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Two-thirds of undergrad grades at Princeton last year were A-range, faculty report says

Two-thirds of undergrad grades at Princeton last year were A-range, faculty report says

Haeon Lee and Nico David-Fox

The 2024–25 academic year set a record for the highest percentage of A-plus and A grades given out by the University in the past 20 years, representing 45.5 percent of all grades, a nearly 20 percentage point increase in the past decade.

The 2024–25 academic year set a record for the highest percentage of A-plus and A grades given out by the University in the past 20 years, representing 45.5 percent of all grades, a nearly 20 percentage point increase in the past decade.

NEWS | December 2

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Stormwater plan and operational budget discussed at town council meeting

Stormwater plan and operational budget discussed at town council meeting

Clara Docherty and Elizabeth Hu

At the town council meeting on Nov. 24, council members discussed approval for a new phase of the stormwater utility implementation, speed limits, and taxes.

At the town council meeting on Nov. 24, council members discussed approval for a new phase of the stormwater utility implementation, speed limits, and taxes.

NEWS | December 1

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El plan de aguas pluviales y presupuesto operativo se discutieron en la reunión del concejo municipal

El plan de aguas pluviales y presupuesto operativo se discutieron en la reunión del concejo municipal

Clara Docherty and Elizabeth Hu

En la reunión del concejo municipal el 24 de noviembre, miembros discutieron aprueba para una fase nueva de la implementación del servicio público de aguas pluviales, los límites de velocidad, y los impuestos.

En la reunión del concejo municipal el 24 de noviembre, miembros discutieron aprueba para una fase nueva de la implementación del servicio público de aguas pluviales, los límites de velocidad, y los impuestos.

NEWS | December 1

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Student-run initiative pilots Late Meal delivery

Student-run initiative pilots Late Meal delivery

Julie Kim

New Frist delivery pilot program is in second week of testing, allowing students to place orders during weekday evenings.

New Frist delivery pilot program is in second week of testing, allowing students to place orders during weekday evenings.

NEWS | December 1

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Colón Roosevelt ’27 elected USG president, Krishnan ’27 VP in lowest turnout in at least a decade

Colón Roosevelt ’27 elected USG president, Krishnan ’27 VP in lowest turnout in at least a decade

Kian Petlin

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

NEWS | November 28

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Craig Robinson ’83, brother of Michelle Obama ’85, selected as Princeton’s Baccalaureate Speaker

Craig Robinson ’83, brother of Michelle Obama ’85, selected as Princeton’s Baccalaureate Speaker

Hayk Yengibaryan and Andrew Arthur

Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

NEWS | November 26

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In new books, Eisgruber and history professor Fara Dabhoiwala offer sharply different views of free speech

In new books, Eisgruber and history professor Fara Dabhoiwala offer sharply different views of free speech

Gray Collins

In two books authored this fall, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and history professor Fara Dabhoiwala offer two sharply diverging views on how universities should navigate free speech.

In two books authored this fall, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and history professor Fara Dabhoiwala offer two sharply diverging views on how universities should navigate free speech.

NEWS | November 25

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USG evaluates status of three working groups

USG evaluates status of three working groups

Haeon Lee and Luke Grippo

USG evaluates the status of three working groups: the Civil Liberties group, a pilot of a student-administrator working group on campus expansion, and the Academics Life group.

USG evaluates the status of three working groups: the Civil Liberties group, a pilot of a student-administrator working group on campus expansion, and the Academics Life group.

NEWS | November 24

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Wish to wash? In some res colleges, laundry is easier than others

Wish to wash? In some res colleges, laundry is easier than others

Aitana Camponovo and Haeon Lee

The ratio of students to washing and drying machines varies widely by residential college. 

Underclassmen and upperclassmen have mixed opinions about the availability of washing and drying machines in laundry rooms across University housing.

NEWS | November 24

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New local nonprofit director will help begin a ‘fun’ new chapter for Princeton town

New local nonprofit director will help begin a ‘fun’ new chapter for Princeton town

Amaya Taylor

A local nonprofit promoting the town of Princeton’s economy has appointed a new executive director, Robin Lapidus, whose credits include Harvard and MIT, and one of her goals is to enhance Princeton’s college-town feel.  

