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U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

Monday morning classes to be virtual or rescheduled

Campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, with further updates on afternoon University operations expected by 11 a.m.

Campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, with further updates on afternoon University operations expected by 11 a.m.

Princeton Research Day 2026 focuses on undergraduates, taking place in new art museum

Princeton Research Day took place last Friday, with 152 undergraduate students presenting on a myriad of topics.

Princeton Research Day took place last Friday, with 152 undergraduate students presenting on a myriad of topics.

Blizzard to bring one to two feet of snow to Princeton starting Sunday

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

Princeton Professor Sam Wang discusses platform in congressional race

Princeton neuroscience professor Sam Wang, who is running in N.J.-12, sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his campaign platform. Wang spoke about political polarization, free speech and expression on college campuses, and the regulation of artificial intelligence, among other topics.

Princeton neuroscience professor Sam Wang, who is running in N.J.-12, sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his campaign platform. Wang spoke about political polarization, free speech and expression on college campuses, and the regulation of artificial intelligence, among other topics.

Gateway tunnel project construction to disrupt spring break travel

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

Princeton NAACP chapter hosts legislators to discuss Black political power and equity

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

Sherrill takes actions against ICE, trio of state immigrant protection bills advance

Mikie Sherrill restricted ICE activity on state property and backed new immigrant protections as related bills advanced in the New Jersey General Assembly. The moves come amid controversy over expanded detention facilities in New Jersey.

Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute, dies

Wolfgang Franz Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton, has died. He founded the Institute in 2000 and built it into a leading center for dialogue on self-determination and international diplomacy.

Wolfgang Franz Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton, has died. He founded the Institute in 2000 and built it into a leading center for dialogue on self-determination and international diplomacy.

Jay Vaingankar, former Dept. of Energy official, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

Jay Vaingankar, one of 17 Democrats running in NJ-12 and a former U.S. Department of Energy advisor under President Biden, is campaigning on clean energy, immigration reform, Medicare for All, and gun control.

Jay Vaingankar, one of 17 Democrats running in NJ-12 and a former U.S. Department of Energy advisor under President Biden, is campaigning on clean energy, immigration reform, Medicare for All, and gun control.

Court approves Princeton’s Fourth Round housing plan, dismissing challenges

On Friday, the Mercer County Superior Court issued a decision in favor of the Municipality of Princeton’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Fourth Round Plan) against local challenges.

On Friday, the Mercer County Superior Court issued a decision in favor of the Municipality of Princeton’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Fourth Round Plan) against local challenges.

New Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory AI platform aims to improve lab efficiency and lower costs

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory plans to launch a new AI project, called STELLAR-AI, to lower costs and heighten efficiency for experiments. The program is anticipated to launch in 2027, and is still being developed.

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory plans to launch a new AI project, called STELLAR-AI, to lower costs and heighten efficiency for experiments. The program is anticipated to launch in 2027, and is still being developed.

‘Cities Made and Unmade’: An interdisciplinary approach to cities

Princeton Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities’s “Cities Made & Unmade” forum is ongoing through April. Scholars spoke about the interdisciplinary nature of studying cities and the goals behind the event.

Princeton Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities’s “Cities Made & Unmade” forum is ongoing through April. Scholars spoke about the interdisciplinary nature of studying cities and the goals behind the event.

Altman earns Princeton Community Democratic Organization endorsement following packed candidate forum

On Sunday night, Sue Altman won the endorsement of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization over sixteen other candidates in the N.J.-12 Congressional race. Candidates discussed issues such as ICE and US military aid to Israel.

On Sunday night, Sue Altman won the endorsement of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization over sixteen other candidates in the N.J.-12 Congressional race. Candidates discussed issues such as ICE and US military aid to Israel.

State-of-the-art visualization lab opens at new Commons Library

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

Updated undergraduate room draw system launching this semester, lays out guidelines for Spelman draw

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

Students react to U-Store discount elimination with shock, disappointment

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

USG meeting holds presentation on free expression, emphasizes new mental health and menstrual product initiatives

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

Brian Mhando ’26 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Mhando, an ecology and evolutionary biology major at Princeton, will pursue an MPhil in veterinary science at the University of Cambridge.

Mhando, an ecology and evolutionary biology major at Princeton, will pursue an MPhil in veterinary science at the University of Cambridge.

Students and professors express enthusiasm for new linguistics major

Students in the Class of 2028 and beyond will now be able to declare a major in Linguistics, replacing the current Independent Major in Linguistics option. Students and professors expressed enthusiasm for the new major.

Students in the Class of 2028 and beyond will now be able to declare a major in Linguistics, replacing the current Independent Major in Linguistics option. Students and professors expressed enthusiasm for the new major.