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Princeton Armenian Society hosts first Turkish scholar to acknowledge Armenian genocide

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Princeton Armenian Society hosts first Turkish scholar to acknowledge Armenian genocide

Justus Wilhoit

On Wednesday, April 24, the Princeton Armenian Society hosted Taner Akçam, the inaugural director of the Armenian Genocide Research Program at UCLA to discuss Armenian genocide denial. Akçam is also the first Turkish scholar to acknowledge the genocide.

NEWS | April 26

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Princeton

Daily Princetonian Staff

Princeton students began a sit-in McCosh Courtyard early Thursday morning, joining a wave of pro-Palestinian sit-ins across the country.

NEWS | April 25

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ launches at Princeton, students arrested

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel

Princeton students erected a tent encampment in McCosh Courtyard early Thursday morning, joining a wave of pro-Palestinian sit-ins across the country. Princeton Public Safety has issued its first warning to protesters, and at least two student arrests has been made.

NEWS | April 25

In preemptive move, U. says encampment protestors will likely be arrested and barred from campus

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In preemptive move, U. says encampment protestors will likely be arrested and barred from campus

Miriam Waldvogel

Students participating in an encampment on campus will be arrested and “immediately” barred from University grounds, Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun wrote in an email to undergraduates on Wednesday morning. The move serves as an unprecedented pre-emptive response to the growing trend of pro-Palestinian encampments that have gripped peer institutions.

NEWS | April 25

Dr. Johanna Rossi Wagner named next NCW dean

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Dr. Johanna Rossi Wagner named next NCW dean

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Dr. Johanna Rossi Wagner is taking over as dean of New College West after Anne Caswell was promoted in February. The residential college dean assists upperclassmen with their studies.

NEWS | April 25

Campus politics on the ballot: When do student referenda succeed?

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Campus politics on the ballot: When do student referenda succeed?

Isabel Yip

The Daily Princetonian looked back at referenda from the past decade to understand how the formal process for enacting change affects campus discourse and University policy.

NEWS | April 24

Princeton students to start ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ leaked documents say

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Princeton students to start ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ leaked documents say

Miriam Waldvogel

According to documents leaked by the National Review, students at Princeton are planning an encampment similar to those that have been constructed in the past week at other universities, including Columbia and Yale. An email from administration pointed to suspension or expulsion for students who participate.

NEWS | April 24

Princeton Pro-Life revived post-Dobbs

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Princeton Pro-Life revived post-Dobbs

Olivia Sanchez and Nandini Krishnan

The Princeton Pro-Life Club has experienced a resurgence in the 2023–24 academic year. The ‘Prince’ spoke with the president of the club and attended a reception to learn more about the club’s rebirth.

NEWS | April 24

Grad students will vote on unionization May 13 and 14

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Grad students will vote on unionization May 13 and 14

Bridget O'Neill

A graduate student union election date is officially set for mid-May, four days after postdocs and scholars are set to vote to establish their own union. PGSU initially filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board on April 12.

NEWS | April 24

Sunrise Princeton hosts Earth Day climate walkout

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Sunrise Princeton hosts Earth Day climate walkout

Olivia Sanchez and Ethan Caldwell

Sunrise Princeton hosted an Earth Day climate walkout on Monday, April 22. The protest was organized with a coalition of other justice groups at the University.

NEWS | April 23

Two years in the making: PSRJ launches condom dispensers

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Two years in the making: PSRJ launches condom dispensers

Vitus Larrieu

Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) celebrated the launch of condom dispensers around campus with a party in Campus Club on Friday, April 19, capping off its second annual “Sex Ed week.”

NEWS | April 23

University phones experiencing service disruptions, internal and emergency calls unaffected

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University phones experiencing service disruptions, internal and emergency calls unaffected

Victoria Davies

On Monday, April 22, a TigerAlert from the Office of Information Technology announced that University phones were experiencing a "service disruption." OIT has not yet provided a resolution time, and is currently investigating the issue.

NEWS | April 22

USG discusses mental health initiatives at final meeting of semester

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USG discusses mental health initiatives at final meeting of semester

Alena Zhang

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate met for the final time this semester, discussing mental health and graduate student government collaboration among other updates.

NEWS | April 22

Two Princeton professors testify in election hearings regarding New Jersey county line

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Two Princeton professors testify in election hearings regarding New Jersey county line

Olivia Sanchez and Michelle Miao

The county line system places endorsed candidates in a single column or row, which displays them more prominently on primary ballots, as opposed to the block ballot system, which groups candidates by the office they are seeking. The system is unique to New Jersey.

NEWS | April 21

University’s termination of lease with Nassau Swim Club makes splash of community pushback

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University’s termination of lease with Nassau Swim Club makes splash of community pushback

Abby Leibowitz

Despite pushback from community members, the University’s decision to terminate the lease of the Nassau Swim Club (NSC) on Tuesday will go forward as planned. This decision follows NSC facing financial difficulties for several years. The University refused the appeal put forth by NSC which included detailed financial plans.

NEWS | April 21

Members of the Class of 2026 celebrate Declaration Day

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Members of the Class of 2026 celebrate Declaration Day

Caitlyn Tablada

The Class of 2026 celebrated the declarations of their majors on Sunday, April 19. The ‘Prince’ spoke with some sophomores to find out how they felt about the day.

NEWS | April 21

Protest supporting Columbia’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ circles Cannon Green on Declaration Day

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Protest supporting Columbia’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ circles Cannon Green on Declaration Day

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel

The protest follows the arrest and suspension of over 100 students involved in the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Columbia University.

NEWS | April 21

Two incumbents ousted in competitive U-Council election, Wachspress wins closely contested senior class presidency

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Two incumbents ousted in competitive U-Council election, Wachspress wins closely contested senior class presidency

Nandini Krishnan and Annie Rupertus

This year was the first contested U-Council election since 2019. Voter turnout was 31 percent.

NEWS | April 21

Lil Tecca to headline spring Lawnparties, Weatherboy will open

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Lil Tecca to headline spring Lawnparties, Weatherboy will open

Alena Zhang

The rapper’s mainstage performance will kick off at 3:15 p.m. at Frist North Lawn. Student rock band Weatherboy, which was set to open last semester but was unable due to weather conditions, will open at 2:30 p.m.

NEWS | April 19

Two officers terminated in first consequential DPS disciplinary report

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Two officers terminated in first consequential DPS disciplinary report

Isabel Yip

Public Safety’s 2023 Major Disciplinary Action Report listed disciplinary actions against three officers, including two terminations and one suspension, for the first time since the report’s introduction in 2021.

NEWS | April 19

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