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Faculty pass proposal shaving six days off winter break starting in 2027–28

Faculty pass proposal shaving six days off winter break starting in 2027–28

Sena Chang and Toby Chang

At their April 6 meeting, faculty approved a schedule change starting in 2027–28 that shortens winter break by six days and shifts the academic calendar earlier.

At their April 6 meeting, faculty approved a schedule change starting in 2027–28 that shortens winter break by six days and shifts the academic calendar earlier.

NEWS | April 7

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USG leaders present on upcoming elections, votes on proctoring, mental health initiative

USG leaders present on upcoming elections, votes on proctoring, mental health initiative

Gray Collins

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) leaders presented on the spring election cycle, the Mental Health Committee’s ‘One Too Many’ initiative, and the upcoming faculty vote on proctoring at Sunday’s Senate meeting.

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) leaders presented on the spring election cycle, the Mental Health Committee’s ‘One Too Many’ initiative, and the upcoming faculty vote on proctoring at Sunday’s Senate meeting.

NEWS | April 6

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Jewish communities on campus celebrate Passover, host Seder dinners

Jewish communities on campus celebrate Passover, host Seder dinners

Danielle Burke

Jewish communities across campus celebrated Passover through numerous celebrations, including hosting Seder dinners.

Jewish communities across campus celebrated Passover through numerous celebrations, including hosting Seder dinners.

NEWS | April 6

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N.J. Governor to move to Princeton mansion with ties to the U.

N.J. Governor to move to Princeton mansion with ties to the U.

Luke Grippo

Governor of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill will be moving to Drumthwacket Mansion in Princeton. She will be the first governor in 22 years to reside in the mansion and is expected to change her voter registration to Princeton.

Governor of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill will be moving to Drumthwacket Mansion in Princeton. She will be the first governor in 22 years to reside in the mansion and is expected to change her voter registration to Princeton.

NEWS | April 4

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Students voice mixed reactions to new room draw process after draw times released

Students voice mixed reactions to new room draw process after draw times released

Caitlyn Tablada

Princeton students praised new visualization tools in the University’s updated housing draw system, but many said technical issues and limited transparency around draw times made the process confusing and stressful.

Princeton students praised new visualization tools in the University’s updated housing draw system, but many said technical issues and limited transparency around draw times made the process confusing and stressful.

NEWS | April 3

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Princeton-led study finds global wastewater emissions may be underestimated

Princeton-led study finds global wastewater emissions may be underestimated

Razvan Verde

A Princeton study led by Zhiyong Jason Ren found that countries may be undercounting greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater systems by a significant margin. 

A Princeton study led by Zhiyong Jason Ren found that countries may be undercounting greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater systems by a significant margin. 

NEWS | April 3

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Stellic, centralized academic hub, to be used this spring for course selection — here’s how it works

Stellic, centralized academic hub, to be used this spring for course selection — here’s how it works

Clara Docherty and Luke Grippo

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

NEWS | April 2

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Faculty to vote on the implementation of ‘universal’ proctoring

Faculty to vote on the implementation of ‘universal’ proctoring

Devon Williams and Giselle Moreno

A proposal for proctoring on all examinations will be considered by two faculty committees before potentially reaching a full faculty vote in May, according to Dean of the College Michael Gordin. This unprecedented proposal comes amidst administration concerns about cheating, especially given the prevalence of generative AI tools.

A proposal for proctoring on all examinations will be considered by two faculty committees before potentially reaching a full faculty vote in May, according to Dean of the College Michael Gordin. This unprecedented proposal comes amidst administration concerns about cheating, especially given the prevalence of generative AI tools.

NEWS | April 2

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Graduate student population to shrink, departments asked to trim expenses in FY2027 operating budget

Graduate student population to shrink, departments asked to trim expenses in FY2027 operating budget

Luke Grippo

The Board of Trustees has officially approved the operating budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The Daily Princetonian broke it down, as the University faces ongoing budget reduction measures.

The Board of Trustees has officially approved the operating budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The Daily Princetonian broke it down, as the University faces ongoing budget reduction measures.

NEWS | April 1

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Altman candidacy survives scare, faces controversy after hundreds of signatures invalidated

Altman candidacy survives scare, faces controversy after hundreds of signatures invalidated

Oliver Wu

After a contentious two-day hearing in administrative court, Sue Altman appeared to have enough valid signatures to remain on the Democratic primary ballot in the 12th congressional district. The court’s decision, pending final approval, comes amid a call for her to withdraw from the race and clashes between campaigns over alleged voter disenfranchisement and the handling of petition signatures.

After a contentious two-day hearing in administrative court, Sue Altman appeared to have enough valid signatures to remain on the Democratic primary ballot in the 12th congressional district. The court’s decision, pending final approval, comes amid a call for her to withdraw from the race and clashes between campaigns over alleged voter disenfranchisement and the handling of petition signatures.

NEWS | March 31

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USG doesn’t approve new clubs, tackles scholarship and disciplinary reform at meeting

USG doesn’t approve new clubs, tackles scholarship and disciplinary reform at meeting

Gray Collins

On Sunday, the USG senate delayed new club approvals again while advancing discussions on outside scholarship restrictions and revising a disciplinary reform referendum ahead of upcoming elections and administrative meetings.

