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Graduates face recent technology job cuts, long-term shortage of academic positions

As 408 master’s students, more than 700 postdoctoral scholars, and 2,804 Ph.D. candidates pursue higher education at Princeton, the professorial job market sees its fewest listings in history.

After ‘chaotic’ first day of fan distribution, fans continue to trickle onto campus

Housing Operations continues distribution of box fans this week, after a disorganized first day of distribution. Students living in dormitories without air conditioning must now use a form to register for additional inventory fans as they become available.

Housing operations continues distribution of box fans this week, after a disorganized first day of distribution. Students living in dormitories without air conditioning must now use a form to register for additional inventory fans, as they become available.

Eisgruber defends academic freedom after congressman calls for book to be removed

Eisgruber defended academic freedom and made the case that it could coexist with a welcoming environment for students. In a separate statement to faculty, he also urged faculty to reach out to the administration when under attack from “social media storms.”

Eisgruber defended academic freedom and made the case that it could coexist with a welcoming environment for students. In a seperate statement to faculty, he also urged faculty to reach out to the administration when under attack from "social media storms."

Summer interns in Washington make use of new SPIA space

Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) leased an office space in Washington D.C. last spring, marking “the first time in the University’s history that its policy and international affairs school has had a dedicated, physical presence in the nation’s capital” according to the department website.

Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) leased an office space in Washington D.C. last spring, marking “the first time in the University’s history that its policy and international affairs school has had a dedicated, physical presence in the nation’s capital” according to the department website.

Late meal is now just ‘meal’ as hours expand

Campus dining expanded the hours for late meal, which will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. for lunch and 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. after dinner, with a newly increased allowance of nine dollars and fifty cents.

Campus dining expanded the hours for late meal, which will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. for lunch and 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. after dinner, with a newly increased allowance of nine dollars and fifty cents.

What to expect as the search for the next Dean of the College begins

The Daily Princetonian explores what the selection process for replacing the dean of the college has looked like in the past. 

The Daily Princetonian explores what the selection process for replacing the dean of the college has looked like in the past.

Lack of lightning lets Loud Luxury liven up Lawnparties

Thunderstorms began in the morning, but the precipitation halted in the early afternoon, leaving enough time for a relatively rain-free day of festivities, including photos at the fountain in front of Robertson Hall, parties on Prospect Avenue, and a headlining performance by EDM duo Loud Luxury.

Thunderstorms began in the morning, but the precipitation halted in the early afternoon, leaving enough time for a relatively rain-free day of festivities, including photos at the fountain in front of Robertson Hall, parties on Prospect Avenue, and a headlining performance by EDM duo Loud Luxury.

Ten of 11 artifacts from University Art Museum set to be returned to Italy

Six of the items were loaned to PUAM by Edoardo Almagià ’73, a Rome-based art dealer who has been investigated on-and-off for smuggling activity over the past two decades.

Six of the items were loaned to PUAM by Edoardo Almagià ’73, a Rome-based art dealer who has been investigated on-and-off for smuggling activity over the past two decades.

A year after Caterpillar, the Class of 2023 spreads their wings

The Daily Princetonian took a look at a few graduating members of the class of 2023, hoping to catch a glimpse of what may be in store for these young alumni as they enter public life. These figures were all key actors in campus advocacy as students and come from a variety of places on the political spectrum.

The Daily Princetonian took a look at a few graduating members of the class of 2023, hoping to catch a glimpse of what may be in store for these young alumni as they enter public life. These figures were all key actors in campus advocacy as students and come from a variety of places on the political spectrum.

Fans run out before distribution begins amid intense heat wave

Due to the heat wave, Housing Operations announced that it would give out fans to students. At the hand-out, however, fans ran out before the allotted pick-up time even began.

Due to the heat wave, Housing Operations announced that it would give out fans to students. At the hand-out, however, fans ran out before the allotted pick-up time even began.

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda sued for alleged involvement in deadly car crash

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

Community Living Advisors, explained

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

Dean of College Dolan to step down at end of 2023–2024 academic year

Dolan will be taking a two-year sabbatical during which she will continue research and then retire from the faculty in 2026. Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead a search committee for Dolan’s successor, with hopes of filling the position by next summer.

Dolan will be taking a two-year sabbatical during which she will continue research and then retire from the faculty in 2026. Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead a search committee for Dolan’s successor, with hopes of filling the position by next summer.

Princeton Gerrymandering Project did not manipulate data, says NJ commission

A previous Princeton investigation similarly concluded that allegations against Professor Sam Wang, who served as an advisor for the state’s Congressional Redistricting Commission, were without merit.

A previous Princeton investigation similarly concluded that allegations against Professor Sam Wang, who served as an advisor for the state’s Congressional Redistricting Commission, were without merit.

As class sizes expand, Nassau Hall becomes the center of Opening Exercises

For the second year in a row, Opening Exercises were held in front of Nassau Hall, rather than their traditional location of the University Chapel, signaling a historic change in the ceremony that marks the beginning of students’ academic careers.

For the second year in a row, opening exercises were held in front of Nassau Hall, rather than their traditional location of the University Chapel, signaling a historic change in the ceremony that marks the beginning of students’ academic careers.

TigerTransit, explained

For many trips around the periphery of campus, TigerTransit is as fast as or faster than walking. The Daily Princetonian looked at TigerTransit’s schedules and routes to find the best routes for students to take to save time.

For many trips around the periphery of campus, TigerTransit is as fast as or faster than walking. The Daily Princetonian looked at TigerTransit’s schedules and routes to find the best routes for students to take to save time.

Director of the Office of Sustainability leaves longtime role for UMich

Shana Weber is leaving her position as Director of Princeton’s Office of Sustainability after 17 years. She will be taking on a new position overseeing campus sustainability at the University of Michigan. In her absence, Ijeoma Nwagwu, the current Assistant Director, will take charge of the Office of Sustainability as interim director.

Shana Weber is leaving her position as Director of Princeton’s Office of Sustainability after 17 years. She will be taking on a new position overseeing campus sustainability at the University of Michigan. In her absence, Ijeoma Nwagwu, the current Assistant Director, will take charge of the Office of Sustainability as interim director.

Loud Luxury to headline fall Lawnparties concert

Electronic music duo Loud Luxury will headline the biannual event, with support from Pheelz and student opener Weatherboy.

Electronic music duo Loud Luxury will headline the biannual event, with support from Pheelz and student opener Weatherboy.

NJ Transit engineers vote to strike, though service disruptions months away

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

Sister of kidnapped grad student criticizes Princeton’s response in op-ed

The op-ed alleges that Elizabeth Tsurkovs advisors were aware of her travel to Iraq for dissertation research. In a statement to the Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote that “University Travel to Iraq is not permitted for students (graduate or undergraduate), and there are no exceptions.”

The op-ed alleges that Elizabeth Tsurkovs advisors were aware of her travel to Iraq for dissertation research. In a statement to the Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote that “University Travel to Iraq is not permitted for students (graduate or undergraduate), and there are no exceptions.”