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Student Life

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University policies stir confusion among students as COVID-19 spreads on campus

According to Ziegler, “the University has no plans to reinstate any previous protocols, but continues to encourage members of the campus community to stay up-to-date on COVID vaccines, test when sick, and follow the protocols for positive test results or known exposure.”

According to Ziegler, “the University has no plans to reinstate any previous protocols, but continues to encourage members of the campus community to stay up-to-date on COVID vaccines, test when sick, and follow the protocols for positive test results or known exposure.”

NEWS | 12 hours ago

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government sit in a room on campus to discuss the budget for the year.

Massive USG budget increase goes to Lawnparties, Alcohol Initiative

Walker Penfield ’25 presented the fall budget, with a starting amount of $585,755 dollars for the semester. The allocation comes following an increase in student activities fees from $45.50 dollars to $95.50 dollars for the current school year. 

Walker Penfield ’25 presented the fall budget, with a starting amount of $585,755 dollars for the semester. The allocation comes following an increase in student activities fees from $45.50 dollars to $95.50 dollars for the current school year. 

NEWS | 4 days ago

A campus dining worker hands a student some food from the orange and black-colored campus food trucks.

New ‘drunk meal’ food truck will hit the streets Sept. 21

Campus dining will unveil a late-night food truck this weekend, open Thursday through Saturday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. The change comes following an adjustment to Frist Campus Center's hours, which now closes at 2 a.m. instead of 3 a.m.

Campus dining will unveil a late-night food truck this weekend, open Thursday through Saturday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. The change comes following an adjustment to Frist Campus Center's hours, which now closes at 2 a.m. instead of 3 a.m.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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Firestone Library expands hours on weekends following calls from students

Firestone Library will open earlier on weekends following calls for the library to expand its hours. Students will now have access to Firestone on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8 a.m., rather than 11 a.m.

Firestone Library will open earlier on weekends following calls for the library to expand its hours. Students will now have access to Firestone on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8 a.m., rather than 11 a.m.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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Late meal is now just ‘meal’ as hours expand

Campus dining expanded the hours for late meal, which will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. for lunch and 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. after dinner, with a newly increased allowance of nine dollars and fifty cents.

Campus dining expanded the hours for late meal, which will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. for lunch and 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. after dinner, with a newly increased allowance of nine dollars and fifty cents.

NEWS | September 12

Students dance to headliner Loud Luxury at Lawnparties on the Frist North Lawn.

Lack of lightning lets Loud Luxury liven up Lawnparties

Thunderstorms began in the morning, but the precipitation halted in the early afternoon, leaving enough time for a relatively rain-free day of festivities, including photos at the fountain in front of Robertson Hall, parties on Prospect Avenue, and a headlining performance by EDM duo Loud Luxury.

Thunderstorms began in the morning, but the precipitation halted in the early afternoon, leaving enough time for a relatively rain-free day of festivities, including photos at the fountain in front of Robertson Hall, parties on Prospect Avenue, and a headlining performance by EDM duo Loud Luxury.

NEWS | September 11

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A photo of parents taking pictures of the graduating students clad in black caps and gowns as they walk into the Chapel.

A year after Caterpillar, the Class of 2023 spreads their wings

The Daily Princetonian took a look at a few graduating members of the class of 2023, hoping to catch a glimpse of what may be in store for these young alumni as they enter public life. These figures were all key actors in campus advocacy as students and come from a variety of places on the political spectrum.

The Daily Princetonian took a look at a few graduating members of the class of 2023, hoping to catch a glimpse of what may be in store for these young alumni as they enter public life. These figures were all key actors in campus advocacy as students and come from a variety of places on the political spectrum.

ANALYSIS | September 8

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Fans run out before distribution begins amid intense heat wave

Due to the heat wave, Housing Operations announced that it would give out fans to students. At the hand-out, however, fans ran out before the allotted pick-up time even began.

Due to the heat wave, Housing Operations announced that it would give out fans to students. At the hand-out, however, fans ran out before the allotted pick-up time even began.

NEWS | September 8

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Community Living Advisors, explained

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

NEWS | September 7

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As class sizes expand, Nassau Hall becomes the center of Opening Exercises

For the second year in a row, Opening Exercises were held in front of Nassau Hall, rather than their traditional location of the University Chapel, signaling a historic change in the ceremony that marks the beginning of students’ academic careers.

For the second year in a row, opening exercises were held in front of Nassau Hall, rather than their traditional location of the University Chapel, signaling a historic change in the ceremony that marks the beginning of students’ academic careers.

