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Princeton students ‘Blossom Together’: A student club takes on global humanitarian efforts

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Princeton students ‘Blossom Together’: A student club takes on global humanitarian efforts

Elma Cesic

This past winter break, students from Blossom Together travelled to Benin, having raised around $17,000 for food packages, water wells, and cataract surgeries. 

This past winter break, students from Blossom Together travelled to Benin, having raised around $17,000 for food packages, water wells, and cataract surgeries. 

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How Charles Plohn ’66 brought his classmates together on the shelves

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How Charles Plohn ’66 brought his classmates together on the shelves

Nikki Han

For decades, Charles J. Plohn, Jr. ’66 has been collecting books published by members of his class. With nearly 700 titles in this collection, Plohn is attempting to find his library a permanent home. 

For decades, Charles J. Plohn, Jr. ’66 has been collecting books published by members of his class. With nearly 700 titles in this collection, Plohn is attempting to find his library a permanent home. 

FEATURES | July 27

Class is in session: John McPhee ’53 returns to Joseph Henry House

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Class is in session: John McPhee ’53 returns to Joseph Henry House

Lola Horowitz

John McPhee ’53 — former Ferris Professor of Journalism, staff writer for The New Yorker, and “spiritual father” of the Program in Journalism — spoke to students in a journalism course about his decades-long career in narrative nonfiction, ties to Princeton, and advice to the next generation of writers. 

John McPhee ’53 — former Ferris Professor of Journalism, staff writer for The New Yorker, and “spiritual father” of the Program in Journalism — spoke to students in a journalism course about his decades-long career in narrative nonfiction, ties to Princeton, and advice to the next generation of writers. 

FEATURES | May 6

From Quadrangle Club to the Federal Reserve: Princetonians reflect on Jerome Powell ’75

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From Quadrangle Club to the Federal Reserve: Princetonians reflect on Jerome Powell ’75

Jamie Creasi

Jerome Powell ’75 came under fire due to a criminal investigation into cost overruns on the Federal Reserve’s Washington headquarters renovation project, an investigation that was recently dropped. Princetonians reflected on Powell’s time at Princeton, his criminal investigation, and the importance of Federal Reserve independence.

Jerome Powell ’75 came under fire due to a criminal investigation into cost overruns on the Federal Reserve’s Washington headquarters renovation project, an investigation that was recently dropped. Princetonians reflected on Powell’s time at Princeton, his criminal investigation, and the importance of Federal Reserve independence.

FEATURES | April 30

Two nights at the opera: Princeton Opera Company’s return to the stage

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Two nights at the opera: Princeton Opera Company’s return to the stage

Anamaria Artola

After a period of inactivity, the Princeton Opera Company put on a full show, “Gianni Schicchi” in March. Members reflected on the show’s success and their efforts to increase opera’s presence on campus.

After a period of inactivity, the Princeton Opera Company put on a full show, “Gianni Schicchi” in March. Members reflected on the show’s success and their efforts to increase opera’s presence on campus.

FEATURES | April 27
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A Princeton ‘Jeopardy!’ mastermind: Who is Jamie Ding ’13?

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A Princeton ‘Jeopardy!’ mastermind: Who is Jamie Ding ’13?

Hannah Adams

Jamie Ding ’13 wins his 27th game of “Jeopardy!” in a row, solidifying his place in the top five all-time victories on the show. Ding outlines how Princeton contributed to his breadth of knowledge.

Jamie Ding ’13 wins his 27th game of “Jeopardy!” in a row, solidifying his place in the top five all-time victories on the show. Ding outlines how Princeton contributed to his breadth of knowledge.

FEATURES | April 20

Socialist New Yorkers and schizophrenic literary characters: famous alumni’s senior theses

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Socialist New Yorkers and schizophrenic literary characters: famous alumni’s senior theses

Lucia Zschoche

As the Class of 2026 nears their graduation, the senior theses of Princeton’s famed 20th Century alums are dug up and dusted off for one more look.

