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Princeton professors on why Trump won, and what comes next

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Princeton professors on why Trump won, and what comes next

Sena Chang

The ‘Prince’ spoke with six Princeton professors who shared analysis on Trump’s victory and discussed what may come next. Professors pointed to errors in polling that failed to forecast a red wave, the difficulties Harris faced in shedding the incumbent label, strategies to realign the Democratic Party, and what a Trump presidency might look like this time around.

The ‘Prince’ spoke with six Princeton professors who shared analysis on Trump’s victory and discussed what may come next. Professors pointed to errors in polling that failed to forecast a red wave, the difficulties Harris faced in shedding the incumbent label, strategies to realign the Democratic Party, and what a Trump presidency might look like this time around.

NEWS | November 7

Campus groups host mental health and well-being events following the election

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Campus groups host mental health and well-being events following the election

Andrew Arthur

In the run up to election day on Tuesday, several campus groups announced that they would provide wellbeing-related resources for students across campus. The University Health Services held “Post-Election Listening Circles” and The Princeton Environmental Activism Coalition, alongside Sunrise Princeton, held an “Art Build” event at Campus Club.

In the run up to election day on Tuesday, several campus groups announced that they would provide wellbeing-related resources for students across campus. The University Health Services held “Post-Election Listening Circles” and The Princeton Environmental Activism Coalition, alongside Sunrise Princeton, held an “Art Build” event at Campus Club.

NEWS | November 7

Princeton eliminates $45 fee for dropping courses after add/drop period

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Princeton eliminates $45 fee for dropping courses after add/drop period

Doris Lee

Undergraduate students no longer have to pay the $45 fee to drop a course after the add/drop period ends. The add/drop period allows students to adjust their course schedules until mid-September. After that, they can still drop a course until the ninth week of the term, previously with a $45 fee. The final date to drop classes this semester is Friday, Nov. 8.

Undergraduate students no longer have to pay the $45 fee to drop a course after the add/drop period ends. The add/drop period allows students to adjust their course schedules until mid-September. After that, they can still drop a course until the ninth week of the term, previously with a $45 fee. The final date to drop classes this semester is Friday, Nov. 8.

NEWS | November 6

Ted Cruz ’92 leads the pack of Princeton alumni wins in Congress

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Ted Cruz ’92 leads the pack of Princeton alumni wins in Congress

Sena Chang and Charlie Roth

Ted Cruz ’92 won his re-election campaign, alongside Raja Krishnamoorthi ’95, Glenn Ivey ’83, Herb Conaway ’85, Terri Sewell ’86, and Vince Fong GS ’03. The race with George Whitesides ’96 has yet to be called.

Ted Cruz ’92 won his re-election campaign, alongside Raja Krishnamoorthi ’95, Glenn Ivey ’83, Herb Conaway ’85, Terri Sewell ’86, and Vince Fong GS ’03. The race with George Whitesides ’96 has yet to be called.

NEWS | November 6
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Princetonians pack Whig-Clio Election night watch party

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Princetonians pack Whig-Clio Election night watch party

Devon Rudolph

Nerves filled all four floors of Whig Hall as the results of the election were broadcast live to the room during the Whig-Clio election night watch party Nov. 5. The event, hosted in partnership with Vote100, goal was to encourage an inclusive and bipartisan environment for students. 

Nerves filled all four floors of Whig Hall as the results of the election were broadcast live to the room during the Whig-Clio election night watch party Nov. 5. The event, hosted in partnership with Vote100, goal was to encourage an inclusive and bipartisan environment for students. 

NEWS | November 6

Professors cancel class, encourage voting on Election Day

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Professors cancel class, encourage voting on Election Day

Laila Hartman-Sigall

While some professors canceled class, encouraged students to vote, or allowed students to skip on Nov. 5, others held courses as scheduled. The ‘Prince’ spoke to students to gauge their reactions on how their professors are handling the U.S. presidential election.

While some professors canceled class, encouraged students to vote, or allowed students to skip on Nov. 5, others held courses as scheduled. The ‘Prince’ spoke to students to gauge their reactions on how their professors are handling the U.S. presidential election.

NEWS | November 6

Court case for Clio protesters inches towards trial, judge declines plea deal again

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Court case for Clio protesters inches towards trial, judge declines plea deal again

Annie Rupertus, Eojin Park, and Miriam Waldvogel

Princeton Municipal Court will hold another pre-trial conference on Dec. 10 to set a trial date for the Clio Hall protesters. During a hearing today, defense attorney Aymen Aboushi requested a re-evaluation of a plea deal that would have allowed six of the protesters to plead guilty to a municipal noise ordinance, but the request was definitively rejected. 

