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Roots in institutional memory: USG leadership reflect on first three months in office

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ USG President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 discussed structural reforms, communication efforts, and long-term goals.

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ USG President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 discussed structural reforms, communication efforts, and long-term goals.

Princeton finalizes $42 million acquisition of Westminster Choir College through eminent domain

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

U. punts on releasing total operating budget after funding cuts, says it will support financial aid

In a meeting over the weekend, the Board of Trustees approved significant increases in undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support for the 2025–26 academic year. Noticeably absent from this announcement, however, is the total operating budget for the University.

In a meeting over the weekend, the Board of Trustees approved significant increases in undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support for the 2025–26 academic year. Noticeably absent from this announcement, however, is the total operating budget for the University.

Graduate student equity, sustainability take center stage at Graduate Student Government

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) Assembly meeting on April 1 focused on expanding graduate student resources, including plans for a dedicated Graduate Student Center and improved dining and sustainability initiatives.

Institutional neutrality roundtable addresses federal funding and free speech

In light of recent scrutiny on higher education by the federal government, on April 2, the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom held a roundtable discussion titled “Should Universities Engage in Politics?”

In light of recent scrutiny on higher education by the federal government, on April 2, the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom held a roundtable discussion titled “Should Universities Engage in Politics?”

Jewish campus leaders react to federal funding cuts over antisemitism investigation

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

In Bloomberg interview, Eisgruber signals that Princeton will not make concessions

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the University’s research grants.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the University’s research grants.

Princeton considers issuing bonds same day as federal government pauses grants

The University announced its consideration to sell approximately $320 million of taxable bonds on Tuesday, following a notification from government agencies about the suspension of research grants.

The University announced its consideration to sell approximately $320 million of taxable bonds on Tuesday, following a notification from government agencies about the suspension of research grants.

David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty of simple assault

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Education Department dismantling could impact slice of PPS budget

Following President Donald Trump’s executive order last week to dismantle the Department of Education, public school systems nationwide have experienced concern over its potential effects. 

According to representatives of the Princeton Public Schools (PPS) system, the district will not be significantly impacted by President Donald Trump's decision to close the Department of Education.

“We need new words”: DeepMind researcher calls for a new language to keep up with AI

In a lecture on March 29, DeepMind researcher Dr. Kim Been argued our existing language can no longer keep up with AI’s developments.

In a lecture on March 29, DeepMind researcher Dr. Kim Been argued our existing language can no longer keep up with AI’s developments.

Trump administration suspends several dozen grants to Princeton

The amount of funding to be paused and the reasoning behind it are yet unclear, but right-wing website The Daily Caller reported that the suspension was in relation to an open investigation of campus antisemitism.

The amount of funding to be paused and the reasoning behind it are yet unclear, but right-wing website The Daily Caller reported that the suspension was in relation to an open investigation of campus antisemitism.

Eating clubs elect new leaders amid rising street week participation and dining policy debates

Princeton’s eating clubs have elected new officer boards, with Tower Club’s president leading the Interclub Council. This comes amid potential meal plan changes and increasing participation in street week.

Princeton’s eating clubs have elected new officer boards, with Tower Club’s president leading the Interclub Council. This comes amid potential meal plan changes.

Art Museum to open on Halloween with 24-hour open house

The Princeton University Art Museum is set to open Oct. 31, with a 24-hour open house. The months to come will see more tours and events hosted by PUAM prior to its October opening.

The Princeton University Art Museum is set to open Oct. 31, with a 24-hour open house. The months to come will see more tours and events hosted by PUAM prior to its October opening.

Thirty-one seniors running for Young Alumni Trustee, continuing trend of candidate pool growth

The candidates for Young Alumni Trustee for the Class of 2025 have been announced. 31 seniors across 12 AB and two B.S.E. majors are running for the position with around a third having been involved in student government in some way.

The candidates for Young Alumni Trustee for the Class of 2025 have been announced. 31 seniors across 12 AB and two BSE majors are running for the position with around a third having been involved in student government in some way.

University overhauls floor plans ahead of room draw

Responding to over 50 student requests, Princeton updated its housing website with detailed dormitory floor plans showing room functions and square footage.

Responding to over 50 student requests, Princeton updated its housing website with detailed dormitory floor plans showing room functions and square footage.

USG debates civil liberties statements behind closed doors, hears quarterly report

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate convened on Sunday for the quarterly report. USG President Enzo Kho ’26 reported meeting with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 but did not disclose details of the meeting.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate convened on Sunday for the quarterly report. USG President Enzo Kho ’26 reported meeting with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 but did not disclose details of the meeting.

Princeton NAACP hosts seven gubernatorial candidates in candidate forum

The seven gubernatorial candidates addressed housing, healthcare, education reform, voting rights, and clean energy, highlighting urgency amid a shifting political landscape.

The seven gubernatorial candidates addressed housing, healthcare, education reform, voting rights, and clean energy, highlighting urgency amid a shifting political landscape.

‘Excited about experiencing the American Dream’: Princeton releases regular decisions for the Class of 2029

The Class of 2029 marks the final year of the University’s planned four-year expansion. The ‘Prince’ spoke to six recently-admitted students about their acceptances. 

The Class of 2029 marks the final year of the University’s planned four-year expansion. The ‘Prince’ spoke to six recently-admitted students about their acceptances. 

Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment approves renovations to Tower and Charter Clubs

On March 27, the Municipality of Princeton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment approved construction developments for Tower Club and Charter Club. Renovations for both clubs are aimed towards improving accessibility.

On March 27, the Municipality of Princeton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment approved construction developments for Tower Club and Charter Club. Renovations for both clubs are aimed towards improving accessibility.