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Town council votes to remove Nassau St. kiosks, with a future vote on their replacement

At the Nov. 12 Princeton Town Council meeting, residents expressed strong disapproval of the Oct. 28 decision to remove the kiosks along Witherspoon and Nassau Streets, citing free speech concerns and local engagement.

At the Nov. 12 Princeton Town Council meeting, residents expressed strong disapproval of the Oct. 28 decision to remove the kiosks along Witherspoon and Nassau Streets, citing free speech concerns and local engagement.

NEWS | November 15

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George Whitesides ’96 wins House seat, flipping California’s 27th District blue

George Whitesides ’96 won his election to the House of Representatives for California’s 27th District. His win flips the seat to the Democrats in a close race for the House majority.

George Whitesides ’96 won his election to the House of Representatives for California’s 27th District. His win flips the seat to the Democrats in a close race for the House majority.

NEWS | November 13

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Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the members of the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) union attempted to have their second bargaining session with the representatives from the University. However, in a series of events reminiscent of last week’s bargaining session, no negotiation occurred due to ongoing debates about the number of observers that would be allowed to attend.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the members of the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) union attempted to have their second bargaining session with the representatives from the University. However, in a series of events reminiscent of last week’s bargaining session, no negotiation occurred due to ongoing debates about the number of observers that would be allowed to attend.

NEWS | November 13

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Trump selects Pete Hegseth ’03 for Secretary of Defense

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Pete Hegseth ’03 as the Secretary of Defense. Hegseth graduated with an A.B, in politics and led Princeton’s conservative publication — The Princeton Tory — as publisher.

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Pete Hegseth ’03 as the Secretary of Defense. Hegseth graduated with an A.B, in politics and led Princeton’s conservative publication — The Princeton Tory — as publisher.

NEWS | November 13

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Princeton College Democrats reflect on election loss, canvassing efforts

Following Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 presidential election, the Princeton College Democrats told the ‘Prince’ about their canvassing efforts, their thoughts on the Harris campaign, and how the Democratic Party needs to change.

Following Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 presidential election, the Princeton College Democrats told the ‘Prince’ about their canvassing efforts, their thoughts on the Harris campaign, and how the Democratic Party needs to change.

NEWS | November 13

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SPIA to end Georgetown ‘Making an Exoneree’ partnership, offer new course on restorative justice

While SPIA will not offer “Making an Exoneree” this spring, Maya Dimant will offer a new course in which students will immerse themselves in New Jersey’s criminal legal system while learning the skills to advocate for the freedom of a person who is incarcerated.

While SPIA will not offer “Making an Exoneree” this spring, Professor Maya Dimant will offer a new course in which students will immerse themselves in New Jersey’s criminal legal system while learning the skills to advocate for the freedom of a person who is incarcerated.

NEWS | November 13

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CPUC talks fossil fuels, divestment from Israel, and student dialogue

CPUC meetings, which occur roughly once per month, provides a rare public forum for students and faculty to interact with top administrators, including University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83.

CPUC meetings, which occur roughly once per month, provides a rare public forum for students and faculty to interact with top administrators, including University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83.

NEWS | November 12

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Saudi Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud talks Gaza, Israel, and foreign policy in SPIA address

On Nov. 9, former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud discussed conflict in the Middle East and his vision for the future in a discussion co-sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and the Program in History and the Practice of Diplomacy, and in an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

On Nov. 9, former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud discussed conflict in the Middle East and his vision for the future in a discussion co-sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and the Program in History and the Practice of Diplomacy, and in an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | November 12

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University commemorates Veterans Day amid expanded military enrollment

On Monday, Nov. 11, Princeton University commemorated Veterans Day with a Chapel service followed by a reception in Murray Dodge Hall. The ‘Prince’ spoke to veteran students to learn about the status of veterans on campus and their efforts to include more veterans in the community.

On Monday, Nov. 11, Princeton University commemorated Veterans Day with a Chapel service followed by a reception in Murray Dodge Hall. The ‘Prince’ spoke to veteran students to learn about the status of veterans on campus and their efforts to include more veterans in the community.

NEWS | November 12

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Students and professors cite dissatisfaction, war as reasons for third party votes

Following the wave of “uncommitted” votes during the New Jersey Democratic primary, some leftists at Princeton cast votes for Jill Stein, while others stuck with the Democratic ticket. The ‘Prince’ spoke to both groups to find out why.

