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At closed meeting, faculty postpone vote on controversial proposals to April

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At closed meeting, faculty postpone vote on controversial proposals to April

Olivia Sanchez

At a closed meeting on Oct. 21, faculty members voted to postpone voting on three proposals, and agreed to establish an ad-hoc committee to research faculty-wide statements on political issues.

NEWS | October 22

Princeton school board candidates talk U. partnerships, district budgets, and Choir College plans

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Princeton school board candidates talk U. partnerships, district budgets, and Choir College plans

Sena Chang

Ahead of the Princeton School Board election, The Daily Princetonian talked to the six candidates about their vision for the future of Princeton Public Schools. Topics included the relationship with the University, budgetary issues, and the town’s recent acquisition of the Westminster Choir College.

NEWS | October 22

Q&A with Coleen Murphy, director of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, on aging

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Q&A with Coleen Murphy, director of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, on aging

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Colleen Murphy one year after her book’s publication to discuss her interest in aging, groundbreaking research in the field, and the future of longevity science.

NEWS | October 21

Princeton community shares mixed reactions on decision to keep Witherspoon statue

Princeton community shares mixed reactions on decision to keep Witherspoon statue

Sena Chang

The ‘Prince’ spoke to several community members who had mixed reactions on the Trustees’ decision to keep a controversial statue of John Witherspoon.

NEWS | October 20

Princeton implements interactive guides detailing campus building accessibility

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Princeton implements interactive guides detailing campus building accessibility

Victoria Davies and Isaac Bernstein

This fall, Princeton launched new interactive accessibility guides that allow students, alumni, and visitors to see all accessible entrances, restrooms, elevators, and accessibility features in buildings campuswide. The guides provide information about accessibility features ranging from doorway widths to accessible restrooms and more.

NEWS | October 20

Tigers for Israel, Chabad art installation raises questions about U. policy on symbolic structures

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Tigers for Israel, Chabad art installation raises questions about U. policy on symbolic structures

Miriam Waldvogel

The installation featured mock milk cartons bearing the names, ages, and pictures of hostages with the words “Hamas Kidnapped U.S. Citizens,” as well as a tall mural depicting Ariel Bibas, a child taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023. It may be the first test case of the University’s policy on symbolic structures following last spring’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment.’

NEWS | October 12

Palestinian Studies Colloquium event discusses consequences of one year of war in Gaza

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Palestinian Studies Colloquium event discusses consequences of one year of war in Gaza

Sena Chang

The Department of Near Eastern Studies hosted the third-ever event in the Palestinian Studies Colloquium on Tuesday, Oct. 8, hosting Professor Nadia Abu El-Haj from Barnard College and Columbia University and Professor Raz Segal, associate professor of Holocaust and Genocide studies at Stockton University.

NEWS | October 11

Hurricane Milton hits home for Floridian students, jeopardizes fall break travel

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Hurricane Milton hits home for Floridian students, jeopardizes fall break travel

Christopher Bao and Eojin Park

After Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 9, students from Florida experienced unexpected changes in travel plans and added stress during midterms week. University officials reportedly offered support and resources to affected students via email.

NEWS | October 10

Multiple pro-Palestine demonstrations held in days leading up to Oct. 7, graffiti investigated

A group of individuals is seated on the ground, painting a large protest banner. The banner features the word "MARTYR" in big red letters. The other letters, still being painted in black and green, are part of a larger message. One participant, wearing a white t-shirt with a red graphic that reads "Palestine" in English and Arabic, focuses on painting a section of the banner in green. Another person,, works on a different part of the banner. Paint supplies and water bottles are scattered around the group as work.

Multiple pro-Palestine demonstrations held in days leading up to Oct. 7, graffiti investigated

Annie Rupertus, Nikki Han, and Miriam Waldvogel

Several pro-Palestine student organizations held sparsely attended demonstrations on campus on the days leading up to Monday, Oct. 7, which marks one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza.

