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USG wrapped: Senate ends fall semester with reflection on the year, committee updates

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USG wrapped: Senate ends fall semester with reflection on the year, committee updates

Alena Zhang

Reported achievements include the Mental Health Committee successfully reducing copays for mental health services, the Social Committee hosting one of the most expensive Lawnparties yet, and a continued trend of increasing election competition and turnout in elections.

NEWS | December 10

Waldvogel ’26 elected 149th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

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Waldvogel ’26 elected 149th editor-in-chief of The Daily Princetonian

Cynthia Torres

On Saturday, The Daily Princetonian elected its 149th editor-in-chief, selecting associate News and Investigations editor Miriam Waldvogel ’26. She plans to emphasize curiosity and building on progress the ‘Prince’ has already made.

NEWS | December 10

CPUC holds final meeting of the semester, SJP posts Resources Committee comments outside

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CPUC holds final meeting of the semester, SJP posts Resources Committee comments outside

Bridget O’Neill

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss the passage of an undergraduate student referendum on fossil fuel dissociation, updates from the Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Climate, Culture, and Conduct, and survey findings on sense of belonging on campus.

NEWS | December 10

Negotiations launch at third postdoc bargaining session, U. interferes with protest

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Negotiations launch at third postdoc bargaining session, U. interferes with protest

Nikki Han

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) had its third bargaining session with the University, and the first that reached a compromise allowing five observers into the room. Outside the building, 25-30 postdocs protested in support of open bargaining, but received warnings from the Free Expression Facilitators.

NEWS | December 10

‘I feel so blessed and lucky’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

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‘I feel so blessed and lucky’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

Hayk Yengibaryan and Luke Grippo

On Monday, dozens of high schoolers matched with Princeton through the QuestBridge National College Match program, officially becoming the first members of the Class of 2029. The Daily Princetonian spoke with some of Princeton’s Class of 2029 QuestBridge matches to learn about their reactions and application process.

NEWS | December 6

UHS to relocate to new Frist Health Center in January 2025

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UHS to relocate to new Frist Health Center in January 2025

Sena Chang

Princeton University Health Services (UHS) will move to the Frist Health Center (FHC) in January 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services. Due to the transition, radiology services will pause starting Dec. 9, and both UHS — commonly referred to by students as ‘McCosh’ — and the FHC will be closed from Jan. 6 to 10.

NEWS | December 6

Eisgruber makes public appearance in new helm position for the Association of American Universities

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Eisgruber makes public appearance in new helm position for the Association of American Universities

Bridget O’Neill and Miriam Waldvogel

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 appeared on C-SPAN on Wednesday for a 30-minute segment as part of his role as the chair of the board of the Association of American Universities (AAU). In a wide-ranging conversation, Eisgruber discussed the state of higher education, sharing his views on the boycott, divest, sanction (BDS) movement, the price of college, and the function of financial aid.

NEWS | December 5

Upperclassman course selection concludes with key classes filled, students express frustration

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Upperclassman course selection concludes with key classes filled, students express frustration

Hayk Yengibaryan and Charlie Roth

On Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Princeton upperclassman swiftly selected their courses. With underclassman course enrollment looming, several classes have already filled up.

NEWS | December 5

Gov. Chris Christie visits campus, offers views on N.J. gubernatorial race and presidential election

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Gov. Chris Christie visits campus, offers views on N.J. gubernatorial race and presidential election

Eojin Park

Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey, discussed his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump and his reflections on his storied political career to a full Whig Hall Senate Chamber.

NEWS | December 4

First Professor of Indigenous Studies steps into role, charts new initiatives

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First Professor of Indigenous Studies steps into role, charts new initiatives

Luke Grippo

J. Kēhaulani Kauanui assumed her role as the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies in Anthropology this past July. She spoke to the ‘Prince’ about her goals, which include improving the Native experience on campus and creating a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies.

NEWS | December 3

The organization at the center of faculty free speech debates

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The organization at the center of faculty free speech debates

Olivia Sanchez and Achilleas Koukas

A group of faculty formed the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom last April, following the establishment of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.” The ‘Prince’ spoke to its leaders and members to learn more about the organization, its goals, and its origins.

NEWS | December 3

Fed Chair Jerome Powell ’75 selected as Princeton’s Baccalaureate Speaker

Eojin Park

The University announced on Nov. 26 that Jerome Powell ’75, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, would be the Baccalaureate speaker for the Class of 2025.

NEWS | December 2

USG discusses Title IX and approves funding for Dean’s Date event

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USG discusses Title IX and approves funding for Dean’s Date event

Andrew Arthur

In addition to discussing Title IX and Social Committee funding, USG representatives outlined next steps for the four referenda passed last week. The USG will now prepare and deliver position papers to the University summarizing the positions of the referenda.

NEWS | December 2

In split ticket victory, Kho ’26 elected USG president, Swamidurai ’26 VP; all referenda pass

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In split ticket victory, Kho ’26 elected USG president, Swamidurai ’26 VP; all referenda pass

Victoria Davies and Christopher Bao

With 53 percent turnout, Enzo Kho ’26 and Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 have been elected as the president and vice president, respectively, of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in an unusual split-ticket win. All four referenda on the ballot also passed, the USG announced on Nov. 29.

NEWS | November 29

Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary

Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary

Vivien Wong

On Nov. 16, President-elect Donald Trump named Will Scharf ’08, one of his personal attorneys, as White House staff secretary. During his time at Princeton, Scharf was involved with the Center for Jewish Life and Chabad, served as president of Charter Club and the Interclub Council, and made an unsuccessful bid for USG president.

NEWS | November 26

N.J. wildfires spike after prolonged dry period, Princeton experts explain

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N.J. wildfires spike after prolonged dry period, Princeton experts explain

Achilleas Koukas

New Jersey has seen a sharp uptick in wildfires in recent months, as well as rising temperatures and drier air. The ‘Prince’ spoke to climate scientists and students on campus to understand what is behind these changes.

NEWS | November 26

USG presidential candidates on protest, relationship with administration

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USG presidential candidates on protest, relationship with administration

Annie Rupertus

Current USG Social Chair Enzo Kho ’26 and current USG Treasurer Uma Fox ’26 are squaring off in the USG president election this week. While Kho and Fox share broad similarities in their policy stances, nuances lie in their approaches to USG’s relationship with the administration and solutions to issues of free expression on campus.

NEWS | November 25

Interclub Council holds inaugural info session, reveals efforts to reduce Bicker competition

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Interclub Council holds inaugural info session, reveals efforts to reduce Bicker competition

Justus Wilhoit and Katelynn Lee

The Interclub Council (ICC) held its inaugural panel introducing sophomores to dining options, including eating clubs. Sophomores heard from each eating club president who revealed new changes to Street Week, including changes to Charter’s selective sign in process and club ranking.

NEWS | November 25

PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

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PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

Alena Zhang

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to hear from PSAFE, continuing a series of administration-adjacent presentations to the body. The PSAFE presentation, led by Public Safety Associate Director of Administration Bryant Blount ’08 and Community Relations Lieutenant Sean Ryder, explained aspects of their role in student safety and law enforcement, including their surveillance uses of eduroam and cameras in investigations.

NEWS | November 25

Students express concern about a whole bunch of holes

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Students express concern about a whole bunch of holes

Irene Kim

Following the rise in holes across campus due to construction, students expressed concern over the potential impacts on the campus atmosphere.

NEWS | November 25

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