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University commemorates Veterans Day amid expanded military enrollment

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University commemorates Veterans Day amid expanded military enrollment

Elisabeth Stewart

On Monday, Nov. 11, Princeton University commemorated Veterans Day with a Chapel service followed by a reception in Murray Dodge Hall. The ‘Prince’ spoke to veteran students to learn about the status of veterans on campus and their efforts to include more veterans in the community.

On Monday, Nov. 11, Princeton University commemorated Veterans Day with a Chapel service followed by a reception in Murray Dodge Hall. The ‘Prince’ spoke to veteran students to learn about the status of veterans on campus and their efforts to include more veterans in the community.

NEWS | 11/12/2024

Student and faculty protesters rally at Firestone Plaza after the presidential election

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Student and faculty protesters rally at Firestone Plaza after the presidential election

Eojin Park

On Nov. 8, students and faculty from groups including Pride Alliance, College Democrats, and Alliance of Jewish Progressives congregated at Firestone Plaza to join a walkout expressing their disappointment in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election to presidential office on Nov. 5. 

On Nov. 8, students and faculty from groups including Pride Alliance, College Democrats, and Alliance of Jewish Progressives congregated at Firestone Plaza to join a walkout expressing their disappointment in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election to presidential office on Nov. 5. 

NEWS | 11/11/2024

Students report despondency, shock following election red wave

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Students report despondency, shock following election red wave

Hayk Yengibaryan and Justus Wilhoit

On Wednesday morning, the Associated Press officially called the 2024 presidential race for former President Donald Trump. With Trump expected to win every battleground state amid widespread rightward shift, The Daily Princetonian spoke with students on campus to gauge their reactions.

On Wednesday morning, the Associated Press officially called the 2024 presidential race for former President Donald Trump. With Trump expected to win every battleground state amid widespread rightward shift, The Daily Princetonian spoke with students on campus to gauge their reactions.

NEWS | 11/07/2024

Campus groups host mental health and well-being events following the election

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Campus groups host mental health and well-being events following the election

Andrew Arthur

In the run up to election day on Tuesday, several campus groups announced that they would provide wellbeing-related resources for students across campus. The University Health Services held “Post-Election Listening Circles” and The Princeton Environmental Activism Coalition, alongside Sunrise Princeton, held an “Art Build” event at Campus Club.

In the run up to election day on Tuesday, several campus groups announced that they would provide wellbeing-related resources for students across campus. The University Health Services held “Post-Election Listening Circles” and The Princeton Environmental Activism Coalition, alongside Sunrise Princeton, held an “Art Build” event at Campus Club.

NEWS | 11/07/2024
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Princetonians pack Whig-Clio Election night watch party

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Princetonians pack Whig-Clio Election night watch party

Devon Rudolph

Nerves filled all four floors of Whig Hall as the results of the election were broadcast live to the room during the Whig-Clio election night watch party Nov. 5. The event, hosted in partnership with Vote100, goal was to encourage an inclusive and bipartisan environment for students. 

Nerves filled all four floors of Whig Hall as the results of the election were broadcast live to the room during the Whig-Clio election night watch party Nov. 5. The event, hosted in partnership with Vote100, goal was to encourage an inclusive and bipartisan environment for students. 

NEWS | 11/06/2024

‘Drunk meal’ food truck discontinued due to slow sales

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‘Drunk meal’ food truck discontinued due to slow sales

Olivia Sanchez and Emily Leon

The “drunk meal” food truck outside of Frist Campus Center was quietly discontinued this semester due to slow sales. However, “drunk meal” inside of Frist continues to only operate on Saturdays, with the only late-night dining options available to students on Thursdays and Fridays being the U-Store and Studio 34, which close at 2 a.m., and Wawa, which is open 24 hours.

The “drunk meal” food truck outside of Frist Campus Center was quietly discontinued this semester due to slow sales. However, “drunk meal” inside of Frist continues to only operate on Saturdays, with the only late-night dining options available to students on Thursdays and Fridays being the U-Store and Studio 34, which close at 2 a.m., and Wawa, which is open 24 hours.

NEWS | 11/05/2024

International students navigate stakes of 2024 election

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International students navigate stakes of 2024 election

Luke Grippo and Devon Rudolph

Even though most international students, who make up 12.7 percent of Princeton undergraduates, cannot vote, many of them still sense the stakes of this election. “You’re not just voting for yourself,” one student told the ‘Prince.’ “You should think of not only yourselves, but think of others.”

