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The organization at the center of faculty free speech debates

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The organization at the center of faculty free speech debates

Olivia Sanchez and Achilleas Koukas

A group of faculty formed the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom last April, following the establishment of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.” The ‘Prince’ spoke to its leaders and members to learn more about the organization, its goals, and its origins.

NEWS | December 3

Energy researchers report surprise, enthusiasm at reinstated fossil fuel funding

Energy researchers report surprise, enthusiasm at reinstated fossil fuel funding

Christopher Bao

Professors are reacting with pleasant surprise to the news that the University partially reversed its decision to bar fossil fuel companies from funding research.

NEWS | November 22

University installs bird-safe glass across campus

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University installs bird-safe glass across campus

Luke Grippo

Princeton Better for Birds Project, in collaboration with multiple campus organizations and University departments, succeeded in bringing bird-safe glass to campus. University experts told the ‘Prince’ that this is a crucial step in protecting an important ecosystem player.

NEWS | November 21

Inside Walker Hall’s temporary graduate student housing

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Inside Walker Hall’s temporary graduate student housing

Meghana Veldhuis and Kimberly Vasta

The University has recently started to use Walker Hall to house graduate students. However, the building has faced numerous cleanliness issues, including pest infestations, dust and noise disturbances since its transition to graduate housing in 2023.

NEWS | November 15

Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

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Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

Meghana Veldhuis and Nikki Han

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the members of the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) union attempted to have their second bargaining session with the representatives from the University. However, in a series of events reminiscent of last week’s bargaining session, no negotiation occurred due to ongoing debates about the number of observers that would be allowed to attend.

NEWS | November 13

Saudi Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud talks Gaza, Israel, and foreign policy in SPIA address

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Saudi Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud talks Gaza, Israel, and foreign policy in SPIA address

Andrew Arthur

On Nov. 9, former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud discussed conflict in the Middle East and his vision for the future in a discussion co-sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and the Program in History and the Practice of Diplomacy, and in an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | November 12

UHS brings onsite dental service ‘pilot’ to campus

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UHS brings onsite dental service ‘pilot’ to campus

Caitlyn Tablada

Princeton’s University Health Services (UHS) is hosting two days of onsite dental care during the Fall 2024 semester following student requests. All 40 slots almost instantly filled up, and there are plans to expand the program into the future.

NEWS | November 8

Professors cancel class, encourage voting on Election Day

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Professors cancel class, encourage voting on Election Day

Laila Hartman-Sigall

While some professors canceled class, encouraged students to vote, or allowed students to skip on Nov. 5, others held courses as scheduled. The ‘Prince’ spoke to students to gauge their reactions on how their professors are handling the U.S. presidential election.

NEWS | November 6

Over $10,000 of equipment stolen from Friend Center lab

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Over $10,000 of equipment stolen from Friend Center lab

Leela Hensler

Between the hours of 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, over $10,000 of equipment was stolen from Jia Deng’s Vision and Learning Lab, located in the Friend Center. Six Nvidia RTX 4090 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) were stolen, and the theft remains under investigation by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

NEWS | November 5

Facilities adjusts operations as New Jersey drought continues

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Facilities adjusts operations as New Jersey drought continues

Hallie Graham and Ben Goldston

The unusually mild weather over the past month for this time of year has been a side effect of the worst drought on record for New Jersey. In response to these conditions, the University has adjusted its reseeding schedules and cancelled fireworks events.

NEWS | November 4

Princeton Democrats canvass in Pennsylvania as election looms

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Princeton Democrats canvass in Pennsylvania as election looms

Izzy Jacobson and Vitus Larrieu

20 students from Princeton College Democrats headed to Chester County, Pa. over the weekend to knock on doors just days before 2024 Election, as early voting in Pennsylvania was already well underway. Students felt the trip contributed to their sense of involvement in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5.

NEWS | October 31

‘I don’t feel represented by Princeton’: Students react to reinstated fossil fuel research funding

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‘I don’t feel represented by Princeton’: Students react to reinstated fossil fuel research funding

Michelle Miao and Miriam Waldvogel

On Oct. 3, the University walked back its commitment to halting funding from the fossil fuel industry, and announced that it would allow some companies to fund research that aims to improve the environment. Many students have expressed criticism of the change.

NEWS | October 25

University endowment investment returns increase, value remains the same

University endowment investment returns increase, value remains the same

Victoria Davies

The University announced Thursday that its endowment generated a 3.9 percent investment gain in FY24. However, the total amount in the endowment remains the same as last year: $34.1 billion.

NEWS | October 25

International Internship Program reduces offerings for 2025, limits students to one application

International Internship Program reduces offerings for 2025, limits students to one application

Isaac Bernstein

The Office of International Programs (OIP) is allowing students to only apply to one international internship this year, a decrease from years past. Additionally, the OIP cited concerns with rising expenses, and stated that they may be unable to send as many students abroad this year.

NEWS | October 24

Princeton community shares mixed reactions on decision to keep Witherspoon statue

Princeton community shares mixed reactions on decision to keep Witherspoon statue

Sena Chang

The ‘Prince’ spoke to several community members who had mixed reactions on the Trustees’ decision to keep a controversial statue of John Witherspoon.

NEWS | October 20

Princeton implements interactive guides detailing campus building accessibility

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Princeton implements interactive guides detailing campus building accessibility

Victoria Davies and Isaac Bernstein

This fall, Princeton launched new interactive accessibility guides that allow students, alumni, and visitors to see all accessible entrances, restrooms, elevators, and accessibility features in buildings campuswide. The guides provide information about accessibility features ranging from doorway widths to accessible restrooms and more.

NEWS | October 20

Dean’s Date, as you know it, is over

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Dean’s Date, as you know it, is over

Luke Grippo

Dean’s Date will no longer be the deadline for final papers, projects, and problem sets starting Spring 2025, with written assignments now being staggered across the final exam period. The decision comes as a response to student concerns regarding assignment pile-up and suitable travel arrangements around the holidays and breaks.

NEWS | October 9

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.

NEWS | October 6

Vandalism targeting Israel found on campus, DPS opens second bias incident

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Vandalism targeting Israel found on campus, DPS opens second bias incident

Elisabeth Stewart

Last weekend, several students discovered anti-Israel stickers around campus. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently investigating this as a bias incident — the second one in the month of September. Earlier last month, anti-Palestinian flyers were found outside of Spelman Hall.

NEWS | October 4

Princeton will resume fossil fuel research funding, stop disclosure from dissociated companies

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Princeton will resume fossil fuel research funding, stop disclosure from dissociated companies

Victoria Davies

The University announced Thursday that it will resume accepting research funding from fossil fuel companies that fail to meet dissociation criteria. It will also “no longer publish the names of companies that meet the dissociation criteria and with which Princeton has had a relationship in the recent past.”

The University announced Thursday that it will no longer accept research funding from fossil fuel companies that fail to meet dissociation criteria. It will also “no longer publish the names of companies that meet the dissociation criteria and with which Princeton has had a relationship in the recent past.”

NEWS | October 3

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