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Amid AI boom, Princeton launches new initiative focused on Large Language Models

A new initiative established at Princeton aims to gather talent and devote resources toward the development of artificial intelligence (AI) for academic and research purposes, as well as develop a robust local computing infrastructure to serve the University community.

A new initiative established at Princeton aims to gather talent and devote resources toward the development of artificial intelligence (AI) for academic and research purposes, as well as develop a robust local computing infrastructure to serve the University community.

The students in the committee room where it happens

The Daily Princetonian analyzed the leadership and impact of three significant campus committees — the Honor Committee, the President’s Advisory Committee on Architecture, and the Committee on Naming.

The Daily Princetonian analyzed the leadership and impact of three significant campus committees — the Honor Committee, the President’s Advisory Committee on Architecture, and the Committee on Naming.

Who leads the key student groups on campus?

Coffee Club, the Performing Arts Council, Acaprez, the American Whig-Cliosophic Society, and the Princeton Entrepreneurship Club are five clubs that have over the years attained an extensive influence at the University. The ‘Prince’ interviewed the leaders of these groups to learn more about their roles and their clubs’ noticeable presence on campus.

Coffee Club, the Performing Arts Council, Acaprez, the American Whig-Cliosophic Society, and the Princeton Entrepreneurship Club are five clubs that have over the years attained an extensive influence at the University. The 'Prince' interviewed the leaders of these groups to learn more about their roles and their clubs’ noticeable presence on campus.

Two floors over Coffee Club, flea infestation is fumigated

In late August, the Board of Directors at Campus Club was informed of the flea infestation, which was fumigated in mid-September.

In late August, the Board of Directors at Campus Club was informed of the flea infestation which was fumigated in mid-September.

The Interclub Council, explained

The ICC is now composed of undergraduate presidents of Princeton’s 11 eating clubs.

Eisgruber boasts financial aid, transfer program at White House event on admissions policies

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 joined other university leaders at a White House event revealing a report advising American schools on maintaining diversity in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action.

Princeton consulting clubs reflect on pro-bono culture in light of compensation debates

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business recently became one of the first universities to ban student-run consulting clubs from charging fees.

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business recently became one of the first universities to ban student-run consulting clubs from charging fees.

Project Veritas video on sexual education in Princeton Middle School sparks outrage

A video released by a conservative activist group reveals nonprofit educators working with Princeton Middle School discussing how their sexual education curricula is designed to circumvent parental input.

A video released by a conservative activist group reveals nonprofit educators working with Princeton Middle School discussing how their sexual education curricula is designed to circumvent parental input.

Increased ‘incomplete’ financial aid applications lead to delays

Over 200 undergraduates’ financial aid awards were delayed this academic year, with some awards still outstanding four weeks into the semester. The delays come in the first year of the University’s expanded aid policy, which covers all tuition and fees for most families making up to $100,000.

Over 200 undergraduates' financial aid awards were delayed this academic year, with some awards still outstanding four weeks into the semester. The delays come in the first year of the University’s expanded aid policy, which covers all tuition and fees for most families making up to $100,000.

Crowded field of Class Council candidates promise increased social events, advocacy for students

Despite there being almost 140 fewer students in the Class of 2027 than 2026, 23 candidates ran for class council in the Class of 2027, double the number of the 12 candidates who ran for class council for the Class of 2026.

Despite there being almost 140 fewer students in the Class of 2027 than 2026, 23 candidates ran for class council in the Class of 2027, double the number of the 12 candidates who ran for class council for the Class of 2026.

Falling oak tree smashes student windows in Edwards Hall, causing evacuations

An oak tree fell across Elm Drive, hitting Edwards Hall and forcing student residents to evacuate in the early morning hours on Saturday, Sept. 23. The incident broke windows of two dorm rooms and two bathrooms, but the building did not incur any structural damage.

An oak tree fell across Elm Drive, hitting Edwards Hall and forcing student residents to evacuate in the early morning hours on Saturday, Sept. 23. The incident broke windows to two residential rooms and two bathrooms, but did not incur any structural damage.

Princeton Police Department will pay for your Uber home from the bar

The program allows Princeton residents, visitors, and University students to receive one free ride worth up to $15 at 22 pickup locations throughout town; however, the University eating clubs are not included.

Sparks fly between two scooters, cause fire in Whitman basement

Campus saw two incidents that required the attention of the fire department — one after a scooter spun out of control in Whitman and another after an oven at Wawa caught fire.

Campus saw two incidents that required the attention of the fire department — one after a scooter spun out of control in Whitman and another after an oven at Wawa caught fire.

USG names campus pub trial run as a ‘main focus’

USG President Stephen Daniels ’24 proposed the revival of the pub, which was once located in the basement of Chancellor Green, during his run for the presidency. McNally told the Senate that her committee would aim to set a date for a campus pub trial run in the next few weeks, with the pilot likely to occur sometime after fall break.

USG President Stephen Daniels ’24 proposed the revival of the pub, which was once located in the basement of Chancellor Green, during his run for the presidency. McNally told the Senate that her committee would aim to set a date for a campus pub trial run in the next few weeks, with the pilot likely to occur sometime after fall break.

Amid rising inflation, Nassau businesses reopen after prolonged construction closure

Kathy Klockinbrink, along with Lauren Ariev Gellman, the founder and owner of Milk & Cookies, and Jackie Witty, the manager of Nassau Barbers, expressed frustration at their businesses being closed, but also but understood the necessity of construction at the Graduate Hotel.

Kathy Klockinbrink, along with Lauren Ariev Gellman, the founder and owner of Milk & Cookies, and Jackie Witty, the manager of Nassau Barbers, expressed frustration at their businesses being closed, but also but understood the necessity of construction at the Graduate Hotel.

Workers and students rally over employees’ lack of support from University

Princeton students joined campus workers this past Thursday in voicing concerns over employees’ inadequate wages, restriction on speech, and lack of support from the University. The event was held by YDSA and supported by SEIU-175, with remarks from SEIU president Jeff Coley, PGSU, and several union members. 

Princeton students joined campus workers this past Thursday in voicing concerns over employees’ inadequate wages, restriction on speech, and lack of support from the University. The event was held by YDSA and supported by SEIU-175, with remarks from SEIU president Jeff Coley, PGSU, and several union members. 

Popular courses work to accommodate high demand

Some courses experiencing high demand are changing locations or offering multiple sections to meet student interest.

Some courses seeing high demand are changing locations or offering multiple sections to meet student interest.

University policies stir confusion among students as COVID-19 spreads on campus

According to Ziegler, “the University has no plans to reinstate any previous protocols, but continues to encourage members of the campus community to stay up-to-date on COVID vaccines, test when sick, and follow the protocols for positive test results or known exposure.”

According to Ziegler, “the University has no plans to reinstate any previous protocols, but continues to encourage members of the campus community to stay up-to-date on COVID vaccines, test when sick, and follow the protocols for positive test results or known exposure.”

No definitive timeline in place for establishing Indigenous Studies minor

Although the University announced that it would establish an endowed professorship of Indigenous Studies in 2020, the position has yet to be filled.

Although the University announced that it would establish an endowed professorship of Indigenous Studies in 2020, the position has yet to be filled.

Class of 2027 sees smaller class size, decelerating expansion to meet target

Following over-enrollment for the Class of 2026, enrollment numbers declined by nearly 10 percent for the Class of 2027.

Following overenrollment for the Class of 2026, enrollment numbers declined by nearly 10 percent for the Class of 2027.