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Annual May Day March stops at ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

A group of protesters gather in a circle outside in front of a large building covered in ivy. Someone speaks into a megaphone, and some protesters carry signs.

Annual May Day March stops at ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

Justus Wilhoit and Isabella Dail

On May 1, campus and local organizations came together to organize the annual May Day March, to celebrate workers and advocate for labor rights and social justice.

On May 1, campus and local organizations came together to organize the annual May Day March, to celebrate workers and advocate for labor rights and social justice.

NEWS | 05/03/2024

Princeton faculty member dies in traffic accident

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Princeton faculty member dies in traffic accident

Caitlyn Tablada

On April 29, Dr. William Noel, the John T. Maltsberger III ’55 Associate University Librarian for Special Collections in the Princeton University Library, died from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ‘Prince’ spoke with colleagues of Noel to learn about his contributions to Medieval Studies and his lasting legacy.

On April 29, Dr. William Noel, the John T. Maltsberger III ’55 Associate University Librarian for Special Collections in the Princeton University Library, died from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ‘Prince’ spoke with colleagues of Noel to learn about his contributions to Medieval Studies and his lasting legacy.

NEWS | 05/02/2024

‘Black Princeton’ group chat deleted following viral leak

Nassau Hall at night with Cannon Green, full of students milling around.

‘Black Princeton’ group chat deleted following viral leak

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Abigail Anthony ’23, a reporter for the conservative news outlet, The National Review, posted screenshots of messages from the “Black Princeton” GroupMe chat on X. Hours later, the group chat — once a virtual hub for Princeton’s Black community — was deleted.

Abigail Anthony ’23, a reporter for the conservative news outlet, The National Review, posted screenshots of messages from the “Black Princeton” GroupMe chat on X. Hours later, the group chat — once a virtual hub for Princeton’s Black community — was deleted.

NEWS | 05/02/2024

Day seven of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

Signs reading "Free Palestine," "End apartheid," "Not in our name," and "No justice no peace" hang from a tree in the foreground. In the background, people sitting on a green lawn and a stone building covered in ivy.

Day seven of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

Daily Princetonian Staff

The “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” enters its seventh day. Students remained in Cannon Green overnight after a press conference in Palmer Square and an update from VP Calhoun — follow for live updates.

The “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” enters its seventh day. Students remained in Cannon Green overnight after a press conference in Palmer Square and an update from VP Calhoun — follow for live updates.

NEWS | 05/01/2024
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Outside organization hosts demonstration calling for removal of Mousavian

A group of protesters stand in a semi-circle in front of a large black gate. Some hold up posters with photographs of men.

Outside organization hosts demonstration calling for removal of Mousavian

Olivia Sanchez

On Friday, April 26, an outside organization hosted a demonstration outside of FitzRandolph Gate to call for the removal of Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a Princeton University research fellow and formerly a prominent member of the Iranian government.

On Friday, April 26, an outside organization hosted a demonstration outside of FitzRandolph Gate to call for the removal of Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a Princeton University research fellow and formerly a prominent member of the Iranian government.

NEWS | 04/30/2024

Day six of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

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Day six of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

Daily Princetonian Staff

The “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” enters its sixth day, with students relocating the sit-in to Cannon Green yesterday evening following an occupation of Clio Hall and 13 arrests — follow for live updates.

The “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” enters its sixth day, with students relocating the sit-in to Cannon Green yesterday evening following an occupation of Clio Hall and 13 arrests — follow for live updates.

NEWS | 04/30/2024

CPUC discusses divestment policies and video recording as sit-in forms across campus

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CPUC discusses divestment policies and video recording as sit-in forms across campus

Bridget O’Neill

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 reiterated the University’s “time, place, and manner” restrictions, and a parliamentary maneuver by Daniel Shaw ’25 delayed the vote on recording policy.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 reiterated the University’s “time, place, and manner” restrictions, and a parliamentary maneuver by Daniel Shaw ’25 delayed the vote on recording policy.

NEWS | 04/30/2024

Clio Hall occupation ends in 13 arrests, sit-in relocates to Cannon Green

A man with a black shirt with white text that says "Jews say Ceasefire now" is in handcuffs.

Clio Hall occupation ends in 13 arrests, sit-in relocates to Cannon Green

Olivia Sanchez, Bridget O’Neill, and Miriam Waldvogel

In the late afternoon of Monday, April 30, the occupation of Clio Hall by pro-Palestinian protesters ended in 13 arrests. Afterwards, the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” relocated from McCosh Courtyard to Cannon Green.

