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Princeton BOE members discuss gubernatorial debate, campaign in interviews ahead of uncontested election

Princeton Board of Education members Dafna Kendal, Susan Kanter, and newcomer Erica Snyder discuss their thoughts on the gubernatorial debate ahead of Board of Education election.

Campus Rec formalizes process to pay club sport dues for students with financial need, some teams unaffected

CampusRec formalizes the process for covering membership dues for club sports. Though this process had previously existed, the change was made for increased transparency.

GSG reviews 2024–25 budget, faces questions over spending transparency

On Tuesday, GSG leaders faced questions regarding budget expenditures from the 2024–25 year, including transparency issues in their expense categorization.

GSG leaders faced questions regarding budget expenditures from the 2024–25 year, including transparency issues in their expense categorization on Tuesday.

The Huron report on dining and housing, explained

The ‘Prince’ explains the Huron Report conducted last year, which investigated the role of dining and housing on campus and made recommendations to increase student satisfaction and belonging.

The ‘Prince’ explains the Huron Report conducted last year, which investigated the role of dining and housing on campus and made recommendations to increase student satisfaction and belonging.

Graduate alumna awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Brunkow shares the award with Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi. She is the 83rd Princeton affiliate to receive a Nobel prize.

Brunkow shares the award with Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi. She is the 83rd Princeton affiliate to receive a Nobel prize.

Exalumna de posgrado fue galardonada con el Premio Nobel de Fisiología o Medicina

Brunkow comparte el premio con Fred Ramsdell y Shimon Sakaguchi. Ella es la 83.ª afiliada de Princeton en recibir un premio Nobel.

Brunkow comparte el premio con Fred Ramsdell y Shimon Sakaguchi. Ella es la 83.ª afiliada de Princeton en recibir un premio Nobel.

USG meeting hosts University administrators to discuss changes to dining plan

Controversy over the University’s changes to the upperclassmen meal plan changes dominated Sunday’s Undergraduate Student Government meeting, as administrators faced questions from USG leaders. 

Controversy over the University’s changes to the upperclassmen meal plan changes dominated Sunday’s Undergraduate Student Government meeting, as administrators faced questions from USG leaders. 

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

Newly elected first-year Class Council shares campaigning strategies and aspirations

The newly elected Class of 2029 Class Council members share their thoughts on their campaigns and what they hope to accomplish this academic year.

The newly elected Class of 2029 Class Council members share their thoughts on their campaigns and what they hope to accomplish this academic year.

Auditioning for a cappella groups, explained

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

Eisgruber says ‘absolutely’ to staying on until at least 2027

With the release of his latest book twelve years into his tenure, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 says he’s not done yet.

With the release of his latest book twelve years into his tenure, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 says he’s not done yet.

Eisgruber dice “por supuesto” a seguir en el cargo al menos hasta 2027

Tras la publicación de su último libro, doce años después de asumir el cargo, el rector de la Universidad Christopher Eisgruber (promoción de 1983), afirma que aún no ha terminado.

Tras la publicación de su último libro, doce años después de asumir el cargo, el rector de la Universidad Christopher Eisgruber (promoción de 1983), afirma que aún no ha terminado.

In lawsuit response, PPPL denies allegations of wrongful employee termination and safety inspection neglect

The Princeton Plasma Physics Library (PPPL) has filed a lawsuit response denying former employee Justin Bradley’s claims that he was wrongfully dismissed, as well as accusations that the laboratory neglected conducting safety inspections.

The Princeton Plasma Physics Library (PPPL) has filed a lawsuit response denying former employee Justin Bradley’s claims that he was wrongfully dismissed, as well as accusations that the laboratory neglected conducting safety inspections.

ODUS, Health Professions Advising relocate offices to former McCosh Health Center

After the opening of the new Frist Health Center, parts of ODUS and ODOC — including Health Professions Advising — moved into the former McCosh Health Center.

After the opening of the new Frist Health Center, parts of ODUS and ODOC — including Health Professions Advising — moved into the former McCosh Health Center.

Reduced hours at Frist lead to overcrowding in dining halls, students say

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester. 

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester. 

In ‘Terms of Respect,’ Eisgruber attempts to set the higher education record straight

About three-quarters of the way into an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his new book, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 made a bold pronouncement: “American universities are the best that they’ve ever been.”

About three-quarters of the way into an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his new book, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 made a bold pronouncement: “American universities are the best that they’ve ever been.”

The future of humanities teaching in the AI age, according to Princeton professors

Some professors are outright banning AI, turning assessments that used to be papers into in-class exams. Others are trying to work alongside AI, asking students to be transparent when they have used AI in research and writing. Others still are encouraging AI use and embracing its potential. And yet, they all expressed fears that AI could deeply impact critical thinking and writing.

Some professors are outright banning AI, turning assessments that used to be papers into in-class exams. Others are trying to work alongside AI, asking students to be transparent when they have used AI in research and writing. Others still are encouraging AI use and embracing its potential. And yet, they all expressed fears that AI could deeply impact critical thinking and writing.

2025 DPS report shows continued liquor law violations, rise in motor vehicle thefts

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

Eating clubs, co-ops express opposition to dining plan changes

Eating clubs and co-ops oppose the University’s decision to change dining hall plan options.

Eating clubs and co-ops oppose the University’s decision to change dining hall plan options.

Independent students voice significant concerns about new meal plan policies

Many students express frustration about the University’s decision to revoke “independent” option for students.

Many students express frustration about the University’s decision to revoke “independent” option for students.