As the Class of 2026 nears their graduation, the senior theses of Princeton’s famed 20th Century alums are dug up and dusted off for one more look.

FEATURES | March 27

What professors and Princetonians have to say about the Iran war

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What professors and Princetonians have to say about the Iran war

Elizabeth Hu

Following the start of the U.S.-Iran war on Feb. 28, University community members have expressed concerns about the destruction happening in the Middle East, as well as confusion about American motivations for entering the war.

Following the start of the U.S.-Iran war on Feb. 28, University community members have expressed concerns about the destruction happening in the Middle East, as well as confusion about American motivations for entering the war.

FEATURES | March 26

Steven Mackey ends his Princeton career on a high note

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Steven Mackey ends his Princeton career on a high note

Lola Horowitz

Retiring after 41 years as a professor of music at Princeton, Steven Mackey, his friends, and students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to retrace his career as an educator and composer.

Retiring after 41 years as a professor of music at Princeton, Steven Mackey, his friends, and students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to retrace his career as an educator and composer.

FEATURES | March 25

From Guyot Hall To Global Health: Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 On Her Path To Immunology

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From Guyot Hall To Global Health: Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 On Her Path To Immunology

Zihan (Frank) Xu

Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 once walked through FitzRandolph Gate with a degree in Molecular Biology and a senior thesis on cancer cell research. Now, nearly four decades later, Colston is on the frontline of cutting-edge immunology research.

Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 once walked through FitzRandolph Gate with a degree in Molecular Biology and a senior thesis on cancer cell research. Now, nearly four decades later, Colston is on the frontline of cutting-edge immunology research.

FEATURES | March 17

At the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination, students set diplomacy in motion

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At the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination, students set diplomacy in motion

Hannah Adams

At Princeton, LISD occupies a singular role in international affairs as an intersection of academics and policymaking. Marking its 25th anniversary last year, LISD continues to adapt to modern-day challenges to self-determination.

At Princeton, LISD occupies a singular role in international affairs as an intersection of academics and policymaking. Marking its 25th anniversary last year, LISD continues to adapt to modern-day challenges to self-determination.

FEATURES | January 30

‘How can we look and not see?’ Morven Museum reckons with history of slavery in New Jersey

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‘How can we look and not see?’ Morven Museum reckons with history of slavery in New Jersey

Rebecca Dean

On Nov. 6, Morven Museum and Gardens (Morven) opened an exhibit called “Northern Families, Southern Ties.” This exhibit investigates the prevalence of slavery in Princeton, particularly at Morven, reflecting Morven’s newfound commitment to telling more diverse stories.

On Nov. 6, Morven Museum and Gardens (Morven) opened an exhibit called “Northern Families, Southern Ties.” This exhibit investigates the prevalence of slavery in Princeton, particularly at Morven, reflecting Morven’s newfound commitment to telling more diverse stories.

FEATURES | December 3

For Army ROTC, this is just a warmup

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For Army ROTC, this is just a warmup

Jamie Creasi

Before you wake up, Army ROTC members are running across a track field wearing a 20-pound vest. For them, ROTC is training for life beyond Princeton, which they balance alongside courseloads, sports, and extracurriculars. 

Before you wake up, Army ROTC members are running across a track field wearing a 20-pound vest. For them, ROTC is training for life beyond Princeton, which they balance alongside courseloads, sports, and extracurriculars.

FEATURES | November 24

Your Personal Librarian knows every trick in the book

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Your Personal Librarian knows every trick in the book

Lucia Zschoche

Do you use your personal librarian? Though few Princetonians take advantage of Princeton’s Personal Librarian Program, those who do so find a network of experts eager to help them unearth the most specific of resources from the University’s extensive library collection.

Do you use your personal librarian? Though few Princetonians take advantage of Princeton’s Personal Librarian Program, those who do so find a network of experts eager to help them unearth the most specific of resources from the University’s extensive library collection.

FEATURES | November 20

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