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Students talk medical dietary needs, allergy accessibility at roundtable

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Students talk medical dietary needs, allergy accessibility at roundtable

Justin Tam

Throughout this discussion, there was an emphasis on food inclusivity across all dining venues on campus and a general talk on strategies for improving wellbeing on campus for those with allergies.

Throughout this discussion, there was an emphasis on food inclusivity across all dining venues on campus and a general talk on strategies for improving wellbeing on campus for those with allergies.

NEWS | 02/07/2024

NCO FAQs updated to reflect policy change following FIRE, ADL letter to Eisgruber

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NCO FAQs updated to reflect policy change following FIRE, ADL letter to Eisgruber

Victoria Davies

Following a Jan. 25 letter from the free speech group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Princeton University updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for No Communication Orders and No Contact Orders (NCOs) on Jan. 26.

Following a Jan. 25 letter from the free speech group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Princeton University updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for No Communication Orders and No Contact Orders (NCOs) on Jan. 26.

NEWS | 02/06/2024

Narcan, fentanyl test strips now available through UHS

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Narcan, fentanyl test strips now available through UHS

Meghana Veldhuis

Fentanyl test strips and the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan are now available in the vestibule of McCosh Health Center. Students can also sign up online to have these items delivered to their Frist mailbox. 

Fentanyl test strips and the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan are now available in the vestibule of McCosh Health Center. Students can also sign up online to have these items delivered to their Frist mailbox. 

NEWS | 02/01/2024

First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

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First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

Victoria Davies and Vitus Larrieu

The new fitness area contains a more robust variety of aerobic and strength training equipment, including four Peloton machines, but will not include the selectorized machines and cable systems that were available in the old fitness center until fall 2024. The Rec Pool’s opening date has been pushed back to Feb. 16.

The new fitness area contains a more robust variety of aerobic and strength training equipment, including four Peloton machines, but will not include the selectorized machines and cable systems that were available in the old fitness center until fall 2024. The Rec Pool’s opening date has been pushed back to Feb. 16.

NEWS | 01/31/2024
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As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

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As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

Olivia Sanchez

To prevent service cuts and make up for budget shortfalls, NJ Transit has proposed a 15 percent fare increase to take effect on July 1, followed by 3 percent fare increases each year.

To prevent service cuts and make up for budget shortfalls, NJ Transit has proposed a 15 percent fare increase to take effect on July 1, followed by 3 percent fare increases each year.

NEWS | 01/30/2024

U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

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U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

Miriam Waldvogel and Ava Fonss

The University has confiscated about 80 scooters following the recent ban on scooters, e-bikes, and other Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that went into effect on Jan. 25, four days before the start of the semester.

The University has confiscated about 80 scooters following the recent ban on scooters, e-bikes, and other Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that went into effect on Jan. 25, four days before the start of the semester.

NEWS | 01/30/2024

CJL President Bartell ’25 emphasizes Jewish pluralism as Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues

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CJL President Bartell ’25 emphasizes Jewish pluralism as Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues

Ethan Caldwell

President-elect Stephen Bartell ’25 wants to ensure that the organization doesn’t just become a collection of independent groups but rather “one cohesive community.”

President-elect Stephen Bartell ’25 wants to ensure that the organization doesn’t just become a collection of independent groups but rather “one cohesive community.”

NEWS | 01/24/2024

N.J. College Dems caught in controversy over endorsement of Kim for U.S. Senate

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N.J. College Dems caught in controversy over endorsement of Kim for U.S. Senate

Elisabeth Stewart

In a series of calls, a Rutgers junior in contact with Tammy Murphy’s Senate campaign pressured the College Democrats of New Jersey and the three Princeton students who serve as some of their officers not to endorse her chief rival in the race, Andy Kim. Murphy personally called Nate Howard ’25 to apologize and said that the caller did not speak on behalf of the campaign.

In a series of calls, a Rutgers junior in contact with Tammy Murphy’s Senate campaign pressured the College Democrats of New Jersey and the three Princeton students who serve as some of their officers not to endorse her chief rival in the race, Andy Kim. Murphy personally called Nate Howard ’25 to apologize and said that the caller did not speak on behalf of the campaign.

