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U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

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U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

Justus Wilhoit, Lulu Mangriotis, and Luke Grippo

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

NEWS | February 23

2026 Pyne Prize awarded to Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26

2026 Pyne Prize Winners: Braeden Carroll and Katie Daniels

2026 Pyne Prize awarded to Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26

Lulu Mangriotis and Vanessa Catalano

Princeton seniors Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26 awarded the University’s highest undergraduate honor, the Moses Taylor Pyne Prize, in recognition of their exceptional scholarship, leadership, and character.

NEWS | February 23

Monday classes virtual or rescheduled, campus remains closed to non-essential personnel

Hayk Yengibaryan

All Monday classes will be virtual or rescheduled, and campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

All Monday classes will be canceled, and campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

NEWS | February 22

‘Cities Made and Unmade’: An interdisciplinary approach to cities

Aitana Camponovo

Princeton Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities’s “Cities Made & Unmade” forum is ongoing through April. Scholars spoke about the interdisciplinary nature of studying cities and the goals behind the event.

NEWS | February 17

Updated undergraduate room draw system launching this semester, lays out guidelines for Spelman draw

Updated undergraduate room draw system launching this semester, lays out guidelines for Spelman draw

Luke Grippo and Nika Schindler

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

NEWS | February 16

Students react to U-Store discount elimination with shock, disappointment

Bags of chips adorn gray shelves of store.

Students react to U-Store discount elimination with shock, disappointment

Leela Hensler

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

NEWS | February 16

USG meeting holds presentation on free expression, emphasizes new mental health and menstrual product initiatives

USG meeting holds presentation on free expression, emphasizes new mental health and menstrual product initiatives

Giselle Moreno

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

NEWS | February 16

Brian Mhando ’26 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

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Brian Mhando ’26 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Hayk Yengibaryan

Mhando, an ecology and evolutionary biology major at Princeton, will pursue an MPhil in veterinary science at the University of Cambridge.

NEWS | February 13

OIT will no longer provide email forwarding to alumni accounts starting from Class of 2026

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OIT will no longer provide email forwarding to alumni accounts starting from Class of 2026

Benedict Hooper

Graduating seniors will no longer have their emails forwarded to their alumni account after losing access to their Princeton email. In addition, the time students have to access their account post-graduation has been shortened from 65 days to 60.

NEWS | February 13

Students apathetic about tuberculosis case while other illnesses circulate

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Students apathetic about tuberculosis case while other illnesses circulate

Toby Chang

Last Friday, the University announced a case of Tuberculosis on campus. Although many students were unconcerned about tuberculosis, other illnesses, such as COVID-19, are circulating on campus.

NEWS | February 11

U-Store eliminates membership discount for items without Princeton branding

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U-Store eliminates membership discount for items without Princeton branding

Nico David-Fox

The Princeton University Store silently stopped offering its 10 percent discounts to its members on all items without Princeton branding on Tuesday.

NEWS | February 11

With Cloister Inn closed, 111 students left without immediate eating club placement

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With Cloister Inn closed, 111 students left without immediate eating club placement

Justus Wilhoit and Luke Grippo

A correction was made Feb. 10, 2026: A previous version of this article indicated that 102 of 347 bickerees had been accepted to Cannon Club, incorrectly indicating a significantly lower acceptance rate. In actuality, 109 of 189 bickerees had been accepted, indicating an acceptance rate similar to last year. The ‘Prince’ regrets this error.

NEWS | February 10

Music programs cut as U. faces new round of reductions

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Music programs cut as U. faces new round of reductions

Clara Docherty and Lulu Mangriotis

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 recently announced that more budget reductions are anticipated as the University faces declining endowment returns. Several student groups have seen international travel cut, and other music programming is being reduced.

NEWS | February 10

‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

Protestors gather in front of the Fountain of Freedom holding signs opposing ICE.

‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

David Estrada and Amaya Taylor

Hundreds of Princeton students and community members gathered on Friday as part of the “national shutdown” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies and the killings of two civilians in Minneapolis.

NEWS | February 2

Some students stranded by snow storm, U. prepares to resume operations

Teresa Chen and Leela Hensler

Faced with travel disruptions, some students have been unable to return to campus for the start of the semester. The University plans to reopen facilities on Tuesday.

NEWS | January 27

University set to close again, while classes may continue — here’s what’s open Monday in Princeton

University set to close again, while classes may continue — here’s what’s open Monday in Princeton

Lulu Mangriotis, Oliver Wu, and Nika Schindler

The University announced on Sunday night that the campus will continue to be closed for non-essential personnel on Monday due to weather. Classes will be “held at the discretion of the instructor,” according to the University-wide announcement.

NEWS | January 26

NJ Transit to suspend service, University to close Sunday to non-essential personnel

Luke Grippo and Nico David-Fox

NJ Transit announced a temporary shutdown of most services Saturday afternoon, and the University announced that it will close to non-essential personnel on Sunday in response to forecasts of heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions throughout Sunday.

NEWS | January 24

Heavy snowfall and travel disruptions expected Sunday, students permitted to move in early

Heavy snowfall and travel disruptions expected Sunday, students permitted to move in early

Luke Grippo and Nico David-Fox

Winter Storm Fern is slated to bring about a foot of snow to Princeton from early Sunday morning to Monday afternoon. In anticipation of widespread travel disruptions, the University allowed students to return to their dorms as of Thursday, with the semester beginning on Monday.

NEWS | January 23

Beijing Bound: Five Princetonians named Schwarzman Scholars

Lulu Mangriotis and Nika Schindler

Princetonians Margaret Miao ’26, Alex Tseng ’26, Kalena Blake ’24, Gustavo Blanco-Quiroga ’25, and Alison Lee ’24 were named Schwarzman Scholars. In August, they will head to Beijing for a fully-funded, one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University.

NEWS | January 19

Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

Three students posing on chairs on an outdoor grass lawn wearing sunglasses and an orange and black themed beer jacket.

Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

Vitus Larrieu

For more than a century, Princeton seniors have donned “beer jackets” to protect their clothes during Reunions and commencement celebrations, typically with elaborate designs chosen by a class-wide contest. Now, with a selection process marred by accusations of generative AI use, the Class of 2026 may have written its own spot in Princeton history.

NEWS | December 15

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