A local nonprofit promoting the town of Princeton’s economy has appointed a new executive director, Robin Lapidus, whose credits include Harvard and MIT, and one of her goals is to enhance Princeton’s college-town feel.  

NEWS | November 24

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USG presidential candidates discuss transparency, advocacy at debate

USG presidential candidates discuss transparency, advocacy at debate

Oliver Wu

Quentin Colόn Roosevelt ’27 and Aum Dhruv ’27, the presidential candidates in the upcoming USG election, discussed dining, transparency, and student engagement, among other issues at a debate on Friday.

Quentin Colόn Roosevelt ’27 and Aum Dhruv ’27, the presidential candidates in the upcoming USG election, discussed dining, transparency, and student engagement, among other issues at a debate on Friday.

NEWS | November 24

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Davis International Center Education Week hosts events to celebrate international community

Davis International Center Education Week hosts events to celebrate international community

Daphne Lewis

The Davis International Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 17 to Friday.

The Davis International Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21.

NEWS | November 24

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With term over, Phil Murphy closes time on Princeton’s Board of Trustees

With term over, Phil Murphy closes time on Princeton’s Board of Trustees

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Governor Phil Murphy for a look at his relationship with Princeton University over his eight years as Governor.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Governor Phil Murphy for a look at his relationship with Princeton University over his eight years as Governor.

NEWS | November 23

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Piegaro, U. lawyers dispute claims over motion to dismiss

Piegaro, U. lawyers dispute claims over motion to dismiss

Luke Grippo

The University has been permitted to submit a motion to dismiss parts of Piegaro’s lawsuit against the University.

The University has been permitted to submit a motion to dismiss parts of Piegaro’s lawsuit against the University.

NEWS | November 21

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Students face ongoing maintenance issues amid delayed repairs across residential colleges

Students face ongoing maintenance issues amid delayed repairs across residential colleges

Gus Vogel and Daphne Lewis

Princeton students continue to face maintenance issues, including heating issues in Forbes and broken elevators in Yeh, leading to questions about the efficiency of the maintenance process.

Princeton students continue to face maintenance issues, including heating issues in Forbes and broken elevators in Yeh, leading to questions about the efficiency of the maintenance process.

NEWS | November 20

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Eisgruber’s most recent stop on his book tour: the art museum

Eisgruber’s most recent stop on his book tour: the art museum

Oliver Wu

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about defending free speech on college campuses during a book talk at Princeton University Art Museum’s Grand Hall on Wednesday.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about defending free speech on college campuses during a book talk at Princeton University Art Museum’s Grand Hall on Wednesday.

NEWS | November 20

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Commons Library remains unexplored by students ahead of Spring 2026 grand opening

Commons Library remains unexplored by students ahead of Spring 2026 grand opening

Nikoloz Inashvili

Although unknown to most students, the new Commons Library provides an alternative study location, conveniently located for engineering students, though hours remain limited.

Although unknown to most students, the new Commons Library provides an alternative study location, conveniently located for engineering students, though hours remain limited.

NEWS | November 19

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USLC meeting discusses PEV policy, undergrads advocate for language on doxing

USLC meeting discusses PEV policy, undergrads advocate for language on doxing

Kian Petlin

At the recent meeting of the University Student Life Committee, the Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) policy was re-evaluated, alongside harassment policies and graduate student concerns.

University faculty and students, including members of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and the Graduate Student Government (GSG) gathered to re-evaluate the Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) policy, alongside harassment policies and graduate student concerns.

NEWS | November 18

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Robert George resigns from Heritage Foundation board over Carlson interview with Nick Fuentes

Robert George resigns from Heritage Foundation board over Carlson interview with Nick Fuentes

Hayk Yengibaryan

George, who had served as a Heritage trustee since 2019, made the announcement in a public Facebook post.

George, who had served as a Heritage trustee since 2019, made the announcement in a public Facebook post.

NEWS | November 18

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Author Rutger Bregman encourages students to rethink success as ‘moral ambition’

Author Rutger Bregman encourages students to rethink success as ‘moral ambition’

Katelynn Lee

The event inaugurated the pilot program of the Princeton chapter for The School for Moral Ambition’s College Network, where students work with New Jersey legislators to impact policy. 

The event inaugurated the pilot program of the Princeton chapter for The School for Moral Ambition’s College Network, where students work with New Jersey legislators to impact policy. 

NEWS | November 18

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