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Eisgruber says protesters must clear encampment, divestment to be formally considered

In a campus message, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 announced that protesters must clear Cannon Green, but gave no specific deadline. He also announced that the CPUC’s Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday to formally consider divestment from Israel.

In a campus message, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 announced that protesters must clear Cannon Green, but gave no specific deadline. He also announced that the CPUC’s Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday to formally consider divestment from Israel.

NEWS | 05/13/2024

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Hunger strikers trade off with new participants after nine days

After nine days of hunger striking in solidarity with Palestine, the 13 participating students ended their strike. Seven other undergraduates have taken their place, beginning a new iteration of the strike.

After nine days of hunger striking in solidarity with Palestine, the 13 participating students ended their strike. Seven other undergraduates have taken their place, beginning a new iteration of the strike.

NEWS | 05/13/2024

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Special faculty meeting will consider proposal regarding student discipline and free speech

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 has called a special meeting of the faculty for May 20, following a faculty proposal regarding “the granting of amnesty to students and other university affiliates involved in peaceful free speech and assembly for justice in Palestine.”

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 has called a special meeting of the faculty for May 20, following a faculty proposal regarding “the granting of amnesty to students and other university affiliates involved in peaceful free speech and assembly for justice in Palestine.”

NEWS | 05/12/2024

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Princeton High School students walk out in support of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

NEWS | 05/10/2024

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Students claim meeting with Eisgruber was unproductive, hunger strike will continue

On May 6, a small group of protesters met with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley, and Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal to discuss the demands of the ongoing sit-in on Cannon Green. According to protesters, the meeting was unproductive, and the hunger strike will continue.

On May 6, a small group of protesters met with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley, and Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal to discuss the demands of the ongoing sit-in on Cannon Green. According to protesters, the meeting was unproductive, and the hunger strike will continue.

NEWS | 05/06/2024

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‘I think we were forced into this position’: Hunger strike for Palestine continues

At least 17 undergraduates began a hunger strike on Friday morning to demand that the University meet with students to discuss financial and academic disassociation from Israel and to drop criminal and disciplinary charges against the 13 students arrested for occupying Clio Hall on Monday. The hunger strikers have received regular health checkups as they faced rainy weather all weekend without shelter.

At least 17 undergraduates began a hunger strike on Friday morning to demand that the University meet with students to discuss financial and academic disassociation from Israel and to drop criminal and disciplinary charges against the 13 students arrested for occupying Clio Hall on Monday. The hunger strikers have received regular health checkups as they faced rainy weather all weekend without shelter.

NEWS | 05/06/2024

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Annual May Day March stops at ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

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

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Princeton faculty member dies in traffic accident

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

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‘Black Princeton’ group chat deleted following viral leak

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

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Day seven of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

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

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

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Day six of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

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

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

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

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Clio Hall occupation ends in 13 arrests, sit-in relocates 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.

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

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

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