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Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

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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

Princeton to lead new quantum institute backed by National Science Foundation

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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

‘We still have pride’: Students and faculty react to U.S. News ranking that placed Princeton second

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‘We still have pride’: Students and faculty react to U.S. News ranking that placed Princeton second

Claire Ding and Albert Tan

Students and faculty reacted to Princeton dropping its No. 1 position on U.S. News’s annual university rankings for the first time in 15 years. 

Students and faculty reacted to Princeton dropping its No. 1 position on U.S. News’s annual university rankings for the first time in 15 years. 

NEWS | September 23

Portal Bridge construction on Northeast Corridor to disrupt Fall Break travel

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Portal Bridge construction on Northeast Corridor to disrupt Fall Break travel

Coralene Ellis and Maeen Ababneh

During fall break, students and faculty using NJ Transit and Amtrak will be inconvenienced by changed railroad schedules caused by construction on the Northeast Corridor. 

During fall break, students and faculty using NJ Transit and Amtrak will be inconvenienced by changed railroad schedules caused by construction on the Northeast Corridor. 

NEWS | September 23
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Princeton loses No. 1 spot on U.S. News ranking after 15 years on top

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Princeton loses No. 1 spot on U.S. News ranking after 15 years on top

Oliver Wu and Giselle Moreno

Princeton was the long-running leader on the U.S. News and World Report’s best national universities ranking. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology now takes the top spot following a methodology change that introduces a new “earnings by major” factor.

Princeton was the long-running leader on the U.S. News and World Report’s best national universities ranking. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology now takes the top spot following a methodology change that introduces a new “earnings by major” factor.

NEWS | September 22

The Daily Princetonian launches Signal tip line for sensitive sources

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The Daily Princetonian launches Signal tip line for sensitive sources

Clara Docherty

Signal is a secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging app. The new tip line will allow The Daily Princetonian to more effectively communicate with sensitive and anonymous sources.

Signal is a secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging app. The new tip line will allow The Daily Princetonian to more effectively communicate with sensitive and anonymous sources.

NEWS | September 21

High Meadows Environmental Institute hosts Summer of Learning Symposium

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High Meadows Environmental Institute hosts Summer of Learning Symposium

Mia Chen

The High Meadows Environmental Institute’s Summer of Learning Symposium showcased research by 122 undergraduate interns, who worked with faculty across 13 countries and 10 U.S. states on projects ranging from hydrogen electrolysis to forever chemicals.

The High Meadows Environmental Institute’s Summer of Learning Symposium showcased research by 122 undergraduate interns, who worked with faculty across 13 countries and 10 U.S. states on projects ranging from hydrogen electrolysis to forever chemicals.

NEWS | September 21

USG shifts winter elections to before Thanksgiving, debates limiting slates in contentious meeting

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USG shifts winter elections to before Thanksgiving, debates limiting slates in contentious meeting

Claire Ding

The Undergraduate Student Government moved its winter elections before Thanksgiving break but voted down a proposal to ban slates for non-executive offices.

The Undergraduate Student Government moved its winter elections before Thanksgiving break but voted down a proposal to ban slates for non-executive offices.

NEWS | September 21

Princeton University Orchestra and men’s ultimate frisbee team named in University’s latest hazing report

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Princeton University Orchestra and men’s ultimate frisbee team named in University’s latest hazing report

Andrew Arthur

Twelve students in the Princeton University Orchestra and Men's Ultimate Frisbee team were found responsible for hazing violations in the University's latest Campus Hazing Transparency Report. Sanctions ranged from Dean's warnings to disciplinary probation.

Twelve students in the Princeton University Orchestra and Men's Ultimate Frisbee team were found responsible for hazing violations in the University's latest Campus Hazing Transparency Report. Sanctions ranged from Dean's warnings to disciplinary probation.

NEWS | September 18

Students share mixed reactions as mandated officer and treasurer trainings return to in-person format

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Students share mixed reactions as mandated officer and treasurer trainings return to in-person format

David Estrada

The University's student organization officers and treasurers returned to mandatory in-person training this fall after years of online sessions. Student reactions found parts of the training redundant or tedious, though most agreed the sessions were important.

The University's student organization officers and treasurers returned to mandatory in-person training this fall after years of online sessions. Student reactions found parts of the training redundant or tedious, though most agreed the sessions were important.

NEWS | September 18

Two Princeton professors win 2027 American Chemical Society awards

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Two Princeton professors win 2027 American Chemical Society awards

Kimberly Hutchinson

Princeton chemistry professors David MacMillan and Paul Chirik were named 2027 American Chemical Society national award winners for their contributions to the field of chemistry.

Princeton chemistry professors David MacMillan and Paul Chirik were named 2027 American Chemical Society national award winners for their contributions to the field of chemistry.

NEWS | September 17

Federal court blocks elimination of duration of status for international students

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Federal court blocks elimination of duration of status for international students

Luke Grippo

A federal court has temporarily stopped the Department of Homeland Security from implementing its new final rule that would limit how long international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country. The next update on the case is set for Oct. 2.

A federal court has temporarily stopped the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing its new final rule that would limit how long international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country. The next update on the case is set for Oct. 2.

NEWS | September 17

Forbes renovation scope still undecided as Hobson prepares to open

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Forbes renovation scope still undecided as Hobson prepares to open

Gus Vogel and Daphne Lewis

As Forbes students prepare to become the first cohort to live in Hobson College next year, specifics on Forbes' own renovation remains unsettled by the University nearly six months after the University announced it was accepting consultant bids for a campus-wide dorm renovation plan.

As Forbes students prepare to become the first cohort to live in Hobson College next year, specifics on Forbes' own renovation remains unsettled by the University nearly six months after the University announced it was accepting consultant bids for a campus-wide dorm renovation plan.

NEWS | September 16

Princeton Council details historic guidelines for property owners

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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

Settlement reached in car crash case implicating Princeton Mayor Mark Freda

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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

Fall Street Week sees increasing selectivity at eating clubs

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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

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

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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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