Student Life

U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan for students in an eating club or co-op, replacing the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. Upperclassmen not in an eating club or co-op living on campus will be mandated to purchase either Unlimited or the Block 160 plan.

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan that replaces the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. The other dining plan options will be Unlimited and Block 160.

Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

Princeton postdoc passes away overnight

Haoran Li, a postdoctoral researcher, died at his home in West Windsor last night, according to an email sent to campus employees.

Haoran Li, a postdoctoral researcher, died at his home in West Windsor last night, according to an email sent to campus employees.

Extended passing periods well-received among students and faculty

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

Heritage Foundation yanks lecture at Princeton after Charlie Kirk’s death, citing security concerns

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, the Heritage Foundation canceled a lecture scheduled for Sept. 16 at Princeton due to safety concerns. Students and faculty expressed sympathy for Kirk, and underscored the importance of civil discourse.

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, the Heritage Foundation canceled a lecture scheduled for Sept. 16 at Princeton due to safety concerns. Students and faculty expressed sympathy for Kirk, and underscored the importance of civil discourse.

36 students offered membership to Bicker clubs, at least seven Cloister members look to join Quad

2025 Fall Street Week concluded on Friday, with students in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 seeking spots in three of six Bicker clubs and three of five sign-in clubs. 36 students were offered spots in one of the Bicker clubs — Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club. 

2025 Fall Street Week concluded on Friday, with students in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 seeking spots in three of six Bicker clubs and three of five sign-in clubs. 36 students were offered spots in one of the Bicker clubs — Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club. 

Murray-Dodge returns to midnight closure after substantially reduced hours

Midnight cookies are back — A week after the announcement that Murray Dodge Cafe would be cutting back their hours, students share their happiness over the return to the cafe's midnight closure time.

Midnight cookies are back — A week after the announcement that Murray Dodge Cafe would be cutting back their hours, students share their happiness over the return to the cafe's midnight closure time.

Students weigh in on changes to hours at Murray-Dodge Café

Murray-Dodge’s hours have been cut nearly in half. Previously, Murray-Dodge was open from 3 p.m. to midnight every day. Amid other closures of campus cafes, its hours have been reduced to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 

Murray-Dodge’s hours have been cut nearly in half. Previously, Murray-Dodge was open from 3 p.m. to midnight every day. Amid other closures of campus cafes, its hours have been reduced to 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on path to the Supreme Court in campus lecture

At Princeton’s Harlan Lecture, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her journey to the Supreme Court, the power of dissenting opinions, and the importance of inspiring future generations.

At Princeton’s Harlan Lecture, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her journey to the Supreme Court, the power of dissenting opinions, and the importance of inspiring future generations.

Student employment in flux as University navigates budget cuts

The future of student employment remains uncertain amid budget cuts, with impacts ranging from reduced hours to staffing shortages.

The future of student employment remains uncertain amid budget cuts, with impacts ranging from reduced hours to staffing shortages.

Five percent of Class of 2029 identify as Black or African-American, lowest since 1968

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades. 

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades. 

Elizabeth Tsurkov released from Kata’ib Hezbollah after more than two years, White House says

Elizabeth Tsurkov, Princeton Graduate Student, has been released after 903 days of imprisonment by Shiite militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah.

Students sing in the Amaa-rain at Lawnparties as headliner attendance dips

This semester’s Lawnparties performance drew a smaller crowd amid drizzly weather. Amaarae headlined the event, and students celebrated up and down Prospect Avenue.

This semester’s Lawnparties performance drew a smaller crowd amid drizzly weather. Amaarae headlined the event, and students celebrated up and down Prospect Avenue.

University student robbed outside of Bloomberg Hall

On Wednesday evening, a Princeton student reported being the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

On Wednesday evening, a Princeton student reported being the victim of a robbery that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Frist Health Center Infirmary closed overnight until Sept. 5

The University Health Services Infirmary will be temporarily closed for overnight stays, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., until Sept. 5.

The University Health Services Infirmary will be temporarily closed for overnight stays, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., until Sept. 5.

David Piegaro ’25 sues Princeton and PSafe head, alleging retaliation for Clio incident

Nearly 18 months after tumbling down the steps of Whig Hall after an altercation with Department of Public Safety head Kenneth Strother during Princeton’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ David Piegaro ’25 is suing Princeton University and the department chief over the incident.

Nearly 18 months after tumbling down the steps of Whig Hall after an altercation with Department of Public Safety head Kenneth Strother during Princeton’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ David Piegaro ’25 is suing Princeton University and the department chief over the incident.

Late meal is late again, program scales back to 2–4 p.m.

Frist Late Meal is reducing its hours to 2 to 4 p.m. for lunch Monday through Friday. Additionally, the Whitman-Butler and Rockefeller dining halls will be remaining open until 3 p.m. for lunch. The dinner hours remain unaffected.

Frist Late Meal is reducing its hours to 2 to 4 p.m. for lunch Monday through Friday. The dinner hours remain unaffected. Additionally, the Whitman-Butler and Rocky-Mathey dining halls will be remaining open until 3 p.m. for lunch.

U. investigating swastika graffiti in graduate student apartment building

Graffiti of a swastika was discovered in mid-July at Princeton’s Lakeside graduate housing complex, prompting Public Safety to boost patrols and investigate. The Department of Public Safety’s investigation is still ongoing, with no suspects identified.

Graffiti of a swastika was discovered in mid-July at Princeton’s Lakeside graduate housing complex, prompting Public Safety to boost patrols and investigate. The Department of Public Safety’s investigation is still ongoing, with no suspects identified.

Asbestos removal work continues from prior summer in 1901-Laughlin Hall

Asbestos is currently being removed from 1901-Laughlin Hall as part of ongoing summer renovations. The dorm is vacant, and air quality tests have confirmed levels remain below EPA safety thresholds.

Asbestos is currently being removed from 1901-Laughlin Hall as part of ongoing summer renovations. The dorm is vacant, and air quality tests have confirmed levels remain below EPA safety thresholds.