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USG senate adopts statements on Cornell case, data center construction in South Brunswick

USG senate adopts statements on Cornell case, data center construction in South Brunswick

Nico David-Fox and Nika Schindler

At its Sunday meeting, USG unanimously adopted statements calling for Title IX reforms in response to the Cornell case and opposing a South Brunswick data center over health and pollution concerns.

At its Sunday meeting, USG unanimously adopted statements calling for Title IX reforms in response to the Cornell case and opposing a South Brunswick data center over health and pollution concerns.

NEWS | October 5

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Two new fast food restaurants open on Nassau Street

Two new fast food restaurants open on Nassau Street

Walker Vivian

Two new fast food restaurants, Hotbirds and 7th Street Burger have opened in Princeton over the summer. This comes after three other new fast food spots, BurgerRunn, Food Street, and Best Grill and Fries opened last winter.

Two new fast food restaurants, Hotbirds and 7th Street Burger have opened in Princeton over the summer. This comes after three other new fast food spots, BurgerRunn, Food Street, and Best Grill and Fries opened last winter.

NEWS | October 5

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Trustees advise dissociation committee to ‘quickly dispose’ of some petitions, avoid ‘intensifying division’

Trustees advise dissociation committee to ‘quickly dispose’ of some petitions, avoid ‘intensifying division’

Sena Chang

In a public statement, Princeton’s Board of Trustees advised the Resources Committee to dispose of petitions that lack potential for campus consensus. The statement also reiterated the Board’s “strong presumption against dissociation.” 

In a public statement, Princeton’s Board of Trustees advised the Resources Committee to dispose of petitions that lack potential for campus consensus. The statement also reiterated the Board’s “strong presumption against dissociation.” 

NEWS | October 2

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As Princeton Fire Department expands paid force, building renovations on hold

As Princeton Fire Department expands paid force, building renovations on hold

Meiya Xiong

The Princeton Fire Department and Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad are both shifting from volunteer based to primarily paid staffing as volunteer numbers decline, with a firehouse expansion estimated at $10–20 million stalled until funding is found.

The Princeton Fire Department and Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad are both shifting from volunteer based to primarily paid staffing as volunteer numbers decline, with a firehouse expansion estimated at $10–20 million stalled until funding is found.

NEWS | October 2

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‘Partial Independents’ on meal plan split on University dining changes

‘Partial Independents’ on meal plan split on University dining changes

Grace Meyerle

In the first semester without a fully independent dining option, Spelman residents are split on the University’s required Block 128 meal plan, citing differing views on community and student autonomy.

In the first semester without a fully independent dining option, Spelman residents are split on the University’s required Block 128 meal plan, citing differing views on community and student autonomy.

NEWS | October 1

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First-years begin campaigning for Class Council

First-years begin campaigning for Class Council

Mia Chen and Sophie Wang

Eighteen first-years are campaigning for five Class Council seats, with candidates pitching expanded dining options, more student events, and new ways to build class community.

Eighteen first-years are campaigning for five Class Council seats, with candidates pitching expanded dining options, more student events, and new ways to build class community.

NEWS | October 1

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Future of the Center on Science and Technology being evaluated due to budget constraints

Future of the Center on Science and Technology being evaluated due to budget constraints

Cynthia Torres

Princeton is reviewing the Center on Science and Technology as part of broader budget reductions, though its courses and StudioLab operations will continue through the current academic year.

Princeton is reviewing the Center on Science and Technology as part of broader budget reductions, though its courses and StudioLab operations will continue through the current academic year.

NEWS | October 1

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Princeton Council restricts ICE actions on municipal-owned grounds

Princeton Council restricts ICE actions on municipal-owned grounds

Reem Telhaoui

Council members voted unanimously to bar federal civil immigration officers from non-public, municipally owned land without a judicial warrant. Residents also urged the Council to reverse its 2024 ban on skating at Lake Carnegie, a decision the municipality is now reconsidering.

Council members voted unanimously to bar federal immigration officers from non-public, municipally owned land without a judicial warrant. Residents also urged the Council to reverse its 2024 ban on skating at Lake Carnegie, a decision the municipality is now reconsidering.

NEWS | September 30

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AI-related Honor Code cases climb in latest five-year report

AI-related Honor Code cases climb in latest five-year report

Leela Hensler

The Honor Committee recently released its latest statistics, which come as the University reintroduces proctors at in-person exams after 133 years.

The Honor Committee recently released its latest statistics, which come as the University reintroduces proctors at in-person exams after 133 years.

NEWS | September 29

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U-Councilors introduce surprise amendments at CPUC, liberalizing questions policy

U-Councilors introduce surprise amendments at CPUC, liberalizing questions policy

Kian Petlin

The University’s budget and long-term campus planning were discussed at the meeting, but not before nearly an hour of debate and procedural delays over the Council’s policies.