Following the wave of “uncommitted” votes during the New Jersey Democratic primary, some leftists at Princeton cast votes for Jill Stein, while others stuck with the Democratic ticket. The ‘Prince’ spoke to both groups to find out why.

NEWS | November 12

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Student and faculty protesters rally at Firestone Plaza after the presidential election

On Nov. 8, students and faculty from groups including Pride Alliance, College Democrats, and Alliance of Jewish Progressives congregated at Firestone Plaza to join a walkout expressing their disappointment in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election to presidential office on Nov. 5. 

On Nov. 8, students and faculty from groups including Pride Alliance, College Democrats, and Alliance of Jewish Progressives congregated at Firestone Plaza to join a walkout expressing their disappointment in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election to presidential office on Nov. 5. 

NEWS | November 11

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USG swiftly approves language for Winter 2024 referenda

At the Nov. 10 USG meeting, members of the Senate unanimously approved the language of all five ballot referenda proposed for the Winter 2024 election. Students will be able to cast their ballots for these issues between Nov. 25 and Nov. 27. 

At the Nov. 10 USG meeting, members of the Senate unanimously approved the language of all five ballot referenda proposed for the Winter 2024 election. Students will be able to cast their ballots for these issues between Nov. 25 and Nov. 27. 

NEWS | November 11

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Pennsylvania Senate seat called for David McCormick GS ’94 ’96, riding red wave

Republican David McCormick GS ’94 ’96 defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Bob Casey on Nov. 7 according to an AP election call, bolstering the Republican majority in the Senate with a flipped seat in Pennsylvania. McCormick led the race by only 0.5 percent, or 30,000 votes, as of Thursday night.

Republican David McCormick GS ’94 ’96 defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Bob Casey on Nov. 7 according to an AP election call, bolstering the Republican majority in the Senate with a flipped seat in Pennsylvania. McCormick led the race by only 0.5 percent, or 30,000 votes, as of Thursday night.

NEWS | November 8

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UHS brings onsite dental service ‘pilot’ to campus

Princeton’s University Health Services (UHS) is hosting two days of onsite dental care during the Fall 2024 semester following student requests. All 40 slots almost instantly filled up, and there are plans to expand the program into the future.

Princeton’s University Health Services (UHS) is hosting two days of onsite dental care during the Fall 2024 semester following student requests. All 40 slots almost instantly filled up, and there are plans to expand the program into the future.

NEWS | November 8

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Proposal allowing faculty to vote remotely passes, set to appear before full faculty

A proposal amending the Rules and Procedures of the Faculty to allow for remote voting on measures that pass, but have six or more faculty objections, passed at a Nov. 4 faculty meeting 124–82–3. Six faculty unsuccessfully objected to the measure, which is now up for a vote of the entire faculty.

A proposal amending the Rules and Procedures of the Faculty to allow for remote voting on measures that pass, but have six or more faculty objections, passed at a Nov. 4 faculty meeting 124–82–3. Six faculty unsuccessfully objected to the measure, which is now up for a vote of the entire faculty.

NEWS | November 8

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Students report despondency, shock following election red wave

On Wednesday morning, the Associated Press officially called the 2024 presidential race for former President Donald Trump. With Trump expected to win every battleground state amid widespread rightward shift, The Daily Princetonian spoke with students on campus to gauge their reactions.

On Wednesday morning, the Associated Press officially called the 2024 presidential race for former President Donald Trump. With Trump expected to win every battleground state amid widespread rightward shift, The Daily Princetonian spoke with students on campus to gauge their reactions.

NEWS | November 7

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Community rallies for migrant rights in wake of Trump victory

About 70 people gathered in front of the Princeton Public Library for a protest organized by Resistencia en Acción New Jersey on Wednesday, Nov. 6 following Donald Trump’s reelection to the presidency. Many spoke about their fears of a second Trump presidency, especially the impact it could have on undocumented immigrants.

About 70 people gathered in front of the Princeton Public Library for a protest organized by Resistencia en Acción New Jersey on Wednesday, Nov. 6 following Donald Trump’s reelection to the presidency. Many spoke about their fears of a second Trump presidency, especially the impact it could have on undocumented immigrants.

NEWS | November 7