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Admitted students talk role of ChatGPT in essays amid changing admissions policies

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Admitted students talk role of ChatGPT in essays amid changing admissions policies

Claire Meng

With the use of generative AI in college essays rising, the ‘Prince’ spoke to a computer science professor and incoming first-years to gauge their opinions.

With the use of generative AI in college essays rising, the ‘Prince’ spoke to a computer science professor and incoming first-years to gauge their opinions.

NEWS | April 8

U. under federal investigation for antisemitism after complaint by conservative activist

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U. under federal investigation for antisemitism after complaint by conservative activist

Miriam Waldvogel

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the University on Wednesday, April 3 regarding antisemitism on campus following a January complaint. Princeton joins other universities, including Harvard and Yale, who are also facing antisemitism investigations in recent months by the Department’s Office of Civil Rights.

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the University on Wednesday, April 3 regarding antisemitism on campus following a January complaint. Princeton joins other universities, including Harvard and Yale, who are also facing antisemitism investigations in recent months by the Department’s Office of Civil Rights.

NEWS | April 8

USG updates budget, initiative for improved event accessibility

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USG updates budget, initiative for improved event accessibility

Alena Zhang

The USG heard a budget update, addressing fund allocations for travel, wellness programming, and local arts experiences. The Senate also heard a presentation about AccessAbility initiatives to improve event accessibility for disabled students. New student groups approved by the Student Groups Recognition Committee were automatically passed in a vote with no motions to overturn.

The USG heard a budget update, addressing fund allocations for travel, wellness programming, and local arts experiences. The Senate also heard a presentation about AccessAbility initiatives to improve event accessibility for disabled students. New student groups approved by the Student Groups Recognition Committee were automatically passed in a vote with no motions to overturn.

NEWS | April 8

Eliza Griswold ’95 named director of Princeton’s Program in Journalism

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Eliza Griswold ’95 named director of Princeton’s Program in Journalism

Olivia Sanchez

Griswold, who graduated with a degree in English, is a contributing writer for The New Yorker. In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ she talked bridging ideological divides, election coverage, and enhancing the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

Griswold, who graduated with a degree in English, is a contributing writer for The New Yorker. In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ she talked bridging ideological divides, election coverage, and enhancing the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

NEWS | April 8

Baseball, softball fields to be displaced by new quantum building

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Baseball, softball fields to be displaced by new quantum building

Tate Hutchins

Princeton baseball and softball teams will soon be relocated to the other side of Lake Carnegie due to campus construction. Clarke and Strubing Fields are being replaced by the Quantum Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering.

Princeton baseball and softball teams will soon be relocated to the other side of Lake Carnegie due to campus construction. Clarke and Strubing Fields are being replaced by the Quantum Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering.

NEWS | April 7
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Family of Elizabeth Tsurkov lobbies U. for White House action ahead of Iraqi PM state visit

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Family of Elizabeth Tsurkov lobbies U. for White House action ahead of Iraqi PM state visit

Bridget O'Neill

The family of graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov has called on the Biden administration to designate Iraq as a state sponsor of terror for allegedly failing to work for her release from captivity. President Joe Biden is set to welcome Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani to the White House on April 15.

The family of graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov has called on the Biden administration to designate Iraq as a state sponsor of terror for allegedly failing to work for her release from captivity. President Joe Biden is set to welcome Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani to the White House on April 15.

NEWS | April 4

Charter Club changed guest policy after conservative professor’s lunch. After headlines, the policy was reversed.

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Charter Club changed guest policy after conservative professor’s lunch. After headlines, the policy was reversed.

Bridget O'Neill

After notable conservative professor Robert P. George came for lunch, Charter Club announced a new policy making it more difficult for students to bring faculty members as guests. The move came due to students' objections to the professors' political views. The saga made national headlines and, days later, the policy was revoked.

After a notable conservative professor came for lunch, Charter Club announced a new policy making it more difficult for students to bring faculty members as guests. The move came due to students' objections to the professors' political views. The saga made national headlines and, days later, the policy was revoked.

NEWS | April 4

Class Day chairs select ‘Law & Order’ actor Sam Waterston as 2024 Class Day speaker

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Class Day chairs select ‘Law & Order’ actor Sam Waterston as 2024 Class Day speaker

Elisabeth Stewart

The actor has portrayed district attorney Jack McCoy on Law and Order for 18 years. In a video message to seniors, the Class of 2024 Class Day chairs emphasized Waterston's creative career and connections to Princeton.

The actor has portrayed district attorney Jack McCoy on Law and Order for 18 years. In a video message to seniors, the Class of 2024 Class Day chairs emphasized Waterston's creative career and connections to Princeton.

NEWS | April 4

Dillon Gym revokes self-swipe entry amid building expansion

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Dillon Gym revokes self-swipe entry amid building expansion

Annie Rupertus

As Dillon Gym expands, a new policy requires front desk staff to swipe student IDs on a scanner behind the desk. Previously, patrons could quickly swipe into the gym themselves, a system which sometimes created security issues.

