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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.

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

NEWS | September 30

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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.

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

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The first-year Class Council election, explained

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.

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

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

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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Lawnparties budget, transport for off-campus religious observances discussed at USG meeting

Lawnparties budget, transport for off-campus religious observances discussed at USG meeting

Oliver Wu

At the USG meeting on Sept. 28, members discussed offering funding for religious transportation and addressed additional methods to make communication with the USG more transparent.

At the USG meeting on Sept. 28, members discussed offering funding for religious transportation and addressed additional methods to make communication with the USG more transparent.

NEWS | September 28

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No deal linked to reinstated research grants, Eisgruber says

No deal linked to reinstated research grants, Eisgruber says

Cynthia Torres

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that no deal was made with the Trump Administration to obtain reinstated research grants this summer.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that no deal was made with the Trump Administration to obtain reinstated research grants this summer.

NEWS | September 28

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Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

Nora Linssen and Eojin Park

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

NEWS | September 28

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En un primer vistazo a las colecciones, el Museo de Arte anuncia dos exhibiciones de inauguración

En un primer vistazo a las colecciones, el Museo de Arte anuncia dos exhibiciones de inauguración

Victoria Davies

Las exposiciones inaugurales en el Museo de Arte de la Universidad de Princeton (PUAM, por sus siglas en inglés) serán nombradas “Princeton Collects” (Princeton Colecciona) y “Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay” (Toshiko Takaezu: Diálogos en Arcilla), el museo anunció el jueves.

Las exposiciones inaugurales en el Museo de Arte de la Universidad de Princeton (PUAM, por sus siglas en inglés) serán nombradas “Princeton Collects” (Princeton Colecciona) y “Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay” (Toshiko Takaezu: Diálogos en Arcilla), el museo anunció el jueves.

NEWS | September 28

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In first peek at collections, Art Museum announces two opening exhibits

In first peek at collections, Art Museum announces two opening exhibits

Victoria Davies

The opening exhibitions for the art museum will be “Princeton Collects” and “Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay,” the University announced Thursday.

The opening exhibitions for the art museum will be “Princeton Collects” and “Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay,” the University announced Thursday.

NEWS | September 28

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Princeton postdoc passes away overnight

Princeton postdoc passes away overnight

Hayk Yengibaryan and Nikki Han

Haoran Li, a postdoctoral researcher, died at his home in West Windsor last night, according to an email sent to campus employees.

Haoran Li, a postdoctoral researcher, died at his home in West Windsor last night, according to an email sent to campus employees.

NEWS | September 26

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Mercer County begins planning replacement of Washington Road bridge

Mercer County begins planning replacement of Washington Road bridge

David Yun

The Princeton Municipality is working to refurbish the Washington Road bridge and turn the intersection at Washington and Faculty Road into a roundabout. 

The Princeton Municipality is working to refurbish the Washington Road bridge and turn the intersection at Washington and Faculty Road into a roundabout. 

NEWS | September 26

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El Condado de Mercer comienza a planificar la sustitución del puente de Washington Road

El Condado de Mercer comienza a planificar la sustitución del puente de Washington Road

David Yun

El municipio de Princeton está trabajando para renovar el puente de Washington Road y convertir la intersección de Washington y Faculty Road en una rotonda.

El municipio de Princeton está trabajando para renovar el puente de Washington Road y convertir la intersección de Washington y Faculty Road en una rotonda.

NEWS | September 26

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TigerTransit modifica sus horario y rutas para el año escolar nuevo

TigerTransit modifica sus horario y rutas para el año escolar nuevo

Sena Chang

TigerTransit ha presentado horarios y rutas actualizados para mejorar accesibilidad, con nuevas conexiones y más servicio nocturno. Aunque algunos estudiantes acogen con satisfacción los cambios, otros expresan su preocupación por el servicio nocturno y la frecuencia de los autobuses.

TigerTransit ha presentado horarios y rutas actualizados para mejorar accesibilidad, con nuevas conexiones y más servicio nocturno. Aunque algunos estudiantes acogen con satisfacción los cambios, otros expresan su preocupación por el servicio nocturno y la frecuencia de los autobuses.

NEWS | September 26

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Extended passing periods well-received among students and faculty

Extended passing periods well-received among students and faculty

Isaac Bernstein

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

NEWS | September 25

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The 2026–27 academic year will feature changes due to later Labor Day

The 2026–27 academic year will feature changes due to later Labor Day

Hayk Yengibaryan, Caitlyn Tablada, and Nikki Han

The 2026–27 academic calendar will feature changes, including a Wednesday start date, a delayed fall break, and a shift in the Thanksgiving week schedule.

The 2026–27 academic calendar will feature changes, including a Wednesday start date, a delayed fall break, and a shift in the Thanksgiving week schedule.

NEWS | September 25

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Princeton Town Council discusses sustainability initiatives and approves infrastructure developments

Princeton Town Council discusses sustainability initiatives and approves infrastructure developments

Nikki Han and David Yun

At the Sept. 23 Princeton Town Council meeting, the launch of the Microforest Project and tree planting initiatives were announced. The Council also approved infrastructure improvements and swore in new police officers, with Captain Matthew Solovay promoted to Chief of Police.

At the Sept. 23 Princeton Town Council meeting, the launch of the Microforest Project and tree planting initiatives were announced. The Council also approved infrastructure improvements and swore in new police officers, with Captain Matthew Solovay promoted to Chief of Police.

NEWS | September 25

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SPIA emphasizes limit on thesis funding at senior class meeting

SPIA emphasizes limit on thesis funding at senior class meeting

Leela Hensler

The SPIA thesis advising document released for the 2025–2026 academic year stated that “Fall break and Winter break thesis research funding is limited.”

The SPIA thesis advising document released for the 2025–2026 academic year stated that “Fall break and Winter break thesis research funding is limited.”

NEWS | September 25

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TigerTransit tweaks hours and routes for new academic year

TigerTransit tweaks hours and routes for new academic year

Sena Chang

TigerTransit has updated its bus routes and hours, enhancing accessibility with new connections and expanded evening service. While some students welcome the changes, some express concerns about late-night service and bus frequency.

TigerTransit at Princeton University has updated its bus routes and hours, enhancing accessibility with new connections and expanded evening service. While some graduate students welcome the changes, some express concerns about late-night service and bus frequency.

NEWS | September 24

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Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

Meghana Veldhuis and Ben Goldston

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

NEWS | September 23

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NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP set to launch on Wednesday

NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP set to launch on Wednesday

Andrew Bosworth

NASA’s Princeton-led mission to explore the solar system’s boundary is now set to launch its probe on Sept. 24 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Princeton Professor of Astrophysical Sciences David McComas serves as the principal investigator for the IMAP mission.

NASA’s Princeton-led mission to explore the solar system’s boundary is now set to launch its probe on Sept. 24 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Princeton Professor of Astrophysical Sciences David McComas serves as the principal investigator for the IMAP mission.

NEWS | September 22

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