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Princeton says kidnapped student was conducting research for ‘approved Ph.D. dissertation topic’

In a new statement, the University recognized for the first time that doctoral candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov’s research in Iraq, where she was kidnapped in March, was for her politics dissertation.

In a new statement, the University recognized for the first time that doctoral candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov's research in Iraq, where she was kidnapped in March, was for her politics dissertation.

Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice sees rapid post-pandemic growth

The group’s recent efforts include its inaugural “Sex Ed Week,” a protest in response to a leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, continued access to free condoms on campus, and an anonymous emergency contraceptive hotline. 

The group’s recent efforts include its inaugural “Sex Ed Week,” a protest in response to a leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, continued access to free condoms on campus, and an anonymous emergency contraceptive hotline. 

Sky’s lavender haze on Friday night prompts discussion of light pollution

The Daily Princetonian speaks to an expert after the sky around campus was lit up last Friday night from light pollution.

The Daily Princetonian speaks to an expert after the sky around campus was lit up last Friday night from light pollution.

Following mail service changes, delayed processing times persist past move-in

A high volume of incoming packages at the start of the semester coincided with mail services system changes implemented over the summer. Some students expressed frustration with long processing times.

A high volume of incoming packages at the start of the semester coincided with mail services system changes implemented over the summer. Some students expressed frustration with long processing times.

SZA follows through on promise to give students free concert tickets

On Sept. 19, Grammy Award-winning artist SZA spoke at an event on campus and promised to provide students with free tickets to her tour. This week, she delivered.

In September, Grammy Award-winning artist SZA spoke at an event on campus and promised to provide students with free tickets to her tour. This week, she delivered.

Nobel week opens with the prize in medicine going to honorary degree holder

Honorary doctorate degree holder Dr. Katalin Karikó was co-awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology alongside immunologist Dr. Drew Weissman for their discovery of the mRNA technology at the heart of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Honorary doctor degree holder Dr. Katalin Karikó was co-awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology alongside immunologist Dr. Drew Weissman for their discovery of the mRNA technology at the heart of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Princeton to offer free Lyft rides to off-campus medical appointments

The University is expected to launch an initiative, made in consultation with the Undergraduate Student Government, to offer Lyft rides to students to and from off-campus medical appointments.

The University is expected to launch an initiative, made in consultation with the Undergraduate Student Government, to offer Lyft rides to students to and from off-campus medical appointments.

Princeton talks unionization, NIL contracts in light of push for athlete compensation

Since all 15 players on the Dartmouth men’s basketball team filed a petition to unionize last month, no athletic teams at Princeton have yet to announce a push for unionization. The conversation comes in light of multiple schools challenging the NCAA’s student-athlete model, which has faced criticism in the past few years.

Since all 15 players on the Dartmouth men’s basketball team filed a petition to unionize last month, no athletic teams at Princeton have yet to announce a push for unionization. The conversation comes in light of multiple schools challenging the NCAA’s student-athlete model, which has faced criticism in the past few years.

Despite some crowding, students happy with lunch option expansion

Now that late meal hours include standard lunch times, many students regularly eat lunch at the Frist Food Gallery. Despite some crowding and long lines, many students have expressed satisfaction with their new lunch option.

Now that late meal hours include standard lunch times, many students regularly eat lunch at the Frist Food Gallery. Despite some crowding and long lines, many students have expressed satisfaction with their new lunch option.

USG gives campus pub updates, projects board funding in meeting

USG has shared more information about a campus pub pilot for this semester, naming the current McCosh Health Center as a potential future location. The Senate also allocated Projects Board funding and privately elected a CPUC Executive Committee Representative and U-Council Chair in its Sunday meeting.

USG has shared more information about a campus pub pilot for this semester, naming the current McCosh Health Center as a potential future location. The Senate also allocated Projects Board funding and privately elected a CPUC Executive Committee Representative and U-Council Chair in its Sunday meeting.

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.