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Princeton Council details historic guidelines for property owners

Princeton Council details historic guidelines for property owners

Kimberly Hutchinson

The Princeton Council discussed the municipality’s recently-released final draft of historic guidelines at its Monday meeting. These 250-page guidelines seek to provide property owners with greater clarity on the current historic ordinances in Princeton. 

The Princeton Council discussed the municipality’s recently-released final draft of historic guidelines at its Monday meeting. These 250-page guidelines seek to provide property owners with greater clarity on the current historic ordinances in Princeton.

NEWS | September 15

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Settlement reached in car crash case implicating Princeton Mayor Mark Freda

Settlement reached in car crash case implicating Princeton Mayor Mark Freda

Oliver Wu

A civil lawsuit that implicated Princeton Mayor Mark Freda in a fatal, high-speed car crash has been settled following over four years of legal battles. Freda and the Municipality of Princeton will separately pay substantial sums to David Marcou, whose wife Jodi Marcou was killed in the car crash.

A civil lawsuit that implicated Princeton Mayor Mark Freda in a fatal, high-speed car crash has been settled following over four years of legal battles. Both Freda, individually, and the Municipality of Princeton will pay substantial sums to David Marcou, whose wife Jodi Marcou was killed in the car crash, though the exact terms of the multimillion dollar settlement are not public.

NEWS | September 15

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Fall Street Week sees increasing selectivity at eating clubs

Fall Street Week sees increasing selectivity at eating clubs

Nicole Jia

Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club held Bicker this fall, and 25 of 162 junior and senior bickerees received bids. Quadrangle Club and Colonial Club also accepted new members through the central sign-in process.

Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club held Bicker this fall, and 25 of 162 junior and senior bickerees received bids. Quadrangle Club and Colonial Club also accepted new members through the central sign-in process.

NEWS | September 15

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Princeton’s Class of 2030 had an acceptance rate of 4.0 percent, lowest in history

Princeton’s Class of 2030 had an acceptance rate of 4.0 percent, lowest in history

Gray Collins

Just over 4 percent of the 46,618 students who applied to join the Class of 2030 were admitted. Of those accepted, 76 percent matriculated, and 29 students were admitted off of the waitlist and enrolled.

Just over 4 percent of the 46,618 students who applied to join the Class of 2030 were admitted. Of those accepted, 76 percent matriculated, and 29 students were admitted off of the waitlist and enrolled.

NEWS | September 15

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Local businesses and residents reflect on NJ Governor Sherrill’s move to Princeton mansion

Local businesses and residents reflect on NJ Governor Sherrill’s move to Princeton mansion

Novia Chiang and Albert Tan

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill officially moved into Drumthwacket, a Princeton mansion that is the official residence of the governor, with her family in August. Local residents and business owners shared their thoughts with the ‘Prince.’

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill officially moved into Drumthwacket, a Princeton mansion that is the official residence of the governor, with her family in August. Local residents and business owners shared their thoughts with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | September 15

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Princeton confirms employee benefit cuts amid far-reaching budget cuts

Princeton confirms employee benefit cuts amid far-reaching budget cuts

Meghana Veldhuis

Due to a broader financial squeeze that has already cut faculty raises and staffing, University employees will face higher health care costs and reduced retirement contributions starting in 2027.

Due to a broader financial squeeze that has already cut faculty raises and staffing, University employees will face higher health care costs and reduced retirement contributions starting in 2027.

NEWS | September 14

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USG weighs election reforms, manages largest semesterly budget in its 51-year history

USG weighs election reforms, manages largest semesterly budget in its 51-year history

Joann Kim

At its first meeting, USG discussed proposed election changes, a record-high semester budget, and new academic and campus initiatives.

At its first meeting, USG discussed proposed election changes, a record-high semester budget, and new academic and campus initiatives.

NEWS | September 14

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U. to limit number of student representatives at faculty meetings following press restrictions

U. to limit number of student representatives at faculty meetings following press restrictions

Gray Collins

Princeton will limit student government and CPUC representatives to two observers each at faculty meetings beginning Sept. 14.

Princeton will limit student government and CPUC representatives to two observers each at faculty meetings beginning Sept. 14.

NEWS | September 13

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Thieves steal $250,000 in designer bags from Princeton luxury boutique in overnight break-in

Thieves steal $250,000 in designer bags from Princeton luxury boutique in overnight break-in

Elizabeth Hu

Four masked people broke into a luxury boutique store in Princeton on Sept. 1, stealing over $250,000 worth of handbags.

Four masked people broke into a luxury boutique store in Princeton on Sept. 1, stealing over $250,000 worth of handbags.

NEWS | September 11

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New Commons Cafe opens following cafe closures in previous years

New Commons Cafe opens following cafe closures in previous years

Hifza Kaleem

Following multiple cafe closures across campus in the last two years, a new cafe opened in the SEAS Complex. 

Following multiple cafe closures across campus in the last two years, a new cafe opened in the SEAS Complex. 

