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New local nonprofit director will help begin a ‘fun’ new chapter for Princeton town

New local nonprofit director will help begin a ‘fun’ new chapter for Princeton town

Amaya Taylor

A local nonprofit promoting the town of Princeton’s economy has appointed a new executive director, Robin Lapidus, whose credits include Harvard and MIT, and one of her goals is to enhance Princeton’s college-town feel.  

A local nonprofit promoting the town of Princeton’s economy has appointed a new executive director, Robin Lapidus, whose credits include Harvard and MIT, and one of her goals is to enhance Princeton’s college-town feel.  

NEWS | November 24

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USG presidential candidates discuss transparency, advocacy at debate

USG presidential candidates discuss transparency, advocacy at debate

Oliver Wu

Quentin Colόn Roosevelt ’27 and Aum Dhruv ’27, the presidential candidates in the upcoming USG election, discussed dining, transparency, and student engagement, among other issues at a debate on Friday.

Quentin Colόn Roosevelt ’27 and Aum Dhruv ’27, the presidential candidates in the upcoming USG election, discussed dining, transparency, and student engagement, among other issues at a debate on Friday.

NEWS | November 24

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Davis International Center Education Week hosts events to celebrate international community

Davis International Center Education Week hosts events to celebrate international community

Daphne Lewis

The Davis International Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 17 to Friday.

The Davis International Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21.

NEWS | November 24

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With term over, Phil Murphy closes time on Princeton’s Board of Trustees

With term over, Phil Murphy closes time on Princeton’s Board of Trustees

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Governor Phil Murphy for a look at his relationship with Princeton University over his eight years as Governor.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Governor Phil Murphy for a look at his relationship with Princeton University over his eight years as Governor.

NEWS | November 23

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Piegaro, U. lawyers dispute claims over motion to dismiss

Piegaro, U. lawyers dispute claims over motion to dismiss

Luke Grippo

The University has been permitted to submit a motion to dismiss parts of Piegaro’s lawsuit against the University.

The University has been permitted to submit a motion to dismiss parts of Piegaro’s lawsuit against the University.

NEWS | November 21

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Students face ongoing maintenance issues amid delayed repairs across residential colleges

Students face ongoing maintenance issues amid delayed repairs across residential colleges

Gus Vogel and Daphne Lewis

Princeton students continue to face maintenance issues, including heating issues in Forbes and broken elevators in Yeh, leading to questions about the efficiency of the maintenance process.

Princeton students continue to face maintenance issues, including heating issues in Forbes and broken elevators in Yeh, leading to questions about the efficiency of the maintenance process.

NEWS | November 20

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Eisgruber’s most recent stop on his book tour: the art museum

Eisgruber’s most recent stop on his book tour: the art museum

Oliver Wu

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about defending free speech on college campuses during a book talk at Princeton University Art Museum’s Grand Hall on Wednesday.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about defending free speech on college campuses during a book talk at Princeton University Art Museum’s Grand Hall on Wednesday.

NEWS | November 20

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Commons Library remains unexplored by students ahead of Spring 2026 grand opening

Commons Library remains unexplored by students ahead of Spring 2026 grand opening

Nikoloz Inashvili

Although unknown to most students, the new Commons Library provides an alternative study location, conveniently located for engineering students, though hours remain limited.

Although unknown to most students, the new Commons Library provides an alternative study location, conveniently located for engineering students, though hours remain limited.

NEWS | November 19

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USLC meeting discusses PEV policy, undergrads advocate for language on doxing

USLC meeting discusses PEV policy, undergrads advocate for language on doxing

Kian Petlin

At the recent meeting of the University Student Life Committee, the Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) policy was re-evaluated, alongside harassment policies and graduate student concerns.

University faculty and students, including members of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and the Graduate Student Government (GSG) gathered to re-evaluate the Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) policy, alongside harassment policies and graduate student concerns.

NEWS | November 18

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Robert George resigns from Heritage Foundation board over Carlson interview with Nick Fuentes

Robert George resigns from Heritage Foundation board over Carlson interview with Nick Fuentes

Hayk Yengibaryan

George, who had served as a Heritage trustee since 2019, made the announcement in a public Facebook post.

George, who had served as a Heritage trustee since 2019, made the announcement in a public Facebook post.

NEWS | November 18

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Author Rutger Bregman encourages students to rethink success as ‘moral ambition’

Author Rutger Bregman encourages students to rethink success as ‘moral ambition’

Katelynn Lee

The event inaugurated the pilot program of the Princeton chapter for The School for Moral Ambition’s College Network, where students work with New Jersey legislators to impact policy. 

