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Mercer County begins planning replacement of Washington Road bridge

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Mercer County begins planning replacement of Washington Road bridge

David Yun

The Princeton Municipality is working to refurbish the Washington Road bridge and turn the intersection at Washington and Faculty Road into a roundabout.

NEWS | September 26

El Condado de Mercer comienza a planificar la sustitución del puente de Washington Road

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El Condado de Mercer comienza a planificar la sustitución del puente de Washington Road

David Yun

El municipio de Princeton está trabajando para renovar el puente de Washington Road y convertir la intersección de Washington y Faculty Road en una rotonda.

NEWS | September 26

TigerTransit modifica sus horario y rutas para el año escolar nuevo

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TigerTransit modifica sus horario y rutas para el año escolar nuevo

Sena Chang

TigerTransit ha presentado horarios y rutas actualizados para mejorar accesibilidad, con nuevas conexiones y más servicio nocturno. Aunque algunos estudiantes acogen con satisfacción los cambios, otros expresan su preocupación por el servicio nocturno y la frecuencia de los autobuses.

NEWS | September 26

Extended passing periods well-received among students and faculty

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Extended passing periods well-received among students and faculty

Isaac Bernstein

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

NEWS | September 25

The 2026–27 academic year will feature changes due to later Labor Day

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The 2026–27 academic year will feature changes due to later Labor Day

Hayk Yengibaryan, Caitlyn Tablada, and Nikki Han

The 2026–27 academic calendar will feature changes, including a Wednesday start date, a delayed fall break, and a shift in the Thanksgiving week schedule.

NEWS | September 25

Princeton Town Council discusses sustainability initiatives and approves infrastructure developments

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Princeton Town Council discusses sustainability initiatives and approves infrastructure developments

Nikki Han and David Yun

At the Sept. 23 Princeton Town Council meeting, the launch of the Microforest Project and tree planting initiatives were announced. The Council also approved infrastructure improvements and swore in new police officers, with Captain Matthew Solovay promoted to Chief of Police.

NEWS | September 25

SPIA emphasizes limit on thesis funding at senior class meeting

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SPIA emphasizes limit on thesis funding at senior class meeting

Leela Hensler

The SPIA thesis advising document released for the 2025–2026 academic year stated that “Fall break and Winter break thesis research funding is limited.”

NEWS | September 25

TigerTransit tweaks hours and routes for new academic year

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TigerTransit tweaks hours and routes for new academic year

Sena Chang

TigerTransit has updated its bus routes and hours, enhancing accessibility with new connections and expanded evening service. While some students welcome the changes, some express concerns about late-night service and bus frequency.

TigerTransit at Princeton University has updated its bus routes and hours, enhancing accessibility with new connections and expanded evening service. While some graduate students welcome the changes, some express concerns about late-night service and bus frequency.

NEWS | September 24

Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

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Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

Meghana Veldhuis and Ben Goldston

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.

NEWS | September 23

NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP set to launch on Wednesday

NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP set to launch on Wednesday

Andrew Bosworth

NASA’s Princeton-led mission to explore the solar system’s boundary is now set to launch its probe on Sept. 24 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Princeton Professor of Astrophysical Sciences David McComas serves as the principal investigator for the IMAP mission.

NEWS | September 22

N.J. governor candidates offer diverging views on University-state relationship

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N.J. governor candidates offer diverging views on University-state relationship

Clara Docherty and Luke Grippo

At the first N.J. gubernatorial debate, candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli shared their views on higher education and the relationship between Princeton University and the state.

NEWS | September 22

Candidatos a gobernador de Nueva Jersey ofrecen visiones divergentes sobre la relación entre la Universidad y el estado

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Candidatos a gobernador de Nueva Jersey ofrecen visiones divergentes sobre la relación entre la Universidad y el estado

Clara Docherty and Luke Grippo

En el primer debate para gobernador de Nueva Jersey, los candidatos Mikie Sherrill y Jack Ciattarelli compartieron sus puntos de vista sobre la educación superior y la relación entre la Universidad de Princeton y el estado.

NEWS | September 22

Student-facing budget cuts mainly impact free food, merch, and events, top administrators say

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Student-facing budget cuts mainly impact free food, merch, and events, top administrators say

Sena Chang

Three of Princeton’s top administrators addressed Undergraduate Student Government on Sunday, discussing how budget cuts are affecting campus life.

NEWS | September 22

Los recortes presupuestarios que afectan directamente a los estudiantes impactan principalmente la comida gratuita, los productos promocionales y los eventos, según los administradores principales

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Los recortes presupuestarios que afectan directamente a los estudiantes impactan principalmente la comida gratuita, los productos promocionales y los eventos, según los administradores principales

Sena Chang

Tres de los principales administradores de Princeton se dirigieron una reunión del Gobierno Estudiantil Universitario (USG, por sus siglas en inglés) este domingo para discutir cómo los recortes presupuestarios afectando la vida universitaria.

NEWS | September 22

Heritage Foundation yanks lecture at Princeton after Charlie Kirk’s death, citing security concerns

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Heritage Foundation yanks lecture at Princeton after Charlie Kirk’s death, citing security concerns

Sena Chang

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, the Heritage Foundation canceled a lecture scheduled for Sept. 16 at Princeton due to safety concerns. Students and faculty expressed sympathy for Kirk, and underscored the importance of civil discourse.

NEWS | September 19

Eight years ago, Princeton released a campus plan for 2026. Here’s what’s been completed — and hasn’t

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Eight years ago, Princeton released a campus plan for 2026. Here’s what’s been completed — and hasn’t

Victoria Davies

The Daily Princetonian looked back on the 2026 Campus Plan, published eight years ago, as nearly all major aspects are complete and operational.

NEWS | September 19

S.C.R.A.P. Lab pausing some composting efforts in wake of scrapped U. funding

S.C.R.A.P. Lab pausing some composting efforts in wake of scrapped U. funding

Luke Grippo and Raphaela Gold

Princeton’s (S.C.R.A.P.) Lab is pausing some composting operations for the 2025–26 academic year due to the recent hiring freeze.

NEWS | September 18

Princeton police step up town Jewish Center patrols after repeated graffiti around town

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Princeton police step up town Jewish Center patrols after repeated graffiti around town

Leela Hensler

In August, a series of antisemitic graffiti incidents in Princeton parks prompted police investigations and heightened patrols at the town’s Jewish center.

In August a series of antisemitic graffiti incidents in Princeton parks prompted police investigations and heightened patrols at the town's Jewish Center.

NEWS | September 17

Transgender athlete Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton, alleging discrimination at track meet

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Transgender athlete Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton, alleging discrimination at track meet

Maya Mukherjee

Former Rochester Institute of Technology runner Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit claiming Princeton officials removed her from a 2025 track meet for being transgender, while Princeton says it followed NCAA policy, though that policy states state law supersedes it.

NEWS | September 17

University requires anti-hazing course in campus email detailing ‘egregious’ 2023 hazing case

Elisabeth Stewart

The University required all undergraduates to complete an anti-hazing course in an email that also revealed new details of a 2023 fraternity hazing case. It later published its biannual hazing report after a delay.

NEWS | September 17

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