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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 | 09/08/2023

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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 | 09/07/2023

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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 | 09/06/2023

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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 | 08/19/2023

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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 | 08/12/2023

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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 | 07/12/2023

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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 | 06/30/2023

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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 | 05/07/2023

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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 | 05/07/2023

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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 | 05/05/2023

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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 | 05/04/2023

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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 | 04/28/2023

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‘A very special time of year’: Lent, Ramadan, and Passover on campus

In the last month, students of varying faiths observed three major religious holidays. The Daily Princetonian spoke with them about their experiences finding community, celebrating, and balancing academic obligations with special observances and practices during this period.

In the last month, students of varying faiths observed three major religious holidays. The Daily Princetonian spoke with them about their experiences finding community, celebrating, and balancing academic obligations with special observances and practices during this period. 

FEATURES | 04/24/2023

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A century of mental health care at Princeton

Since providing its first form of mental health care in the early twentieth century, the University has greatly expanded its services. The Daily Princetonian looked back at the history of counseling and mental health services on campus.

Since providing its first form of mental health care in the early twentieth century, the University has greatly expanded its services. The Daily Princetonian looked back at the history of counseling and mental health services on campus. 

FEATURES | 04/24/2023

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PSAFE aims to connect with students through ‘community caretaking canine’

“It’s a start of a relationship with Public Safety,” said Detective Sergeant Al Flanders on how his furry partner Coach bridges the gap between community members and PSAFE. A beloved sight on campus, the Labrador Retriever works hard to destress students everywhere from McCosh infirmary to zee group events.

“It’s a start of a relationship with Public Safety,” said Detective Sergeant Al Flanders on how his furry partner Coach bridges the gap between community members and PSAFE. A beloved sight on campus, the Labrador Retriever works hard to destress students everywhere from McCosh infirmary to zee group events. 

FEATURES | 04/16/2023

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With anti-trans legislation on the rise, University affirms commitment to trans and nonbinary students

In light of the rise in anti-transgender legislation and Governor Phil Murphy’s recent executive order, which established New Jersey as a safe haven for gender-affirming healthcare, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and University Health Services (UHS) Trans Health Team affirmed their commitment to supporting transgender and nonbinary students at Princeton. 

In light of the rise in anti-transgender legislation and Governor Phil Murphy’s recent executive order, which established New Jersey as a safe haven for gender-affirming healthcare, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) and University Health Services (UHS) Trans Health Team affirmed their commitment to supporting transgender and nonbinary students at Princeton.  

NEWS | 04/13/2023

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Eisgruber again highlights risks of social media in choosing Ressa’s autobiography as pre-read

The book, published in September 2022, documents Ressa’s work as the co-founder of the online news site Rappler, as well as the resulting attacks from Duterte’s government. Ressa herself has been repeatedly faced with arrest, and was recently acquitted of tax evasion charges in what the BBC called “a win for press freedom.” 

The book, published in September 2022, documents Ressa’s work as the co-founder of the online news site Rappler, as well as the resulting attacks from Duterte’s government. Ressa herself has been repeatedly faced with arrest, and was recently acquitted of tax evasion charges in what the BBC called “a win for press freedom.”  

NEWS | 04/06/2023

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In their first partnership with a Princeton organization, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation hosted, with the Civic Leadership Council (CLC), a crowd of about 50 for “Tigers Shave for the Brave,“ attracting those who hoped to watch others shave their heads and some who volunteered at the last minute to cut their hair for the cause. 

In their first partnership with a Princeton organization, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation hosted, with the Civic Leadership Council (CLC), a crowd of about 50 for “Tigers Shave for the Brave,“ attracting those who hoped to watch others shave their heads — and some who volunteered at the last minute to cut their hair for the cause. 

NEWS | 04/02/2023