Student Life

Visas of one grad student, one post-doc revoked in early April

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie to headline Spring 2025 Lawnparties

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie returns to Princeton to headline Lawnparties once more; he headlined the Spring 2019 Lawnparties.

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie returns to Princeton to headline Lawnparties once more; he headlined the Spring 2019 Lawnparties.

Joseph, Padlo, and Wachspress advance to YAT general election

Gil Joseph ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Benjamin Wachspress ’25 won the primary election, coming out on top of a pool of 31 candidates.

Gil Joseph ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Benjamin Wachspress ’25 won the primary election, coming out on top of a pool of 31 candidates.

Several departments warn students and faculty of potential ICE visits on campus

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

Celebrity podcaster Jay Shetty named 2025 Class Day speaker, sparking mixed reactions

Jay Shetty, a bestselling author and podcast host, will speak at Class Day, sparking criticism over past controversies and credibility.

Jay Shetty, a bestselling author and podcast host, will speak at Class Day, sparking criticism over past controversies and credibility.

Campus bags unzipped: the good, the bad, and the bulky

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas analyzes campus fashion through the lens of backpacks, bags, and totes.

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas analyzes campus fashion through the lens of backpacks, bags, and totes.

Jewish campus leaders react to federal funding cuts over antisemitism investigation

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty of simple assault

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Princeton NAACP hosts seven gubernatorial candidates in candidate forum

The seven gubernatorial candidates addressed housing, healthcare, education reform, voting rights, and clean energy, highlighting urgency amid a shifting political landscape.

The seven gubernatorial candidates addressed housing, healthcare, education reform, voting rights, and clean energy, highlighting urgency amid a shifting political landscape.

Gavin Gershon ’28 wins 45,000 dollars in prizes on The Price is Right

Over winter break, Gavin Gershon ’28 won the game show The Price is Right, returning to campus with tens of thousands of dollars in prizes. 

Over spring break, Gavin Gershon won the game show The Price is Right, returning to campus with tens of thousands of dollars in prizes. 

Students break bread and build bonds at MSA Fast-a-Thon

Princeton’s Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) hosted its annual Fast-A-Thon on Friday.

Princeton’s Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) hosted its annual Fast-A-Thon on Friday.

Historical Preservation Commission approves Charter Club’s proposed renovations

Charter Club’s proposed renovations to their building have been approved by the Historical Preservation Commission. The proposal includes expanding the club’s dining space and improvements to accessibility.

Charter Club’s proposed renovations to their building have been approved by the Historical Preservation Commission. The proposal includes expanding the club’s dining space and improvements to accessibility.

Sameer Khan: Princeton’s ‘guy behind the camera’

Sameer Khan, once an accidental photographer, has become the University’s visual storyteller on campus, photographing historical and everyday events with personal lens. Often invisible but always present, his camera bridges people, places, and the documentation of memories at Princeton.

Affinity and cultural groups comment on ODUS policy refresher amid Trump’s DEI attacks

Student groups react to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies’s request to update promotional materials to explicitly say that the groups are open to all Princeton students.

Student groups react to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies’s request to update promotional materials to explicitly say that the groups are open to all Princeton students.

CJL dining hall officially opens

Sunday, March 16 marked the official opening of the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) dining hall after a semester of renovations.

Sunday, March 16 marked the official opening of the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) dining hall after a semester of renovations.

‘Service disruption’ halts eduroam and single sign-on, stops returning students from entering dorms

A service disruption on campus brought down many University services and applications for much of Thursday, though the issue was fixed by around 8 p.m.

A service disruption on campus brought down many University services and applications for much of Thursday, though the issue was fixed by around 8 p.m.

‘It’s not a zero sum game’: Yascha Mounk talks democracy and international relations at Whig-Clio event

At the event, titled “Freedom in Danger,” Johns Hopkins Professor Yascha Mounk discussed the rise of populism worldwide, U.S.-Ukraine relations under Donald Trump, identity politics, and institutional neutrality.

At the event, titled “Freedom in Danger,” Johns Hopkins Professor Yascha Mounk discussed the rise of populism worldwide, U.S.-Ukraine relations under Donald Trump, identity politics, and institutional neutrality.

Noah James ’25 and Ethan Sample ’25 win Sachs scholarships

On Feb. 25, Princeton University announced the 2025 recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship.

On Feb. 25, Princeton University announced the 2025 recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship.

Joshua Yang ’25 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Yang and 34 other students from the United States comprise the 25th-anniversary cohort of scholars.

Yang and 34 other students from the United States comprise the 25th-anniversary cohort of scholars.

We asked seniors who they want their Class Day speaker to be. Here’s what they said.

Seniors discuss what speakers they would like to hear from for Class Day. Answers range from preferences for international speakers, entertainers, and athletes to no preference at all.

Seniors discuss what speakers they would like to hear from for Class Day. Answers range from preferences for international speakers, entertainers, and athletes to no preference at all.