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As Street Week events continue, changes address trend of increased participation

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As Street Week events continue, changes address trend of increased participation

Justus Wilhoit

Street Week 2025 began on Sunday, Jan. 26, with clubs beginning to host events for prospective members. Charter Club has changed their selective sign-in process to cap the number of points an individual can receive at nine.

NEWS | January 30

In annual letter, Eisgruber defends tax-exempt endowment, DEI, and institutional restraint

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In annual letter, Eisgruber defends tax-exempt endowment, DEI, and institutional restraint

Hayk Yengibaryan and Christopher Bao

In his annual State of the University letter published on Jan. 29, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 vigorously defended the University’s endowment, its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and institutional restraint.

NEWS | January 30

Princeton voters approve $89.1 million bond referendum to improve Princeton Public School facilities

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Princeton voters approve $89.1 million bond referendum to improve Princeton Public School facilities

Charlie Roth

On Tuesday, Princeton voters approved of a $89.1 million bond referendum to fund improvements to Princeton School District facilities.

NEWS | January 29

Eisgruber says U. is “exploring measures” in wake of Trump orders, stops short of specific guidance

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Eisgruber says U. is “exploring measures” in wake of Trump orders, stops short of specific guidance

Vitus Larrieu and Lia Opperman

In a campus-wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.

In a campus wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.

NEWS | January 29

Dean’s Date, as you don’t know it, is here

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Dean’s Date, as you don’t know it, is here

Luke Grippo

The university is implementing a new final paper submission system this semester as part of its Dean’s Date reform, spreading out final deadlines to align with assigned exam periods

NEWS | January 29

Elected GSG officers to continue push for graduate student parity

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Elected GSG officers to continue push for graduate student parity

Vivien Wong

On Jan. 15, the GSG Election Committee announced the results of the 2025 officer elections, naming Amari Tankard GS as President, Caridad Estrada Cardona GS as Vice President, and Jan Ertl GS as Vice President of Internal Affairs, among other members.

On Jan. 15, the GSG Election Committee announced the results of the 2025 officer elections, naming Amari Tankard GS as President, Caridad Estrada GS as Vice President, and Jan Ertl GS as Vice President of Internal Affairs, among other members.

NEWS | January 29

Pro-Palestine activists rally for divestment on the first day of classes

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Pro-Palestine activists rally for divestment on the first day of classes

Sena Chang and Vivien Wong

Pro-Palestine activists rallied on Jan. 27 in front of the Friend Center hoping to build off the momentum of the November referendum which called for University divest in its endowment from companies involved in weapons manufacturing.

NEWS | January 27

First day of classes kicks off with annual USG event

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First day of classes kicks off with annual USG event

Devon Rudolph

On Jan. 27, USG held the annual “FDOC” event to celebrate the first day of classes. Students lined up to take photos in front of banners reading “FDOC,” seniors with the option of an “LFDOC” banner.

NEWS | January 27

Kidnapped graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is still alive, Iraqi Foreign Minister says

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Kidnapped graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is still alive, Iraqi Foreign Minister says

Elisabeth Stewart

Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on X that according to the Iraqi Foreign Minister, kidnapped Princeton graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is alive.

Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on X that according to the Iraqi foreign minister, kidnapped Princeton graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is alive.

NEWS | January 27

‘It was entirely unrecognizable’: The Princeton students affected by Los Angeles wildfires

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‘It was entirely unrecognizable’: The Princeton students affected by Los Angeles wildfires

Hayk Yengibaryan

After two major fires caused historic damage to the greater Los Angeles area, several Princeton students who call the Golden State home have had to navigate local evacuation orders while coping with the fact that they may never see their homes.

NEWS | January 26

Participants enjoy community building as Wintersession 2025 comes to an end

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Participants enjoy community building as Wintersession 2025 comes to an end

Nikki Han

After two weeks and more than 500 events, Wintersession 2025 has come to an end. The ‘Prince’ spoke to students who reflected on Wintersession’s role in learning and community building.

NEWS | January 26

Historic preservation project sparks concern over tenant relocation and affordability

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Historic preservation project sparks concern over tenant relocation and affordability

Abby Leibowitz

A restoration project application by Hillier LLC along Witherspoon Street is facing concern from residents, including some tenants who will be displaced.

NEWS | January 24

‘Definition of a lively extrovert’: Friends and family remember Tiger Bech ’21

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‘Definition of a lively extrovert’: Friends and family remember Tiger Bech ’21

Victoria Davies and Doug Schwartz

Tiger Bech was 27 when he died on New Year’s Day from a terror attack in New Orleans that also claimed the lives of 13 others.

NEWS | January 24

Trump pardons Larry Giberson ’23 alongside most Jan. 6 rioters

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Trump pardons Larry Giberson ’23 alongside most Jan. 6 rioters

Vitus Larrieu

On Jan. 20, Larry Giberson ’23 was pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, along with roughly 1,500 other rioters in a bulk executive action by President Donald Trump. Giberson was initially charged in March 2023 with six violations of the U.S. Code, and pled guilty to one count of civil disorder in November 2023.

NEWS | January 24

Three Princeton seniors awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

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Three Princeton seniors awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

Hayk Yengibaryan and Christopher Bao

Diya Kraybill ’25, Issa Mudashiru ’25, and James Zhang ’25 have been named Schwarzman Scholars. They will pursue a one-year master’s program in global affairs in Beijing during the 2025–26 academic year.

NEWS | January 24

Clio Hall protesters set for April trial after second plea deal collapses

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Clio Hall protesters set for April trial after second plea deal collapses

Cynthia Torres

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Clio Hall protesters appeared in court for the 5th time to schedule a trial date on charges of defiant trespassing. The conference began with confusion over an arranged deal between the defense and prosecution attorneys. The trial was eventually scheduled to start on April 14, almost one year after the Clio Hall sit-in.

NEWS | January 17

Before inauguration, Princeton issues no official travel warning for international students

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Before inauguration, Princeton issues no official travel warning for international students

Maya Mukherjee

While various other universities advised international students to return to the United States before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Princeton has not issued an official recommendation.

While various other universities advised international students to return to the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Princeton did not. The 'Prince' interviewed a number of international students of different nationalities on how they feel regarding the lack of advice.

NEWS | January 17

With an uncontested presidential race, candidates for top 3 GSG elections focus on dining, departmental equity

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With an uncontested presidential race, candidates for top 3 GSG elections focus on dining, departmental equity

Victoria Davies

The election for this year’s GSG Executive Board began on Monday Jan. 6, and polls will close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 13.

NEWS | January 10

SPIA to offer both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System as part of focus on criminal justice system

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SPIA to offer both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System as part of focus on criminal justice system

Elisabeth Stewart

This change marks a shift from course registration in November, when only The Criminal Legal System was offered. Both classes work toward the freedom of individuals who are wrongfully convicted.

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is offering both Making an Exoneree and The Criminal Legal System next semester. The classes work toward the freedom of a person who is wrongfully convicted.

NEWS | January 10

Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools Michael LaSusa appointed, hopes for stability

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Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools Michael LaSusa appointed, hopes for stability

Devon Rudolph

Michael LaSusa has been appointed as the superintendent of Princeton Public Schools (PPS) for the next five years. He received unanimous approval from the PPS board, and will start in his role on July 1, 2025. Stability was a factor in the decision process, as PPS has not had a permanent superintendent serving more than three years since 2020.

NEWS | January 10

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