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From ‘Colo’ club member to Colo. Governor: Jared Polis ’96 speaks at Whig-Clio event

The American Whig-Cliosophic Society hosted a virtual conversation with Colorado governor Jared Polis ’96 on Monday, Sept. 30, to discuss bipartisanship, identity, and current political issues facing Colorado and the U.S.

The American Whig-Cliosophic Society hosted a virtual conversation with Colorado governor Jared Polis ’96 on Monday, Sept. 30, to discuss bipartisanship, identity, and current political issues facing Colorado and the U.S.

NEWS | October 1

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Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visits Princeton to ‘unwind’ the habit of anxiety

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visited campus on Friday, Sept. 20 to talk about anxiety and methods to manage those feelings, tying in experiences from his own life with topics from his book, “Unwinding Anxiety.”

Dr. Jud Brewer ’96 visited campus on Friday, Sept. 20 to talk about anxiety and methods to manage those feelings, tying in experiences from his own life with topics from his book, “Unwinding Anxiety.”

NEWS | October 1

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Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

The Rockefeller College staff is piloting new “No Phone Zones” this semester at four tables on the Rockefeller side of the RoMa Dining Hall, in response to concerns from students and staff about how cell phone use may be damaging to residential college community.

NEWS | September 27

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Business slows at Murray-Dodge Café after main entrance closes due to Art Museum construction

In the weeks following Murray-Dodge Café’s reopening for the fall semester on Sept. 4, student employees and visitors say there have been noticeably fewer patrons using the space. The café’s main entrance has been closed since the beginning of the summer due to its proximity to ongoing Princeton University Art Museum construction.

In the weeks following Murray-Dodge Café’s reopening for the fall semester on Sept. 4, student employees and visitors say there have been noticeably fewer patrons using the space. The café’s main entrance has been closed since the beginning of the summer due to its proximity to ongoing Princeton University Art Museum construction.

NEWS | September 25

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Princeton’s political student groups navigate U. restrictions as they prepare for this fall’s elections

Both Princeton College Democrats and College Republicans are navigating University restriction while mobilizing to get students politically engaged. This coincides with the opening of the new local headquarters for the Princeton Community Democratic Organization office on Nassau Street.

Both Princeton College Democrats and College Republicans are navigating University restriction while mobilizing to get students politically engaged. This coincides with the opening of the new local headquarters for the Princeton Community Democratic Organization office on Nassau Street.

NEWS | September 25

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ODUS introduces selectivity registration, amid mounting club competition

ODUS has introduced a new selectivity registration process for student organizations, driven by concerns about growing competitiveness amid increasing class sizes. Feedback from a survey conducted by a USG working group revealed a desire for clubs to be less selective and more transparent, as students face pressures and challenges during the application process.

ODUS has introduced a new selectivity registration process for student organizations, driven by concerns about growing competitiveness amid increasing class sizes. Feedback from a survey conducted by a USG working group revealed a desire for clubs to be less selective and more transparent, as students face pressures and challenges during the application process.

NEWS | September 24

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Late meal prices increase for new school year, reflecting market and sustainability shifts

Over the summer, several changes were made to Princeton late meal, some reflecting national Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends, while others have come as a result of community feedback and University data. This year, changes to late meal include to pricing and the late meal allowance, new sustainability efforts, different food options available, and several logistical changes.

Over the summer, several changes were made to Princeton late meal, some reflecting national Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends, while others have come as a result of community feedback and University data. This year, changes to late meal include to pricing and the late meal allowance, new sustainability efforts, different food options available, and several logistical changes.

NEWS | September 23

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Students celebrate the return of Poe field with informal recreation and a lunar eclipse viewing

Poe and Pardee Fields are back after over a year of closure related to Princeton’s geo-exchange energy system project. Students are celebrating their return with informal sports activities and a lunar eclipse viewing party.

Poe and Pardee Fields are back after over a year of closure related to Princeton’s geo-exchange energy system project. Students are celebrating their return with informal sports activities and a lunar eclipse viewing party.