Princeton Municipal Court will hold another pre-trial conference on Dec. 10 to set a trial date for the Clio Hall protesters. During a hearing today, defense attorney Aymen Aboushi requested a re-evaluation of a plea deal that would have allowed six of the protesters to plead guilty to a municipal noise ordinance, but the request was definitively rejected. 

NEWS | November 5

‘Drunk meal’ food truck discontinued due to slow sales

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‘Drunk meal’ food truck discontinued due to slow sales

Olivia Sanchez and Emily Leon

The “drunk meal” food truck outside of Frist Campus Center was quietly discontinued this semester due to slow sales. However, “drunk meal” inside of Frist continues to only operate on Saturdays, with the only late-night dining options available to students on Thursdays and Fridays being the U-Store and Studio 34, which close at 2 a.m., and Wawa, which is open 24 hours.

The “drunk meal” food truck outside of Frist Campus Center was quietly discontinued this semester due to slow sales. However, “drunk meal” inside of Frist continues to only operate on Saturdays, with the only late-night dining options available to students on Thursdays and Fridays being the U-Store and Studio 34, which close at 2 a.m., and Wawa, which is open 24 hours.

NEWS | November 5

International students navigate stakes of 2024 election

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International students navigate stakes of 2024 election

Luke Grippo and Devon Rudolph

Even though most international students, who make up 12.7 percent of Princeton undergraduates, cannot vote, many of them still sense the stakes of this election. “You’re not just voting for yourself,” one student told the ‘Prince.’ “You should think of not only yourselves, but think of others.”

Even though most international students, who make up 12.7 percent of Princeton undergraduates, cannot vote, many of them still sense the stakes of this election. “You’re not just voting for yourself,” one student told the ‘Prince.’ “You should think of not only yourselves, but think of others.”

NEWS | November 5

Over $10,000 of equipment stolen from Friend Center lab

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Over $10,000 of equipment stolen from Friend Center lab

Leela Hensler

Between the hours of 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, over $10,000 of equipment was stolen from Jia Deng’s Vision and Learning Lab, located in the Friend Center. Six Nvidia RTX 4090 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) were stolen, and the theft remains under investigation by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Between the hours of 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, over $10,000 of equipment was stolen from Jia Deng’s Vision and Learning Lab, located in the Friend Center. Six Nvidia RTX 4090 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) were stolen, and the theft remains under investigation by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

NEWS | November 5

Alleged art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73 charged with conspiracy, fraud

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Alleged art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73 charged with conspiracy, fraud

Katelynn Lee and Miriam Waldvogel

Art dealer Edoardo Almagià ’73 was recently the subject of an arrest warrant, having been charged with conspiracy and fraud. Almagià has had previous transactions with the Princeton University Art Museum.

Art dealer Edoardo Almagià ’73 was recently the subject of an arrest warrant, having been charged with conspiracy and fraud. Almagià has had previous transactions with the Princeton University Art Museum.

NEWS | November 4

Facilities adjusts operations as New Jersey drought continues

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Facilities adjusts operations as New Jersey drought continues

Hallie Graham and Ben Goldston

The unusually mild weather over the past month for this time of year has been a side effect of the worst drought on record for New Jersey. In response to these conditions, the University has adjusted its reseeding schedules and cancelled fireworks events.

The unusually mild weather over the past month for this time of year has been a side effect of the worst drought on record for New Jersey. In response to these conditions, the University has adjusted its reseeding schedules and cancelled fireworks events.

NEWS | November 4

Q&A with 2024 Nobel Laureate, Professor Emeritus John Hopfield

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Q&A with 2024 Nobel Laureate, Professor Emeritus John Hopfield

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Princeton Professor Emeritus John Hopfield to learn about his background in physics, time on campus, and life after winning the Nobel Prize. Hopfield was awarded the prize alongside Geoffrey Hinton for foundational discoveries that have led to the development of machine learning and artificial neural networks.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Princeton Professor Emeritus John Hopfield to learn about his background in physics, time on campus, and life after winning the Nobel Prize. Hopfield was awarded the prize alongside Geoffrey Hinton for foundational discoveries that have led to the development of machine learning and artificial neural networks.

NEWS | November 1

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