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Andy Kim’s former State Director Sue Altman runs for N.J.-12 House nomination

Sue Altman, a candidate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to discuss her goals in the upcoming campaign.

Sue Altman, a candidate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to discuss her goals in the upcoming campaign.

Candidate for NJ-12 Dr. Adam Hamawy addresses prospective voters in Princeton

On Tuesday, candidate for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District sat down with members of the University and town to discuss his platform.

On Tuesday, candidate for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District sat down with members of the University and town to discuss his platform.

Students apathetic about tuberculosis case while other illnesses circulate

Last Friday, the University announced a case of Tuberculosis on campus. Although many students were unconcerned about tuberculosis, other illnesses, such as COVID-19, are circulating on campus.

Last Friday, the University announced a case of Tuberculosis on campus. Although many students were unconcerned about tuberculosis, other illnesses, such as COVID-19, are circulating on campus.

Mikie Sherrill toma posesión como gobernadora, dos profesores de Princeton sirvieron en equipos de transición

Mikie Sherrill tomó posesión como la 57.ª gobernadora de Nueva Jersey el 20 de enero, convirtiéndose en fideicomisaria de oficio de la Universidad de Princeton. Dos miembros del profesorado habían ayudado a liderar dos de sus equipos de transición.

Mikie Sherrill tomó posesión como la 57.ª gobernadora de Nueva Jersey el 20 de enero, convirtiéndose en fideicomisaria de oficio de la Universidad de Princeton. Dos miembros del profesorado habían ayudado a liderar dos de sus equipos de transición.

Princeton researchers aim to create new catalysts with cheaper, cleaner materials

Professor Paul Chirik leads a lab researching potential new catalysts for pharmaceutical and commercial applications.

Princeton Council discusses ban on ice skating on Lake Carnegie

Ban on ice skating on Lake Carnegie remaining in place, as discussed at Princeton Council meeting.

Ban on ice skating on Lake Carnegie remaining in place, as discussed at Princeton Council meeting.

U-Store eliminates membership discount for items without Princeton branding

The Princeton University Store silently stopped offering its 10 percent discounts to its members on all items without Princeton branding on Tuesday.

The Princeton University Store silently stopped offering its 10 percent discounts to its members on all items without Princeton branding on Tuesday.

Two seniors win Sachs Scholarship for public service

Sukaina Shivji ’26 and Laura Zhang ’26 were named winners of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, earning fully funded opportunities to pursue graduate study and international work focused on public service. Shivji will study public health in disasters across Europe, while Zhang will attend Oxford to study refugee, migration, and criminal justice issues before pursuing a career in immigration law.

Sukaina Shivji ’26 and Laura Zhang ’26 were named winners of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, earning fully funded opportunities to pursue graduate study and international work focused on public service. Shivji will study public health in disasters across Europe, while Zhang will attend Oxford to study refugee, migration, and criminal justice issues before pursuing a career in immigration law.

With Cloister Inn closed, 111 students left without immediate eating club placement

A correction was made Feb. 10, 2026: A previous version of this article indicated that 102 of 347 bickerees had been accepted to Cannon Club, incorrectly indicating a significantly lower acceptance rate. In actuality, 109 of 189 bickerees had been accepted, indicating an acceptance rate similar to last year. The ‘Prince’ regrets this error.

A correction was made Feb. 10, 2026: A previous version of this article indicated that 102 of 347 bickerees had been accepted to Cannon Club, incorrectly indicating a significantly lower acceptance rate. In actuality, 109 of 189 bickerees had been accepted, indicating an acceptance rate similar to last year. The ‘Prince’ regrets this error.

Music programs cut as U. faces new round of reductions

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 recently announced that more budget reductions are anticipated as the University faces declining endowment returns. Several student groups have seen international travel cut, and other music programming is being reduced.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 recently announced that more budget reductions are anticipated as the University faces declining endowment returns. Several student groups have seen international travel cut, and other music programming is being reduced.

Eisgruber discusses budget cuts, fields questions from CPUC and community

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

Collaborative Teaching Initiative enters its 10th year

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

New Spelman Hall room draw process unveiled at USG meeting

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

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

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.

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

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.

Two Princeton professors receive awards from National Academy of Sciences

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.

Princeton professors reflect on New Jersey cursive instruction mandate

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.

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

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.

Princeton faculty members discuss experience leading Sherrill transition teams

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.’

Profesores de Princeton debaten sobre su experiencia al frente de los equipos de transición de Sherrill

Las profesoras Kathryn Edin y Heather Howard sirvieron como copresidentes en los equipos de transición de Asistencia Médica Asequible y de Salud Mental y la Seguridad en Línea de los Niños, respectivamente. Ellas hablaron con el 'Prince' sobre su trabajo.

Las profesoras Kathryn Edin and Heather Howard sirvieron como copresidentes en los equipos de transición de Asistencia Médica Asequible y de Salud Mental y la Seguridad en Línea de los Niños, respectivamente. Ellas hablaron sobre su trabajo con el ‘Prince’.