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Three Princeton seniors awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

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Three Princeton seniors awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

Hayk Yengibaryan and Christopher Bao

Diya Kraybill ’25, Issa Mudashiru ’25, and James Zhang ’25 have been named Schwarzman Scholars. They will pursue a one-year master’s program in global affairs in Beijing during the 2025–26 academic year.

NEWS | January 24

Clio Hall protesters set for April trial after second plea deal collapses

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Clio Hall protesters set for April trial after second plea deal collapses

Cynthia Torres

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Clio Hall protesters appeared in court for the 5th time to schedule a trial date on charges of defiant trespassing. The conference began with confusion over an arranged deal between the defense and prosecution attorneys. The trial was eventually scheduled to start on April 14, almost one year after the Clio Hall sit-in.

NEWS | January 17

Before inauguration, Princeton issues no official travel warning for international students

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Before inauguration, Princeton issues no official travel warning for international students

Maya Mukherjee

While various other universities advised international students to return to the United States before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Princeton has not issued an official recommendation.

While various other universities advised international students to return to the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Princeton did not. The 'Prince' interviewed a number of international students of different nationalities on how they feel regarding the lack of advice.

NEWS | January 17

With an uncontested presidential race, candidates for top 3 GSG elections focus on dining, departmental equity

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With an uncontested presidential race, candidates for top 3 GSG elections focus on dining, departmental equity

Victoria Davies

The election for this year’s GSG Executive Board began on Monday Jan. 6, and polls will close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 13.

NEWS | January 10

SPIA to offer both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System as part of focus on criminal justice system

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SPIA to offer both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System as part of focus on criminal justice system

Elisabeth Stewart

This change marks a shift from course registration in November, when only The Criminal Legal System was offered. Both classes work toward the freedom of individuals who are wrongfully convicted.

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is offering both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System next semester. The classes work toward the freedom of a person who is wrongfully convicted.

NEWS | January 10

Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools Michael LaSusa appointed, hopes for stability

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Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools Michael LaSusa appointed, hopes for stability

Devon Rudolph

Michael LaSusa has been appointed as the superintendent of Princeton Public Schools (PPS) for the next five years. He received unanimous approval from the PPS board, and will start in his role on July 1, 2025. Stability was a factor in the decision process, as PPS has not had a permanent superintendent serving more than three years since 2020.

NEWS | January 10

‘Grasping at straws’: Inside Princeton’s disciplinary process for pro-Palestine students

‘Grasping at straws’: Inside Princeton’s disciplinary process for pro-Palestine students

Olivia Sanchez and Annie Rupertus

Student accounts and documents paint a picture of the University’s foray into uncharted territory as administrators scrambled to manage the first — and most high-profile — student arrests on campus for protest in this century.

NEWS | January 9

Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

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Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

Sena Chang

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate billionaire Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense. Feinberg has donated nearly $1.5 million to pro-Trump political action committees and has chaired on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.

NEWS | January 3

Town acquires new land in northeast corner of Princeton to promote green space

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Town acquires new land in northeast corner of Princeton to promote green space

Devon Rudolph

At the final town council meeting of 2024 on Dec. 30, the council unanimously voted to approve a final wire transfer of just over nine million dollars to complete the acquisition of new land from Lanwin Group. The land is located in the northeastern section of the town and spans almost 91 acres.

At the final town council meeting of 2024 on Dec. 30, the council unanimously voted to approve the final wire transfer to complete the acquisition of new land around the University. The land is located in the undeveloped Lanwin tract on Herrontown Road in the northeastern section of the town, and spans almost 91 acres.

NEWS | January 3

Former Princeton football player killed, another injured in New Orleans truck attack

Former Princeton football player killed, another injured in New Orleans truck attack

Victoria Davies and Christopher Bao

Tiger Bech ’21, a wide receiver and punt returner for the football team, was 27 when he died early Wednesday morning. Ryan Quigley ’20, Bech’s friend and former teammate, was also been hospitalized.

