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New Jersey man charged with harassment after approaching two Princeton students

The man, identified as 28-year-old Dimario Wynter, was released pending future court appearances. Wynter was identified as a Lyft driver but has since been removed from the rideshare platform.

The man, identified as 28-year-old Dimario Wynter, was released pending future court appearances. Wynter was identified as a Lyft driver but has since been removed from the rideshare platform.

Princeton Canvas operational again after data breach-related outage

Princeton’s course-management platform Canvas briefly went dark Thursday afternoon after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure, which runs Canvas. Access was restored late Thursday night.

Princeton’s course-management platform Canvas briefly went dark Thursday afternoon after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure, which runs Canvas. Access was restored late Thursday night.

Griffin-Cole fund backs innovative climate and energy research at HMEI

Christopher A. Cole '81 and Barbara Griffin Cole '82 GS '85 named the Griffin-Cole Climate and Energy Grand Challenge Fund within HMEI, providing new support for faculty research and student involvement in climate and energy work.

Christopher A. Cole '81 and Barbara Griffin Cole '82 GS '85 named the Griffin-Cole Climate and Energy Grand Challenge Fund within HMEI, providing new support for faculty research and student involvement in climate and energy work.

Physics department to run grading experiment using AI

Princeton’s physics department will test whether AI can grade exams by comparing faculty-graded exams with those generated by Gemini Pro.

Princeton’s physics department will test whether AI can grade exams by comparing faculty-graded exams with those generated by Gemini Pro.

Princeton professor Yiyun Li and journalist Natalie Obiko Pearson ’99 win Pulitzer Prizes

Li was awarded the memoir or autobiography prize for her memoir “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” and Pearson was honored for her role in the Bloomberg graphic novel “trAPPed.” Three Princeton faculty and one alumna were also named finalists in various categories.

Li was awarded the memoir or autobiography prize for her memoir “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” and Pearson was honored for her role in the Bloomberg graphic novel “trAPPed.” Three Princeton faculty and one alumna were also named finalists in various categories.

Annual May Day protest draws smaller crowd than expected

About 200–250 protesters gathered near Robertson Hall for a May Day march organized by Resistencia en Acción, calling for labor and immigrant rights. Speakers urged political action as the peaceful event concluded with community testimonies.

About 200–250 protesters gathered near Robertson Hall for a May Day march organized by Resistencia en Acción, calling for labor and immigrant rights. Speakers urged political action as the peaceful event concluded with community testimonies.

New banner rules, budget breakdown at last CPUC meeting of the year

At its last meeting of the academic year, members of the CPUC presented changes to banner policy at ceremonial events, reviewed the 2027 fiscal year budget, and discussed modifications to meeting recording policy.

At its last meeting of the academic year, members of the CPUC presented changes to banner policy at ceremonial events, reviewed the 2027 fiscal year budget, and discussed modifications to meeting recording policy.

New class councils discuss community, legacy, and trust following election reruns

After election reruns caused by a voting method error, Princeton’s Classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 finalized their class council leadership, with only two positions being contested and re-decided. Council members emphasized goals of strengthening community, increasing transparency and trust in USG, and expanding programming for their classes.

After election reruns caused by a voting method error, Princeton’s Classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 finalized their class council leadership, with only two positions being contested and re-decided. Council members emphasized goals of strengthening community, increasing transparency and trust in USG, and expanding programming for their classes.

Carolina Figueiredo GS named inaugural winner of Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize

Physics graduate student Carolina Figueiredo GS won $50,000 as the inaugural laureate of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation’s Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize on April 18. She was the sole recipient of the prize in its founding year, chosen for her Ph.D. research at Princeton that unearthed “hidden relations among quantum field theories.”

Physics graduate student Carolina Figueiredo GS won $50,000 as the inaugural laureate of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation’s Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize on April 18. She was the sole recipient of the prize in its founding year, chosen for her Ph.D. research at Princeton that unearthed “hidden relations among quantum field theories.”

