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Mahya Fazel-Zarandi ’25 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

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Mahya Fazel-Zarandi ’25 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Devon Rudolph

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi ’25 was awarded an international Gates Cambridge scholarship. She will pursue a Masters in Philosophy in Medical Science at Cambridge focusing on a project using AI to detect ovarian cancer early.

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi ’25 was awarded an international Gates Cambridge scholarship. She will pursue a Masters in Philosophy in Medical Science at Cambridge focusing on a project using AI to detect ovarian cancer early.

NEWS | June 1

Reunions, Commencement see isolated demonstrations as U. tightens protest warnings

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Reunions, Commencement see isolated demonstrations as U. tightens protest warnings

Calvin Kenjiro Grover and Luke Grippo

At this year’s Reunions and Commencement, the University sought to get ahead of any potential demonstrations by exhaustively emphasizing its policies around protests and interruptions, including that those who disrupted an event could face arrest. However, there were only a few Pro-Palestine protest actions, all of them sparsely attended.

At this year’s Reunions and Commencement, the University sought to get ahead of any potential demonstrations by exhaustively emphasizing its policies around protests and interruptions, including that those who disrupted an event could face arrest. However, there were only a few Pro-Palestine protest actions, all of them sparsely attended.

NEWS | May 30

Princeton awards 1,293 degrees to the Class of 2025 as speakers reference political headwinds

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Princeton awards 1,293 degrees to the Class of 2025 as speakers reference political headwinds

Maya Mukherjee

Reunions and graduation speakers referenced the tense political climate around higher education, adding urgent undertones — and sometimes overtones — to otherwise standard ceremonial speech fare.

Reunions and graduation speakers referenced the tense political climate around higher education, adding urgent undertones — and sometimes overtones — to otherwise standard ceremonial speech fare.

NEWS | May 29

Joseph ’25 next Young Alumni Trustee in 21 percent turnout election

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Joseph ’25 next Young Alumni Trustee in 21 percent turnout election

Vitus Larrieu

Gil Joseph ’25 won the Young Alumni Trustee election, which saw 21 percent turnout. Joseph, Stephen Padlo ’25 and Ben Wachspress ’25 competed in the final round of elections after advancing from a notably large primary in April.

Gil Joseph ’25 won the Young Alumni Trustee election, which saw 21 percent turnout. Joseph, Stephen Padlo ’25 and Ben Wachspress ’25 competed in the final round of elections after advancing from a notably large primary in April.

NEWS | May 23

‘A brilliant young contemporary writer and a beautiful human being’: Remembering Lauren Blackburn ’26

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‘A brilliant young contemporary writer and a beautiful human being’: Remembering Lauren Blackburn ’26

Victoria Davies and Caitlyn Tablada

Blackburn was found deceased by authorities on April 25, several days after he was reported missing. He was 23 years old at the time of his death and is remembered by friends and mentors as a brilliant writer, voracious learner, and loving friend. A family obituary said he passed away after a “courageous battle with bipolar disorder.”

Blackburn was found deceased by authorities on April 25, several days after he was reported missing. He was 23 years old at the time of his death and is remembered by friends and mentors as a brilliant writer, voracious learner, and loving friend. A family obituary said he passed away after a “courageous battle with bipolar disorder.”

NEWS | May 21

GSG approves audit, delays budget approval after ‘insufferable’ meeting

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GSG approves audit, delays budget approval after ‘insufferable’ meeting

Nikki Han

The final Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting for the semester lasted more than an hour and a half when discussions over the proposed budget for the next year and a proposed Student Life Fee of $100 turned controversial.

The final Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting for the semester lasted more than an hour and a half when discussions over the proposed budget for the next year and a proposed Student Life Fee of $100 turned controversial.

NEWS | May 15
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Metals, molecules, and medicine: chemical biology’s influence on health and sustainability

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Metals, molecules, and medicine: chemical biology’s influence on health and sustainability

Aanya Kasera

Chemistry professor Chris Chang’s lab studies the chemical biology of the elements, specifically examining the roles that copper, iron, and zinc play in biology across all kingdoms of life.

Chemistry professor Chris Chang’s lab studies the chemical biology of the elements, specifically examining the roles that copper, iron, and zinc play in biology across all kingdoms of life.

NEWS | May 15

Town Council discusses school funding agreement and Climate Superfund Act

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Town Council discusses school funding agreement and Climate Superfund Act

Clara Docherty

During its May 12 meeting, the Princeton Town Council approved a school funding agreement and backed the NJ Climate Superfund Act, addressing education and climate accountability.