NEWS | September 6

A map of Princeton's campus with PEV restricted zones overlaid in red.

New restrictions aim to dramatically curtail e-vehicle use across campus

According to the campus message, this tightened policy comes after a “formal review” conducted by the Environmental Safety and Risk Management Committee. The message cites student body growth, increased use of PEVs, and reduced accessibility to pathways due to construction as exacerbating factors. 

According to the campus message, this tightened policy comes after a “formal review” conducted by the Environmental Safety and Risk Management Committee. The message cites student body growth, increased use of PEVs, and reduced accessibility to pathways due to construction as exacerbating factors.

NEWS | August 19

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40 undergrads reassigned rooms after Walker Hall converted to graduate housing

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that "larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that “larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

NEWS | August 12

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Black and Latine student groups brace for change in the wake of affirmative action ruling

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on race-based affirmative action, student leaders from affinity groups across campus have expressed worries about the future of their communities. Many are pushing for action from the University both in terms of admissions policy as well as caring for existing campus communities that may soon shrink.

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on race-based affirmative action, student leaders from affinity groups across campus have expressed worries about the future of their communities. Many are pushing for action from the University both in terms of admissions policy as well as caring for existing campus communities that may soon shrink.

NEWS | July 12

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Podcast: Sophomore charged after drunkenly kicking campus police officers

A Princeton undergrad was arrested on four criminal charges, including the assault of two Princeton Public Safety officers.  Listen to learn more about the arrest and the future of campus policing.

A Princeton undergrad was arrested on four criminal charges, including the assault of two Princeton Public Safety officers.  Listen to learn more about the arrest and the future of campus policing. 

PODCAST | June 30

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In first raise since 1996, USG votes to recommend activity fee hike by more than 100 percent

USG voted to increase student activity fees from $45.50 to $95.50 in its meeting on Sunday, May 7. Prior to the meeting, USG had a meeting in February to discuss the proposal and an email was sent to the student body at 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting, informing them of the vote.  

USG voted to increase student activity fees from $45.50 to $95.50 in its meeting on Sunday, May 7. Prior to the meeting, USG had a meeting in February to discuss the proposal and an email was sent to the student body at 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting, informing them of the vote.  

NEWS | May 7

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Seven seniors winning community engagement award boast average of 6.9 activities

Seven seniors were awarded the Spirit of Princeton Award, which recognizes “students with a strong commitment to enhancing the undergraduate experience through contributions to student organizations.” The winners are Emilio Cano Renteria, Ryan Champeau, Hannah Kapoor, Aaron Leung, Serena Starks, Mutemwa Masheke, and Alexander Mrkalj. 

Seven seniors were awarded the Spirit of Princeton Award, which recognizes “students with a strong commitment to enhancing the undergraduate experience through contributions to student organizations.” The winners are Emilio Cano Renteria, Ryan Champeau, Hannah Kapoor, Aaron Leung, Serena Starks, Mutemwa Masheke, and Alexander Mrkalj. 

NEWS | May 7

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Faculty approve climate science minor, mostly humanities departmental minors

University faculty approved all eight minors up for consideration, including two new minors in Climate Science and Philosophy, on April 24. Of the six brand new minor programs approved so far, most are pared-down versions of existing majors, opening the door for students to deeply explore areas of studies without declaring.  

University faculty approved all eight minors up for consideration, including two new minors in Climate Science and Philosophy, on April 24. Of the six brand new minor programs approved so far, most are pared-down versions of existing majors, opening the door for students to deeply explore areas of studies without declaring.  

NEWS | May 5

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‘Understanding where we fit in’: Princeton’s growing veteran community spans borders

The number of veteran undergraduates has grown in recent years. From U.S. veterans to international students who completed mandatory service, the students shared their variety of perspectives and life experiences on campus with The Daily Princetonian.

The number of veteran undergraduates has grown in recent years. From U.S. veterans to international students who completed mandatory service, the students shared their variety of perspectives and life experiences on campus with The Daily Princetonian.

FEATURES | May 4

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Professors weigh in on debate on academic rigor, divided on whether good for mental health

The ‘Prince’ sat down with professors from the Psychology and Sociology departments to discuss the ongoing mental health crisis nationwide and on Princeton's campus.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with professors from the psychology and sociology departments to discuss the ongoing mental health crisis nationwide and on Princeton’s campus.

NEWS | April 28