The event inaugurated the pilot program of the Princeton chapter for The School for Moral Ambition’s College Network, where students work with New Jersey legislators to impact policy. 

NEWS | November 18

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FemaleFounded conference gathers business executives, students, startups

FemaleFounded conference gathers business executives, students, startups

Sena Chang and Lulu Mangriotis

Princeton’s third annual FemaleFounded Conference gathered over 100 female-identifying students, founders, executives, and investors from around the world. Centered on the theme “Innovating Care: Digital Health, Human Impact,” the conference featured keynotes, seminars, networking sessions, and a startup pitch fair.

Princeton’s third annual FemaleFounded Conference gathered over 100 female-identifying students, founders, executives, and investors from around the world. Centered on the theme “Innovating Care: Digital Health, Human Impact,” the conference featured keynotes, seminars, networking sessions, and a startup pitch fair.

NEWS | November 18

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USG presidential campaigns largely agree on admin relationship, differ on smaller issues

USG presidential campaigns largely agree on admin relationship, differ on smaller issues

Nico David-Fox

USG presidential candidates Aum Dhruv ’27 and Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 share similar views on University collaboration with USG and dining plan strategies.

USG presidential candidates Aum Dhruv ’27 and Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 share similar views on University collaboration with USG and dining plan strategies.

NEWS | November 18

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Hadi Kamara ’26 named Princeton’s second 2025 Rhodes Scholar

Hadi Kamara ’26 named Princeton’s second 2025 Rhodes Scholar

Hayk Yengibaryan

The announcement follows the absence of any Princeton Rhodes Scholars last year, the first time in two decades that no Princeton student won the award.

The announcement follows the absence of any Princeton Rhodes Scholars last year, the first time in two decades that no Princeton student won the award.

NEWS | November 18

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The Class of 2029 didn’t experience high school during the pandemic. Did it make a difference?

The Class of 2029 didn’t experience high school during the pandemic. Did it make a difference?

Justus Wilhoit and Benedict Hooper

First-years, upperclassmen, and professors discuss how virtual learning and the pandemic continue to shape college-life — and how first-years may have an academic advantage over older class years.

First-years, upperclassmen, and professors discuss how virtual learning and the pandemic continue to shape college-life — and how first-years may have an academic advantage over older class years.

NEWS | November 18

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Second annual TigerTies event draws over 600 students and community members

Second annual TigerTies event draws over 600 students and community members

Sena Chang

TigerTies celebrated its second anniversary, drawing in larger numbers than the previous year and embracing cultural connections among undergraduate students.

TigerTies celebrated its second anniversary, drawing in larger numbers than the previous year and embracing cultural connections among undergraduate students.

NEWS | November 17

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USG celebrates 50th anniversary with former student leaders

USG celebrates 50th anniversary with former student leaders

Oliver Wu

Over 60 students, alumni, and administrators joined the celebration at Prospect House, with several former student leaders speaking at the event.

Over 60 students, alumni, and administrators joined the celebration at Prospect House, with several former student leaders speaking at the event.

NEWS | November 17

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New policy barring most recording set to take effect Jan. 1, other details remain unclear

New policy barring most recording set to take effect Jan. 1, other details remain unclear

Nikoloz Inashvili

There is still limited information about how the policy will be implemented, particularly regarding its enforcement and the scope of recording permissions. The University has said it will prepare future guidance.

There is still limited information about how the policy will be implemented, particularly regarding its enforcement and the scope of recording permissions. The University has said it will prepare future guidance.

NEWS | November 17

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University fundraising database left compromised after cybersecurity incident

University fundraising database left compromised after cybersecurity incident

Haeon Lee

Data in Princeton University’s Advancement database was compromised after a phishing attack on an employee.

Data in Princeton University’s Advancement database was compromised after a phishing attack on an employee.

NEWS | November 17

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USG reviews progress of working groups, discusses international financial aid and athletics success

USG reviews progress of working groups, discusses international financial aid and athletics success

Teresa Chen

At the Nov. 16 USG meeting, the Senate reviewed initiatives supporting international students, recapped Athletics and Mental Health Committee work, and celebrated USG’s 50th-anniversary programming.

At the Nov. 16 USG meeting, the Senate reviewed initiatives supporting international students, recapped Athletics and Mental Health Committee work, and celebrated USG’s 50th-anniversary programming.

NEWS | November 17

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