratic underperformance, Zwicker shines bright

Sam Kagan

“Republicans picked up 15 new state legislative seats this year across New Jersey and Virginia. Democrats? Just one. Senator-elect Andrew Zwicker, the head of Communications and Public Outreach at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.”

“Republicans picked up 15 new state legislative seats this year across New Jersey and Virginia. Democrats? Just one. Senator-elect Andrew Zwicker, the head of Communications and Public Outreach at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.” 

FEATURES | December 5

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Cannabis Task Force recommends cannabis retail in Princeton

Cannabis Task Force recommends cannabis retail in Princeton

Charlie Roth and Lia Opperman

After more than seven months of meetings, Princeton’s Cannabis Task Force (CTF) recommended that cannabis retail businesses be allowed to open in town. In the proposal to the town council, the CTF talked about possible dispensary locations, equity and racial justice, and how tax revenue should be allocated. 

After more than seven months of meetings, Princeton’s Cannabis Task Force (CTF) recommended that cannabis retail businesses be allowed to open in town. In the proposal to the town council, the CTF talked about possible dispensary locations, equity and racial justice, and how tax revenue should be allocated.

NEWS | 12/01/2021

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Multiple community members report being struck by vehicles, spurring pedestrian safety concerns

Multiple community members report being struck by vehicles, spurring pedestrian safety concerns

Sidney Singer

At least four people — including one undergraduate student, two graduate students, and one staff member — have been struck by cars on and around campus in the past two months. Concerns for pedestrian safety have become visible in the Princeton community lately, including at a recent CPUC meeting. 

At least four people — including one undergraduate student, two graduate students, and one staff member — have been struck by cars on and around campus in the past two months. Concerns for pedestrian safety have become visible in the Princeton community lately, including at a recent CPUC meeting. 

NEWS | 11/22/2021

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University and town recognize veterans with service and reception

University and town recognize veterans with service and reception

Izabela Konopka

The University and town communities came together to celebrate Veteran’s Day in a ceremony that featured speeches from Mayor Mark Freda and current students who are veterans.

The University and town communities came together to celebrate Veteran’s Day in a ceremony that featured speeches from Mayor Mark Freda and current students who are veterans.

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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Graduate Hotel construction scheduled to begin soon

Graduate Hotel construction scheduled to begin soon

Aidan Iacobucci

After official approval from the Princeton Zoning Board, construction is scheduled to begin in late November. 

After official approval from the Princeton Zoning Board, construction is scheduled to begin in late November. 

NEWS | 11/16/2021

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NJ election results finalized

NJ election results finalized

Charlie Roth and Lia Opperman

Democrats Sadaf Jaffer and Roy Freiman won the two open General Assembly seats over Republicans Joseph Lukac and Vincent Panico. Jaffer’s win was not called until the mail-in votes had been counted on Thursday, Nov. 11. Jaffer is the first person of color and first Democrat woman to represent the 16th District.

Democrats Sadaf Jaffer and Roy Freiman won the two open General Assembly seats over Republicans Joseph Lukac and Vincent Panico.

NEWS | 11/14/2021

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Princeton Town Council reviews hotel, dog park, and liquor store plans

Princeton Town Council reviews hotel, dog park, and liquor store plans

Charlie Roth

During the meeting, the Council narrowly approved a liquor store to open on Nassau Street and indicated support for a new dog park in Princeton.  

During the meeting, the Council narrowly approved a liquor store to open on Nassau Street and indicated support for a new dog park in Princeton.  

NEWS | 11/09/2021

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NJ legislation partially banning plastic straws now in effect

NJ legislation partially banning plastic straws now in effect

Tara Agarwal

As of Nov. 7, Wawa has updated its store policy in accordance with the legislation. Signs near coffee counters now read: “Please ask a register associate if you need a straw.”

As of Nov. 7, Wawa has updated its store policy in accordance with the legislation. Signs near coffee counters now read: “Please ask a register associate if you need a straw.”

NEWS | 11/07/2021

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Cannabis Task Force drafts ordinance on cannabis licensing, equity, and tax revenue

Cannabis Task Force drafts ordinance on cannabis licensing, equity, and tax revenue

Lia Opperman

The CTF will continue to edit the draft of its recommendations at their next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11.

The CTF will continue to edit the draft of its recommendations at their next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11.

NEWS | 11/04/2021

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USG to test off-campus dining initiative for student meal plans

USG to test off-campus dining initiative for student meal plans

Isabel Yip

On Oct. 29, the USG introduced a new program — the USG Community Dining Task Force — to explore the possibility to incorporating off-campus dining options in the meal plan. 

On Oct. 29, the USG introduced a new program — the USG Community Dining Task Force — to explore the possibility to incorporating off-campus dining options in the meal plan. 

NEWS | 11/03/2021

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Q&A with Princeton town council member and candidate Eve Niedergang

Q&A with Princeton town council member and candidate Eve Niedergang

Charlie Roth

We sat down with Eve Niedergang GS ’85, who is a member of the Princeton Town Council seeking re-election in 2021. First elected in 2018, she has served one term on the council and is running unopposed.

We sat down with Eve Niedergang GS ’85, who is a member of the Princeton Town Council seeking re-election in 2021. First elected in 2018, she has served one term on the council and is running unopposed.

NEWS | 11/01/2021

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