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Student Life

Plans announced for new computer science complex, apartment building adjacent to 185 Nassau St

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Plans announced for new computer science complex, apartment building adjacent to 185 Nassau St

Charlie Roth

The Princeton Planning Board heard proposals for a renovated computer science complex and approved plans for new apartment building that will be situated next to the Visual Arts building at 185 Nassau Street.

The Princeton Planning Board heard proposals for a renovated computer science complex and approved plans for new apartment building that will be situated next to the Visual Arts building at 185 Nassau Street.

NEWS | November 1

Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

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Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

Bailey Glenetske

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

NEWS | October 27

Business Today hosts seminar with Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris

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Business Today hosts seminar with Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris

Rebecca Cunningham

Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris, addressed University community members on Wednesday in a Q&A hosted by Business Today, reflecting on his time at Princeton, his creative process, and his personal style.

Robert Chavez ’77, President and CEO of Hermès of Paris, addressed University community members on Wednesday in a Q&A hosted by Business Today, reflecting on his time at Princeton, his creative process, and his personal style.

NEWS | October 27

‘Meant to be’: Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 returns to Princeton as the Executive Director of the CJL

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‘Meant to be’: Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 returns to Princeton as the Executive Director of the CJL

Vasila Mirshamsova

When Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 learned that the position of Executive Director of Princeton’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) was open, he was “thunderstruck.” “We have an expression in Yiddish called bashert, which means ‘meant to be.’ And so I threw my hat in the ring,” he said. After serving as a pulpit rabbi for 25 years, this past July, Steinlauf returned to Princeton to take over as Executive Director of the CJL.

When Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 learned that the position of Executive Director of Princeton’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) was open, he was “thunderstruck.” “We have an expression in Yiddish called bashert, which means ‘meant to be.’ And so I threw my hat in the ring,” he said. After serving as a pulpit rabbi for 25 years, this past July, Steinlauf returned to Princeton to take over as Executive Director of the CJL.

FEATURES | October 25

USG presses administrators for dining pilot details

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USG presses administrators for dining pilot details

Hope Perry and Annie Rupertus

USG issued a formal request to administrations on Oct. 14 urging the University to release official information about the upperclass dining pilot. The decision to send the request letter was made unanimously.

USG issued a formal request to administrations on Oct. 14 urging the University to release official information about the upperclass dining pilot. The decision to send the request letter was made unanimously.

NEWS | October 22
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USG debates taking action on potential campus dining changes, passes elections reform

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USG debates taking action on potential campus dining changes, passes elections reform

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed voting on an official stance regarding a recently leaked proposal to change upperclass dining, voted to pass a set of reforms to the handbook for student elections, and held a feedback session on Pay with Points in an Oct. 9 meeting.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed voting on an official stance regarding a recently leaked proposal to change upperclass dining, voted to pass a set of reforms to the handbook for student elections, and held a feedback session on Pay with Points in an Oct. 9 meeting.

NEWS | October 11

‘Having a space where we can be ourselves’: Jessica Lambert ’22 reflects on Indigenous studies, advocacy at Princeton

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‘Having a space where we can be ourselves’: Jessica Lambert ’22 reflects on Indigenous studies, advocacy at Princeton

Isabel Yip

Jessica Lambert ’22, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, reflects on her time at Princeton as a student activist for Native American and Indigenous communities on campus. As an Anthropology major with minors in Environmental Studies and Technology & Society, Lambert’s thesis work focused on environmental contamination on Native lands.

Jessica Lambert ’22, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, reflects on her time at Princeton as a student activist for Native American and Indigenous communities on campus. As an Anthropology major with minors in Environmental Studies and Technology & Society, Lambert’s thesis work focused on environmental contamination on Native lands.

NEWS | October 9

Students rush to see “Don’t Worry Darling” at Princeton Garden Theater after media controversy

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Students rush to see “Don’t Worry Darling” at Princeton Garden Theater after media controversy

Tess Weinreich and Nandini Krishnan

During the Friday and Saturday night shows, student attendees reported loud laughter in the audience during some of the thriller’s most serious, dramatic scenes. 

During the Friday and Saturday night shows, student attendees reported loud laughter in the audience during some of the thriller’s most serious, dramatic scenes. 

NEWS | October 9

Student leaders propose counterplan to administration-backed dining pilot

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Student leaders propose counterplan to administration-backed dining pilot

Annie Rupertus and Laura Robertson

In an Oct. 4 email to college listservs, campus student leaders proposed an alternative to the dining pilot program in the works by the University after students raised concerns about the financial ramifications of its implementation.

In an Oct. 4 email to college listservs, campus student leaders proposed an alternative to the dining pilot program in the works by the University after students raised concerns about the financial ramifications of its implementation.

NEWS | October 5

Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

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Some faculty, students look toward the future of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth's death

Rebecca Cunningham and Justus Wilhoit

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

Following the end of the official mourning period for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, students and faculty reflected on the change of leadership and its implications for international politics. 

NEWS | 10/03/2022

Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

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Farmers’ market moves closer to campus, making produce more accessible to University community

Tess Weinreich and Simone Kirkevold

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

The market was first established in 2009 by a cooperative of restaurants in the Princeton area. Now in its 13th year of operation, the farmers’ market partners with 21 local and regional vendors.

NEWS | 09/29/2022

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen crashes International Center Ice Cream Social

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen crashes International Center Ice Cream Social

Edward Tian

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise appearance at a social event organized by the Davis International Centre on Sept. 23.  

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise appearance at a social event organized by the Davis International Centre on Sept. 23.  

NEWS | 09/29/2022

Princeton after latest financial aid expansion: ‘We still have work to do’

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Princeton after latest financial aid expansion: ‘We still have work to do’

Lia Opperman and Abby Bacall

“While it’s good to get people in by having these changes to financial aid, I do still think Princeton has a lot of work to do for their students and for the incoming classes,” one first-year student said.

“While it’s good to get people in by having these changes to financial aid, I do still think Princeton has a lot of work to do for their students and for the incoming classes,” one first-year student said.

NEWS | 09/28/2022

Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

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Princeton advises to ‘plan ahead’ for COVID-19 scenarios as students express frustration

Sidney Singer and Cole Strupp

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

One month into the fall semester, some students — particularly those who have had roommates test positive — expressed confusion and concern about the University’s COVID-19 isolation policies.

NEWS | 09/28/2022

Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

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Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

Sophie Glaser and Abby Leibowitz

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday night before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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