Student Life

Most grad student cohorts will see reductions this cycle, but departments won’t say how many

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

Student group leaders express differing takeaways from N.J. gubernatorial and N.Y. mayoral elections

Voter turnout also increased in Princeton as compared to 2021’s gubernatorial election, while implications for next year’s midterms remain mixed.

Voter turnout also increased in Princeton as compared to 2021’s gubernatorial election, while implications for next year’s midterms remain mixed.

Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III awarded James Madison Award in Whig-Clio Ceremony

Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III was awarded the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service, presented by the Whig-Cliosophic Society, on Saturday afternoon.

Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III was awarded the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service, presented by the Whig-Cliosophic Society, on Saturday afternoon.

Spring 2026 courses offer new perspectives on current events

The University released the course offerings for Spring 2026 on Thursday, Oct. 30, including 208 new undergraduate courses.

The University released the course offerings for Spring 2026 on Thursday, Oct. 30, including 208 new undergraduate courses. Students share the classes they are excited for.

Student-led initiative aims to build nesting box for peregrine falcons at Fine Hall

Diego Segura ’27 is leading an initiative to provide nest boxes for peregrine falcons who were first spotted around campus's tallest building, Fine Hall, over a decade ago.

Diego Segura ’27 is leading an initiative to provide nest boxes for peregrine falcons who were first spotted around campus's tallest building, Fine Hall, over a decade ago.

Thai pro-democracy leaders headline U.S. premiere of “Breaking the Cycle” at Princeton

At Princeton’s U.S. premiere of “Breaking the Cycle,” Thai leaders traced Future Forward/Move Forward’s rise and court-ordered dissolution, urging youth participation while warning that “lawfare” threatens democracy.

At Princeton’s U.S. premiere of “Breaking the Cycle,” Thai leaders traced Future Forward/Move Forward’s rise and court-ordered dissolution, urging youth participation while warning that “lawfare” threatens democracy.

Community Care Day demonstrates U.’s focus on campus well-being, students say at third annual event

The third annual Community Care Day on Friday offered a day of recreational, wellness, and educational activities across campus to support student well-being.

The third annual Community Care Day on Friday offered a day of recreational, wellness, and educational activities across campus to support student well-being.

Navigating the move from a small-town bubble to the orange one

Adjusting to Princeton is a process for everyone, but if you come from a farm or small American town, the bustling and diverse Princeton can be an overwhelming contrast. For rural students, college is a flurry of all things new, inviting opportunities for growth and coming with its own set of challenges.

Adjusting to Princeton is a process for everyone, but if you come from a farm or small American town, the bustling and diverse Princeton can be an overwhelming contrast. For rural students, college is a flurry of all things new, inviting opportunities for growth and coming with its own set of challenges.

Canvas outage snarls classes on the first day back from fall break

At 3:04 a.m. on Monday, Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, reported in its service logs that Canvas was experiencing delays and outages in the eastern region of the U.S. due to “an operational issue affecting multiple services at Amazon Web Services.”

At 3:04 a.m. on Monday, Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, reported in its service logs that Canvas was experiencing delays and outages in the eastern region of the U.S. due to “an operational issue affecting multiple services at Amazon Web Services.”

Mental Health Task Force will release report on Jed Foundation partnership at unspecified date

At this week’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a mental health task force.

At this week's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a Mental Health Task Force.

Murray-Dodge staff remains halved despite return to near-normal hours

Murray Dodge Café’s staff has been reduced from 30 to 16 due to budget cuts and the graduation of seniors. Staff members have reported difficult shifts since the café returned to near-normal hours.

‘Making money’ and ‘serving humanity’ can co-exist, first-year students say

The ‘Prince’ spoke with first-year students to examine the balance between the desires to make money and be in the service of humanity in their future careers.

The ‘Prince’ spoke with first-year students to examine the balance between the desires to make money and be in the service of humanity in their future careers.

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

Firestone offers phone jails to save students from themselves

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera tests out how effective Firestone’s new Yondr pouches are at creating a distraction-free environment for studying.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera tests out how effective Firestone’s new Yondr pouches are at creating a distraction-free environment for studying.

Auditioning for a cappella groups, explained

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

Reduced hours at Frist lead to overcrowding in dining halls, students say

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester. 

Students have raised concerns about overcrowding in dining halls, particularly at lunch, following a cutback in late meal hours at the beginning of the semester. 

2025 DPS report shows continued liquor law violations, rise in motor vehicle thefts

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

The 2025 DPS Security and Fire Safety Report shows liquor law violations remain high after a spike in 2023, while motor vehicle thefts rose sharply, and sex offense reports increased.

U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan for students in an eating club or co-op, replacing the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. Upperclassmen not in an eating club or co-op living on campus will be mandated to purchase either Unlimited or the Block 160 plan.

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan that replaces the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. The other dining plan options will be Unlimited and Block 160.

Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

Princeton postdoc passes away overnight

Haoran Li, a postdoctoral researcher, died at his home in West Windsor last night, according to an email sent to campus employees.

Haoran Li, a postdoctoral researcher, died at his home in West Windsor last night, according to an email sent to campus employees.