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‘I thought someone was playing a prank on me’: Princeton releases early action decisions for the Class of 2030

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Princeton Prof. Ruha Benjamin tapped for Zohran Mamdani’s transition team

Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin was appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Committee on Technology transition committee earlier this month.

Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin was appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Committee on Technology transition committee earlier this month.

Maya Butani ’26, Daniel Yu ’26 named 2026 Marshall Scholars

Butani and Yu were two of the 43 recipients of the 2025 Marshall Scholarship, which funds two years of study in the United Kingdom.

Butani and Yu were two of the 43 recipients of the 2025 Marshall Scholarship, which funds two years of study in the United Kingdom.

Dean of Graduate School hosts TigerSide Chat to celebrate 125th anniversary

Priestley highlighted Princeton’s continued leadership in graduate education, noting four new PhD programs just within the past three years: biophysics, bioengineering, quantum science, and material science engineering.

Priestley highlighted Princeton’s continued leadership in graduate education, noting four new PhD programs just within the past three years: biophysics, bioengineering, quantum science, and material science engineering.

Newest minors include Computing, Society and Policy, forthcoming Education Studies

The faculty meeting on Dec. 1 saw a unanimous vote to establish a new minor in Education Studies, following the approval of the minor in Computing, Society, and Policy at the end of last spring semester.

The faculty meeting on Dec. 1 saw a unanimous vote to establish a new minor in Education Studies, following the approval of the minor in Computing, Society, and Policy at the end of last spring semester.

‘A brilliant, generous, and determined young woman’: Remembering Maria Catotola Bowling GS

Maria Catotola Bowling GS was 26 when she passed away on Nov. 9. Her friends and family remember her for her curiosity, integrity, and intensity.

Maria Catotola Bowling GS was 26 when she passed away on Nov. 9. Her friends and family remember her for her curiosity, integrity, and intensity.

Packaged snack options expanded, hours contracted at late meal this semester

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

Year-end reflections shared at final USG Senate meeting of Kho administration

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

Wintersession dead, e-bikes and the long winter break could be next

At the final Council of the Princeton University Community of the semester, a proposal to shorten Winter Break by six days from 2028 highlighted the permanent end of Wintersession. The personal electric vehicle policy was also discussed, with e-bikes to potentially be banned alongside e-scooters.

At the final Council of the Princeton University Community of the semester, a proposal to shorten Winter Break by six days from 2028 highlighted the permanent end of Wintersession. The personal electric vehicle policy was also discussed, with e-bikes to potentially be banned alongside e-scooters.

Town Council imposes significant restrictions on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals

In three years, short-term rental owners must use their property as a primary residence. For now, guests will pay a 3 percent tax, levied by property owners, on all short-term rentals.

In three years, short-term rental owners must use their property as a primary residence. For now, guests will pay a 3 percent tax, levied by property owners, on all short-term rentals.

At least eight spring courses to make significant use of Princeton University Art Museum

This spring semester, Princeton will offer eight courses that largely incorporate the museum into their curriculums. 

This spring semester, Princeton will offer eight courses that largely incorporate the museum into their curriculums. 

Princeton Pictures to premiere three new student films on Tuesday

Princeton Pictures, the only film club on campus, will premiere its three new films on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in McCosh 10.

Zhu ’27 elected 150th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

Jerry Zhu ’27 has been elected as the 150th Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Princetonian. In a post-election interview, he emphasized that careful editing and building trust will be integral parts of his term.

Jerry Zhu ’27 has been elected as the 150th Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Princetonian. In a post-election interview, he emphasized that careful editing and building trust will be integral parts of his term.

Retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman reflects on relationships with town, University

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian, Watson Coleman discussed her long-term relationship with both the municipality of Princeton and the University. 

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian, Watson Coleman discussed her long-term relationship with both the municipality of Princeton and the University. 

Subsidized NJ Transit tickets sell out in seconds

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

Asian station in New Colleges mostly open Monday through Thursday lunches this semester

The Asian station is now operating primarily for Monday through Thursday lunches this year. Students expressed disappointment about the change.

The Asian station is now operating primarily for Monday through Thursday lunches this year. Students expressed disappointment about the change.

Historic Preservation Commission approves revised apartment building plan at 344 Nassau Street

On Dec. 1, Princeton’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a revised plan for the apartment complex at 344 Nassau Street, which leaves the historic Hornor House untouched and reduces the number of new residential units in the plan.

On Dec. 1, Princeton’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a revised plan for the apartment complex at 344 Nassau Street, which leaves the historic Hornor House untouched and reduces the number of new residential units in the plan.

Princeton welcomes first 2030 admits through QuestBridge

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

GSG meeting covers beer jacket distribution and student government consolidation

Fifteen minutes after the Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, GSG President Amari Tankard GS walked in, wheeling a cart of wine, beer, and cheeses to be distributed among the attendees.

Fifteen minutes after the Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, GSG President Amari Tankard GS walked in, wheeling a cart of wine, beer, and cheeses to be distributed among the attendees.

Newly elected USG officers aim to prioritize dining reform, transparency, and budget accountability

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the newly elected executive board for the Undergraduate Student Government, who hope to focus on dining, transparency, and financial accountability concerns.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the newly elected executive board for the Undergraduate Student Government, who hope to focus on dining, transparency, and financial accountability concerns.