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Noah James ’25 and Ethan Sample ’25 win Sachs scholarships

On Feb. 25, Princeton University announced the 2025 recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship.

On Feb. 25, Princeton University announced the 2025 recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship.

Joshua Yang ’25 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Yang and 34 other students from the United States comprise the 25th-anniversary cohort of scholars.

Yang and 34 other students from the United States comprise the 25th-anniversary cohort of scholars.

We asked seniors who they want their Class Day speaker to be. Here’s what they said.

Seniors discuss what speakers they would like to hear from for Class Day. Answers range from preferences for international speakers, entertainers, and athletes to no preference at all.

Seniors discuss what speakers they would like to hear from for Class Day. Answers range from preferences for international speakers, entertainers, and athletes to no preference at all.

As federal government bears down, town of Princeton vows to stay strong on immigration

While the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, fear is spreading in the immigrant community. However, the town of Princeton is holding firm in its support of the immigrant population.

While the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, fear is spreading in the immigrant community. However, the town of Princeton is holding firm in its support of the immigrant population.

Geo-exchange, explained

Princeton’s heat pumps and geo-exchange system together support more efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling operations at the University.

Princeton’s heat pumps and geo-exchange system together support more efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling operations at the University.

Princeton man charged with brother’s murder in Palmer Square apartment

On Saturday night, Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.

On Saturday night Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.

Alumni flock back to campus for Alumni Day 2025

Alumni Day 2025 had the highest attendance in history. The day included an awards ceremony in the morning, a luncheon with updates on the Art Museum, and a closing reception in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni.

Alumni Day 2025 had the highest attendance in history. The day included an awards ceremony in the morning, a luncheon with updates on the Art Museum, and a closing reception in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni.

As Princeton grows AI profile, student-run conference highlights shifting policy landscape

The 2025 Envision AI Conference focused on potential policy changes impacting the artificial intelligence field. Speakers addressed questions about the future of AI policy and what students can do to position themselves for careers in the emerging field.

The 2025 Envision AI Conference focused on potential policy changes impacting the artificial intelligence field. Speakers addressed questions about the future of AI policy and what students can do to position themselves for careers in the emerging field.

USG Senate discusses rejuvenation of working groups, student life committee, constitutional amendment

The third meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) of the semester focused on creating longevity of working groups, a preview of the March 17 Undergraduate Student Life Committee (USLC) meeting, and an amendment to USG attendance policy.

The third meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) of the semester focused on creating longevity of working groups, a preview of the March 17 Undergraduate Student Life Committee (USLC) meeting, and an amendment to USG attendance policy.

Kagan ’81 speaks on college days, workings of Supreme Court in Alumni Day event

In a packed Richardson Auditorium, Kagan addressed topics including the current state of the Supreme Court, her favorite case, and her time at The Daily Princetonian.

In a packed Richardson Auditorium, Kagan addressed topics including the current state of the Supreme Court, her favorite case, and her time at The Daily Princetonian.

Police activity at Witherspoon Street not related to immigration, despite reports

Activity by the Mercer County sheriff’s department and Homeland Security caused confusion on Friday morning, as community members believed it was an immigration-related raid. Instead, the agencies were carrying out a search warrant relating to possession of child sexual abuse material.

Activity by the Mercer County sheriff’s department and Homeland Security caused confusion on Friday morning, as community members believed it was an immigration-related raid. Instead, the agencies were carrying out a search warrant relating to possession of child sexual abuse material.

Judge Dale E. Ho ’99, judge in Eric Adams corruption case, was ‘a great talent’ in theater and philosophy

Judge Dale E. Ho ’99 presided over a hearing on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the corruption case against Eric Adams.

Judge Dale E. Ho ’99 presided over a hearing on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the corruption case against Eric Adams.

As many universities take down their DEI websites, Princeton’s sites largely remain

As some universities scrub diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) websites to comply with Trump’s targeting of diversity efforts, Princeton’s websites have largely stayed up. 

As some universities scrub diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) websites to comply with Trump’s targeting of diversity efforts, Princeton’s websites have largely stayed up. 

Dean of Engineering Andrea Goldsmith named next president of Stony Brook University

Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead the search for Goldsmith’s successor. The goal is to select a new dean by the 2025–26 academic year.

Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead the search for Goldsmith’s successor. The goal is to select a new dean by the 2025–26 academic year.

Senate investigation led by Ted Cruz ’92 targets $2.4 million in Princeton research grants

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-TX), published a database flagging over 3,400 federal grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the Biden-Harris Administration for funding “woke DEI” projects.

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-TX), published a database flagging over 3,400 federal grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the Biden-Harris Administration for funding “woke DEI” projects.

Changes to pre-draw process leave students with housing accommodations confused and concerned

A change to the pre-draw process no longer allows students with housing accommodations to have a “drawmate,” a student placed in a nearby dorm. The change was announced after the pre-draw process began, leaving students confused and concerned.

A change to the pre-draw process no longer allows students with housing accommodations to have a “drawmate,” a student placed in a nearby dorm. The change was announced after the pre-draw process began, leaving students confused and concerned.

Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 returns to talk at Princeton, discusses Israel and Gaza

The Princeton Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a second annual conversation with political scientist and activist Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 to discuss the war in Gaza.

The Princeton Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a 2nd annual conversation with political scientist and activist Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 to discuss the war in Gaza.

Attar and Nwokeji ’25 awarded Pyne Prize, highest undergraduate distinction

Seniors Avi Attar and Jennifer Nwokeji won the 2025 Pyne Prize for excellence in scholarship, character, and leadership. Both students were previous recipients of the Shapiro Prize. 

Democratic candidates for next NJ governor meet at ‘informational forum’

On Feb. 16, Democratic candidates in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race discussed policy on affordability in housing and healthcare, educational equity, and the future of the Democratic Party in the state.

On Feb. 16, Democratic candidates in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race discussed policy on affordability in housing and healthcare, educational equity, and the future of the Democratic Party in the state.

Dining halls scramble to source eggs amid national shortage

A national egg shortage caused by an unusually deadly avian flu this year has led to Princeton Dining Halls replacing their usual cage-free shelled eggs with cage-free liquid eggs. At least one eating club has adjusted the menu to accommodate for the egg shortage.

A national egg shortage caused by an unusually deadly avian flu this year has led to Princeton Dining Halls replacing their usual cage-free shelled eggs with cage-free liquid eggs. At least one eating club has adjusted the menu to accommodate for the egg shortage.