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Kagan ’81 speaks on college days, workings of Supreme Court in Alumni Day event

In a packed Richardson Auditorium, Kagan addressed topics including the current state of the Supreme Court, her favorite case, and her time at The Daily Princetonian.

In a packed Richardson Auditorium, Kagan addressed topics including the current state of the Supreme Court, her favorite case, and her time at The Daily Princetonian.

Police activity at Witherspoon Street not related to immigration, despite reports

Activity by the Mercer County sheriff’s department and Homeland Security caused confusion on Friday morning, as community members believed it was an immigration-related raid. Instead, the agencies were carrying out a search warrant relating to possession of child sexual abuse material.

Activity by the Mercer County sheriff’s department and Homeland Security caused confusion on Friday morning, as community members believed it was an immigration-related raid. Instead, the agencies were carrying out a search warrant relating to possession of child sexual abuse material.

Judge Dale E. Ho ’99, judge in Eric Adams corruption case, was ‘a great talent’ in theater and philosophy

Judge Dale E. Ho ’99 presided over a hearing on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the corruption case against Eric Adams.

Judge Dale E. Ho ’99 presided over a hearing on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the corruption case against Eric Adams.

As many universities take down their DEI websites, Princeton’s sites largely remain

As some universities scrub diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) websites to comply with Trump’s targeting of diversity efforts, Princeton’s websites have largely stayed up. 

As some universities scrub diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) websites to comply with Trump’s targeting of diversity efforts, Princeton’s websites have largely stayed up. 

Dean of Engineering Andrea Goldsmith named next president of Stony Brook University

Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead the search for Goldsmith’s successor. The goal is to select a new dean by the 2025–26 academic year.

Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead the search for Goldsmith’s successor. The goal is to select a new dean by the 2025–26 academic year.

Senate investigation led by Ted Cruz ’92 targets $2.4 million in Princeton research grants

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-TX), published a database flagging over 3,400 federal grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the Biden-Harris Administration for funding “woke DEI” projects.

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-TX), published a database flagging over 3,400 federal grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the Biden-Harris Administration for funding “woke DEI” projects.

Changes to pre-draw process leave students with housing accommodations confused and concerned

A change to the pre-draw process no longer allows students with housing accommodations to have a “drawmate,” a student placed in a nearby dorm. The change was announced after the pre-draw process began, leaving students confused and concerned.

A change to the pre-draw process no longer allows students with housing accommodations to have a “drawmate,” a student placed in a nearby dorm. The change was announced after the pre-draw process began, leaving students confused and concerned.

Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 returns to talk at Princeton, discusses Israel and Gaza

The Princeton Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a second annual conversation with political scientist and activist Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 to discuss the war in Gaza.

The Princeton Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a 2nd annual conversation with political scientist and activist Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 to discuss the war in Gaza.

Attar and Nwokeji ’25 awarded Pyne Prize, highest undergraduate distinction

Seniors Avi Attar and Jennifer Nwokeji won the 2025 Pyne Prize for excellence in scholarship, character, and leadership. Both students were previous recipients of the Shapiro Prize. 

Democratic candidates for next NJ governor meet at ‘informational forum’

On Feb. 16, Democratic candidates in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race discussed policy on affordability in housing and healthcare, educational equity, and the future of the Democratic Party in the state.

On Feb. 16, Democratic candidates in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race discussed policy on affordability in housing and healthcare, educational equity, and the future of the Democratic Party in the state.

Dining halls scramble to source eggs amid national shortage

A national egg shortage caused by an unusually deadly avian flu this year has led to Princeton Dining Halls replacing their usual cage-free shelled eggs with cage-free liquid eggs. At least one eating club has adjusted the menu to accommodate for the egg shortage.

A national egg shortage caused by an unusually deadly avian flu this year has led to Princeton Dining Halls replacing their usual cage-free shelled eggs with cage-free liquid eggs. At least one eating club has adjusted the menu to accommodate for the egg shortage.

USG Senate talks budget allocations and role of communications committee

At the second USG meeting of the spring semester, discussions included the establishment of a Communications Committee, student group recognition changes, and TigerApps funding.

At the second USG meeting of the spring semester, discussions included the establishment of a Communications Committee, student group recognition changes, and TigerApps funding.

Students on the outs during brief power outage in upperclass housing

A power outage affecting electricity at 1903, Walker, and Feinberg Halls began on Feb. 16. Other areas of campus are also facing power outages as well as loss of hot water. Residents of 1903, Walker, and Feinberg have been offered cots in Dillon Gym for the night.

A power outage affecting electricity at 1903, Walker, and Feinberg Halls began on Feb. 16. Other areas of campus are also facing power outages as well as loss of hot water. Residents of 1903, Walker, and Feinberg have been offered cots in Dillon Gym for the night.

University opposed NJ Senate bills on antisemitism, Islamophobia, legacy admissions

Princeton’s lobbying arm opposed Senate Bill 3370, which bans legacy admissions, and Senate Bill 2937, which mandates including Antisemitism and Islamophobia in DEIB policies.

Princeton’s lobbying arm opposed Senate Bill 3370, which bans legacy admissions, and Senate Bill 2937, which mandates including Antisemitism and Islamophobia in DEIB policies.

Princeton scientists, researchers scramble to preserve datasets amid federal data wipe

On Feb. 3, thousands of federal web pages containing health guidelines, census reports, and climate data were taken offline, raising concerns within Princeton’s research community.

On Feb. 3, thousands of federal web pages containing health guidelines, census reports, and climate data were taken offline, raising concerns within Princeton’s research community.

New Humanities Institute explores outreach to community colleges, public schools

Two months after the Steering Committee met for the first time, members discuss their optimism for the Initiative, including hopes to bring the humanities outside of Princeton.

Two months after the Steering Committee met for the first time, members discuss their optimism for the Initiative, including hopes to bring the humanities outside of Princeton.

SPIA continues domestic, international trips among some Trump administration concerns

Trips in the School of Public and International Affairs are continuing despite concerns that the Trump administration may impact international and domestic trips.

Trips in the School of Public and International Affairs are continuing despite concerns that the Trump administration may impact international and domestic trips.

“We truly can get there one day”: A cancer lab slowly makes progress

Yibin Kang, a professor in the Department of Molecular Biology, discussed new breast cancer research in his lab.

Yibin Kang, a professor in the Department of Molecular Biology, discussed new breast cancer research in his lab.

Art museum will open in October, specific date to be announced

The Princeton University Art Museum is opening in October. The date had not been previously announced. The fencing around the northern side of the museum will be taken down next week.

The Princeton University Art Museum is opening in October. The date had not been previously announced. The fencing around the northern side of the museum will be taken down next week.

Postdoc union organizers brace for ‘aggressive’ Trump administration policies

On Jan. 27, Trump fired two members of the five-person National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which requires a three-member quorum to decide cases and is currently paralyzed. The Daily Princetonian spoke with two postdoc union organizers about their perspectives on the new administration’s policies and outlook on unions.

On Jan. 27, Trump fired two members of the five-person National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which requires a three-member quorum to decide cases and is currently paralyzed. The Daily Princetonian spoke with two postdoc union organizers about their perspectives on the new administration’s policies and outlook on unions.