NEWS | September 11

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While other schools weigh grading reforms, Princeton remains silent

While other schools weigh grading reforms, Princeton remains silent

Luke Grippo

Despite most of Princeton’s peer institutions taking action to combat grade inflation, Princeton has remained silent. The ‘Prince’ analyzed how the state of grade inflation discourse currently stands in the higher education realm.

Despite most of Princeton’s peer institutions taking action to combat grade inflation, Princeton has remained silent. The ‘Prince’ analyzed how the state of grade inflation discourse currently stands in the higher education realm.

NEWS | September 10

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Princeton sues drug companies, pharmacy intermediaries over ‘artificially inflating’ insulin prices

Princeton sues drug companies, pharmacy intermediaries over ‘artificially inflating’ insulin prices

Keira Wolk, Andrew Zhu, and Nilufer Bektas

In June, Princeton sued major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers, alleging they conspired to artificially inflate insulin prices and caused the University to overpay for employee healthcare costs.

In June, Princeton sued major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers, alleging they conspired to artificially inflate insulin prices and caused the University to overpay for employee healthcare costs.

NEWS | September 10

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VP for Campus Life Calhoun to retire, leaving behind mixed legacy

VP for Campus Life Calhoun to retire, leaving behind mixed legacy

Luke Grippo

Vice President of Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun will retire at the end of the 2026–2027 academic year. She entered the position in 2015 and has worked to expand mental health resources on campus, though she was criticized for her response to a sit-in at Clio Hall during the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.”

Vice President of Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun will retire at the end of the 2026–2027 academic year. She entered the position in 2015 and has worked to expand mental health resources on campus, though she was criticized for her response to a sit-in at Clio Hall during the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.”

NEWS | September 9

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Students awarded prizes for academic achievement, discuss Princeton experience

Students awarded prizes for academic achievement, discuss Princeton experience

Mia Chen

Seven undergraduate students were awarded four different awards during Opening Exercises on Aug. 31. These awards spotlight academic excellence among students.

Seven undergraduate students were awarded four different awards during Opening Exercises on Aug. 31. These awards spotlight academic excellence among students.

NEWS | September 9

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Eisgruber encourages critical thinking, independence from AI at Opening Exercises

Eisgruber encourages critical thinking, independence from AI at Opening Exercises

Benedict Hooper

In his speech titled "What You Learn Along the Way,” Eisgruber focused on the benefits of a liberal arts education and the downsides of overreliance on AI.

In his speech titled "What You Learn Along the Way,” Eisgruber focused on the benefits of a liberal arts education and the downsides of overreliance on AI.

NEWS | September 8

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University restricts internship approvals for international students following new Trump administration guidance

University restricts internship approvals for international students following new Trump administration guidance

Jonah Vimont and Meiya Xiong

Following new guidance from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the University indicated that Curricular Practical Training, a temporary work authorization that allows international students on F-1 visas to pursue off-campus internships, will likely be restricted for all undergraduate and most graduate students.

Following new guidance from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the University indicated that Curricular Practical Training, a temporary work authorization that allows international students on F-1 visas to pursue off-campus internships, will likely be restricted for all undergraduate and most graduate students.

NEWS | September 8

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N.J. Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell ’82 reportedly being investigated for inappropriate behavior

N.J. Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell ’82 reportedly being investigated for inappropriate behavior

Oliver Wu and Giselle Moreno

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has opened an internal investigation into Dale Caldwell ’82, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and secretary of state, for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and possible ethics violations, the New Jersey Globe reported on Friday.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has opened an internal investigation into Dale Caldwell ’82, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and secretary of state, for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and possible ethics violations, the New Jersey Globe reported on Friday.

NEWS | September 8

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Independent Major Program paused for further review

Independent Major Program paused for further review

Mia Chen and Katharine Glover

As of this semester, the Independent Major Program has been paused and will not accept applications from the Class of 2030 or subsequent classes until further notice.

As of this semester, the Independent Major Program has been paused and will not accept applications from the Class of 2030 or subsequent classes until further notice.

NEWS | September 8

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Normani brings her ‘Wild Side’ to Princeton’s Lawnparties

Normani brings her ‘Wild Side’ to Princeton’s Lawnparties

Riley Price and Kimberly Hutchinson

Normani was the first pop headliner for Princeton Lawnparties in two years.

Normani was the first pop headliner for Princeton Lawnparties in two years.

NEWS | September 7

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Princeton Council discusses community resources, e-bikes during summer meetings

Princeton Council discusses community resources, e-bikes during summer meetings

Hifza Kaleem, Kevin Jin, and Michelle Harris

Over the summer, the Princeton Council surveyed residents’ needs, discussed new state legislation around e-bikes, and chose to hold off on updating the municipality’s public parking fees and regulations following community pushback.

Over the summer, the Princeton Council surveyed residents’ needs, discussed new state legislation around e-bikes, and chose to hold off on updating the municipality’s public parking fees and regulations following community pushback.

NEWS | September 4

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