Student Life

Erik Medina, Rosie Eden named valedictorian, salutatorian for the Class of 2025

On Monday, the University announced Erik Medina ’25 as valedictorian and Rosie Eden ’25 as salutatorian for the Class of 2025.

On Monday, the University announced Erik Medina ’25 as valedictorian and Rosie Eden ’25 as salutatorian for the Class of 2025.

Search for Lauren Blackburn ’26 still ongoing

Lauren Blackburn ’26 has been missing since Saturday, April 19. The search for him, led by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is still ongoing, with University community members advised to contact DPS if they have any knowledge of his whereabouts.

Lauren Blackburn ’26 has been missing since Saturday, April 19. The search for him, led by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is still ongoing, with University community members advised to contact DPS if they have any knowledge of his whereabouts.

The revival of the Princeton Blacksmith Club with Soloman Khan ’26

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda spotlights the Princeton Blacksmith Club, which is being primarily revitalized by Soloman Khan ’26.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda spotlights the Princeton Blacksmith Club, which is being primarily revitalized by Soloman Khan ’26.

Club sports leaders claim funding more restrictive amid financial uncertainty

Club sports student leaders say they are navigating growing financial uncertainty that have led to concerns about the future of team travel, equipment, and even social events.

Club sports student leaders say they are navigating growing financial uncertainty that have led to concerns about the future of team travel, equipment, and even social events.

Talk with Israeli ambassador met with protests and increased PSafe presence, but no disruptions inside

Two weeks ago, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited campus to protests and a full lecture hall. On Tuesday, Yechiel Leiter was met by a scaled-down audience, a smaller protest, and no disruptions inside.

Two weeks ago, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited campus to protests and a full lecture hall. On Tuesday, Yechiel Leiter was met by a scaled-down audience, a smaller protest, and no disruptions inside.

Princeton undergraduate Lauren Blackburn ’26 missing since Saturday

A TigerAlert was sent to the University community at 11:03 Tuesday morning stating that Blackburn was reported missing.

A TigerAlert was sent to the University community at 11:03 Tuesday morning stating that Blackburn was reported missing.

Visas of one grad student, one post-doc revoked in early April

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie to headline Spring 2025 Lawnparties

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie returns to Princeton to headline Lawnparties once more; he headlined the Spring 2019 Lawnparties.

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie returns to Princeton to headline Lawnparties once more; he headlined the Spring 2019 Lawnparties.

Joseph, Padlo, and Wachspress advance to YAT general election

Gil Joseph ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Benjamin Wachspress ’25 won the primary election, coming out on top of a pool of 31 candidates.

Gil Joseph ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Benjamin Wachspress ’25 won the primary election, coming out on top of a pool of 31 candidates.

Several departments warn students and faculty of potential ICE visits on campus

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

Celebrity podcaster Jay Shetty named 2025 Class Day speaker, sparking mixed reactions

Jay Shetty, a bestselling author and podcast host, will speak at Class Day, sparking criticism over past controversies and credibility.

Jay Shetty, a bestselling author and podcast host, will speak at Class Day, sparking criticism over past controversies and credibility.

Campus bags unzipped: the good, the bad, and the bulky

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas analyzes campus fashion through the lens of backpacks, bags, and totes.

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas analyzes campus fashion through the lens of backpacks, bags, and totes.

Jewish campus leaders react to federal funding cuts over antisemitism investigation

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty of simple assault

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Princeton NAACP hosts seven gubernatorial candidates in candidate forum

The seven gubernatorial candidates addressed housing, healthcare, education reform, voting rights, and clean energy, highlighting urgency amid a shifting political landscape.

The seven gubernatorial candidates addressed housing, healthcare, education reform, voting rights, and clean energy, highlighting urgency amid a shifting political landscape.

Gavin Gershon ’28 wins 45,000 dollars in prizes on The Price is Right

Over winter break, Gavin Gershon ’28 won the game show The Price is Right, returning to campus with tens of thousands of dollars in prizes. 

Over spring break, Gavin Gershon won the game show The Price is Right, returning to campus with tens of thousands of dollars in prizes. 

Students break bread and build bonds at MSA Fast-a-Thon

Princeton’s Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) hosted its annual Fast-A-Thon on Friday.

Princeton’s Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) hosted its annual Fast-A-Thon on Friday.

Historical Preservation Commission approves Charter Club’s proposed renovations

Charter Club’s proposed renovations to their building have been approved by the Historical Preservation Commission. The proposal includes expanding the club’s dining space and improvements to accessibility.

Charter Club’s proposed renovations to their building have been approved by the Historical Preservation Commission. The proposal includes expanding the club’s dining space and improvements to accessibility.

Sameer Khan: Princeton’s ‘guy behind the camera’

Sameer Khan, once an accidental photographer, has become the University’s visual storyteller on campus, photographing historical and everyday events with personal lens. Often invisible but always present, his camera bridges people, places, and the documentation of memories at Princeton.

Affinity and cultural groups comment on ODUS policy refresher amid Trump’s DEI attacks

Student groups react to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies’s request to update promotional materials to explicitly say that the groups are open to all Princeton students.

Student groups react to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies’s request to update promotional materials to explicitly say that the groups are open to all Princeton students.