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Canvas down ahead of finals after Princeton data allegedly breached

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Canvas down ahead of finals after Princeton data allegedly breached

Nico David-Fox

Princeton’s course-management platform Canvas went dark Thursday afternoon after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure, which runs Canvas. The outage comes less than 24 hours before the first deadline for a take-home final on Friday afternoon.

Princeton’s course-management platform Canvas went dark Thursday afternoon after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure, which runs Canvas. The outage comes less than 24 hours before the first deadline for a take-home final on Friday afternoon.

NEWS | 1 hour ago

Fire in Wendell kitchen extinguished by student after smoke filled building

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Fire in Wendell kitchen extinguished by student after smoke filled building

Nico David-Fox

A kitchen fire in Wendell Hall on Saturday night filled the building with smoke before a student used a fire extinguisher to put it out. Firefighters later arrived, cleared the smoke, and assessed damage, temporarily displacing at least one student whose room was affected.

A kitchen fire in Wendell Hall on Saturday night filled the building with smoke before a student used a fire extinguisher to put it out. Firefighters later arrived, cleared the smoke, and assessed damage, temporarily displacing at least one student whose room was affected.

NEWS | 4 days ago

Daniel Yu, Madeleine Murnick named valedictorian, salutatorian of the Class of 2026

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Daniel Yu, Madeleine Murnick named valedictorian, salutatorian of the Class of 2026

Gus Vogel and Giselle Moreno

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

NEWS | April 22
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Class of 2028 celebrates Declaration Day, computer science sees sharp decrease in majors

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Class of 2028 celebrates Declaration Day, computer science sees sharp decrease in majors

Daphne Lewis and Vanessa Catalano

The Class of 2028 celebrated Declaration Day on Cannon Green as major declaration data showed declines in computer science and increases in several other departments.

The Class of 2028 celebrated Declaration Day on Cannon Green as major declaration data showed declines in computer science and increases in several other departments.

NEWS | April 20

Rentzou and Finkelstein appointed heads of residential colleges

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Rentzou and Finkelstein appointed heads of residential colleges

Ambre Van de Velde and Aitana Camponovo

Princeton has appointed professors Effie Rentzou and Adam Finkelstein as the next heads of Mathey and Rockefeller Colleges, respectively, with both set to begin four-year terms on July 1.

Princeton has appointed professors Effie Rentzou and Adam Finkelstein as the next heads of Mathey and Rockefeller Colleges, respectively, with both set to begin four-year terms on July 1.

NEWS | April 20

Pre-read chosen for Class of 2030, second of the past three focused on AI

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Pre-read chosen for Class of 2030, second of the past three focused on AI

Giselle Moreno

“Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World” by Maryanne Wolf will be the Pre-read for the Class of 2030, according to a University announcement. It will be the second Pre-read book in the past three years that centers on the use of artificial intelligence in the past three years. 

“Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World” by Maryanne Wolf will be the Pre-read for the Class of 2030, according to a University announcement. It will be the second Pre-read book in the past three years that centers on the use of artificial intelligence in the past three years. 

NEWS | April 15

Students divided over new e-bike ban

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Students divided over new e-bike ban

Toby Chang

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

NEWS | April 14

Princeton Preview moves indoors amid budget cuts

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Princeton Preview moves indoors amid budget cuts

Lulu Mangriotis, Benedict Hooper, and Elizabeth Hu

Hundreds of prospective freshmen with orange and black lanyards swarmed campus on Tuesday for the first Princeton Preview Day for the admitted members of the Class of 2030. The Daily Princetonian spoke with many of these members, gauging their excitement to be on campus, while also looking into how budget constraints have affected the preview day.

Hundreds of prospective freshmen with orange and black lanyards swarmed campus on Tuesday for the first Princeton Preview Day for the admitted members of the Class of 2030. The Daily Princetonian spoke with many of these members, gauging their excitement to be on campus, while also looking into how budget constraints have affected the Preview day.

NEWS | April 8

Driver who struck undergraduate cyclist identified as U. employee

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Driver who struck undergraduate cyclist identified as U. employee

Luke Grippo and Nico David-Fox

An undergraduate cyclist was struck and trapped beneath a vehicle driven by a University employee on Elm Drive late Tuesday night. The student was hospitalized in stable condition, and the driver received a citation.

An undergraduate cyclist was struck and trapped beneath a vehicle driven by a University employee on Elm Drive late Tuesday night. The student was hospitalized in stable condition, and the driver received a citation.

NEWS | April 8

Students voice mixed reactions to new room draw process after draw times released

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Students voice mixed reactions to new room draw process after draw times released

Caitlyn Tablada

Princeton students praised new visualization tools in the University’s updated housing draw system, but many said technical issues and limited transparency around draw times made the process confusing and stressful.

Princeton students praised new visualization tools in the University’s updated housing draw system, but many said technical issues and limited transparency around draw times made the process confusing and stressful.

NEWS | April 3

Stellic, centralized academic hub, to be used this spring for course selection — here’s how it works

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Stellic, centralized academic hub, to be used this spring for course selection — here’s how it works

Clara Docherty and Luke Grippo

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

NEWS | April 2

Housing renovations to begin over next 10 to 15 years, U. to accept consultant bids despite budget pressures

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Housing renovations to begin over next 10 to 15 years, U. to accept consultant bids despite budget pressures

Giselle Moreno

The University is planning a long-term renovation of Rocky and Mathey colleges, as well as upperclassmen housing, which students say is much needed.

The University is planning a long-term renovation of Rocky and Mathey colleges, as well as upperclassmen housing, which students say is much needed.

NEWS | March 26

Princeton awarded ‘C’ on ADL Antisemitism Report Card to mixed reviews

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Princeton awarded ‘C’ on ADL Antisemitism Report Card to mixed reviews

David Estrada

Princeton received a C on the ADL’s latest Campus Antisemitism Report Card after earning an F on its first assessment, but some Jewish students and campus leaders told The Daily Princetonian that the grade does not accurately reflect Jewish life at the University.

Princeton received a C on the ADL’s latest Campus Antisemitism Report Card after earning an F on its first assessment, but some Jewish students and campus leaders told The Daily Princetonian that the grade does not accurately reflect Jewish life at the University.

NEWS | March 26

Following membership changes, the U-Store seeks to expand student partnerships

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Following membership changes, the U-Store seeks to expand student partnerships

Oliver Wu

After limiting its 10 percent membership discount to branded merchandise in February, the U-Store has sought to rebuild student engagement through campus partnerships, events, and collaborations centered on student involvement.

After limiting its 10 percent membership discount to branded merchandise in February, the U-Store has sought to rebuild student engagement through campus partnerships, events, and collaborations centered on student involvement.

NEWS | March 26

New restaurants expand halal dining options in Princeton

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New restaurants expand halal dining options in Princeton

Aitana Camponovo

Three new halal restaurants — BurgerRunn, Best Grill and Fries, and Food Street — have opened in Princeton since November. The owners spoke with The Daily Princetonian, and students weighed in on the expanded halal dining options.

Three new halal restaurants — BurgerRunn, Best Grill and Fries, and Food Street — have opened in Princeton since November. The owners spoke with The Daily Princetonian, and students weighed in on the expanded halal dining options.

NEWS | March 25

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