Fire in Wendell kitchen extinguished by student after smoke filled building

A kitchen fire in Wendell Hall on Saturday night filled the building with smoke before a student used a fire extinguisher to put it out. Firefighters later arrived, cleared the smoke, and assessed damage, temporarily displacing at least one student whose room was affected.

A kitchen fire in Wendell Hall on Saturday night filled the building with smoke before a student used a fire extinguisher to put it out. Firefighters later arrived, cleared the smoke, and assessed damage, temporarily displacing at least one student whose room was affected.

A Yale report blamed universities for declining public trust. Princeton professors are divided.

Yale University recently released a report that publicly addressed what a faculty committee found to be shortcomings at Yale and across higher education — issues on which Princeton professors remain divided. The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and Dean of the College Michael Gordin to discuss the implications of the report on Princeton.

Yale University recently released a report that publicly addressed what a faculty committee found to be shortcomings at Yale and across higher education — issues on which Princeton professors remain divided. The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and Dean of the College Michael Gordin to discuss the implications of the report on Princeton.

‘A policy wonk’: N.J.-12 candidate Squire Servance discusses grassroots campaign, health equity

Squire Servance sat for an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his campaign, focusing on his grassoots campaign roots, health equity, and University engagement.

Squire Servance sat for an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his campaign, focusing on his grassoots campaign roots, health equity, and University engagement.

As Gateway Program continues construction, Princetonians reflect on potential rail improvements

As construction resumes on the Gateway Program, the nation’s largest transportation project, the Princeton community anticipates a future of doubled rail capacity and significantly improved transit reliability on the Northeast Corridor line.

As construction resumes on the Gateway Program, the nation’s largest transportation project, the Princeton community anticipates a future of doubled rail capacity and significantly improved transit reliability on the critical Northeast Corridor line.

N.J.-12 candidates debate ICE, Israel, and more at Rider University

Nine Democratic candidates for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District discussed over military aid to Israel, the abolition of ICE, and campaign finance ethics at a Rider University debate.

Agreement reached over Princeton Public Library funding, Council adopts budget

The Princeton Council and Princeton Public Library announced a deal over municipal funding for the library at the Council’s Monday meeting.

The Princeton Council and Princeton Public Library announced a deal over municipal funding for the library at the Council’s Monday meeting.

Graduate student CPUC representatives elected for first time by popular vote recommendation with 1.6 percent turnout

The GSG’s transition to a popular vote for CPUC representatives, intended to increase inclusivity, was met with minimal student engagement, resulting in a 1.6 percent turnout and several uncontested or vacant leadership positions.

The GSG’s transition to a popular vote for CPUC representatives, intended to increase inclusivity, was met with minimal student engagement, resulting in a 1.6 percent turnout and several uncontested or vacant leadership positions.

Princeton middle school student dies following e-moto collision

A middle school student has passed away following his collision with a motor vehicle two days prior, according to a press release from the Princeton Police Department.

A middle school student has passed away following his collision with a motor vehicle two days prior, according to a press release from the Princeton Police Department.

Princeton employees donate to Altman, Cohen, Wang in N.J.-12 race

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

Students say ‘hey, what’s up, hello’ to Fetty Wap at Lawnparties

American rapper and singer Fetty Wap headlined Lawnparties on Sunday, garnering hundreds of students on the Frist North Lawn.

American rapper and singer Fetty Wap headlined Lawnparties on Sunday, garnering hundreds of students on the Frist North Lawn.

Princeton residents express opposition to eliminating free parking at library

The Princeton Public Library may end its two-hour free parking for library-goers in exchange for a proposed $149,000 budget increase from the municipality. Some residents are calling for the municipality to fully fund the library’s budget request, citing its popularity and importance in the community.

The Princeton Public Library may end its two-hour free parking for library-goers in exchange for a proposed $149,000 budget increase from the municipality. Some residents are calling for the municipality to fully fund the library’s budget request, citing its popularity and importance in the community.