Student Life

Brian Mhando ’26 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

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

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

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

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.

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.

Students apathetic about tuberculosis case while other illnesses circulate

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.

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.

U-Store eliminates membership discount for items without Princeton branding

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

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

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

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.

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.

Music programs cut as U. faces new round of reductions

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.

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.

‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Beijing Bound: Five Princetonians named Schwarzman Scholars

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.

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.

Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

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.

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.

‘I thought someone was playing a prank on me’: Princeton releases early action decisions for the Class of 2030

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Packaged snack options expanded, hours contracted at late meal this semester

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

This semester, the late meal program at Frist Campus Center has incorporated more packaged snack options.

Princeton Pictures to premiere three new student films on Tuesday

Princeton Pictures, the only film club on campus, will premiere its three new films on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in McCosh 10.

University to terminate CLA positions in residential colleges next year

Throughout the week, the Community Living Advisors (CLAs) for the residential colleges were informed in meetings with their residential college staff that the position would not be offered next year. CLAs in upperclass student housing, however, would remain unaffected.

Throughout the week, the Community Living Advisors (CLAs) for the residential colleges were informed in meetings with their residential college staff that the position would not be offered next year. CLAs in upperclass student housing, however, would remain unaffected.

Subsidized NJ Transit tickets sell out in seconds

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

Princeton welcomes first 2030 admits through QuestBridge

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

Princeton will release single-choice early action decisions in mid-December, with regular decision applications due Jan. 1.

Princeton da la bienvenida a los primeros admitidos de la Promoción de 2030 a través de QuestBridge

Princeton publicará las decisiones de Single-Choice Early Action a mediados de diciembre, con las solicitudes de decisión regular deben entregarse antes del 1 de enero.

Princeton publicará las decisiones de Single-Choice Early Action a mediados de diciembre, con las solicitudes de decisión regular deben entregarse antes del 1 de enero.