In the late afternoon of Monday, April 30, the occupation of Clio Hall by pro-Palestinian protesters ended in 13 arrests. Afterwards, the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” relocated from McCosh Courtyard to Cannon Green.

NEWS | 04/30/2024

USG releases statement on free speech, does not explicitly condemn student arrests following botched Senate vote

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USG releases statement on free speech, does not explicitly condemn student arrests following botched Senate vote

Christopher Bao, Elisabeth Stewart, and Annie Rupertus

Following a rushed special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate published a statement around 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29 calling on the University to “publicly reaffirm the right to speak and peaceably assemble” and “commit to suspending neither student groups nor individuals without meaningful due process.”

Following a rushed special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate published a statement around 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29 calling on the University to “publicly reaffirm the right to speak and peaceably assemble” and “commit to suspending neither student groups nor individuals without meaningful due process.”

NEWS | 04/29/2024

Day five of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

Tree wrapped in various posters in support of Palestine, and red streamer is wrapped around the space below. A crocheted peace symbol is hanging from a branch.

Day five of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

Daily Princetonian Staff

The fifth day of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” will likely face the reactions of two major administrative bodies on the sit-in — the Council of the Princeton University Community and the Undergraduate Student Government.

The fifth day of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” will likely face the reactions of two major administrative bodies on the sit-in — the Council of the Princeton University Community and the Undergraduate Student Government.

NEWS | 04/29/2024

USG holds eleventh-hour emergency meeting, statement on Lawnparties to come

In an auditorium, a group of students raise their hands to vote.

USG holds eleventh-hour emergency meeting, statement on Lawnparties to come

Christopher Bao, Sejal Goud, and Miriam Waldvogel

With day four of the sit-in beginning, USG had yet to officially gather to discuss the demonstration. The ‘Prince’ spoke to non-voting attendees and USG Senate members, some of whom expressed frustration at the lack of action, and others who chalked the night’s events up to the execution of procedure.

With day four of the sit-in beginning, USG had yet to officially gather to discuss the demonstration. The ‘Prince’ spoke to non-voting attendees and USG Senate members, some of whom expressed frustration at the lack of action, and others who chalked the night’s events up to the execution of procedure.

NEWS | 04/28/2024

Faculty, students, and community members speak out in support for two arrested grad students

Students sit on lawn with picnic blankets and Palestinian red, green, white, and black flags. They lie in from of a Tudor Gothic building.

Faculty, students, and community members speak out in support for two arrested grad students

Christopher Bao, Olivia Sanchez, and Miriam Waldvogel

145 faculty and postdoctoral researchers sent a letter to top University administrators, calling for “the immediate and full reinstatement” of Achinthya Sivalingam GS and Hassan Sayed GS, the two graduate students arrested early Thursday morning at the beginning of the Gaza solidarity sit-in.

145 faculty and postdoctoral researchers sent a letter to top University administrators, calling for “the immediate and full reinstatement” of Achinthya Sivalingam GS and Hassan Sayed GS, the two graduate students arrested early Thursday morning at the beginning of the Gaza solidarity sit-in.

NEWS | 04/27/2024

‘This feels like a 1968 moment’: Mobilization in a culture of apathy

Students on a walkway turn their heads to the right, looking toward a green space.

‘This feels like a 1968 moment’: Mobilization in a culture of apathy

Elisabeth Stewart

Princeton University has a longstanding and recognized reputation for apathy, and it is often considered to be a veritable part of the institution's identity. The 'Prince' reflects on moments of disruption in recent history, and how the ongoing sit-in for Palestine may shake that reputation.

Princeton University has a longstanding and recognized reputation for apathy, and it is often considered to be a veritable part of the institution's identity. The 'Prince' reflects on moments of disruption in recent history, and how the ongoing sit-in for Palestine may shake that reputation.

NEWS | 04/26/2024

After 24 hours, Princeton sit-in for Gaza persists

McCosh courtyard in the dark night, with various protestors and their belongings like bags and coats, as well as signs hung from trees that say "Free Free Palestine" and "Popular University for Gaza."

After 24 hours, Princeton sit-in for Gaza persists

Victoria Davies, Meghana Veldhuis, and Miriam Waldvogel

The Princeton University sit-in in solidarity with Gaza has reached a full 24 hours. Students began the sit-in early Thursday morning, after planning documents leaked on Wednesday indicated that students were preparing for an encampment.

The Princeton University sit-in in solidarity with Gaza has reached a full 24 hours. Students began the sit-in early Thursday morning, after planning documents leaked on Wednesday indicated that students were preparing for an encampment.

NEWS | 04/26/2024

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