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Leah Platt Boustan ’00 discusses new book ‘Streets of Gold’

Leah Platt Boustan ’00 discusses new book ‘Streets of Gold’

Allan Shen

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ Boustan discusses her career as an economic historian and what the American dream looks like today. 

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ Boustan discusses her career as an economic historian and what the American dream looks like today. 

NEWS | September 15

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Mercer County discloses cause of death of Princeton staff member who died on campus Tuesday

Mercer County discloses cause of death of Princeton staff member who died on campus Tuesday

Katherine Dailey

Julie Willmot, Director of Communications for Mercer County, disclosed the cause of death in an email to The Daily Princetonian on Thursday.

Julie Willmot, Director of Communications for Mercer County, disclosed the cause of death in an email to The Daily Princetonian on Thursday.

NEWS | September 15

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Witherspoon St. construction to finish by late fall, town council members say

Witherspoon St. construction to finish by late fall, town council members say

Charlie Roth

Assistant Municipal Engineer Jim Purcell and several town councilmembers provided updates on the ongoing construction projects in Princeton, including work on Witherspoon Street and the Graduate Hotel.

Assistant Municipal Engineer Jim Purcell and several town councilmembers provided updates on the ongoing construction projects in Princeton, including work on Witherspoon Street and the Graduate Hotel.

NEWS | September 14

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Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

Annie Rupertus and Madeleine LeBeau

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | September 14

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USG considers reforms of elections management and committee structure, confirms new members

USG considers reforms of elections management and committee structure, confirms new members

Annie Rupertus

In a special meeting, the Senate debated proposals that would require Senators and U-Councilors to serve on USG core committees and reform the office of the Chief Elections Manager.

In a special meeting, the Senate debated proposals that would require Senators and U-Councilors to serve on USG core committees and reform the office of the Chief Elections Manager.

NEWS | September 13

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Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises $81.8M, breaks fundraising records

Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises $81.8M, breaks fundraising records

Kalena Blake

With a record $81.8 million donated last year, the University retains its top spot in percentage alumni participation among undergraduate colleges. 

With a record $81.8 million being donated, the University retains its top spot in percentage alumni participation among undergraduate colleges. 

NEWS | September 13

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Some first-years, orientation leaders critique Community Action orientation program

Some first-years, orientation leaders critique Community Action orientation program

Eden Teshome

In a year with a particularly high number of Community Action participants, many students expressed concerns about the orientation program. For some, the purportedly service-focused opportunity fell short of its stated mission — and students said they left feeling unfulfilled.

In a year with a particularly high number of Community Action participants, many students expressed concerns about the orientation program. For some, the purportedly service-focused opportunity fell short of its stated mission — and students said they left feeling unfulfilled.

NEWS | September 13

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Princeton staff member dies on campus

Princeton staff member dies on campus

Katherine Dailey

On Sept. 13, a University staff member died on campus. The University community was notified via a 5:34pm TigerAlert.

On Sept. 13, a University staff member died on campus. The University community was notified via a 5:34pm TigerAlert.

NEWS | September 13

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Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

Campus community reacts to Princeton’s decision to expand financial aid

Laura Robertson

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

Scholars Institute Fellows Program’s (SIFP) Associate Director for Programs for Access and Inclusion Ashlee Shaw and students offered their reactions to the recent expansion of the University’s financial aid program.

NEWS | September 11

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Students rock in the rain at fall Lawnparties

Students rock in the rain at fall Lawnparties

Tess Weinreich and Izzy Jacobson

Despite the rain, student turnout was high for fall Lawnparties, as student opener Villanelle and indie rock band Hippo Campus hit the main stage.

Despite the rain, student turnout was high for fall Lawnparties, as student opener Villanelle and indie rock band Hippo Campus hit the main stage.

NEWS | September 11

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University hikes late meal allowance to $9 for lunch and dinner amid price increases

University hikes late meal allowance to $9 for lunch and dinner amid price increases

Hope Perry and Lia Opperman

The increase comes as prices have been raised due to nationwide increases in food prices, as well as increased hourly wages for staff. 

