Student Life

Can't bring back the past? Of course we can: a Roaring 20s ball for the Classes of the 2020s

From fake pearls to 1920s-themed appetizers, Princeton’s “Roaring Twenties'' themed Orange and Black Ball on Nov. 4th  was filled with all the glitz and glam that many students missed coming out of a global pandemic. Despite the difficulties the OBB’s date presented for some students — who celebrated the Hindu religious festival Diwali on that night — the ball allegedly saw an attendance increase of about 500 students since the last time it was held two years ago.

From fake pearls to 1920s-themed appetizers, Princeton’s “Roaring Twenties'' themed Orange and Black Ball on Nov. 4th  was filled with all the glitz and glam that many students missed coming out of a global pandemic. Despite the difficulties the OBB’s date presented for some students — who celebrated the Hindu religious festival Diwali on that night — the ball allegedly saw an attendance increase of about 500 students since the last time it was held two years ago.

Princeton a cappella returns to campus after a two-year hiatus

Gideon McFarland ’22 said that while Old NasSoul lost a lot during the pandemic, the time away gave the group space to evaluate itself and think intentionally about how to move forward: “I think it'll be a great year of new music and exciting performances and we can't wait to share it all with the campus community.”

Gideon McFarland ’22 said that while Old NasSoul lost a lot during the pandemic, the time away gave the group space to evaluate itself and think intentionally about how to move forward: “I think it'll be a great year of new music and exciting performances and we can't wait to share it all with the campus community.”

Princeton announces new Indigenous initiatives

Jessica Lambert ’22, co-president of Natives at Princeton, says that many of the initiatives announced have been a long time in the making, and that it was largely the work of student and faculty advocates that made them possible.

Jessica Lambert ’22, co-president of Natives at Princeton, says that many of the initiatives announced have been a long time in the making, and that it was largely the work of student and faculty advocates that made them possible.

Rep. Andy Kim talks service and race at Whig-Clio, AASA, College Dems event

Kim took the call from the balcony of the Capitol building during the vote for the Build Back Better bill (H.R. 5376) and had to pause the meeting at one moment to run inside and vote.

Kim took the call from the balcony of the Capitol building during the vote for the Build Back Better bill (H.R. 5376) and had to pause the meeting at one moment to run inside and vote.

Undergraduate voting rate soars to 75% in 2020 election

Princeton’s percentage of voting-eligible students who participated in the 2020 election increased by nearly 25 percent from 2016, following efforts from the Vote100 initiative to encourage students to vote.

Princeton’s percentage of voting-eligible students who participated in the 2020 election increased by nearly 25 percent from 2016, following efforts from the Vote100 initiative to encourage students to vote.

Despite brief uptick post-fall break, COVID-19 cases remain low

The current University mask mandate is under reconsideration.

The current University mask mandate is under reconsideration following zero reported new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.

TIGER Q | What is your favorite dining hall?

The Daily Princetonian explores students’ opinions of their favorite campus dining halls, a key component of student life.

The Daily Princetonian explores students’ opinions of their favorite campus dining halls, a key component of student life.

Cross-country Journey with Charlie Bagin and Maddie Plank

In this episode we discuss Charlie and Maddie’s bike trip across the country, including some of the connections made along the way, the logistics of the trip, fundraising efforts for mental health awareness, and much more! 

In this episode we discuss Charlie and Maddie’s bike trip across the country, including some of the connections made along the way, the logistics of the trip, fundraising efforts for mental health awareness, and much more! 

Dillon Gym expansion project expected to begin summer 2022

The renovation will involve the creation of a new entrance on Elm Drive, an outdoor court space, and a New South Pavilion south of the existing building, which will serve as an additional space for cardio workouts.

The renovation will involve the creation of a new entrance on Elm Drive, an outdoor court space, and a New South Pavilion south of the existing building, which will serve as an additional space for cardio workouts.

First-year chronicles with Heyward Bryan

In this episode we discuss what it was like applying to college during COVID-19, our mutual dislike of COS 126, the importance of finding your community on campus, the 2025 class survey, and much more!

