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USG exit interview: Kho ’26 and Swamidurai ’26 reflect on 2025

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USG exit interview: Kho ’26 and Swamidurai ’26 reflect on 2025

Kian Petlin

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

NEWS | February 9

NJ General Assembly commemorates America’s 250th anniversary in Nassau Hall

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NJ General Assembly commemorates America’s 250th anniversary in Nassau Hall

Luke Grippo and Amaya Taylor

The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.

The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.

NEWS | February 6

Two Princeton professors receive awards from National Academy of Sciences

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Two Princeton professors receive awards from National Academy of Sciences

Elizabeth Hu

Two Princeton professors, Molly Crockett and Sebastian Seung, have been named recipients of National Academy of Sciences awards for their work in moral cognition and computational neuroscience, respectively. The honors will be presented April 26.

Two Princeton professors, Molly Crockett and Sebastian Seung, have been named recipients of National Academy of Sciences awards for their work in moral cognition and computational neuroscience, respectively. The honors will be presented on April 26.

NEWS | February 6

Princeton professors reflect on New Jersey cursive instruction mandate

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Princeton professors reflect on New Jersey cursive instruction mandate

Aitana Camponovo

A new state law will mandate cursive instruction for students in New Jersey elementary schools this fall. Princeton faculty offered mixed opinions on the matter and reflected on its meaning for students.

A new state law will mandate cursive instruction for students in New Jersey elementary schools this fall. Princeton faculty offered mixed opinions on the matter and reflected on its meaning for students.

NEWS | February 6

Detecting disease earlier: How a simple CRISPR tweak could make diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more accurate

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Detecting disease earlier: How a simple CRISPR tweak could make diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more accurate

Aanya Kasera

A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.

A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.

NEWS | February 5

Princeton faculty members discuss experience leading Sherrill transition teams

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Princeton faculty members discuss experience leading Sherrill transition teams

Clara Docherty and Christine Woods

Professors Kathryn Edin and Heather Howard served as co-chairs on the Affordable Healthcare and the Kids Mental Health and Online Safety transition teams, respectively. They discussed their work with the ‘Prince.’

Professors Kathryn Edin and Heather Howard served as co-chairs on the Affordable Healthcare and the Kids Mental Health and Online Safety transition teams, respectively. They discussed their work with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | February 4
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Faculty approves Linguistics major and disciplinary reform at meeting

Dean of the College Michael Gordin speaks at the Feb. 2 Faculty meeting.

Faculty approves Linguistics major and disciplinary reform at meeting

Benedict Hooper

University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.

University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.

NEWS | February 3

More budget cuts anticipated in annual ‘State of the University’ letter

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More budget cuts anticipated in annual ‘State of the University’ letter

Kian Petlin

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

NEWS | February 3

USG makes electrifying return as Colón Roosevelt lays out plans for term, budget passes unanimously

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USG makes electrifying return as Colón Roosevelt lays out plans for term, budget passes unanimously

Gray Collins

At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously. 

At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously. 

NEWS | February 2

‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

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‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

David Estrada and Amaya Taylor

Hundreds of Princeton students and community members gathered on Friday as part of the “national shutdown” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies and the killings of two civilians in Minneapolis.

Hundreds of Princeton students and community members gathered on Friday as part of the “national shutdown” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies and the killings of two civilians in Minneapolis.

NEWS | February 2

GSG mid-year report reveals overspending; new treasurer pledges transparency

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GSG mid-year report reveals overspending; new treasurer pledges transparency

David Estrada

A mid-year fiscal report revealed that the Graduate Student Government (GSG) has already exceeded its budget in three major categories. Incoming treasurer Varun Sivashankar is now pledging a shift toward financial transparency.

A mid-year fiscal report revealed that the Graduate Student Government (GSG) has already exceeded its budget in three major categories. Incoming treasurer Varun Sivashankar is now pledging a shift toward financial transparency.

NEWS | January 30

Watson Coleman habla sobre la inmigración y su reelección en la asamblea pública de Princeton

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Watson Coleman habla sobre la inmigración y su reelección en la asamblea pública de Princeton

Elizabeth Hu

La representante estadounidense Bonnie Watson Coleman exigió la abolición de ICE y el juicio político de la secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Kristi Noem, durante una asamblea vecinal.

La representante estadounidense Bonnie Watson Coleman exigió la abolición de ICE y el juicio político de la secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Kristi Noem, durante una asamblea vecinal.

NEWS | January 29

Newly renovated Marquand Library reopens in Art Museum complex

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Newly renovated Marquand Library reopens in Art Museum complex

Leela Hensler

Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology reopened its doors in the Art Museum Complex after five years of construction. The library houses over 500,000 volumes and a special collection of art and architecture materials. Along with four floors of open stacks, it features an expanded rare book reading room, providing increased accessibility for patrons.

Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology reopened its doors in the Art Museum Complex after five years of construction. The library houses over 500,000 volumes and a special collection of art and architecture materials. Along with four floors of open stacks, it features an expanded rare book reading room, providing increased accessibility for patrons.

NEWS | January 29

Newly elected GSG officers share goals for upcoming terms

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Newly elected GSG officers share goals for upcoming terms

Toby Chang

On Tuesday, the Graduate Student Government (GSG) Assembly confirmed the 11 newly elected and re-elected members of the GSG Executive Board. The Daily Princetonian conducted interviews with some of them.

On Tuesday, the Graduate Student Government (GSG) Assembly confirmed the 11 newly elected and re-elected members of the GSG Executive Board. The Daily Princetonian conducted interviews with some of them.

NEWS | January 28

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