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Clio Hall protesters arraigned in court for trespassing charge

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Clio Hall protesters arraigned in court for trespassing charge

Christopher Bao and Miriam Waldvogel

Twelve students and one postdoctoral researcher arrested for occupying Clio Hall during pro-Palestine protests last semester appeared virtually in Princeton Municipal Court Tuesday. All twelve were charged with defiant criminal trespassing while the students' lawyer asserts no laws were violated. The case marks the first action since their April 29 arrest.

Twelve students and one postdoctoral researcher arrested for occupying Clio Hall during pro-Palestine protests last semester appeared virtually in Princeton Municipal Court Tuesday. All twelve were charged with defiant criminal trespassing while the students' lawyer asserts no laws were violated. The case marks the first action since their April 29 arrest.

NEWS | 08/05/2024

‘Total effervescence’: Princeton community remembers Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21

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‘Total effervescence’: Princeton community remembers Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21

Olivia Sanchez and Annie Rupertus

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

NEWS | 08/04/2024

SPIA dean hosts conversation with Columbia counterpart on pro-Palestine campus protests

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SPIA dean hosts conversation with Columbia counterpart on pro-Palestine campus protests

Megan Cameron and Isabella Dail

Dean Amaney Jamal of SPIA recently spoke on a podcast with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about campus protests and the war in Gaza, along with former colleague and Dean of Columbia's SIPA Keren Yarhi-Milo.

Dean Amaney Jamal of SPIA recently spoke on a podcast with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about campus protests and the war in Gaza, along with former colleague and Dean of Columbia's SIPA Keren Yarhi-Milo.

NEWS | 07/29/2024

Regan Crotty ’00 named new Dean of Undergraduate Students

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Regan Crotty ’00 named new Dean of Undergraduate Students

Thomas Catalano

Regan Crotty ’00 is Princeton’s new Dean of Undergraduate students, after decades of experience in Princeton’s administration. Appointed to the role in the spring, Crotty now leads the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS), which is responsible for co-curricular and extracurricular aspects of student life.

Regan Crotty ’00 is Princeton’s new dean of undergraduate students, after decades of experience in Princeton’s administration. Appointed to the role in the spring, Crotty now leads the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS), which is responsible for co-curricular and extracurricular aspects of student life.

NEWS | 07/29/2024
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Princeton programs held in Paris impacted by preparation for Olympics

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Princeton programs held in Paris impacted by preparation for Olympics

Isabella Dail

Princeton summer programming has been impacted by the 2024 Summer Olympics, leading to the postponement or cancelation of many summer study abroad programs, though most IIPs have continued. Students in Paris face closed Metro stations and cultural sites due to the games, but they still look forward to the unique experience the games present.

Princeton summer programming has been impacted by the 2024 Summer Olympics, leading to the postponement or cancelation of many summer study abroad programs, though most IIPs have continued. Students in Paris face closed Metro stations and cultural sites due to the games, but they still look forward to the unique experience the games present.

NEWS | 07/24/2024

ICE conducts raid in downtown Princeton, community intervenes

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ICE conducts raid in downtown Princeton, community intervenes

Christopher Bao, Charlie Roth, and Miriam Waldvogel

On Wednesday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents entered Princeton seeking to arrest undocumented residents. This incident marked the first widely reported arrest by ICE in Princeton since 2017.

On Wednesday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents roamed Princeton seeking to arrest undocumented residents.

NEWS | 07/10/2024

Israel divest group submits formal proposal to the University

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Israel divest group submits formal proposal to the University

Miriam Waldvogel

On June 19, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) submitted a 66-page proposal to the Resources Committee calling for the University to divest from Israel. This comes almost a month after PIAD committed to submitting a formal proposal. Divestment was also a core goal of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.”

On June 19, Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) submitted a 66-page proposal to the Resources Committee calling for the University to divest from Israel. This comes almost a month after PIAD committed to submitting a formal proposal. Divestment was also a core goal of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.”

NEWS | 07/01/2024

Community members raise concerns about Islamophobia, pro-Palestine walkout at school board meeting

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Community members raise concerns about Islamophobia, pro-Palestine walkout at school board meeting

Christopher Bao and Chloe Lau

Public commenters showed up to the June 11 Princeton Public Schools Board of Education meeting to discuss a pro-Palestine walkout at Princeton High School in May. Students left during a passing period between exams and marched to the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the University’s Cannon Green.

Public commenters showed up to the June 11 Princeton Public Schools Board of Education meeting to discuss a pro-Palestine walkout at Princeton High School in May. Students left during a passing period between exams and marched to the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the University’s Cannon Green.

