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Princeton High School students walk out in support of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

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Princeton High School students walk out in support of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

Vitus Larrieu

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

NEWS | 05/10/2024

Labyrinth will no longer supply books for Princeton courses

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Labyrinth will no longer supply books for Princeton courses

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Coursebooks will be now offered through an online retailer, effective for summer programs and the upcoming fall semester. This marks the end of a 17-year partnership which offered textbooks through local independent bookstore Labyrinth.

Coursebooks will be now offered through an online retailer, effective for summer programs and the upcoming fall semester. This marks the end of a 17-year partnership which offered textbooks through local independent bookstore Labyrinth.

NEWS | 04/09/2024

Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

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Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

Abby Leibowitz

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

NEWS | 03/27/2024

‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad House opens this week after renovations

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‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad House opens this week after renovations

Elisabeth Stewart

After two years of operating from a building on Nassau Street, the Chabad of Princeton University opens its renovated headquarters this week. The renovated building is 8,400 square feet and includes a Great Hall, sanctuary, library, guest rooms, and family apartment, among other features.

After two years of operating from a building on Nassau Street, the Chabad of Princeton University opens its renovated headquarters this week. The renovated building is 8,400 square feet and includes a Great Hall, sanctuary, library, guest rooms, and family apartment, among other features.

NEWS | 03/20/2024

Town Council hosts Eisgruber, Graduate Hotel construction delayed

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Town Council hosts Eisgruber, Graduate Hotel construction delayed

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Eisgruber discussed strengthening relationships between the town and the University in a meeting with the Town Council, and the Graduate Hotel construction project completion date was pushed back to May 16.

Eisgruber discussed strengthening relationships between the town and the University in a meeting with the Town Council, and the Graduate Hotel construction project completion date was pushed back to May 16.

NEWS | 02/28/2024

‘Lack of transparency’: Members of dissolved Town Council commissions reflect

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‘Lack of transparency’: Members of dissolved Town Council commissions reflect

Abby Leibowitz

Some Princeton community members have expressed doubts about the Town Council following a contentious decision to consolidate three of its volunteer commissions into one in January.

Some Princeton community members have expressed doubts about the Town Council following a contentious decision to consolidate three of its volunteer commissions into one in January.

NEWS | 02/21/2024
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Labyrinth union holds demonstration as disagreements with management persist

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Labyrinth union holds demonstration as disagreements with management persist

Annie Rupertus

About 20 people, including store employees and Princeton students, participated in a Feb. 13 demonstration inside Labyrinth Books. Newly-unionized employees presented complaints against the store’s management as the two parties prepare to begin collective bargaining towards a new contract.

About 20 people, including store employees and Princeton students, participated in a Feb. 13 demonstration inside Labyrinth Books. Newly-unionized employees presented complaints against the store’s management as the two parties prepare to begin collective bargaining towards a new contract.

NEWS | 02/14/2024

Town Council consolidates three committees into one, sparking controversy

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Town Council consolidates three committees into one, sparking controversy

Abby Leibowitz

On Jan. 8, the Princeton Town Council announced plans to consolidate the Civil Rights Commission, Human Services Commission, and Affordable Housing Board into a single 11-member committee. In a subsequent Jan. 22 Council Meeting, over 30 Princeton residents expressed opposition and frustration with this decision. The Daily Princetonian interviewed three council members to shed light on the controversial decision.

On Jan. 8, the Princeton Town Council announced plans to consolidate the civil rights commission, human services commission, and affordable housing board into a single 11-member committee. In a subsequent Jan. 22 Council Meeting, over 30 Princeton residents expressed opposition and frustration with this decision. The Daily Princetonian interviewed three council members to shed light on the controversial decision.

NEWS | 02/09/2024

‘No taxes for evil woke politics’: Protesters, parents clash over sex ed controversy at Princeton Middle School

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‘No taxes for evil woke politics’: Protesters, parents clash over sex ed controversy at Princeton Middle School

Christopher Bao and Bridget O’Neill

The Princeton Board of Education held a tense meeting following consistent, small protests against an LGBTQ-inclusive sex education curriculum that Princeton Middle School uses in collaboration with a New Jersey nonprofit.

The Princeton Board of Education held a tense meeting following consistent, small protests against an LGBTQ-inclusive sex education curriculum that Princeton Middle School uses in collaboration with a New Jersey nonprofit.

