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The Huron report on dining and housing, explained

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The Huron report on dining and housing, explained

Hannah Adams and Elizabeth Hu

The ‘Prince’ explains the Huron Report conducted last year, which investigated the role of dining and housing on campus and made recommendations to increase student satisfaction and belonging.

NEWS | October 8

Graduate alumna awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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Graduate alumna awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Victoria Davies

Brunkow shares the award with Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi. She is the 83rd Princeton affiliate to receive a Nobel prize.

NEWS | October 6

Exalumna de posgrado fue galardonada con el Premio Nobel de Fisiología o Medicina

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Exalumna de posgrado fue galardonada con el Premio Nobel de Fisiología o Medicina

Victoria Davies

Brunkow comparte el premio con Fred Ramsdell y Shimon Sakaguchi. Ella es la 83.ª afiliada de Princeton en recibir un premio Nobel.

NEWS | October 6

USG meeting hosts University administrators to discuss changes to dining plan

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USG meeting hosts University administrators to discuss changes to dining plan

Gray Collins

Controversy over the University’s changes to the upperclassmen meal plan changes dominated Sunday’s Undergraduate Student Government meeting, as administrators faced questions from USG leaders.

NEWS | October 6

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

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USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Kian Petlin

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

NEWS | October 6

Newly elected first-year Class Council shares campaigning strategies and aspirations

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Newly elected first-year Class Council shares campaigning strategies and aspirations

Lulu Mangriotis and David Estrada

The newly elected Class of 2029 Class Council members share their thoughts on their campaigns and what they hope to accomplish this academic year.

NEWS | October 6

Auditioning for a cappella groups, explained

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Auditioning for a cappella groups, explained

Clara Docherty

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

NEWS | October 3

Eisgruber says ‘absolutely’ to staying on until at least 2027

Cynthia Torres

With the release of his latest book twelve years into his tenure, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 says he’s not done yet.

NEWS | October 3

Eisgruber dice “por supuesto” a seguir en el cargo al menos hasta 2027

Cynthia Torres

Tras la publicación de su último libro, doce años después de asumir el cargo, el rector de la Universidad Christopher Eisgruber (promoción de 1983), afirma que aún no ha terminado.

NEWS | October 3

In lawsuit response, PPPL denies allegations of wrongful employee termination and safety inspection neglect

Maya Mukherjee

The Princeton Plasma Physics Library (PPPL) has filed a lawsuit response denying former employee Justin Bradley’s claims that he was wrongfully dismissed, as well as accusations that the laboratory neglected conducting safety inspections.

NEWS | October 2

ODUS, Health Professions Advising relocate offices to former McCosh Health Center

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ODUS, Health Professions Advising relocate offices to former McCosh Health Center

Hannah Gabelnick

After the opening of the new Frist Health Center, parts of ODUS and ODOC — including Health Professions Advising — moved into the former McCosh Health Center.

NEWS | October 1

Reduced hours at Frist lead to overcrowding in dining halls, students say

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Reduced hours at Frist lead to overcrowding in dining halls, students say

Sena Chang and Katelynn Lee

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester.

NEWS | October 1

In ‘Terms of Respect,’ Eisgruber attempts to set the higher education record straight

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In ‘Terms of Respect,’ Eisgruber attempts to set the higher education record straight

Cynthia Torres

About three-quarters of the way into an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his new book, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 made a bold pronouncement: “American universities are the best that they’ve ever been.”

NEWS | October 1

The future of humanities teaching in the AI age, according to Princeton professors

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The future of humanities teaching in the AI age, according to Princeton professors

Nikki Han

Some professors are outright banning AI, turning assessments that used to be papers into in-class exams. Others are trying to work alongside AI, asking students to be transparent when they have used AI in research and writing. Others still are encouraging AI use and embracing its potential. And yet, they all expressed fears that AI could deeply impact critical thinking and writing.

NEWS | October 1

2025 DPS report shows continued liquor law violations, rise in motor vehicle thefts

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2025 DPS report shows continued liquor law violations, rise in motor vehicle thefts

Hayk Yengibaryan and Vincent Etherton

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

NEWS | September 30

Eating clubs, co-ops express opposition to dining plan changes

Eating clubs, co-ops express opposition to dining plan changes

Luke Grippo

Eating clubs and co-ops oppose the University’s decision to change dining hall plan options.

NEWS | September 30

Independent students voice significant concerns about new meal plan policies

Independent students voice significant concerns about new meal plan policies

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

Many students express frustration about the University’s decision to revoke “independent” option for students.

NEWS | September 30

Dining plan changes will impact some student financial aid refunds, administrators say

Dining plan changes will impact some student financial aid refunds, administrators say

Cynthia Torres and Benedict Hooper

The Monday CPUC meeting addressed questions over dining plan changes for the 2026–27 academic year requiring all on-campus students to purchase a plan.

NEWS | September 30

The first-year Class Council election, explained

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The first-year Class Council election, explained

David Estrada

Sept. 29 marks the first day of voting for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) freshman class council elections. 17 candidates are running for five spots on the 2029 class council.

NEWS | September 29

U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

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U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

Hayk Yengibaryan

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan for students in an eating club or co-op, replacing the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. Upperclassmen not in an eating club or co-op living on campus will be mandated to purchase either Unlimited or the Block 160 plan.

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan that replaces the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. The other dining plan options will be Unlimited and Block 160.

NEWS | September 29

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