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S.C.R.A.P. Lab pausing some composting efforts in wake of scrapped U. funding

Princeton’s (S.C.R.A.P.) Lab is pausing some composting operations for the 2025–26 academic year due to the recent hiring freeze.

Princeton’s (S.C.R.A.P.) Lab is pausing some composting operations for the 2025–26 academic year due to the recent hiring freeze.

University requires anti-hazing course in campus email detailing ‘egregious’ 2023 hazing case

The University required all undergraduates to complete an anti-hazing course in an email that also revealed new details of a 2023 fraternity hazing case. It later published its biannual hazing report after a delay.

The University required all undergraduates to complete an anti-hazing course in an email that also revealed new details of a 2023 fraternity hazing case. It later published its biannual hazing report after a delay.

Princeton police step up town Jewish Center patrols after repeated graffiti around town

In August, a series of antisemitic graffiti incidents in Princeton parks prompted police investigations and heightened patrols at the town’s Jewish center.

In August a series of antisemitic graffiti incidents in Princeton parks prompted police investigations and heightened patrols at the town's Jewish Center.

Transgender athlete Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton, alleging discrimination at track meet

Former Rochester Institute of Technology runner Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit claiming Princeton officials removed her from a 2025 track meet for being transgender, while Princeton says it followed NCAA policy, though that policy states state law supersedes it.

Former Rochester Institute of Technology runner Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit claiming Princeton officials removed her from a 2025 track meet for being transgender, while Princeton says it followed NCAA policy, though that policy states state law supersedes it.

36 students offered membership to Bicker clubs, at least seven Cloister members look to join Quad

2025 Fall Street Week concluded on Friday, with students in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 seeking spots in three of six Bicker clubs and three of five sign-in clubs. 36 students were offered spots in one of the Bicker clubs — Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club. 

2025 Fall Street Week concluded on Friday, with students in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 seeking spots in three of six Bicker clubs and three of five sign-in clubs. 36 students were offered spots in one of the Bicker clubs — Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club. 

Eisgruber urges Class of 2029 to uphold scholarly rigor and university independence

At Princeton’s annual opening exercises on Aug. 31, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 urged Princeton’s Class of 2029 to uphold honesty, rigor, and independence in scholarship, stressing freedom from political pressures.

At Princeton’s annual opening exercises on Aug. 31, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 urged Princeton’s Class of 2029 to uphold honesty, rigor, and independence in scholarship, stressing freedom from political pressures.

Murray-Dodge returns to midnight closure after substantially reduced hours

Midnight cookies are back — A week after the announcement that Murray Dodge Cafe would be cutting back their hours, students share their happiness over the return to the cafe's midnight closure time.

Midnight cookies are back — A week after the announcement that Murray Dodge Cafe would be cutting back their hours, students share their happiness over the return to the cafe's midnight closure time.

Students travel the world, sail the seas in HMEI summer internships

Students and faculty share their experiences and research from the High Meadow Environmental Institute (HMEI) Environmental Internship Program.

Students and faculty share their experiences and research from the High Meadow Environmental Institute (HMEI) Environmental Internship Program.

First-year Outdoor Action remains largely unchanged amid budget uncertainty

Outdoor Action (OA) programming remains mostly the same for the Class of 2029 despite budget cuts. However, OA has undergone minor changes to the food options, the reduction of training programs for leaders, and continued uncertainty.

Outdoor Action (OA) programming remains mostly the same for the Class of 2029 despite budget cuts. However, OA has undergone minor changes to the food options, the reduction of training programs for leaders, and continued uncertainty.

Students weigh in on changes to hours at Murray-Dodge Café

Murray-Dodge’s hours have been cut nearly in half. Previously, Murray-Dodge was open from 3 p.m. to midnight every day. Amid other closures of campus cafes, its hours have been reduced to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 

Murray-Dodge’s hours have been cut nearly in half. Previously, Murray-Dodge was open from 3 p.m. to midnight every day. Amid other closures of campus cafes, its hours have been reduced to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on path to the Supreme Court in campus lecture

At Princeton’s Harlan Lecture, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her journey to the Supreme Court, the power of dissenting opinions, and the importance of inspiring future generations.

At Princeton’s Harlan Lecture, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her journey to the Supreme Court, the power of dissenting opinions, and the importance of inspiring future generations.

Student employment in flux as University navigates budget cuts

The future of student employment remains uncertain amid budget cuts, with impacts ranging from reduced hours to staffing shortages.

The future of student employment remains uncertain amid budget cuts, with impacts ranging from reduced hours to staffing shortages.

Five percent of Class of 2029 identify as Black or African-American, lowest since 1968

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades. 

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades. 

‘Fast and powerful in the water, steady and sure on land’: Friends and family remember Kerry Grundlingh ’27

Kerry Grundlingh ’27 was 21 when she died on July 26 following a cycling accident in her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kerry Grundlingh ’27 was 21 when she died on July 26 following a cycling accident in her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Princeton Town Council discusses graffiti at Jewish Center and affordable housing

Town Council addresses recent reports of antisemitic graffiti in public spaces, discusses an ordinance to expand affordable housing, and proposals from local youth to lower the voting age for school board elections. 

Town Council addresses recent reports of antisemitic graffiti in public spaces, discusses an ordinance to expand affordable housing, and proposals from local youth to lower the voting age for school board elections. 

Elizabeth Tsurkov released from Kata’ib Hezbollah after more than two years, White House says

Elizabeth Tsurkov, Princeton Graduate Student, has been released after 903 days of imprisonment by Shiite militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah.

Princeton admitted 4.4 percent of applicants for Class of 2029

The admission rate this year was 4.4 percent, down from 4.6 percent last year, and has not been publicized since the Class of 2025, the lowest ever at 4.38 percent.  

The admission rate this year was 4.4 percent, down from 4.6 percent last year, and has not been publicized since the Class of 2025, the lowest ever at 4.38 percent.  

Princeton Town Council set to vote on $6.3 million loan for sewage repairs

The Princeton Municipality is planning to borrow $6.3 million for sewage repairs. The works are set to take place in the area bounded by John Street, Ewing Street, Mount Lucas Road, and Quarry Street. 

The Princeton Municipality is planning to borrow $6.3 million for sewage repairs. The works are set to take place in the area bounded by John Street, Ewing Street, Mount Lucas Road, and Quarry Street. 

Students sing in the Amaa-rain at Lawnparties as headliner attendance dips

This semester’s Lawnparties performance drew a smaller crowd amid drizzly weather. Amaarae headlined the event, and students celebrated up and down Prospect Avenue.

This semester’s Lawnparties performance drew a smaller crowd amid drizzly weather. Amaarae headlined the event, and students celebrated up and down Prospect Avenue.

Amid budget cuts, University slashes hours across most library branches

Princeton University Library has reduced hours at several branches this fall amid budget cuts, slashing late-night and weekend access and cutting student worker shifts.

Princeton University Library has reduced hours at several branches this fall amid budget cuts, slashing late-night and weekend access and cutting student worker shifts.