The increase comes as prices have been raised due to nationwide increases in food prices, as well as increased hourly wages for staff. 

NEWS | September 11

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Q&A with Zach Sutton of Hippo Campus, 2022 fall Lawnparties headliner

Q&A with Zach Sutton of Hippo Campus, 2022 fall Lawnparties headliner

Jasmyn Dobson and Tess Weinreich

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Zach Sutton, bassist of Lawnparties headliner band Hippo Campus, to discuss playing at a college campus, the genre shift from previous headliners, and more. 

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Zach Sutton, bassist of Lawnparties headliner band Hippo Campus, to discuss playing at a college campus, the genre shift from previous headliners, and more. 

NEWS | September 10

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New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

New University orientation event on free speech garners mixed reaction among first-years

Laura Robertson

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

During first-year orientation, the University required members of the Class of 2026 to attend a new event on free speech. Following the event, the ‘Prince’ spoke to students about their reactions to the addresses. 

NEWS | September 8

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Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

Drew Somerville

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

NEWS | September 8

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Largest incoming class in Princeton’s history welcomed in Opening Exercises, Pre-Rade

Largest incoming class in Princeton’s history welcomed in Opening Exercises, Pre-Rade

Sandeep Mangat

Opening Exercises took place outside of Nassau Hall for the first time, instead of inside the University Chapel, as has been tradition since 1929.

Opening Exercises took place outside of Nassau Hall for the first time, instead of inside the University Chapel, as has been tradition since 1929.

NEWS | September 7

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Former Princeton employee files religious discrimination lawsuit against University for COVID-19 policies

Former Princeton employee files religious discrimination lawsuit against University for COVID-19 policies

Brenden Garza

University Spokesperson Ayana Okoya said that the University “handled this former employee’s accommodation request fairly” and “in accordance with the applicable laws and internal policies.” 

University Spokesperson Ayana Okoya said that the University “handled this former employee’s accommodation request fairly” and “in accordance with the applicable laws and internal policies.” 

NEWS | September 7

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All students in Yeh, NCW allowed to move into fall dorms on schedule after construction uncertainty

All students in Yeh, NCW allowed to move into fall dorms on schedule after construction uncertainty

Hope Perry

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Yeh and NCW will gain access to their rooms on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8:00 a.m., while first-years currently in other room assignments will be able to move in beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Yeh and NCW will gain access to their rooms on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8:00 a.m., while first-years currently in other room assignments will be able to move in beginning at 9:30 p.m.

NEWS | September 2

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About 20% of NCW and Yeh students are in temporary housing as construction delays continue

About 20% of NCW and Yeh students are in temporary housing as construction delays continue

Hope Perry

About one-fifth of students living in New College West and Yeh College are in temporary housing while construction continues on the new residential colleges. All undergraduates will have moved onto campus by Sept. 3, at which point there is a possibility that over 200 students could be in temporary housing.

About one-fifth of students living in New College West and Yeh College are in temporary housing while construction continues on the new residential colleges. All undergraduates will have moved onto campus by Sept. 3, at which point there is a possibility that over 200 students could be in temporary housing.

NEWS | September 2

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University closes Sam Wang investigation, finds research misconduct allegations to be ‘without merit’

University closes Sam Wang investigation, finds research misconduct allegations to be ‘without merit’

Lia Opperman

According to University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss, all investigations surrounding Wang have been closed. Wang will continue normal teaching and research operations this fall.

According to University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss, all investigations surrounding Wang have been closed. Wang will continue normal teaching and research operations this fall.

NEWS | August 30

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USG meets ahead of school year to discuss construction updates, budget proposals

USG meets ahead of school year to discuss construction updates, budget proposals

Alison Araten

The Senate met before the start of the school year and approved multiple unique budget requests, including the Fall Lawnparties budget.

The Senate met before the start of the school year and approved multiple unique budget requests, including the Fall Lawnparties budget.

NEWS | August 30

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