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Princeton President says University will not consider institutional neutrality

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Princeton President says University will not consider institutional neutrality

Bridget O’Neill

The Daily Princetonian spoke with President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, who shared that the University will not consider institutional neutrality. The University administration will maintain the current policy of institutional restraint although Eisgruber expressed plans to issue statements “less frequently.”

The Daily Princetonian spoke with President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, who shared that the University will not consider institutional neutrality. The University administration will maintain the current policy of institutional restraint although Eisgruber expressed plans to issue statements “less frequently.”

NEWS | September 30

SPIA hosts Paraguay President to discuss economic development in Latin America

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SPIA hosts Paraguay President to discuss economic development in Latin America

Doug Schwartz and Elisabeth Stewart

As part of the Dean’s Leadership Series, His Excellency President Santiago Peña of Paraguay joined the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) on Friday, Sept. 27. Peña focused his address on his ascent to public office and his visions for economic development in Paraguay and the Latin American region, before taking questions from the audience.

As part of the Dean’s Leadership Series, His Excellency President Santiago Peña of Paraguay joined the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) on Friday, Sept. 27. Peña focused his address on his ascent to public office and his visions for economic development in Paraguay and the Latin American region, before taking questions from the audience.

NEWS | September 30

USG Senate talks fall Lawnparties budget, transgender student experience

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USG Senate talks fall Lawnparties budget, transgender student experience

Devon Rudolph

At the third Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting of the semester, discussions focused on the breakdown of the Fall 2024 Lawnparties budget and raised questions for future budgets. The Senate also heard from a facilitator of the Princeton Gender Affinity Group about the transgender student experience and passed two student group event budgets.

At the third Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting of the semester, discussions focused on the breakdown of the Fall 2024 Lawnparties budget and raised questions for future budgets. The Senate also heard from a facilitator of the Princeton Gender Affinity Group about the transgender student experience and passed two student group event budgets.

NEWS | September 30

Resources Committee considers framework for community feedback, ‘consensus’ on Israeli divestment

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Resources Committee considers framework for community feedback, ‘consensus’ on Israeli divestment

Elisabeth Stewart

Two months after the Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) petition submitted its divestment proposal, the CPUC Resources Committee continues to establish a process to consider the proposal and gather community input. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish students and faculty came together to write a petition calling for “NO Consensus on BDS,” which was also submitted to CPUC.

Two months after the Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) petition submitted its divestment proposal, the CPUC Resources Committee continues to establish a process to consider the proposal and gather community input. Meanwhile, a group of Jewish students and faculty came together to write a petition calling for “NO Consensus on BDS,” which was also submitted to CPUC.

NEWS | September 27

After failed vote in May, graduate students reflect on years-long unionization campaign

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After failed vote in May, graduate students reflect on years-long unionization campaign

Maya Mukherjee and Meghana Veldhuis

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) filed on April 12 and held its vote on May 13 and 14, with just over a third of graduate student voters voting in support of the union. The ‘Prince’ spoke to organizers and critics of unionization about the campaign preceding the election.

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) filed on April 12 and held its vote on May 13 and 14, with just over a third of graduate student voters voting in support of the union. The ‘Prince’ spoke to organizers and critics of unionization about the campaign preceding the election.

NEWS | September 27
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Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

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Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

Hallie Graham

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

NEWS | September 27

Climate change discussion with President of the Maldives turns to conflict in Israel

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Climate change discussion with President of the Maldives turns to conflict in Israel

Hannah Gabelnick and Devon Rudolph

On Sept. 26, the President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu spoke as part of SPIA’s Dean Leadership Series. The conversation, moderated by Professor Razia Iqbal, was intended to focus on the Maldives’s effort to combat climate change, but shifted focus to the country’s response to the war in Gaza.

On Sept. 26, the President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu spoke as part of SPIA’s Dean Leadership Series. The conversation, moderated by Professor Razia Iqbal, was intended to focus on the Maldives’s effort to combat climate change, but shifted focus to the country’s response to the war in Gaza.

