Retrospectives

I’ll be home for Christmas — and then exams

From 1940 to 2020, the University conducted reading period and exam week after winter break. Alumni and current students reflected on the inconveniences posed by this exam schedule.

From 1940 to 2020, the University conducted reading period and exam week after winter break. Alumni and current students reflected on the inconveniences posed by this exam schedule.

The rise and fall of Hoagie Haven

Hoagie Haven, the once popular late-night destination for Princeton students, has faded into a nostalgic memory. However, it remains a favorite of town residents and alumni. The Daily Princetonian dove deep into the origins, rise, and fall of ‘The Haven’ to ask: Where have all the hoagies gone?

Hoagie Haven, the once popular late-night destination for Princeton students, has faded into a nostalgic memory. However, it remains a favorite of town residents and alumni. The Daily Princetonian dove deep into the origins, rise, and fall of ‘The Haven’ to ask: Where have all the hoagies gone?

Touching history in the Princeton University Numismatic Collection

Princeton University’s Numismatic Collection is a way to come into direct contact with the past. In addition to students working with and learning through the collection in-person, the coins are becoming increasingly accessible to people around the world through continuous digitization efforts.

Princeton University’s Numismatic Collection is a way to come into direct contact with the past. In addition to students working with and learning through the collection in-person, the coins are becoming increasingly accessible to people around the world through continuous digitization efforts.

Built on top of Eno Hall, Frist Health Center ‘knows thyself’

For the past several years, the Frist Health Center has been under construction, but it recently opened its doors to the Princeton community. Its unique design continues the architectural legacy of the University’s campus while integrating modern systems and considering evolving student needs.

For the past several years, the Frist Health Center has been under construction, but it recently opened its doors to the Princeton community. Its unique design continues the architectural legacy of the University’s campus while integrating modern systems and considering evolving student needs.

‘Really inconclusive’: inside the University’s 2023 dining pilot push

In the wake of recent changes to Princeton’s dining options, the ‘Prince’ returns to the controversial 2023 dining pilot, a temporary experiment which few students remember today. The pilot marked an earlier stage in the ongoing discussion of how to build community through campus dining, and partially laid the groundwork for the University’s latest decision.

In the wake of recent changes to Princeton’s dining options, the ‘Prince’ returns to the controversial 2023 dining pilot, a temporary experiment which few students remember today. The pilot marked an earlier stage in the ongoing discussion of how to build community through campus dining, and partially laid the groundwork for the University’s latest decision.

A legacy of Black women’s leadership in Princeton’s NAACP chapter

In the early 1990s, Princeton students formed a campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to advocate for racial and social justice on campus. Now, after years of fluctuating membership levels, the Princeton chapter is returning under the leadership of Chris-Tina Middlebrooks ’27, who hopes to carry on the legacy of past generations.

In the early 1990s, Princeton students formed a campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to advocate for racial and social justice on campus. Now, after years of fluctuating membership levels, the Princeton chapter is returning under the leadership of Chris-Tina Middlebrooks ’27, who hopes to carry on the legacy of past generations.

Seeking change beyond the ‘proper channels’: The 1995 ethnic studies sit-in

In 1995, a multiracial coalition of students participated in a 36-hour long sit-in in Nassau Hall, pushing for “the hiring of faculty to teach Asian-American and Latino studies.” The ‘Prince’ spoke with the alumni who were involved in the protest to learn about their experiences with activism and their current reflections.

In 1995, a multiracial coalition of students participated in a 36-hour long sit-in in Nassau Hall, pushing for “the hiring of faculty to teach Asian-American and Latino studies.” The ‘Prince’ spoke with the alumni who were involved in the protest to learn about their experiences with activism and their current reflections.

100 YEARS AGO: ‘Bicker Week Denounced’

The Daily Princetonian introduces “This Week in History.” This week’s article will address the intense conversations surrounding Bicker a century ago and how they compare to Bicker discourse today.

The Daily Princetonian introduces “This Week in History.” This week’s article will address the intense conversations surrounding Bicker a century ago and how they compare to Bicker discourse today.

The Pace Center’s mixed legacy of service, throughout the years

Since its founding in 2001, the Pace Center has been at the forefront of the University’s commitment to service. The ‘Prince’ traces its history and expanding offerings in light of criticisms about service on campus.