NEWS | October 9

Professor Emeritus John Hopfield awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics

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Professor Emeritus John Hopfield awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Princeton Professor Emeritus John Hopfield was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.”

NEWS | October 9

Campus community reflects on Oct. 7 with vigils

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Campus community reflects on Oct. 7 with vigils

Sena Chang, Vitus Larrieu, and Miriam Waldvogel

Over 200 members of the University community gathered on Oct. 7 for a memorial event marking one year since Hamas’ attack on Israel and honoring the 101 hostages still held in Gaza. A second, smaller interfaith vigil the next day grieved “all those killed in the last year in the Middle East,” featuring prayers and poetry from multiple faith communities.

NEWS | October 9

Dean’s Date, as you know it, is over

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Dean’s Date, as you know it, is over

Luke Grippo

Dean’s Date will no longer be the deadline for final papers, projects, and problem sets starting Spring 2025, with written assignments now being staggered across the final exam period. The decision comes as a response to student concerns regarding assignment pile-up and suitable travel arrangements around the holidays and breaks.

NEWS | October 9

Newly-elected Class of 2028 councilors reflect on wins, share strategies

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Newly-elected Class of 2028 councilors reflect on wins, share strategies

Andrew Arthur

The Daily Princetonian spoke to the five newly elected Undergraduate Student Government (USG) class councilors — Misimi Sanni ’28, Serena Zhang ’28, Siam Hossain ’28, Sarah Kwon ’28 and Isaac Bernstein ’28 — to reflect on their respective campaigns and intentions for their roles.

NEWS | October 9

Honor Code amended to include suspension (not served), committee expansion approved at USG meeting

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Honor Code amended to include suspension (not served), committee expansion approved at USG meeting

Devon Rudolph

At the Oct. 6 meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Senate voted to amend the Honor Code to include the suspension (not served) disciplinary sanction and expanded the Honor Committee from 15 to 18 students.

NEWS | October 7

Bike lanes added to Washington Road to enhance campus safety

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Bike lanes added to Washington Road to enhance campus safety

Cynthia Torres

The University has recently added bike lanes to Washington Road due to student demand. While some students told the ‘Prince’ that the bike lanes are useful, others have complained that they do not go far enough.

NEWS | October 7

Washington Road bridge scheduled to be closed during fall recess

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Washington Road bridge scheduled to be closed during fall recess

Victoria Davies

The Washington Road bridge is scheduled to be closed to traffic for a week in October for “remedial work” construction. It will still be open to pedestrians.

NEWS | October 7

University spent more than $60,000 replacing stolen dishes

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University spent more than $60,000 replacing stolen dishes

Charlie Roth

Over the past two academic years, the University has spent over $73,000 replacing plates, bowls and cutlery that is taken by students from the dining hall. The largest expense has been the $44,000 spent on replacing 4,440 plates and 2,240 missing bowls.

NEWS | October 6

Vandalism targeting Israel found on campus, DPS opens second bias incident

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Vandalism targeting Israel found on campus, DPS opens second bias incident

Elisabeth Stewart

Last weekend, several students discovered anti-Israel stickers around campus. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently investigating this as a bias incident — the second one in the month of September. Earlier last month, anti-Palestinian flyers were found outside of Spelman Hall.

NEWS | October 4

Suspensions (not served), explained

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Suspensions (not served), explained

Isabel Yip

The Committee on Discipline (COD) has introduced a new discipline sanction, suspension (not served), which will allow some suspended students to remain on campus. The Honor Committee is now considering adopting the same measure.

NEWS | October 4

University introduces five brand-new minors for 2024–25 academic year

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University introduces five brand-new minors for 2024–25 academic year

Sena Chang and Emily Leon

The University has officially introduced five new minors for the 2024–25 academic year: bioengineering, European studies, history of art, mathematics, and religion. Sixteen existing certificate programs have also recently transitioned into minors.

NEWS | October 4

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