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Phil Murphy announces 48 pardons at Whig-Clio as part of clemency project

Phil Murphy announces 48 pardons at Whig-Clio as part of clemency project

Megan Cameron and Maya Mukherjee

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

NEWS | November 13

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University denies Piegaro’s demand, motions to dismiss complaint

University denies Piegaro’s demand, motions to dismiss complaint

Luke Grippo

After almost two months of waiting, the University has finally responded to Piegaro’s demand for a jury trial — and the answer is no.

After almost two months of waiting, the University has finally responded to Piegaro's demand for a lawsuit — and the answer is no.

NEWS | November 13

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Princeton’s Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) will not seek re-election in 2026

Princeton’s Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) will not seek re-election in 2026

Hayk Yengibaryan

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the House when she took office in 2015. 

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the House when she took office in 2015. 

NEWS | November 13

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La representante de Princeton Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) no se presentará a la reelección en 2026

La representante de Princeton Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) no se presentará a la reelección en 2026

Hayk Yengibaryan

Tras su victoria electoral en 2014, Watson Coleman se convirtió en la primera mujer negra en representar a Nueva Jersey en la Cámara de Representantes.

Tras su victoria electoral en 2014, Watson Coleman se convirtió en la primera mujer negra en representar a Nueva Jersey en la Cámara de Representantes.

NEWS | November 13

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Which universities are in Eisgruber’s endowment lobbying group? No one will say.

Which universities are in Eisgruber’s endowment lobbying group? No one will say.

Vitus Larrieu

Eisgruber reportedly headed a coalition of universities lobbying for reduced endowment taxes in exchange for increased financial aid programs. No one will say who was a part of the group.

Eisgruber reportedly headed a coalition of universities lobbying for reduced endowment taxes in exchange for increased financial aid programs. No one will say who was a part of the group.

NEWS | November 13

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USG hosts first Ivy League mental health conference in five years

USG hosts first Ivy League mental health conference in five years

Clara Docherty and Toby Chang

Seven Ivy League schools were in attendance at the annual Ivy League Mental Health Conference this year, hosted by Princeton University.

Seven Ivy League schools were in attendance at the annual Ivy League Mental Health Conference this year, hosted by Princeton University.

NEWS | November 12

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Town council gives mixed response to development plans for Westminster Choir College campus

Town council gives mixed response to development plans for Westminster Choir College campus

Leela Hensler

At the Princeton Town Council meeting on Tuesday, speaker Chris Colley suggested numerous goals for the Westminster Choir College campus, though Mayor Mark Freda expressed some skepticism.

At the Princeton Town Council meeting on Tuesday, speaker Chris Colley suggested numerous goals for the Westminster Choir College campus, though Mayor Mark Freda expressed some skepticism.

NEWS | November 12

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SIFP hosts annual First-Gen Week with social gatherings, wellness activities

SIFP hosts annual First-Gen Week with social gatherings, wellness activities

Oliver Wu and Elizabeth Hu

Scholars Institute Fellows Program (SIFP) hosted its annual First-Gen week, with several events and activities to celebrate and recognize first-generation and low-income students at the University.

Scholars Institute Fellows Program (SIFP) hosted its annual First-Gen week, with several events and activities to celebrate and recognize first-generation and low-income students at the University.

NEWS | November 11

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New policy will broadly prohibit recordings of University settings, events without explicit approval of all attendees

New policy will broadly prohibit recordings of University settings, events without explicit approval of all attendees

Cynthia Torres and Benedict Hooper

Correction: A previous version of this piece did not include the fact that the policy specifically prohibits recording conversations, in addition to meetings, “occurring in an educational, residential, research or workplace setting,” without the consent of all participants.

Correction: A previous version of this piece did not include the fact that the policy specifically prohibits recording conversations, in addition to meetings, “occurring in an educational, residential, research or workplace setting,” without the consent of all participants.

NEWS | November 11

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Anti-Trump protest with campus activism groups draws about 100 attendees

Anti-Trump protest with campus activism groups draws about 100 attendees

Devon Rudolph

At the first major student-organized protest for the Princeton Progressive Coalition, organized by Sunrise Princeton, eleven speakers and hundreds of students and community members gathered to discuss topics surrounding resisting authoritarianism.

