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Holder and Henry sewage problems caused by tennis balls, ping pong balls, and beer cans

Flushed tennis balls, ping-pong balls, and beer cans clogged plumbing systems in Holder and Henry halls earlier this week, causing damages to a student rug and drain cap. Repairs are ongoing in both locations as the sewage smell lingers, according to residents. 

Flushed tennis balls, ping pong balls, and beer cans clogged plumbing systems in Holder and Henry halls earlier this week, causing damages to a student rug and drain cap. Repairs are ongoing in both locations as the sewage smell lingers, according to residents. 

NEWS | 11/01/2023

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Fall break caps week of prayer and mourning for Israel and Palestine

In the week preceding fall break on campus, students mourned the dead and displaced at a major event held by the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) and Princeton Chabad, and smaller events by Princeton Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and the Alliance for Jewish Progressives (AJP).

In the week preceding fall break on campus, students mourned the dead and displaced at a major event held by the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) and Princeton Chabad, and smaller events by Princeton Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and the Alliance for Jewish Progressives (AJP).

NEWS | 10/24/2023

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TigerHub portal takes incremental steps towards mobile access

The Office of the Registrar and The Office of Information Technology announced Oct. 18 that TigerHub now includes additional features accessible on mobile platforms, including ability to view grades, request proof of enrollment, and view high school test scores and placement test results.

The Office of the Registrar and The Office of Information Technology announced that starting Oct. 18, TigerHub will have additional features accessible on mobile platforms, including ability to view grades, request proof of enrollment, and view high school test scores and placement test results.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

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After successful Homecoming event, USG debates its own elections

USG Senate voted unanimously to approve the $15,000 of travel funding and in doing so, increased the allocation to Projects Board by $10,000. Chief Elections Manager Alex Sorgini ’26 also discussed how to improve student engagement in elections.

USG Senate voted unanimously to approve the $15,000 of travel funding and in doing so, increased the allocation to Projects Board by $10,000. Chief Elections Manager Alex Sorgini ’26 also discussed how to improve student engagement in elections.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

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Amid conversation on mental health, University announces recreational day for late October

The Office of the Vice President for Campus Life has announced that it will host the first dedicated day for student wellness on Friday, Oct. 27.

The Office of the Vice President for Campus Life has announced that it will host the first dedicated day for student wellness on Friday, Oct. 27.

NEWS | 10/05/2023

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Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice sees rapid post-pandemic growth

The group’s recent efforts include its inaugural “Sex Ed Week,” a protest in response to a leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, continued access to free condoms on campus, and an anonymous emergency contraceptive hotline. 

The group’s recent efforts include its inaugural “Sex Ed Week,” a protest in response to a leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, continued access to free condoms on campus, and an anonymous emergency contraceptive hotline. 

NEWS | 10/04/2023

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A white truck with the words "public safety" painted on its side is parked in front of McCosh Health Center, a red brick building, in the early evening.

Princeton to offer free Lyft rides to off-campus medical appointments

The University is expected to launch an initiative, made in consultation with the Undergraduate Student Government, to offer Lyft rides to students to and from off-campus medical appointments.

The University is expected to launch an initiative, made in consultation with the Undergraduate Student Government, to offer Lyft rides to students to and from off-campus medical appointments.

NEWS | 10/02/2023

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Princeton talks unionization, NIL contracts in light of push for athlete compensation

Since all 15 players on the Dartmouth men’s basketball team filed a petition to unionize last month, no athletic teams at Princeton have yet to announce a push for unionization. The conversation comes in light of multiple schools challenging the NCAA’s student-athlete model, which has faced criticism in the past few years.

Since all 15 players on the Dartmouth men’s basketball team filed a petition to unionize last month, no athletic teams at Princeton have yet to announce a push for unionization. The conversation comes in light of multiple schools challenging the NCAA’s student-athlete model, which has faced criticism in the past few years.

NEWS | 10/01/2023

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Despite some crowding, students happy with lunch option expansion

Now that late meal hours include standard lunch times, many students regularly eat lunch at the Frist Food Gallery. Despite some crowding and long lines, many students have expressed satisfaction with their new lunch option.

Now that late meal hours include standard lunch times, many students regularly eat lunch at the Frist Food Gallery. Despite some crowding and long lines, many students have expressed satisfaction with their new lunch option.

NEWS | 10/01/2023

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Who leads the key student groups on campus?

Coffee Club, the Performing Arts Council, Acaprez, the American Whig-Cliosophic Society, and the Princeton Entrepreneurship Club are five clubs that have over the years attained an extensive influence at the University. The ‘Prince’ interviewed the leaders of these groups to learn more about their roles and their clubs’ noticeable presence on campus.

Coffee Club, the Performing Arts Council, Acaprez, the American Whig-Cliosophic Society, and the Princeton Entrepreneurship Club are five clubs that have over the years attained an extensive influence at the University. The 'Prince' interviewed the leaders of these groups to learn more about their roles and their clubs’ noticeable presence on campus.

NEWS | 09/29/2023

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Princeton consulting clubs reflect on pro-bono culture in light of compensation debates

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business recently became one of the first universities to ban student-run consulting clubs from charging fees.

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business recently became one of the first universities to ban student-run consulting clubs from charging fees.

NEWS | 09/28/2023

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Crowded field of Class Council candidates promise increased social events, advocacy for students

Despite there being almost 140 fewer students in the Class of 2027 than 2026, 23 candidates ran for class council in the Class of 2027, double the number of the 12 candidates who ran for class council for the Class of 2026.

Despite there being almost 140 fewer students in the Class of 2027 than 2026, 23 candidates ran for class council in the Class of 2027, double the number of the 12 candidates who ran for class council for the Class of 2026.

NEWS | 09/27/2023

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Sparks fly between two scooters, cause fire in Whitman basement

Campus saw two incidents that required the attention of the fire department — one after a scooter spun out of control in Whitman and another after an oven at Wawa caught fire.

Campus saw two incidents that required the attention of the fire department — one after a scooter spun out of control in Whitman and another after an oven at Wawa caught fire.

NEWS | 09/25/2023

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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 | 09/21/2023

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 | 09/17/2023

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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 | 09/17/2023

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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 | 09/17/2023