NEWS | 01/17/2024

Colonial launches early sign-in ahead of anticipated largest Street Week ever

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Colonial launches early sign-in ahead of anticipated largest Street Week ever

Miriam Waldvogel

Colonial, one of five sign-in clubs, will allow new sophomore members to join early and eat meals at the club for the entire semester. This comes as sign-in clubs anticipate increased demand for the Class of 2026, the University’s largest graduating class ever.

Colonial, one of five sign-in clubs, will allow new sophomore members to join early and eat meals at the club for the entire semester. This comes as sign-in clubs anticipate increased demand for the Class of 2026, the University’s largest graduating class ever.

NEWS | 01/17/2024

Cloister Inn to stay afloat through spring semester

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Cloister Inn to stay afloat through spring semester

Sofia Arora

Cloister Inn's Graduate Board of Governors reported that the eating club had raised over $100,000 in two weeks in an “unprecedented show of support.” Their letter emphasized that while the club will have enough funds to operate for the spring semester, the long-term future of Cloister is still uncertain. 

Cloister Inn's Graduate Board of Governors reported that the eating club had raised over $100,000 in two weeks in an “unprecedented show of support.” Their letter emphasized that while the club will have enough funds to operate for the spring semester, the long-term future of Cloister is still uncertain. 

NEWS | 01/10/2024

Charter prepares for expansion as interest in eating clubs rises

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Charter prepares for expansion as interest in eating clubs rises

Victoria Davies

The club’s proposed expansion project addresses various challenges the current membership faces including “limited dining space,” a lack of female restrooms downstairs, and “inaccessib[ility] to students and alumni with mobility challenges.”

The club’s proposed expansion project addresses various challenges the current membership faces including “limited dining space,” a lack of female restrooms downstairs, and “inaccessib[ility] to students and alumni with mobility challenges.”

NEWS | 12/12/2023

Student captures her own raccoon attack on film

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Student captures her own raccoon attack on film

Tess Weinreich

On Monday night, a student was attacked by a raccoon, which based on its behavior is believed to be rabid. The student who was attacked recorded the entire encounter with the raccoon and submitted the video with audio to the @barstoolprinceton Instagram account.

On Monday night, a student was attacked by a raccoon, which based on its behavior is believed to be rabid. The student who was attacked recorded the entire encounter with the raccoon and submitted the video with audio to the @barstoolprinceton Instagram account.

NEWS | 12/06/2023

After barn-raising event on a chilly Saturday, 3 out of 4 remain standing

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After barn-raising event on a chilly Saturday, 3 out of 4 remain standing

Meghana Veldhuis and Louisa Gheorghita

At 1:16 p.m., the critical wood centerpiece of one of the barns cracked causing the barn to collapse. Despite initial attempts to materially reinforce the center piece, the barn could not be raised by the end of the event. 

At 1:16 pm, a critical center piece of wood in the cupcake barn cracked, resulting in the structure collapsing. Despite initial attempts to materially reinforce the center piece, the barn could not be raised by the end of the event. 

NEWS | 12/05/2023

New living room sets installed in Rocky-Mathey amid ten year project to update and replace dorm furniture

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New living room sets installed in Rocky-Mathey amid ten year project to update and replace dorm furniture

Victoria Davies

As a part of the ongoing campus construction plans, there is a ten-year project involving the updating and replacement of dorm furniture.

As a part of the ongoing campus construction plans, there is a ten-year project involving the updating and replacement of dorm furniture.

NEWS | 12/04/2023

Under water, Cloister risks closure and floats sophomore takeover

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Under water, Cloister risks closure and floats sophomore takeover

Sofia Arora

This is not the first time that Cloister has faced serious threats to its existence. In 1985, the club almost closed after recruiting only 11 new members during the sign-in period. In 1993, Cloister leadership staged a “takeover” by sophomores in order to revive lackluster membership. 

This is not the first time that Cloister has faced serious threats to its existence. In 1985, the club almost closed after recruiting only 11 new members during the sign-in period. In 1993, Cloister leadership staged a “takeover” by sophomores in order to revive lackluster membership. 

NEWS | 11/27/2023

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