In this episode we discuss what it was like applying to college during COVID-19, our mutual dislike of COS 126, the importance of finding your community on campus, the 2025 Frosh Survey, and much more!

Princeton inadvertently releases information on thousands of students, faculty, staff

Despite sharing information on employment status and COVID-19 testing status, the document did not reveal any vaccination data or COVID-19 test results.

Despite sharing information on employment status and COVID-19 testing status, the document did not reveal any vaccination data or COVID-19 test results.

President Eisgruber, come on The Orange Table | The Orange Table Ep. 7

In the season two premiere of The Orange Table, co-hosts Omar Farah and Aishah Balogun call on University President Christopher L. Eisgruber '83 to respond to the concerns of the Black community and to sit down with the show in the near future. They also discuss the extent to which the University's social media properly depicts the demographic diversity of the campus.

COVID-19 risk status marked ‘Low,’ change to mask guidance possible

The University’s COVID-19 dashboard classified campus risk status for the virus as “Low.”  In an email sent Wednesday, University health officials noted that mask guidances may change in November if students remain “vigilant.”

The University’s COVID-19 dashboard classified campus risk status for the virus as “Low.”  In an email sent Wednesday, University health officials noted that mask guidances may change in November if students remain “vigilant.”

The Bigger Picture with Brad Phelps

In this episode we discuss the role of a USG class senator, our thoughts on the campus mask policy, our summer in Kenya and some of our biggest takeaways from the trip, and much more! 

Students bruised, bloodied, and trampled by crowd at Lawnparties

One female student, a member of the Class of 2025, reported that she became partially trapped between metal pieces of the barrier, causing a “really deep cut” to her arm. “It was bleeding everywhere,” she said in an interview with the ‘Prince.’ “I had to use my face mask to try to stop the bleeding.”

One female student, a member of the Class of 2025, reported that she became partially trapped between metal pieces of the barrier, causing a “really deep cut” to her arm. “It was bleeding everywhere,” she said in an interview with the ‘Prince.’ “I had to use my face mask to try to stop the bleeding.”

As flu season nears, UHS offers vaccinations at 2021 FluFest

This year’s FluFest will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, Wednesday, Oct. 6, Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Frist Campus Center Multipurpose Rooms on the B Level. Those attending the FluFest must present their University ID cards and wear face coverings. Appointments will not be required.

This year’s FluFest will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, Wednesday, Oct. 6, Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Frist Campus Center Multipurpose Rooms on the B Level. Those attending the FluFest must present their University ID cards and wear face coverings. Appointments will not be required.

Making the Transfer with Faeven Mussie

In this episode we discuss the community college experience, the benefits of attending community college, the stigma around community college, being a transfer student at Princeton, adjusting to the social scene, and much more!

A$AP Ferg announced as new headliner two days before Lawnparties

A$AP Ferg, an American rapper from Harlem, New York, is a member of the hip hop collective known as the A$AP Mob, which includes other artists like A$AP Rocky and A$AP Nast. He has over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his biggest hit ‘Plain Jane’ has over 500 million listens.

A$AP Ferg, an American rapper from Harlem, New York, is a member of the hip hop collective known as the A$AP Mob, which includes other artists like A$AP Rocky and A$AP Nast. He has over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his biggest hit ‘Plain Jane’ has over 500 million listens.

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center launches, combining Women*s and LGBT Centers

On Monday, Sept. 27, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) officially opened its doors, marking the physical and ideological unification of the former Women*s and LGBT Centers. 

On Monday, Sept. 27, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) officially opened its doors, marking the physical and ideological unification of the former Women*s and LGBT Centers. 

TPS launches new “TigerAccess” transit service for disabled individuals

The new transit system offers curb-to-curb transportation for University visitors, students, and faculty members with mobility-related disabilities or medical conditions. 

The new transit system offers curb-to-curb transportation for University visitors, students, and faculty members with mobility-related disabilities or medical conditions.