At the first major student-organized protest for the Princeton Progressive Coalition, organized by Sunrise Princeton, eleven speakers and hundreds of students and community members gathered to discuss topics surrounding resisting authoritarianism.

NEWS | November 11

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La manifestación contra Trump con grupos activistas del campus atrae a alrededor de 100 asistentes

La manifestación contra Trump con grupos activistas del campus atrae a alrededor de 100 asistentes

Devon Rudolph

En la primera manifestación gran por la Coalición Progresiva de Princeton, organizó por Sunrise Princeton, once oradores y muchos de estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad se congregaron para discutir asuntos sobre resistir autoritarismo.

En la primera manifestación gran por la Coalición Progresiva de Princeton, organizó por Sunrise Princeton, once oradores y muchos de estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad se congregaron para discutir asuntos sobre resistir autoritarismo.

NEWS | November 11

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Kimberlé Crenshaw and Eddie Glaude reflect on attacks on DEI across college campuses

Kimberlé Crenshaw and Eddie Glaude reflect on attacks on DEI across college campuses

Hannah Gabelnick

Crenshaw expressed frustration towards university deals curbing DEI efforts and programs.

Crenshaw expressed frustration towards university deals curbing DEI efforts and programs.

NEWS | November 11

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Hobson College construction advances with expanded sustainability focus

Hobson College construction advances with expanded sustainability focus

Toby Chang

Hobson College, which began construction in 2023, is one of the final steps in the University’s four-year plan to expand the undergraduate student body from roughly 5,200 to 5,700 students.

Hobson College, which began construction in 2023, is one of the final steps in the University’s four-year plan to expand the undergraduate student body from roughly 5,200 to 5,700 students.

NEWS | November 11

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USG approves language for two referenda at weekly meeting, including one on dining plan

USG approves language for two referenda at weekly meeting, including one on dining plan

Gray Collins

Proposals for dining changes and fossil fuel divestment clear key procedural hurdle before winter USG elections.

Proposals for dining changes and fossil fuel divestment clear key procedural hurdle before winter USG elections.

NEWS | November 10

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El USG aprueba el texto de dos referendos en su reunión semanal, incluyendo uno sobre el plan de comidas

El USG aprueba el texto de dos referendos en su reunión semanal, incluyendo uno sobre el plan de comidas

Gray Collins

Las propuestas sobre cambios a cenar y la liquidación de combustibles fósiles quitan un obstáculo procedural clave antes de las elecciones de invierno del USG.

Las propuestas sobre cambios a cenar y la liquidación de combustibles fósiles quitan un obstáculo procedural clave antes de las elecciones de invierno del USG.

NEWS | November 10

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Most grad student cohorts will see reductions this cycle, but departments won’t say how many

Most grad student cohorts will see reductions this cycle, but departments won’t say how many

Nika Schindler and Nikoloz Inashvili

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

NEWS | November 10

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Student group leaders express differing takeaways from N.J. gubernatorial and N.Y. mayoral elections

Student group leaders express differing takeaways from N.J. gubernatorial and N.Y. mayoral elections

Emily Murphy and Christine Woods

Voter turnout also increased in Princeton as compared to 2021’s gubernatorial election, while implications for next year’s midterms remain mixed.

Voter turnout also increased in Princeton as compared to 2021’s gubernatorial election, while implications for next year’s midterms remain mixed.

NEWS | November 10

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Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III awarded James Madison Award in Whig-Clio Ceremony

Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III awarded James Madison Award in Whig-Clio Ceremony

Andrew Arthur

Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III was awarded the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service, presented by the Whig-Cliosophic Society, on Saturday afternoon.

Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III was awarded the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service, presented by the Whig-Cliosophic Society, on Saturday afternoon.

NEWS | November 10

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Princeton graduate student passes away

Princeton graduate student passes away

Sena Chang

Princeton graduate student Maria Bowling passed away on Sunday.

Princeton graduate student Maria Bowling passed away on Sunday.

NEWS | November 9

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Two-story conservation studios open alongside new art museum

Two-story conservation studios open alongside new art museum

Victoria Davies

The Princeton University Art Museum curators have moved back into the newly renovated museum and are eager to continue conservation efforts while engaging University students and faculty.

The Princeton University Art Museum curators have moved back into the newly renovated museum and are eager to continue conservation efforts while engaging University students and faculty.

NEWS | November 7

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