Student Life

Rec Pool opens after delay, welcomes annual cardboard canoe race

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Rec Pool opens after delay, welcomes annual cardboard canoe race

Vitus Larrieu

The Campus Recreation Pool at Dillon Gymnasium re-opened on Feb. 16 after 19 months of closure. The opening was celebrated with the annual Cardboard Canoe Race.

NEWS | February 26

Provocative signs at Yale game raise questions about permissible fan behavior

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Provocative signs at Yale game raise questions about permissible fan behavior

Tate Hutchins and Hallie Graham

At last Saturday’s lively men’s basketball rivalry game between Princeton and Yale, some students had their signs confiscated by staff after complaints by a parent of a player. Confiscated signs displayed slogans like “Dick Cheney went to Yale” and “Danny Wolf gets no bitches.”

NEWS | February 21

Snowfall closes campus to non-essential personnel, though streak of classes continuing persists

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Snowfall closes campus to non-essential personnel, though streak of classes continuing persists

Victoria Davies

The 'Prince' looked at procedures surrounding University operations amid snowfall as flurries blanketed campus throughout last week.

NEWS | February 20

One of two Forbes laundry rooms out of commission following fire

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One of two Forbes laundry rooms out of commission following fire

Victoria Davies and Hallie Graham

A dryer in Forbes College main inn caught fire on Sunday, Feb. 18. The laundry room is “out of service” likely for a few days, until the cause of the fire can be confirmed.

NEWS | February 18

Alice McGuinness ’24 and Nathalie Verlinde ’24 win Sachs scholarships

Alice McGuinness ’24 and Nathalie Verlinde ’24 win Sachs scholarships

Olivia Sanchez

On Feb. 15, the University announced that Alice McGuinness ’24 and Nathalie Verlinde ’24 were awarded the Sachs scholarships. McGuinness, a senior in the history department, received the David M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, and Verlinde, a senior in the molecular biology department, was awarded the Sachs Global Scholarship.

NEWS | February 16

Asian affinity groups gather to celebrate Lunar New Year

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Asian affinity groups gather to celebrate Lunar New Year

Matteo Torres and Elisabeth Stewart

Seven Asian affinity groups came together to celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 8. While each respective culture has its own traditions, this event sought to highlight the shared “concept of eating together with your loved ones."

NEWS | February 12

In highly-selective year, over 80 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week

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In highly-selective year, over 80 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week

Justus Wilhoit

Street week 2024 boasts highest participation in at least a decade. Charter emerges highly selective, and Tiger Inn pulls in more bickerees than Cap & Gown for the first time since 2001.

NEWS | February 12

Theme Dinners celebrate cultural backgrounds of dining hall staff

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Theme Dinners celebrate cultural backgrounds of dining hall staff

Victoria Davies

Campus Dining staff cooked and served family meals for Theme Dinners held across residential dining halls on Thursday, Feb. 8. Menu options ranged from Jamaican Chicken Curry in Whitman-Butler Dining Hall to Guatemalan beef enchiladas in Forbes to Haitian fried chicken in Rocky-Mathey Dining Hall.

NEWS | February 11

Ahead of election season, Frist reinstates notifications for first-class mail

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Ahead of election season, Frist reinstates notifications for first-class mail

Gia Musselwhite

After months of student complaints, Print & Mail Services reinstated notifications for First-Class mail on Feb. 1. These changes have been supported by various students who note that notifications for checks and ballots are important and timely with the upcoming presidential election.

NEWS | February 9

Faith-based organizations utilize limited spaces in Murray-Dodge Hall

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Faith-based organizations utilize limited spaces in Murray-Dodge Hall

Elisabeth Stewart

The Office of Religious Life offers interfaith meditation spaces and reservable meeting rooms, but some student groups outsource to host larger celebrations and meetings.

NEWS | February 8

Reunions & unions: Love in the Orange Bubble

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Reunions & unions: Love in the Orange Bubble

Katie Thiers

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, The Daily Princetonian spoke with four couples who found love on Princeton’s campus.

FEATURES | February 7

McCosh handles typical winter illness spike in light of expansion

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McCosh handles typical winter illness spike in light of expansion

Louisa Gheorghita

The increase in student visits comes after the news in fall 2023 that UHS is set to expand into a new health center, called Frist Health Center.

NEWS | February 7

Students talk medical dietary needs, allergy accessibility at roundtable

A chandelier hangs from the center of the room, which other small chandeliers on the side. A dark red rug is in the middle of the room with multiple long wooden tables with wooden chairs on each side.

Students talk medical dietary needs, allergy accessibility at roundtable

Justin Tam

Throughout this discussion, there was an emphasis on food inclusivity across all dining venues on campus and a general talk on strategies for improving wellbeing on campus for those with allergies.

NEWS | February 7

NCO FAQs updated to reflect policy change following FIRE, ADL letter to Eisgruber

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NCO FAQs updated to reflect policy change following FIRE, ADL letter to Eisgruber

Victoria Davies

Following a Jan. 25 letter from the free speech group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Princeton University updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for No Communication Orders and No Contact Orders (NCOs) on Jan. 26.

NEWS | February 6

Narcan, fentanyl test strips now available through UHS

A white truck with the words "public safety" painted on its side is parked in front of McCosh Health Center, a red brick building, in the early evening.

Narcan, fentanyl test strips now available through UHS

Meghana Veldhuis

Fentanyl test strips and the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan are now available in the vestibule of McCosh Health Center. Students can also sign up online to have these items delivered to their Frist mailbox.

NEWS | February 1

Smoothie machine makes a splash in the RoMa dining hall

Vitus Larrieu

Decreased soda consumption and "market trends" inspired the addition of a smoothie machine, according to Executive Chef Michael Gattis.

NEWS | February 1

First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

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First phase of fitness center renovation unveiled, Rec Pool opening delayed

Victoria Davies and Vitus Larrieu

The new fitness area contains a more robust variety of aerobic and strength training equipment, including four Peloton machines, but will not include the selectorized machines and cable systems that were available in the old fitness center until fall 2024. The Rec Pool’s opening date has been pushed back to Feb. 16.

NEWS | January 31

As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

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As NJ Transit set to increase fares by 15 percent on July 1, an expert and an advocacy group weigh in

Olivia Sanchez

To prevent service cuts and make up for budget shortfalls, NJ Transit has proposed a 15 percent fare increase to take effect on July 1, followed by 3 percent fare increases each year.

NEWS | January 30

U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

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U. confiscates 80 scooters, five days into PEV ban

Miriam Waldvogel and Ava Fonss

The University has confiscated about 80 scooters following the recent ban on scooters, e-bikes, and other Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that went into effect on Jan. 25, four days before the start of the semester.

NEWS | January 30

CJL President Bartell ’25 emphasizes Jewish pluralism as Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues

CJL President Bartell ’25 emphasizes Jewish pluralism as Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues

Ethan Caldwell

President-elect Stephen Bartell ’25 wants to ensure that the organization doesn’t just become a collection of independent groups but rather “one cohesive community.”

NEWS | January 24

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