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Princeton Council candidates meet in first contested general election in years

For the first time in seven years, the Democratic candidates for Princeton Council will be challenged in the general election. The challenger is Antonio Merolli, a former orthopedic surgeon running as a Republican.

For the first time in seven years, the Democratic candidates for Princeton Council will be challenged in the general election. The challenger is Antonio Merolli, a former orthopedic surgeon running as a Republican.

NEWS | 2 days ago

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Cloister to remain closed indefinitely amid financial struggles and renovation planning

Cloister Inn, a Princeton eating club whose operations have been temporarily suspended following financial conerns, is working to raise money for a major renovation called “Re-Imagine Cloister.” 

Cloister Inn, a Princeton eating club whose operations have been temporarily suspended following financial conerns, is working to raise money for a major renovation called “Re-Imagine Cloister.”

NEWS | 3 days ago

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‘You were supposed to protect us from this’: Backlash grows over Princeton Nurseries data center

A 341,000-square-foot data center is being built less than a mile from university research facilities. It’s on land that Princeton University used to own.

A 341,000-square-foot data center is being built less than a mile from university research facilities. It’s on land that Princeton University used to own.

NEWS | 3 days ago

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PSafe report shows decrease in liquor violations, includes new hazing data

Princeton’s 2026 Security and Fire Safety Report showed that motor vehicle theft continued to be the most reported crime in Princeton. It also shows a continued decline in liquor law violations, and an increase in drug referrals since 2025.

Princeton’s 2026 Security and Fire Safety Report showed that motor vehicle theft continued to be the most reported crime in Princeton. It also shows a continued decline in liquor law violations, and an increase in drug referrals since 2025.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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USG senate adopts statements on Cornell case, data center construction in South Brunswick

At its Sunday meeting, USG unanimously adopted statements calling for Title IX reforms in response to the Cornell case and opposing a South Brunswick data center over health and pollution concerns.

At its Sunday meeting, USG unanimously adopted statements calling for Title IX reforms in response to the Cornell case and opposing a South Brunswick data center over health and pollution concerns.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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Two new fast food restaurants open on Nassau Street

Two new fast food restaurants, Hotbirds and 7th Street Burger have opened in Princeton over the summer. This comes after three other new fast food spots, BurgerRunn, Food Street, and Best Grill and Fries opened last winter.

Two new fast food restaurants, Hotbirds and 7th Street Burger have opened in Princeton over the summer. This comes after three other new fast food spots, BurgerRunn, Food Street, and Best Grill and Fries opened last winter.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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Trustees advise dissociation committee to ‘quickly dispose’ of some petitions, avoid ‘intensifying division’

In a public statement, Princeton’s Board of Trustees advised the Resources Committee to dispose of petitions that lack potential for campus consensus. The statement also reiterated the Board’s “strong presumption against dissociation.” 

In a public statement, Princeton’s Board of Trustees advised the Resources Committee to dispose of petitions that lack potential for campus consensus. The statement also reiterated the Board’s “strong presumption against dissociation.” 

NEWS | October 2

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As Princeton Fire Department expands paid force, building renovations on hold

The Princeton Fire Department and Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad are both shifting from volunteer based to primarily paid staffing as volunteer numbers decline, with a firehouse expansion estimated at $10–20 million stalled until funding is found.

The Princeton Fire Department and Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad are both shifting from volunteer based to primarily paid staffing as volunteer numbers decline, with a firehouse expansion estimated at $10–20 million stalled until funding is found.

NEWS | October 2

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‘Partial Independents’ on meal plan split on University dining changes

In the first semester without a fully independent dining option, Spelman residents are split on the University’s required Block 128 meal plan, citing differing views on community and student autonomy.

In the first semester without a fully independent dining option, Spelman residents are split on the University’s required Block 128 meal plan, citing differing views on community and student autonomy.

NEWS | October 1

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Future of the Center on Science and Technology being evaluated due to budget constraints

Princeton is reviewing the Center on Science and Technology as part of broader budget reductions, though its courses and StudioLab operations will continue through the current academic year.

Princeton is reviewing the Center on Science and Technology as part of broader budget reductions, though its courses and StudioLab operations will continue through the current academic year.

NEWS | October 1

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Princeton Council restricts ICE actions on municipal-owned grounds

Council members voted unanimously to bar federal civil immigration officers from non-public, municipally owned land without a judicial warrant. Residents also urged the Council to reverse its 2024 ban on skating at Lake Carnegie, a decision the municipality is now reconsidering.

Council members voted unanimously to bar federal immigration officers from non-public, municipally owned land without a judicial warrant. Residents also urged the Council to reverse its 2024 ban on skating at Lake Carnegie, a decision the municipality is now reconsidering.

NEWS | September 30

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U-Councilors introduce surprise amendments at CPUC, liberalizing questions policy

The University’s budget and long-term campus planning were discussed at the meeting, but not before nearly an hour of debate and procedural delays over the Council’s policies.

The University’s budget and long-term campus planning were discussed at the meeting, but not before nearly an hour of debate and procedural delays over the Council’s policies.

NEWS | September 29