NEWS | 01/31/2024

Labyrinth employees officially unionize after signing of recognition agreement

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Labyrinth employees officially unionize after signing of recognition agreement

Christopher Bao

Employees and owners of Labyrinth Books signed an agreement with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union following the owners’ voluntary recognition of the union. With coursebook season approaching, those involved did not express concern that unionization efforts will interfere with the effectiveness of the workers in doing their jobs.

Employees and owners of Labyrinth Books signed an agreement with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union following the owners’ voluntary recognition of the union. With coursebook season approaching, those involved did not express concern that unionization efforts will interfere with the effectiveness of the workers in doing their jobs.

NEWS | 01/16/2024

Labyrinth owners announce intention to voluntarily recognize unionization of employees

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Labyrinth owners announce intention to voluntarily recognize unionization of employees

Christopher Bao

On Jan. 9, the owners of Labyrinth Books announced their intention to voluntarily recognize the unionization of their staff in a press release. Once the agreement is officially signed, the bargaining process will officially begin.

On Jan. 9, the owners of Labyrinth Books announced their intention to voluntarily recognize the unionization of their staff in a press release. Once the agreement is officially signed, the bargaining process will officially begin.

NEWS | 01/10/2024

Workers at Labyrinth Books file unionization petition, likely to unionize

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Workers at Labyrinth Books file unionization petition, likely to unionize

Christopher Bao

Labyrinth employees will likely vote on whether to unionize by the end of January. Should the unionization efforts succeed, store owners said they would "bargain in good faith for all of our employees and expect to reach a fair and acceptable contract."

Labyrinth employees will likely vote on whether to unionize by the end of January. Should the unionization efforts succeed, store owners said they would "bargain in good faith for all of our employees and expect to reach a fair and acceptable contract."

NEWS | 01/03/2024

Princeton’s town council formalizes town ban on scooters amid safety concerns

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Princeton’s town council formalizes town ban on scooters amid safety concerns

Charlie Roth

During its meeting on Dec. 18, 2023, Princeton’s town council passed an ordinance formally prohibiting people from riding scooters on sidewalks in the “Central Business District.” This includes a stretch of Nassau Street from Bayard Lane to Maple Street, a stretch of Witherspoon Street from Nassau Street to Paul Robeson Place, and the Palmer Square area.

During its meeting on December 18, 2023 the Princeton town Council passed an ordinance formally prohibiting people from riding scooters on sidewalks in the “Central Business District.” This includes a stretch of Nassau Street from Bayard Lane to Maple Street, a stretch of Witherspoon Street from Nassau Street to Paul Robeson Place, and the Palmer Square area.

NEWS | 12/19/2023

Temporary parking banned on Witherspoon Street amid pedestrian transformation

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Temporary parking banned on Witherspoon Street amid pedestrian transformation

Abby Leibowitz

Changes to parking and traffic density, two longtime concerns of Princeton residents, students, and professors, were addressed at the town council’s Dec. 11 meeting.

Changes to parking and traffic density, two longtime concerns of Princeton residents, students, and professors, were addressed at the town council’s Dec. 11 meeting.

NEWS | 12/13/2023

Town officials push back on community petition against further development

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Town officials push back on community petition against further development

Abby Leibowitz

Louise Wilson, the chair of the Planning Board, told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that the petition is “alarmist and replete with falsehoods” and that there are parts of the plan that can be confusing or misinterpreted if taken out of context.

Louise Wilson, the chair of the Planning Board, told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that the petition is “alarmist and replete with falsehoods” and that there are parts of the plan that can be confusing or misinterpreted if taken out of context.

NEWS | 12/01/2023

As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

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As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

Ryan Konarska and Louisa Gheorghita

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

NEWS | 11/17/2023

Mochinut and Ani Ramen close, reports note health code violations

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Mochinut and Ani Ramen close, reports note health code violations

Ethan Caldwell and Amy Ciceu

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

NEWS | 11/15/2023

Black community in historically Black Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood shrinks

A brown stone church building sits at the corner of Witherspoon and Maclean Streets in Princeton. The sun is setting and there is a black Subaru Outback parked in front.

Black community in historically Black Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood shrinks

Ryan Konarska and Meghana Veldhuis

The data show that Princeton’s Black community is indeed shrinking, both in Witherspoon-Jackson and across the town, though Princeton’s Hispanic and Asian communities have grown markedly over the same period.

The data show that Princeton’s Black community is indeed shrinking, both in Witherspoon-Jackson and across the town, though Princeton’s Hispanic and Asian communities have grown markedly over the same period.

NEWS | 11/09/2023

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