Since its founding in 2001, the Pace Center has been at the forefront of the University’s commitment to service. The ‘Prince’ traces its history and expanding offerings in light of criticisms about service on campus.

When eating clubs live and when eating clubs die

As Cloister appeals to alums for money to keep itself afloat amid dwindling membership, the Daily Princetonian looked back at the historical boom and bust cycle of sign-in clubs.

As Cloister appeals to alums for money to keep itself afloat amid dwindling membership, the Daily Princetonian looked back at the historical boom and bust cycle of sign-in clubs.

A Nude Olympic flame, lit and extinguished

For decades, the first snowfall heralded not only sledding and scarves, but also a drunken, nude bacchanalia in Holder courtyard.

For decades, the first snowfall heralded not only sledding and scarves, but also a drunken, nude bacchanalia in Holder courtyard.

Revisiting Princeton’s ties to Lincoln University, one of the nation’s early HBCUs

At one point nicknamed the 'Black Princeton,' Lincoln University was the first American college to grant Black students degrees. The Daily Princetonian looked back at the historical ties connecting Princeton and Lincoln.

At one point nicknamed the 'Black Princeton,' Lincoln University was the first American college to grant Black students degrees. The Daily Princetonian looked back at the historical ties connecting Princeton and Lincoln.

‘The first student movement to call for divestiture’: protests against apartheid South Africa

Looking back on three generations of student advocacy for complete divestment from apartheid South Africa.

Looking back on three generations of student advocacy for complete divestment from apartheid South Africa.

‘Irrespective of color’: Princeton’s missed opportunity to integrate in the 1830s

188 years before the University would admit African American students, a man named David Leavitt offered the University $1,000 to admit students “irrespective of Color” and grant them “like privileges.” Despite being on the brink of financial ruin, the institution passed on the donation.

188 years before the University would admit African American students, a man named David Leavitt offered the University $1,000 to admit students “irrespective of Color” and grant them “like privileges.” Despite being on the brink of financial ruin, the institution passed on the donation.

Incidents in political speech at Princeton, throughout the 20th century

While academic freedom and free speech remain hot-button debates on campus, we examined archival coverage of controversies and debates on campus throughout the 1900s.

While academic freedom and free speech remain hot-button debates on campus, we examined archival coverage of controversies and debates on campus throughout the 1900s. 

South Asian groups on campus foster community, cultural belonging

South Asian culture has manifested on campus in myriad ways, not least through student clubs. The Daily Princetonian looked at the history of some of these organizations.

A pioneering figure with a marred legacy: Syngman Rhee at Princeton

Syngman Rhee, a Princeton Ph.D. graduate, went on to become the first president of South Korea in 1948. His tenure as president was marred by controversy over autocratic tendencies.

Syngman Rhee, a Princeton Ph.D. graduate, went on to become the first president of South Korea in 1948. His tenure as president was marred by controversy over autocratic tendencies.

Politics, porn, and polarization: a look back at Whig-Clio’s rise and fall

Over the past decades, Whig-Clio faced many challenges: dramatic membership loss, a global pandemic, and controversy over one of their most notable alumni, Ted Cruz ’92. Nevertheless, the club has remained tenacious in their fight to maintain campus relevancy. 

Over the past decades, Whig-Clio faced many challenges: dramatic membership loss, a global pandemic, and controversy over one of their most notable alumni, Ted Cruz ’92. Nevertheless, the club has remained tenacious in their fight to maintain campus relevancy. 

Over 30 years, GSG has found their seat at the table

Over the years, the body has given out candy in front of Clio Hall to advocate for dental insurance, worked with administrators to change University policy to ensure Curricular Practical Training accessibility for all graduate international students, and ran a Cuisine of the Month program to create interdepartmental affinity groups.

Over the years, the body has given out candy in front of Clio Hall to advocate for dental insurance, working with administrators to change university policy to ensure Curricular Practical Training accessibility for all graduate international students, and running a Cuisine of the Month program to create inter-departmental affinity groups.

After ‘Oppenheimer,’ a look back at Princeton’s complicated role in nuclear history

Last spring, filming for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” at the Institute for Advanced Study and in East Pyne courtyard stirred excitement. The University settings in the film point to a complex history of nuclear development and protest at Princeton.

Last spring, filming for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” at the Institute for Advanced Study and in East Pyne courtyard stirred excitement. The University settings in the film point to a complex history of nuclear development and protest at Princeton.