Even though most international students, who make up 12.7 percent of Princeton undergraduates, cannot vote, many of them still sense the stakes of this election. “You’re not just voting for yourself,” one student told the ‘Prince.’ “You should think of not only yourselves, but think of others.”

NEWS | 11/05/2024

Five affinity groups host voting event aiming to increase turnout

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Five affinity groups host voting event aiming to increase turnout

Doug Schwartz

On Oct. 23, the Asian-American Students Association (AASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Jewish Life (CJL), Princeton African Students Association (PASA), and Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA) hosted a “CHOMP the Vote” event intended to increase turnout. The event was sponsored by APIAVote, a non-partisan civic engagement organization.

On Oct. 23, the Asian-American Students Association (AASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Jewish Life (CJL), Princeton African Students Association (PASA), and Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA) hosted a “CHOMP the Vote” event intended to increase turnout. The event was sponsored by APIAVote, a non-partisan civic engagement organization.

NEWS | 10/29/2024

Princeton invites refugee families for largest pumpkin carving festival to date

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Princeton invites refugee families for largest pumpkin carving festival to date

Eojin Park

On Oct. 26, the Office of Religious Life held its annual pumpkin carving event for local refugee families. This year, 300 families took part, making it the largest yet.

On Oct. 26, the Office of Religious Life held its annual pumpkin carving event for local refugee families. This year, 300 families took part, making it the largest yet.

NEWS | 10/29/2024

SPIA strengthens its commitment to providing students with public service careers

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SPIA strengthens its commitment to providing students with public service careers

Eojin Park

Recently, SPIA has pushed reimagined efforts to encourage students to pursue public service careers, including an “Undergraduate Policy Day in Washington” trip to SPIA in Washington.

Recently, SPIA has pushed reimagined efforts to encourage students to pursue public service careers, including an “Undergraduate Policy Day in Washington” trip to SPIA in Washington.

NEWS | 10/28/2024

Students report delays, high prices in first semester with eCampus bookstore

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Students report delays, high prices in first semester with eCampus bookstore

Hayk Yengibaryan

The fall semester has seen the introduction of the eCampus online bookstore after the University ended its partnership with Labyrinth in April. Students report being dissatisfied with the new system, reporting shipping delays and higher prices than other purchasing options.

The fall semester has seen the introduction of the eCampus online bookstore after the University ended its partnership with Labyrinth in April. Students report being dissatisfied with the new system, reporting shipping delays and higher prices than other purchasing options.

NEWS | 10/23/2024

Hurricane Milton hits home for Floridian students, jeopardizes fall break travel

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Hurricane Milton hits home for Floridian students, jeopardizes fall break travel

Christopher Bao and Eojin Park

After Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 9, students from Florida experienced unexpected changes in travel plans and added stress during midterms week. University officials reportedly offered support and resources to affected students via email.

After Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 9, students from Florida experienced unexpected changes in travel plans and added stress during midterms week. University officials reportedly offered support and resources to affected students via email.

NEWS | 10/10/2024

Newly-elected Class of 2028 councilors reflect on wins, share strategies

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Newly-elected Class of 2028 councilors reflect on wins, share strategies

Andrew Arthur

The Daily Princetonian spoke to the five newly elected Undergraduate Student Government (USG) class councilors — Misimi Sanni ’28, Serena Zhang ’28, Siam Hossain ’28, Sarah Kwon ’28 and Isaac Bernstein ’28 — to reflect on their respective campaigns and intentions for their roles.

The Daily Princetonian spoke to the five newly elected Undergraduate Student Government (USG) class councilors — Misimi Sanni ’28, Serena Zhang ’28, Siam Hossain ’28, Sarah Kwon ’28 and Isaac Bernstein ’28 — to reflect on their respective campaigns and intentions for their roles.

NEWS | 10/09/2024

University spent more than $60,000 replacing stolen dishes

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University spent more than $60,000 replacing stolen dishes

Charlie Roth

Over the past two academic years, the University has spent over $73,000 replacing plates, bowls and cutlery that is taken by students from the dining hall. The largest expense has been the $44,000 spent on replacing 4,440 plates and 2,240 missing bowls.

Over the past two academic years, the University has spent over $73,000 replacing plates, bowls and cutlery that is taken by students from the dining hall. The largest expense has been the $44,000 spent on replacing 4,440 plates and 2,240 missing bowls.

NEWS | 10/06/2024

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

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

Cynthia Torres

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 | 10/01/2024

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