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Princeton settles out of court with former grad student held in Iran

On Aug. 1, the University settled a lawsuit filed by Xiyue Wang and his wife Hua Qu GS ’21. Wang was detained in Iran for three years, after having traveled there for research. He alleged "irreparable harm" resulting from the University's "reckless willful, wanton, and grossly negligent acts."

On Aug. 1, the University settled a lawsuit filed by Xiyue Wang and his wife Hua Qu GS ’21. Wang was detained in Iran for three years, after having traveled there for research. He alleged "irreparable harm" resulting from the University's "reckless willful, wanton, and grossly negligent acts."

Massive USG budget increase goes to Lawnparties, Alcohol Initiative

Walker Penfield ’25 presented the fall budget, with a starting amount of $585,755 dollars for the semester. The allocation comes following an increase in student activities fees from $45.50 dollars to $95.50 dollars for the current school year. 

Walker Penfield ’25 presented the fall budget, with a starting amount of $585,755 dollars for the semester. The allocation comes following an increase in student activities fees from $45.50 dollars to $95.50 dollars for the current school year. 

New ‘drunk meal’ food truck will hit the streets Sept. 21

Campus dining will unveil a late-night food truck this weekend, open Thursday through Saturday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. The change comes following an adjustment to Frist Campus Center's hours, which now closes at 2 a.m. instead of 3 a.m.

Campus dining will unveil a late-night food truck this weekend, open Thursday through Saturday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. The change comes following an adjustment to Frist Campus Center's hours, which now closes at 2 a.m. instead of 3 a.m.

Firestone Library expands hours on weekends following calls from students

Firestone Library will open earlier on weekends following calls for the library to expand its hours. Students will now have access to Firestone on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8 a.m., rather than 11 a.m.

Firestone Library will open earlier on weekends following calls for the library to expand its hours. Students will now have access to Firestone on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8 a.m., rather than 11 a.m.

Prominent AI fairness advocates among Princeton AI luminaries

University computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, graduate student at the Center for Information Technology Policy Sayash Kapoor, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei GS ’11, Stanford computer science professor Dr. Fei-Fei Li ’99, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt ’76 have all been honored as among 100 of the most influential individuals shaping the developments and dialogue surrounding AI.

University computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, graduate student at the Center for Information Technology Policy Sayash Kapoor, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei GS ’11, Stanford computer science professor Dr. Fei-Fei Li ’99, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt ’76 have all been honored as among 100 of the most influential individuals shaping the developments and dialogue surrounding AI.

Community members express frustration with University at planning forum

The master plan is an official document adopted by Princeton to address current and anticipated future conditions that is revisited every 10 years. The municipality plans to release the proposal in October and vote on it in November.

Graduates face recent technology job cuts, long-term shortage of academic positions

As 408 master’s students, more than 700 postdoctoral scholars, and 2,804 Ph.D. candidates pursue higher education at Princeton, the professorial job market sees its fewest listings in history.

After ‘chaotic’ first day of fan distribution, fans continue to trickle onto campus

Housing Operations continues distribution of box fans this week, after a disorganized first day of distribution. Students living in dormitories without air conditioning must now use a form to register for additional inventory fans as they become available.

Housing operations continues distribution of box fans this week, after a disorganized first day of distribution. Students living in dormitories without air conditioning must now use a form to register for additional inventory fans, as they become available.

Eisgruber defends academic freedom after congressman calls for book to be removed

Eisgruber defended academic freedom and made the case that it could coexist with a welcoming environment for students. In a separate statement to faculty, he also urged faculty to reach out to the administration when under attack from “social media storms.”

Eisgruber defended academic freedom and made the case that it could coexist with a welcoming environment for students. In a seperate statement to faculty, he also urged faculty to reach out to the administration when under attack from "social media storms."

Summer interns in Washington make use of new SPIA space

Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) leased an office space in Washington D.C. last spring, marking “the first time in the University’s history that its policy and international affairs school has had a dedicated, physical presence in the nation’s capital” according to the department website.

Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) leased an office space in Washington D.C. last spring, marking “the first time in the University’s history that its policy and international affairs school has had a dedicated, physical presence in the nation’s capital” according to the department website.

Late meal is now just ‘meal’ as hours expand

Campus dining expanded the hours for late meal, which will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. for lunch and 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. after dinner, with a newly increased allowance of nine dollars and fifty cents.

Campus dining expanded the hours for late meal, which will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. for lunch and 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. after dinner, with a newly increased allowance of nine dollars and fifty cents.

What to expect as the search for the next Dean of the College begins

The Daily Princetonian explores what the selection process for replacing the dean of the college has looked like in the past. 

The Daily Princetonian explores what the selection process for replacing the dean of the college has looked like in the past.

Lack of lightning lets Loud Luxury liven up Lawnparties

Thunderstorms began in the morning, but the precipitation halted in the early afternoon, leaving enough time for a relatively rain-free day of festivities, including photos at the fountain in front of Robertson Hall, parties on Prospect Avenue, and a headlining performance by EDM duo Loud Luxury.

Thunderstorms began in the morning, but the precipitation halted in the early afternoon, leaving enough time for a relatively rain-free day of festivities, including photos at the fountain in front of Robertson Hall, parties on Prospect Avenue, and a headlining performance by EDM duo Loud Luxury.

Ten of 11 artifacts from University Art Museum set to be returned to Italy

Six of the items were loaned to PUAM by Edoardo Almagià ’73, a Rome-based art dealer who has been investigated on-and-off for smuggling activity over the past two decades.

Six of the items were loaned to PUAM by Edoardo Almagià ’73, a Rome-based art dealer who has been investigated on-and-off for smuggling activity over the past two decades.

A year after Caterpillar, the Class of 2023 spreads their wings

The Daily Princetonian took a look at a few graduating members of the class of 2023, hoping to catch a glimpse of what may be in store for these young alumni as they enter public life. These figures were all key actors in campus advocacy as students and come from a variety of places on the political spectrum.

The Daily Princetonian took a look at a few graduating members of the class of 2023, hoping to catch a glimpse of what may be in store for these young alumni as they enter public life. These figures were all key actors in campus advocacy as students and come from a variety of places on the political spectrum.

Fans run out before distribution begins amid intense heat wave

Due to the heat wave, Housing Operations announced that it would give out fans to students. At the hand-out, however, fans ran out before the allotted pick-up time even began.

Due to the heat wave, Housing Operations announced that it would give out fans to students. At the hand-out, however, fans ran out before the allotted pick-up time even began.

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda sued for alleged involvement in deadly car crash

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

Community Living Advisors, explained

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

Dean of College Dolan to step down at end of 2023–2024 academic year

Dolan will be taking a two-year sabbatical during which she will continue research and then retire from the faculty in 2026. Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead a search committee for Dolan’s successor, with hopes of filling the position by next summer.

Dolan will be taking a two-year sabbatical during which she will continue research and then retire from the faculty in 2026. Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead a search committee for Dolan’s successor, with hopes of filling the position by next summer.

Princeton Gerrymandering Project did not manipulate data, says NJ commission

A previous Princeton investigation similarly concluded that allegations against Professor Sam Wang, who served as an advisor for the state’s Congressional Redistricting Commission, were without merit.

A previous Princeton investigation similarly concluded that allegations against Professor Sam Wang, who served as an advisor for the state’s Congressional Redistricting Commission, were without merit.