NEWS | September 27

Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

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Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

Abby Leibowitz

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

NEWS | September 26

SPIA changes requirements for junior independent work following years of deliberation

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SPIA changes requirements for junior independent work following years of deliberation

Sophie Brissett, Isabella Roberts, and Meghana Veldhuis

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has changed its requirements for independent junior work, reducing the number of required junior papers from two to one for SPIA majors in the Class of 2026 and beyond.

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has changed its requirements for independent junior work, reducing the number of required junior papers from two to one for SPIA majors in the Class of 2026 and beyond.

NEWS | September 26

Grad students receive twice the amount of free meals in new 12 Free Meals Program pilot

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Grad students receive twice the amount of free meals in new 12 Free Meals Program pilot

Sena Chang and Eojin Park

As part of a new pilot, all graduate students not on a meal plan had 12 free meals automatically loaded onto their PUIDs for use over the course of the fall semester. The program, called the 12 Free Meals Pilot Program, kicked off on Sunday, Aug. 25 and gives students access to meals in Procter Hall, the dining hall in the Graduate College.

As part of a new pilot, all graduate students not on a meal plan had 12 free meals automatically loaded onto their PUIDs for use over the course of the fall semester. The program, called the 12 Free Meals Pilot Program, kicked off on Sunday, Aug. 25 and gives students access to meals in Procter Hall, the dining hall in the Graduate College.

NEWS | September 26

Business slows at Murray-Dodge Café after main entrance closes due to Art Museum construction

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Business slows at Murray-Dodge Café after main entrance closes due to Art Museum construction

Christopher Bao and Vivien Wong

In the weeks following Murray-Dodge Café’s reopening for the fall semester on Sept. 4, student employees and visitors say there have been noticeably fewer patrons using the space. The café’s main entrance has been closed since the beginning of the summer due to its proximity to ongoing Princeton University Art Museum construction.

In the weeks following Murray-Dodge Café’s reopening for the fall semester on Sept. 4, student employees and visitors say there have been noticeably fewer patrons using the space. The café’s main entrance has been closed since the beginning of the summer due to its proximity to ongoing Princeton University Art Museum construction.

NEWS | September 25

Princeton’s political student groups navigate U. restrictions as they prepare for this fall’s elections

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Princeton’s political student groups navigate U. restrictions as they prepare for this fall’s elections

Megan Cameron

Both Princeton College Democrats and College Republicans are navigating University restriction while mobilizing to get students politically engaged. This coincides with the opening of the new local headquarters for the Princeton Community Democratic Organization office on Nassau Street.

Both Princeton College Democrats and College Republicans are navigating University restriction while mobilizing to get students politically engaged. This coincides with the opening of the new local headquarters for the Princeton Community Democratic Organization office on Nassau Street.

NEWS | September 25

Princeton Public Library hosts ‘Stand with the Banned’ book reading featuring politicians, admin

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Princeton Public Library hosts ‘Stand with the Banned’ book reading featuring politicians, admin

Sena Chang

More than 70 community leaders, authors, and advocates gathered at the Princeton Public Library (PPL) to stand in solidarity with communities across the nation facing book bans on Monday, Sept. 23. The event — titled “Stand with the Banned” — was held during Banned Books Week in partnership with the Princeton University Press and Labyrinth Books and featured 22 readers who presented excerpts from both classic literature and contemporary works that were facing censorship in other communities. 

More than 70 community leaders, authors, and advocates gathered at the Princeton Public Library (PPL) to stand in solidarity with communities across the nation facing book bans on Monday, Sept. 23. The event — titled “Stand with the Banned” — was held during Banned Books Week in partnership with the Princeton University Press and Labyrinth Books and featured 22 readers who presented excerpts from both classic literature and contemporary works that were facing censorship in other communities. 