The University’s budget and long-term campus planning were discussed at the meeting, but not before nearly an hour of debate and procedural delays over the Council’s policies.

NEWS | September 29

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PPPL contract extended amid AI research ventures, concerns over facility management

PPPL contract extended amid AI research ventures, concerns over facility management

Haeon Lee and Ryan Buschman

The lab, a longstanding collaboration between Princeton and the U.S. Department of Energy, has been investing in new AI-related research.

The lab, a longstanding collaboration between Princeton and the U.S. Department of Energy, has been investing in new AI-related research.

NEWS | September 29

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Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results

Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results

Claire Ding

The physics department ran an experiment using Claude to grade students’ final exams in PHY 104: General Physics II, though the actual final grades were done by hand. Some inconsistencies between AI-graded exams and faculty-graded exams.

The physics department ran an experiment using Claude to grade students’ final exams in PHY 104: General Physics II, though the actual final grades were done by hand. Some inconsistencies between AI-graded exams and faculty-graded exams.

NEWS | September 29

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USG provides input on VP for Campus Life selection process, continues election reform debate

USG provides input on VP for Campus Life selection process, continues election reform debate

Claire Ding

At its Sunday meeting, USG weighed in on the search for Princeton’s next vice president for campus life, backed an effort to permit campus chalking, and continued debating election reforms.

At its Sunday meeting, USG weighed in on the search for Princeton’s next vice president for campus life, backed an effort to permit campus chalking, and continued debating election reforms.

NEWS | September 28

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Amid budget cuts, Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises second-highest amount in history

Amid budget cuts, Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises second-highest amount in history

Benedict Hooper

Princeton’s Annual Giving campaign raised $79.6 million in 2025–26, its second-highest total ever, even as alumni participation continued to decline amid broader University budget uncertainty.

Princeton’s Annual Giving campaign raised $79.6 million in 2025–26, its second-highest total ever, even as alumni participation continued to decline amid broader University budget uncertainty.

NEWS | September 27

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NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 resigns after report finds sexual harassment and ethics violations

NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 resigns after report finds sexual harassment and ethics violations

Oliver Wu and Luke Grippo

Caldwell resigned a day after a report into allegations against him was released by Sherrill. The report concluded that he had violated multiple policies while engaging in sexual misconduct and unethical practices. Caldwell has disputed the findings.

Caldwell resigned a day after a report into allegations against him was released by Sherrill. The report concluded that he had violated multiple policies while engaging in sexual misconduct and unethical practices. Caldwell has disputed the findings.

NEWS | September 25

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High Meadows Environmental Institute unveils new Maya Lin installation on species loss

High Meadows Environmental Institute unveils new Maya Lin installation on species loss

Mia Chen and Riley Price

Briger Hall's new Environmental Gallery opened on Sept. 22 with Maya Lin’s “What Is Missing?,” which shows large videos of endangered animals like whales, tigers, and giraffes.

Briger Hall's new Environmental Gallery opened on Sept. 22 with Maya Lin’s “What Is Missing?,” which shows large videos of endangered animals like whales, tigers, and giraffes.

NEWS | September 25

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Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 to resign after investigation found policy violations

Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 to resign after investigation found policy violations

Luke Grippo

N.J. Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling for the resignation of Princeton alumnus Dale Caldwell ’82, following the release of a report finding that he engaged in workplace misconduct. A lawyer for Caldwell denied the allegations and contested the process behind the investigation.

N.J. Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling for the resignation of Princeton alumnus Dale Caldwell ’82, following the release of a report finding that he engaged in workplace misconduct. A lawyer for Caldwell denied the allegations and contested the process behind the investigation.

NEWS | September 25

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‘The Art of Japanese Publishing’ exhibit illuminates the history of Japanese illustrated literature

‘The Art of Japanese Publishing’ exhibit illuminates the history of Japanese illustrated literature

Hifza Kaleem

Curated by Nicole Fabricand-Person and Holly Hatheway, the exhibit will be on display through Dec. 6.

Curated by Nicole Fabricand-Person and Holly Hatheway, the exhibit will be on display through Dec. 6.

NEWS | September 24

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Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

Riley Price and Kimberly Hutchinson

The content of Princeton’s annual SHARE play at Orientation was altered for the Class of 2030, after male actors were concerned about playing a character who was implied to be a rapist.

The content of Princeton’s annual SHARE play at Orientation was altered for the Class of 2030, after male actors were concerned about playing a character who was implied to be a rapist.

NEWS | September 23

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Princeton to lead new quantum institute backed by National Science Foundation

Princeton to lead new quantum institute backed by National Science Foundation

Riley Price

Princeton will lead one of three new Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, which focus on advancing quantum research through interdisciplinary projects. The two other new institutes will be led by Yale and Harvard. 

Princeton will lead one of three new Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, which focus on advancing quantum research through interdisciplinary projects. The two other new institutes will be led by Yale and Harvard.

NEWS | September 23

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