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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
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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

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

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

Isabella Dail

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 | 10/01/2024

Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

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Rockefeller College tests “No Phone Zones” in dining hall

Hallie Graham

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 | 09/27/2024

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

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

Christopher Bao and Vivien Wong

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 | 09/25/2024

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

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

Megan Cameron

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 | 09/25/2024

ODUS introduces selectivity registration, amid mounting club competition

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ODUS introduces selectivity registration, amid mounting club competition

Nico David-Fox

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 | 09/24/2024

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

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

Victoria Davies

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 | 09/23/2024

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

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

Vitus Larrieu and Nikki Han

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 | 09/19/2024

University released final exam schedule early, allowing earlier travel booking

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University released final exam schedule early, allowing earlier travel booking

Sena Chang and Eojin Park

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 | 09/18/2024

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

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

Justus Wilhoit and Justin Tam

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 | 09/16/2024

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

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

Isabel Connolly

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 | 09/16/2024

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

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

Ava Fonss

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 | 09/13/2024

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