As Dillon Gym expands, a new policy requires front desk staff to swipe student IDs on a scanner behind the desk. Previously, patrons could quickly swipe into the gym themselves, a system which sometimes created security issues.

NEWS | April 3

Student groups express frustration with reserving Richardson and other performance spaces

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Student groups express frustration with reserving Richardson and other performance spaces

Caitlyn Tablada

The ‘Prince’ spoke to multiple student performing arts groups that have experienced difficulty reserving Richardson Auditorium for performances, citing long wait times due to the high desirability of the space.

The ‘Prince’ spoke to multiple student performing arts groups that have experienced difficulty reserving Richardson Auditorium for performances, citing long wait times due to the high desirability of the space.

NEWS | April 1

Postdocs move towards first academic union on campus

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Postdocs move towards first academic union on campus

Ethan Caldwell and Miriam Waldvogel

Following an announcement of their intent to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to form a union, Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) delivered a letter to Nassau Hall, requesting that the University remain impartial during the election to unionize. This would make PUPS the first academic union on Princeton’s campus to formally seek an election.

Following an announcement of their intent to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to form a union, Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars (PUPS) delivered a letter to Nassau Hall, requesting that the University remain impartial during the election to unionize. This would make PUPS the first academic union on Princeton’s campus to formally seek an election.

NEWS | April 1

Class of 2028 admitted, first class following affirmative action ban

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Class of 2028 admitted, first class following affirmative action ban

Meghana Veldhuis

On Thursday, March 28, the Class of 2028 received offers of admission in the regular decision round. This is the first round of admissions following the Supreme Court ban on affirmative admission in June 2023. The ‘Prince’ spoke with some accepted students, who expressed their views on affirmative action and described what led them to apply to Princeton.

On Thursday, March 28, the Class of 2028 received offers of admission in the regular decision round. This is the first round of admissions following the Supreme Court ban on affirmative admission in June 2023. The ‘Prince’ spoke with some accepted students, who expressed their views on affirmative action and described what led them to apply to Princeton.

NEWS | April 1

USG discusses collaboration with MSA; approves budget increases for trips, events

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USG discusses collaboration with MSA; approves budget increases for trips, events

Christopher Bao

USG approved budget increases for Porchfest and upcoming trips to Six Flags and a book fair in New York City. The Senate also heard presentations on the University’s recently-released DEI report and on collaboration efforts with the Muslim Student Association.

USG approved budget increases for Porchfest and upcoming trips to Six Flags and a book fair in New York City. The Senate also heard presentations on the University’s recently-released DEI report and on collaboration efforts with the Muslim Student Association.

NEWS | April 1

Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 arrested for possession of child pornography

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Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 arrested for possession of child pornography

Miriam Waldvogel

On Friday, March 22, Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 was arrested for possession of child pornography. Farmer was active in a number of arts and alumni organizations.

On Friday, March 22, Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 was arrested for possession of child pornography. Farmer was active in a number of arts and alumni organizations.

NEWS | March 29

Princeton to aim for 70 percent financial aid, 22 percent Pell Grant eligibility for undergraduate enrollment

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Princeton to aim for 70 percent financial aid, 22 percent Pell Grant eligibility for undergraduate enrollment

Thomas Catalano

The University will aim to increase enrollment of financial aid-eligible students by three percent. The new recommendations aimed at increasing socioeconomic diversity came out of an ad hoc committee of the Board of Trustees that formed following the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action last year.

The University will aim to increase enrollment of financial aid-eligible students by three percent. The new recommendations aimed at increasing socioeconomic diversity came out of an ad hoc committee of the Board of Trustees that formed following the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action last year.

NEWS | March 29

Ford Graham ’86 indicted on multiple charges of fraud

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Ford Graham ’86 indicted on multiple charges of fraud

Christopher Bao

Ford Graham, a Princeton Class of 1986 alum and former Princeton resident, was indicted last Thursday on multiple charges of fraud. The 29-count indictment from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, alleges Graham committed fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, among other allegations.

Ford Graham, a Princeton Class of 1986 alum and former Princeton resident, was indicted last Thursday on multiple charges of fraud. The 29-count indictment from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, alleges Graham committed fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, among other allegations.

NEWS | March 28

Tower President to lead the ICC for the first time in 14 years

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Tower President to lead the ICC for the first time in 14 years

Justus Wilhoit and Nandini Krishnan

With new officers taking over at the 11 eating clubs that line Prospect, fresh leadership at the Interclub Council (ICC) will take the helm of the organization that coordinates Street Week and other street-wide initiatives.

With new officers taking over at the 11 eating clubs that line Prospect, fresh leadership at the Interclub Council (ICC) will take the helm of the organization that coordinates Street Week and other street-wide initiatives.

NEWS | March 27

Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

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Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

Abby Leibowitz

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

NEWS | March 27

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