On Sunday, the USG senate delayed new club approvals again while advancing discussions on outside scholarship restrictions and revising a disciplinary reform referendum ahead of upcoming elections and administrative meetings.

NEWS | March 31

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Students and faculty mobilize for N.J.-12 candidates

Students and faculty mobilize for N.J.-12 candidates

Danielle Burke and Ryan Buschman

Princeton affiliates are supporting several Democratic candidates in the N.J.-12 primary, highlighting priorities ranging from science advocacy to progressive activism.

Princeton affiliates are supporting several Democratic candidates in the N.J.-12 primary, highlighting priorities ranging from science advocacy to progressive activism.

NEWS | March 31

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Fallece un estudiante de Princeton que estaba de licencia

Fallece un estudiante de Princeton que estaba de licencia

Luke Grippo

Jefferson Voelker ’28 ha fallecido mientras estaba de licencia de Princeton.

Jefferson Voelker ’28 ha fallecido mientras estaba de licencia de Princeton.

NEWS | March 30

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Curtis Sliwa, former New York mayoral candidate, speaks at Whig-Clio event

Curtis Sliwa, former New York mayoral candidate, speaks at Whig-Clio event

Andrew Arthur

Two-time Republican candidate for mayor of New York City Curtis Sliwa joined the American Whig-Cliosophic Society for a discussion in Whig Hall. The event was attended by an estimated 200 community members.

Two-time Republican candidate for mayor of New York City Curtis Sliwa joined the American Whig-Cliosophic Society for a discussion in Whig Hall. The event was attended by an estimated 200 community members.

NEWS | March 30

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Small World Coffee revamps breakfast menu, plans further improvements

Small World Coffee revamps breakfast menu, plans further improvements

Giselle Moreno

Small World Coffee launched new menu items at its Nassau Street location, featuring several new breakfast sandwiches and other meal options. The store also plans to roll out a new grab-and-go line at both of its locations, and new seasonal menus and drinks are in the works.

Small World Coffee launched new menu items at its Nassau Street location, featuring several new breakfast sandwiches and other meal options. The store also plans to roll out a new grab-and-go line at both of its locations, and new seasonal menus and drinks are in the works.

NEWS | March 30

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‘Being together is a form of resistance’: Speakers urge civic action at ‘No Kings’ protest

‘Being together is a form of resistance’: Speakers urge civic action at ‘No Kings’ protest

Toby Chang

New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill, along with several other prominent community leaders and advocates, addressed a crowd of Princeton residents on Saturday morning as part of the third nationwide ‘No Kings’ Day of Action protesting the actions of the Trump administration. An estimated 2,500 to 3,000 community members attended the event.

New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill, along with several other prominent community leaders and advocates, addressed a crowd of Princeton residents on Saturday morning as part of the third nationwide ‘No Kings’ Day of Action protesting the actions of the Trump administration. An estimated 2,500 to 3,000 community members attended the event.

NEWS | March 30

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‘Completely surreal’: Princeton releases regular decision results for Class of 2030

‘Completely surreal’: Princeton releases regular decision results for Class of 2030

Luke Grippo and Gray Collins

The University released admission results for the regular decision round for the Class of 2030 on Thursday. The Daily Princetonian spoke with several of the admitted students.

The University released admission results for the regular decision round for the Class of 2030 on Thursday. The Daily Princetonian spoke with multiple of the admitted students.

NEWS | March 27

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Immigrant Trust Directive codified as Sherrill signs trio of immigration bills into law

Immigrant Trust Directive codified as Sherrill signs trio of immigration bills into law

Sena Chang

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three immigration enforcement-related bills into law on Tuesday, including a bill codifying the Immigrant Trust Directive.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three immigration enforcement-related bills into law on Tuesday, including a bill codifying the Immigrant Trust Directive.

NEWS | March 27

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Housing renovations to begin over next 10 to 15 years, U. to accept consultant bids despite budget pressures

Housing renovations to begin over next 10 to 15 years, U. to accept consultant bids despite budget pressures

Giselle Moreno

The University is planning a long-term renovation of Rocky and Mathey colleges, as well as upperclassmen housing, which students say is much needed.

The University is planning a long-term renovation of Rocky and Mathey colleges, as well as upperclassmen housing, which students say is much needed.

NEWS | March 26

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Princeton awarded ‘C’ on ADL Antisemitism Report Card to mixed reviews

Princeton awarded ‘C’ on ADL Antisemitism Report Card to mixed reviews

David Estrada

Princeton received a C on the ADL’s latest Campus Antisemitism Report Card after earning an F on its first assessment, but some Jewish students and campus leaders told The Daily Princetonian that the grade does not accurately reflect Jewish life at the University.

Princeton received a C on the ADL’s latest Campus Antisemitism Report Card after earning an F on its first assessment, but some Jewish students and campus leaders told The Daily Princetonian that the grade does not accurately reflect Jewish life at the University.

NEWS | March 26

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