During its May 12 meeting, the Princeton Town Council approved a school funding agreement and backed the NJ Climate Superfund Act, addressing education and climate accountability.

NEWS | May 14

As endowment tax looms, Princeton asks departments to make plans for ‘permanent’ budget cuts, warns of potential layoffs

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As endowment tax looms, Princeton asks departments to make plans for ‘permanent’ budget cuts, warns of potential layoffs

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Princeton asked all departments and University units to prepare “separate plans for 5 percent and 10 percent permanent budget cuts to be phased in over the next three years in a memo sent Monday. Administrators warned of layoffs as the University prepares for a potential federal endowment tax, set to be debated in Congress later this week.

Princeton asked all departments and University units to prepare “separate plans for 5 percent and 10 percent permanent budget cuts to be phased in over the next three years in a memo sent Monday. Administrators warned of layoffs as the University prepares for a potential federal endowment tax, set to be debated in Congress later this week.

NEWS | May 12

Newark airport disruptions snarl student travel plans

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Newark airport disruptions snarl student travel plans

Cynthia Torres

Newark has been facing disruptions for around two weeks amid a national air traffic controller shortage, leading to delays of up to five hours for some flights. As a result, some students flying home for the summer have changed their flights.

Newark has been facing disruptions for around two weeks amid a national air traffic controller shortage, leading to delays of up to five hours for some flights. Some students flying home for the summer and may be effected by delays and some students changed their flights.

NEWS | May 12

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 ‘plagiarized’ small portions of his senior thesis, experts say. But how serious is it?

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 ‘plagiarized’ small portions of his senior thesis, experts say. But how serious is it?

Sena Chang

A review of the senior thesis of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ’03 by The Daily Princetonian, in consultation with three plagiarism experts, found eight instances of uncredited material, sham paraphrasing, and verbatim copying. According to the experts, each passage violated Princeton’s academic integrity policies but varied in severity.

A review of the senior thesis of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ’03 by The Daily Princetonian, in consultation with three plagiarism experts, found eight instances of uncredited material, sham paraphrasing, and verbatim copying. According to the experts, each passage violated Princeton’s academic integrity policies but varied in severity.

NEWS | May 10

CPUC discusses University policy changes and classroom scheduling in final meeting of academic year

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CPUC discusses University policy changes and classroom scheduling in final meeting of academic year

Cynthia Torres

Presentations included minor changes to Title IX policy, Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (ODUS) protest policies, and updates to the classroom scheduling process.

Presentations included minor changes to Title IX policy, Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (ODUS) protest policies, and updates to the classroom scheduling process.

NEWS | May 9

Federal funding cuts hit McCarter, Princeton University Concerts

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Federal funding cuts hit McCarter, Princeton University Concerts

Devon Rudolph

The Trump administration announced plans to end the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) on May 2. Both the McCarter Theater and Princeton University Concerts have received notice that federally awarded NEA grants have been rescinded.

The Trump administration announced plans to end the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) on May 2. Both the McCarter Theater and Princeton University Concerts have received notice that federally awarded NEA grants have been rescinded.

NEWS | May 9

In final meeting of the semester, USG passes resolution on due process

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In final meeting of the semester, USG passes resolution on due process

Sena Chang

USG has passed a formal resolution that aims to create a series of due process principles they will utilize as they engage in the issue of reforming University disciplinary proceedings. 

USG has passed a formal resolution that aims to create a series of due process principles they will utilize as they engage in the issue of reforming University disciplinary proceedings. 

NEWS | May 5

Princeton launches ‘Stand Up’ website, alumni newsletter in response to federal attacks

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Princeton launches ‘Stand Up’ website, alumni newsletter in response to federal attacks

Devon Rudolph

Princeton University released a statement announcing a new initiative called “Stand Up,” reaffirming the University’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic research funding, while criticizing the new presidential administration’s federal funding cuts.

Princeton University released a statement announcing a new initiative called “Stand Up,” reaffirming the University’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic research funding, while criticizing the new presidential administration’s federal funding cuts.

NEWS | May 2

May Day protest draws hundreds at Princeton in support of labor, immigration, and Palestine

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May Day protest draws hundreds at Princeton in support of labor, immigration, and Palestine

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

Protesters organized by Resistencia en Acción in New Jersey gathered on May 1 to express concerns about U.S. immigration policies, the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, and labor rights issues.

Protesters organized by Resistencia en Acción in New Jersey gathered on May 1 to express concerns about U.S. immigration policies, the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, and labor rights issues.

NEWS | May 2

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