NEWS | September 25

University Art Museum hires first provenance curator, tracing artifact origins

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University Art Museum hires first provenance curator, tracing artifact origins

Katelynn Lee and Miriam Waldvogel

Last Wednesday, the Princeton University Art Museum held an event on Provenance and the Modern Museum, wherein the institution announced its first provenance creator MaryKate Cleary. There, the museum sought to address critical questions about ethical art acquisition and its commitment to publish provenance research publicly for all 115,000 objects in the museum’s care.

Last Wednesday, the Princeton University Art Museum held an event on Provenance and the Modern Museum, wherein the institution announced its first provenance creator MaryKate Cleary. There, the museum sought to address critical questions about ethical art acquisition and its commitment to publish provenance research publicly for all 115,000 objects in the museum’s care.

NEWS | September 24

ODUS introduces selectivity registration, amid mounting club competition

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ODUS introduces selectivity registration, amid mounting club competition

Nico David-Fox

ODUS has introduced a new selectivity registration process for student organizations, driven by concerns about growing competitiveness amid increasing class sizes. Feedback from a survey conducted by a USG working group revealed a desire for clubs to be less selective and more transparent, as students face pressures and challenges during the application process.

ODUS has introduced a new selectivity registration process for student organizations, driven by concerns about growing competitiveness amid increasing class sizes. Feedback from a survey conducted by a USG working group revealed a desire for clubs to be less selective and more transparent, as students face pressures and challenges during the application process.

NEWS | September 24

LGBTQ+ alumni discuss progress and persisting challenges with diversity in Athletics

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LGBTQ+ alumni discuss progress and persisting challenges with diversity in Athletics

Christopher Bao and Jake Miller

At the LGBTQ+ alumni conference over the weekend, former athletes discussed potential University policy changes that would enhance inclusivity. The panel also addressed transgender athletes in collegiate athletics.

At the LGBTQ+ alumni conference over the weekend, former athletes discussed potential University policy changes that would enhance inclusivity. The panel also addressed transgender athletes in collegiate athletics.

NEWS | September 23

After partial dissociation, climate activists say U. still has fossil fuel ties

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After partial dissociation, climate activists say U. still has fossil fuel ties

Sena Chang, Meghana Veldhuis, and Ethan Caldwell

A new report by student climate advocacy group Sunrise Princeton argues that the University continues “to invest in, profit from, and produce research that serves the interests of fossil fuel companies.

A new report by student climate advocacy group Sunrise Princeton argues that the University continues “to invest in, profit from, and produce research that serves the interests of fossil fuel companies.

NEWS | September 23

Eisgruber, Rexford discuss progress, challenges remaining for LGBTQ+ Princetonians

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Eisgruber, Rexford discuss progress, challenges remaining for LGBTQ+ Princetonians

Michelle Miao

“Princeton University is stronger because of you, because you are coming back, because you are here,” Eisgruber told attendees at a session of this weekend’s conference honoring LGBTQ+ alumni.

“Princeton University is stronger because of you, because you are coming back, because you are here,” Eisgruber told attendees at a session of this weekend’s conference honoring LGBTQ+ alumni.

NEWS | September 23

USG Senate Meeting holds discussions regarding student policies and budget approvals

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USG Senate Meeting holds discussions regarding student policies and budget approvals

Alena Zhang

At the second USG meeting of the semester, the co-chairs of Peer Representatives presented on their roles as mediators in the disciplinary process, USG President Avi Attar ’25 discussed the new policy of Suspension (Not Served) and Campus and Community Affairs Chair Genevieve Shutt ’26 presented a large budget request, to the concern of other committees.

At the second USG meeting of the semester, the co-chairs of Peer Representatives presented on their roles as mediators in the disciplinary process, USG President Avi Attar ’25 discussed the new policy of Suspension (Not Served) and Campus and Community Affairs Chair Genevieve Shutt ’26 presented a large budget request, to the concern of other committees.

NEWS | September 23

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