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‘A brilliant, generous, and determined young woman’: Remembering Maria Catotola Bowling GS

Maria Catotola Bowling GS was 26 when she passed away on Nov. 9. Her friends and family remember her for her curiosity, integrity, and intensity.

Maria Catotola Bowling GS was 26 when she passed away on Nov. 9. Her friends and family remember her for her curiosity, integrity, and intensity.

Maya Butani ’26, Daniel Yu ’26 named 2026 Marshall Scholars

Butani and Yu were two of the 43 recipients of the 2025 Marshall Scholarship, which funds two years of study in the United Kingdom.

Butani and Yu were two of the 43 recipients of the 2025 Marshall Scholarship, which funds two years of study in the United Kingdom.

Packaged snack options expanded, hours contracted at late meal this semester

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

Year-end reflections shared at final USG Senate meeting of Kho administration

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

Wintersession dead, e-bikes and the long winter break could be next

At the final Council of the Princeton University Community of the semester, a proposal to shorten Winter Break by six days from 2028 highlighted the permanent end of Wintersession. The personal electric vehicle policy was also discussed, with e-bikes to potentially be banned alongside e-scooters.

At the final Council of the Princeton University Community of the semester, a proposal to shorten Winter Break by six days from 2028 highlighted the permanent end of Wintersession. The personal electric vehicle policy was also discussed, with e-bikes to potentially be banned alongside e-scooters.

Town Council imposes significant restrictions on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals

In three years, short-term rental owners must use their property as a primary residence. For now, guests will pay a 3 percent tax, levied by property owners, on all short-term rentals.

In three years, short-term rental owners must use their property as a primary residence. For now, guests will pay a 3 percent tax, levied by property owners, on all short-term rentals.

At least eight spring courses to make significant use of Princeton University Art Museum

This spring semester, Princeton will offer eight courses that largely incorporate the museum into their curriculums. 

This spring semester, Princeton will offer eight courses that largely incorporate the museum into their curriculums. 

Princeton Pictures to premiere three new student films on Tuesday

Princeton Pictures, the only film club on campus, will premiere its three new films on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in McCosh 10.

Zhu ’27 elected 150th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

Jerry Zhu ’27 has been elected as the 150th Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Princetonian. In a post-election interview, he emphasized that careful editing and building trust will be integral parts of his term.

Jerry Zhu ’27 has been elected as the 150th Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Princetonian. In a post-election interview, he emphasized that careful editing and building trust will be integral parts of his term.

Retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman reflects on relationships with town, University

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian, Watson Coleman discussed her long-term relationship with both the municipality of Princeton and the University. 

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian, Watson Coleman discussed her long-term relationship with both the municipality of Princeton and the University. 

Subsidized NJ Transit tickets sell out in seconds

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

Asian station in New Colleges mostly open Monday through Thursday lunches this semester

The Asian station is now operating primarily for Monday through Thursday lunches this year. Students expressed disappointment about the change.

The Asian station is now operating primarily for Monday through Thursday lunches this year. Students expressed disappointment about the change.

Historic Preservation Commission approves revised apartment building plan at 344 Nassau Street

On Dec. 1, Princeton’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a revised plan for the apartment complex at 344 Nassau Street, which leaves the historic Hornor House untouched and reduces the number of new residential units in the plan.

On Dec. 1, Princeton’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a revised plan for the apartment complex at 344 Nassau Street, which leaves the historic Hornor House untouched and reduces the number of new residential units in the plan.

Princeton welcomes first 2030 admits through QuestBridge

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

GSG meeting covers beer jacket distribution and student government consolidation

Fifteen minutes after the Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, GSG President Amari Tankard GS walked in, wheeling a cart of wine, beer, and cheeses to be distributed among the attendees.

Fifteen minutes after the Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, GSG President Amari Tankard GS walked in, wheeling a cart of wine, beer, and cheeses to be distributed among the attendees.

Newly elected USG officers aim to prioritize dining reform, transparency, and budget accountability

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the newly elected executive board for the Undergraduate Student Government, who hope to focus on dining, transparency, and financial accountability concerns.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the newly elected executive board for the Undergraduate Student Government, who hope to focus on dining, transparency, and financial accountability concerns.

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

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.

Stormwater plan and operational budget discussed at town council meeting

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.

Student-run initiative pilots Late Meal delivery

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.

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

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.