Tiger Bech ’21, a wide receiver and punt returner for the football team, was 28 when he died early Wednesday morning.

NEWS | January 1

Princeton notifies students of potential changes to water taste and color

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Princeton notifies students of potential changes to water taste and color

Christopher Bao and Leela Hensler

New Jersey American Water (NJAW), one of the water providers to the University, warned of potential discoloration and bad taste in water.

NEWS | December 20

Princeton immigrants and advocacy groups prepare for a second Trump term

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Princeton immigrants and advocacy groups prepare for a second Trump term

Sena Chang and Charlie Roth

Princeton immigrants and advocacy groups are gearing up for a second Trump term. State politicians are also bracing to fight any potential anti-immigrant policies from the Trump administration.

NEWS | December 20

U-store self-checkout closes abruptly

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U-store self-checkout closes abruptly

Nico David-Fox

The unannounced removal of the self-checkout system at the U-Store’s University Place location in early November has mixed reviews among students. Allegations of theft claimed to be tied to the system’s malfunctions have led to ongoing legal disputes, according to local attorney.

NEWS | December 20

New Humanities Initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration

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New Humanities Initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration

Devon Rudolph

The University announced a new Humanities Initiative, which plans for a more robust system of collaboration both within the humanities departments and through other disciplines on campus. A faculty steering group will meet for the first time on Dec. 20.

NEWS | December 18

‘Universities have to be bold’: Director of ACLU-NJ urges Princeton community to take action post-election

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‘Universities have to be bold’: Director of ACLU-NJ urges Princeton community to take action post-election

Abby Leibowitz

At a private event at the Princeton Public Library on Dec. 15, Lynda Dodd, a public policy lecturer, and Amol Singh, director of the ACLU of New Jersey, discussed New Jersey’s potential to implement safeguards protecting vulnerable communities from policies that may emerge under a potential second Trump administration. The event also served as the “relaunch” meeting for Indivisible Princeton.

NEWS | December 18

Andrade ’24, Musslewhite ’25 named 2024 Marshall Scholars

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Andrade ’24, Musslewhite ’25 named 2024 Marshall Scholars

Luke Grippo

This announcement comes following the absence of any University students winning the Rhodes Scholarship for the first time in 20 years. No Princeton students won the Marshall scholarship last year, the first time in nearly a decade.

NEWS | December 16

‘Dream come true’: Early action decisions released for the Class of 2029

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‘Dream come true’: Early action decisions released for the Class of 2029

Hayk Yengibaryan

Princeton admitted students to the Class of 2029 through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA) on Thursday, Dec. 12. In keeping with previous years, the University did not release statistics on how many students were admitted.

NEWS | December 16

Students celebrate 25 years of Dean’s Date as tradition ends

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Students celebrate 25 years of Dean’s Date as tradition ends

Sena Chang and Olivia Sanchez

The final Dean’s Date celebration also marked the tradition’s 25th anniversary, and the most successful yet. Attendance peaked at over 1,500 students, with long lines for free food and merchandise.

NEWS | December 15

J.D. Vance’s chief of staff Jacob Reses ’13, a ‘very considerate’ intellectual at Princeton

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J.D. Vance’s chief of staff Jacob Reses ’13, a ‘very considerate’ intellectual at Princeton

Sena Chang

The ‘Prince’ spoke with people who knew Jacob Reses ’13, who matriculated at Princeton as a Democrat and now serves as Republican Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s chief of staff.

NEWS | December 12

On sustainability, coherence, and style: a conversation with the University architect

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On sustainability, coherence, and style: a conversation with the University architect

Victoria Davies

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University Architect Ron McCoy GS ’80 about the state of campus construction and sustainability. McCoy shared his thoughts on architectural styles, the campus master plans, and changes in the architectural profession in the past few years.

NEWS | December 12

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