NEWS | September 19

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University released final exam schedule early, allowing earlier travel booking

The Registrar’s office released the final exam schedule a month earlier than in previous years. International students shared that they supported the early release by allowing them to book travel earlier, and domestic students also backed the change.

The Registrar’s office released the final exam schedule a month earlier than in previous years. International students shared that they supported the early release by allowing them to book travel earlier, and domestic students also backed the change.

NEWS | September 18

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Fall bicker sees significantly lower acceptance rates to first-choice clubs

157 students were offered spots in sign-in eating clubs during Fall 2024 Street Week, with just 46 receiving spots in bicker clubs. This comes as 80 percent of the Class of 2026 participated in Spring 2024 Street Week.

157 students were offered spots in sign-in eating clubs during Fall 2024 Street Week, with just 46 receiving spots in bicker clubs. This comes as 80 percent of the Class of 2026 participated in Spring 2024 Street Week.

NEWS | September 16

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Frist Campus Center Print and Mail commits to 48-hour processing time for packages

After delays in package processing in previous years, the Print and Mail Department has been committed this semester to providing students their mail and packages within 48 hours of delivery to Forrestral receiving and sorting facility, including on weekends and holidays. This commitment will continue throughout what the department deems the peak “move-in” period, one week before first-year move-in to mid-September.

After delays in package processing in previous years, the Print and Mail Department has been committed this semester to providing students their mail and packages within 48 hours of delivery to Forrestral receiving and sorting facility, including on weekends and holidays. This commitment will continue throughout what the department deems the peak “move-in” period, one week before first-year move-in to mid-September.

NEWS | September 16

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The years-long fight for mental health copay reduction, and the students behind it

After a years-long fight to lower the cost of mental health care on campus, the University Health Services reduced the copay cost from $20 to $10. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the advocates to get their take on the sudden change in policy.

After a years-long fight to lower the cost of mental health care on campus, the University Health Services reduced the copay cost from $20 to $10. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the advocates to get their take on the sudden change in policy.

NEWS | September 13

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Murray-Dodge Café access hindered as construction closes pathways across campus

As the University progresses toward its 2026 Capital Plan, the facilities construction web page has provided students with various resources for remaining up-to-date with campus projects.

As the University progresses toward its 2026 Capital Plan, the facilities construction web page has provided students with various resources for remaining up-to-date with campus projects.

NEWS | September 13

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Presidential candidates debate, Princetonians watch

Hundreds of students packed into three floors of Whig Hall Tuesday night to watch the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, marking the first major political event of the election season.

Hundreds of students packed into three floors of Whig Hall Tuesday night to watch the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, marking the first major political event of the election season.

NEWS | September 11

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CJL undergoes dining hall renovations

Princeton's Center for Jewish Life is undergoing renovations to expand their servery and enhance their meat and dairy kitchens. The project is expected to be completed in Jan. 2025.

Princeton's Center for Jewish Life is undergoing renovations to expand their servery and enhance their meat and dairy kitchens. The project is expected to be completed in Jan. 2025.

NEWS | September 10

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Inflammatory flyers against Palestinians surface, PSAFE opens bias investigation

On Friday, small flyers reading “Nuke Gaza” and “Kill Roaches” were found outside of Spelman Hall. The Department of Public Safety (PSafe) is investigating it as a bias incident.

On Friday, small flyers reading “Nuke Gaza” and “Kill Roaches” were found outside of Spelman Hall. The Department of Public Safety (PSafe) is investigating it as a bias incident.

NEWS | September 9

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B(l)ack Together promotes belonging at annual community barbecue

On Thursday, Sept. 5, the BSU, CAF, and ODUS hosted the annual B(l)ack Together event, which is held during the first week of classes in the fall semester each year and serves as a networking event for Black undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff.

On Thursday, Sept. 5, the BSU, CAF, and ODUS hosted the annual B(l)ack Together event, which is held during the first week of classes in the fall semester each year and serves as a networking event for Black undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff.

NEWS | September 9