NEWS | 07/01/2024

U. awards held degrees to two Black seniors, drops pro-Palestine disciplinary process

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U. awards held degrees to two Black seniors, drops pro-Palestine disciplinary process

Miriam Waldvogel

Less than 24 hours before Commencement on May 28, Khari Franklin ’24 and Jordan Johnson ’24 were told that their degrees would be held pending a disciplinary investigation, which has since been closed. Both Franklin and Johnson received their degrees on June 6.

Less than 24 hours before Commencement on May 28, Khari Franklin ’24 and Jordan Johnson ’24 were told that their degrees would be held pending a disciplinary investigation, which has since been closed. Both Franklin and Johnson received their degrees on June 6.

NEWS | 06/17/2024

Graduate Hotel continues to delay opening

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Graduate Hotel continues to delay opening

Charlie Roth

While its website lists the opening date as early June, Princeton Town Council member Eve Niedergang GS ’85 wrote in a statement to the Daily Princetonian that all she has heard about the opening is that it will occur “by the end of the month.” 

While its website lists the opening date as early June, Princeton Town Council member Eve Niedergang GS ’85 wrote in a statement to the Daily Princetonian that all she has heard about the opening is that it will occur “by the end of the month.” 

NEWS | 06/17/2024

Baccalaureate and Class Day highlight potential for global impact

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Baccalaureate and Class Day highlight potential for global impact

Ava Fonss

Baccalaureate and Class Day provided additional opportunities before Commencement for the Class of 2024 and their families to celebrate the achievements of a class which first experienced Princeton virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury and actor Sam Waterston served as keynote speakers.

Baccalaureate and Class Day provided additional opportunities before Commencement for the Class of 2024 and their families to celebrate the achievements of a class which first experienced Princeton virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury and actor Sam Waterston served as keynote speakers.

NEWS | 06/02/2024

At Commencement, pro-Palestine protesters silently demonstrate and walkout

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At Commencement, pro-Palestine protesters silently demonstrate and walkout

Megan Cameron and Christopher Bao

At Tuesday’s Commencement, around 1,300 undergraduate degrees and 600 graduate degrees were awarded. Though there were no significant disruptions, during President Eisgruber’s Commencement speech over 70 students stood up and faced away from him, and around 15 students walked out.

At Tuesday’s Commencement, around 1,300 undergraduate degrees and 600 graduate degrees were awarded. Though there were no significant disruptions, during President Eisgruber’s Commencement speech over 70 students stood up and faced away from him, and around 15 students walked out.

NEWS | 05/29/2024

Nassau Hall vandalized with pro-Palestine graffiti, second incident in one week

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Nassau Hall vandalized with pro-Palestine graffiti, second incident in one week

Olivia Sanchez

On Wednesday, May 29 at 3:40 a.m., the front of Nassau Hall was vandalized by protesters. Red paint was dumped on the tiger statues outside and the words “Tragic Accident, Genocide Denial” were spray painted in front of the steps. Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest denied responsibility, stating that an “autonomous collective” carried out the action.

On Wednesday, May 29 at 3:40 a.m., the front of Nassau Hall was vandalized by protesters. Red paint was dumped on the tiger statues outside and the words “Tragic Accident, Genocide Denial” were spray painted in front of the steps. Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest denied responsibility, stating that an “autonomous collective” carried out the action.

NEWS | 05/29/2024

University to hold the degrees of two seniors present at Eisgruber’s Reunions talk

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University to hold the degrees of two seniors present at Eisgruber’s Reunions talk

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Two seniors will not receive their degrees on Tuesday pending a disciplinary investigation into their involvement at a May 25 protest during an address by President Eisgruber. One of the seniors alleges that the two of them were not involved in the protest inside Richardson auditorium and opted to exit the room as the protest escalated.

Two seniors will not receive their degrees on Tuesday pending a disciplinary investigation into their involvement at a May 25 protest during an address by President Eisgruber. One of the seniors alleges that the two of them were not involved in the protest inside Richardson auditorium and opted to exit the room as the protest escalated.

NEWS | 05/28/2024

Princeton sues Department of Education, alleging noncompliance with records request

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Princeton sues Department of Education, alleging noncompliance with records request

Christopher Bao

The lawsuit is a new development in an ongoing dispute between the DoE and the University that concerns a Title VI investigation which started in September 2020 and ended in January 2021.

The lawsuit is a new development in an ongoing dispute between the DoE and the University that concerns a Title VI investigation that started in September 2020 and ended in January 2021.

NEWS | 05/25/2024

Pro-Palestine protesters briefly obstruct P-Rade, continues as normal

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Pro-Palestine protesters briefly obstruct P-Rade, continues as normal

Olivia Sanchez and Miriam Waldvogel

On Saturday, May 25 about 30 pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted the P-Rade. This was met with both annoyance and support from various alumni, and the P-Rade proceeded as usual.

On Saturday, May 25, about 30 pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted the P-Rade. This was met with both annoyance and support from various alumni, and the P-Rade proceeded as usual.

NEWS | 05/25/2024

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