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Auditioning for a cappella groups, explained

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Auditioning for a cappella groups, explained

Clara Docherty

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

NEWS | October 3

Eisgruber says ‘absolutely’ to staying on until at least 2027

Cynthia Torres

With the release of his latest book twelve years into his tenure, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 says he’s not done yet.

NEWS | October 3

Eisgruber dice “por supuesto” a seguir en el cargo al menos hasta 2027

Cynthia Torres

Tras la publicación de su último libro, doce años después de asumir el cargo, el rector de la Universidad Christopher Eisgruber (promoción de 1983), afirma que aún no ha terminado.

NEWS | October 3

In lawsuit response, PPPL denies allegations of wrongful employee termination and safety inspection neglect

Maya Mukherjee

The Princeton Plasma Physics Library (PPPL) has filed a lawsuit response denying former employee Justin Bradley’s claims that he was wrongfully dismissed, as well as accusations that the laboratory neglected conducting safety inspections.

NEWS | October 2

ODUS, Health Professions Advising relocate offices to former McCosh Health Center

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ODUS, Health Professions Advising relocate offices to former McCosh Health Center

Hannah Gabelnick

After the opening of the new Frist Health Center, parts of ODUS and ODOC — including Health Professions Advising — moved into the former McCosh Health Center.

NEWS | October 1

Reduced hours at Frist lead to overcrowding in dining halls, students say

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Reduced hours at Frist lead to overcrowding in dining halls, students say

Sena Chang and Katelynn Lee

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester.

NEWS | October 1

In ‘Terms of Respect,’ Eisgruber attempts to set the higher education record straight

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In ‘Terms of Respect,’ Eisgruber attempts to set the higher education record straight

Cynthia Torres

About three-quarters of the way into an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his new book, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 made a bold pronouncement: “American universities are the best that they’ve ever been.”

NEWS | October 1

The future of humanities teaching in the AI age, according to Princeton professors

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The future of humanities teaching in the AI age, according to Princeton professors

Nikki Han

Some professors are outright banning AI, turning assessments that used to be papers into in-class exams. Others are trying to work alongside AI, asking students to be transparent when they have used AI in research and writing. Others still are encouraging AI use and embracing its potential. And yet, they all expressed fears that AI could deeply impact critical thinking and writing.

NEWS | October 1

2025 DPS report shows continued liquor law violations, rise in motor vehicle thefts

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2025 DPS report shows continued liquor law violations, rise in motor vehicle thefts

Hayk Yengibaryan and Vincent Etherton

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

NEWS | September 30

Eating clubs, co-ops express opposition to dining plan changes

Eating clubs, co-ops express opposition to dining plan changes

Luke Grippo

Eating clubs and co-ops oppose the University’s decision to change dining hall plan options.

NEWS | September 30

Independent students voice significant concerns about new meal plan policies

Independent students voice significant concerns about new meal plan policies

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

Many students express frustration about the University’s decision to revoke “independent” option for students.

NEWS | September 30

Dining plan changes will impact some student financial aid refunds, administrators say

Dining plan changes will impact some student financial aid refunds, administrators say

Cynthia Torres and Benedict Hooper

The Monday CPUC meeting addressed questions over dining plan changes for the 2026–27 academic year requiring all on-campus students to purchase a plan.

NEWS | September 30

The first-year Class Council election, explained

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The first-year Class Council election, explained

David Estrada

Sept. 29 marks the first day of voting for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) freshman class council elections. 17 candidates are running for five spots on the 2029 class council.

NEWS | September 29

U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

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U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

Hayk Yengibaryan

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan for students in an eating club or co-op, replacing the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. Upperclassmen not in an eating club or co-op living on campus will be mandated to purchase either Unlimited or the Block 160 plan.

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan that replaces the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. The other dining plan options will be Unlimited and Block 160.

NEWS | September 29

Lawnparties budget, transport for off-campus religious observances discussed at USG meeting

Lawnparties budget, transport for off-campus religious observances discussed at USG meeting

Oliver Wu

At the USG meeting on Sept. 28, members discussed offering funding for religious transportation and addressed additional methods to make communication with the USG more transparent.

NEWS | September 28

No deal linked to reinstated research grants, Eisgruber says

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No deal linked to reinstated research grants, Eisgruber says

Cynthia Torres

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that no deal was made with the Trump Administration to obtain reinstated research grants this summer.

NEWS | September 28

Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

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Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

Nora Linssen and Eojin Park

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

NEWS | September 28

En un primer vistazo a las colecciones, el Museo de Arte anuncia dos exhibiciones de inauguración

En un primer vistazo a las colecciones, el Museo de Arte anuncia dos exhibiciones de inauguración

Victoria Davies

Las exposiciones inaugurales en el Museo de Arte de la Universidad de Princeton (PUAM, por sus siglas en inglés) serán nombradas “Princeton Collects” (Princeton Colecciona) y “Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay” (Toshiko Takaezu: Diálogos en Arcilla), el museo anunció el jueves.

NEWS | September 28