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Where do the six BOE candidates stand on LGBTQ+ rights, book bans, and superintendent turnover?

All candidates expressed opposition to book bans, but differed on the rights of transgender students and LGBTQ+ curriculum. The board will also oversee the search for a new superintendent in the coming year.

All candidates expressed opposition to book bans, but differed on the rights of transgender students and LGBTQ+ curriculum. The board will also oversee the search for a new superintendent in the coming year.


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‘Do you really want to live forever?’ Sci-fi author Ted Chiang talks immortality

In a public lecture that drew over 200 attendees, science fiction author Ted Chiang explored philosophical and ethical arguments for and against pursuing immortality, discussed biological explanations for current human longevity, and addressed scientific concerns facing society. In an era when Princeton and many other institutions are grappling with the impacts of artificial intelligence, Chiang’s lecture spoke to the risks of scientific advancement.

In a public lecture that drew over 200 attendees, science fiction author Ted Chiang explored philosophical and ethical arguments for and against pursuing immortality, discussed biological explanations for current human longevity, and addressed scientific concerns facing society. In an era when Princeton and many other institutions are grappling with the impacts of artificial intelligence, Chiang’s lecture spoke to the risks of scientific advancement.


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

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.


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Witherspoon statue to remain on campus, Board of Trustees conclude

The Princeton University Board of Trustees has rejected the removal of John Witherspoon’s statue from campus, according to a letter released on Wednesday. Community members petitioned for the statue's removal in 2022 based on Witherspoon's legacy as a slave owner. The Trustees left the door open for future consideration of the statue's presence on campus to the Campus Art Steering Committee.

The Princeton University Board of Trustees has rejected the removal of John Witherspoon’s statue from campus, according to a letter released on Wednesday. Community members petitioned for the statue's removal in 2022 based on Witherspoon's legacy as a slave owner. The Trustees left the door open for future consideration of the statue's presence on campus to the Campus Art Steering Committee.


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Business slows at Murray-Dodge Café after main entrance closes due to 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.

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.


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LGBTQ+ alumni discuss progress and persisting challenges with diversity in Athletics

At the LGBTQ+ alumni conference over the weekend, former athletes discussed potential University policy changes that would enhance inclusivity. The panel also addressed transgender athletes in collegiate athletics.

At the LGBTQ+ alumni conference over the weekend, former athletes discussed potential University policy changes that would enhance inclusivity. The panel also addressed transgender athletes in collegiate athletics.


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Large-scale Nassau Street construction project slated for 2025

A new large-scale construction project — the Nassau Streetscape Improvement Project — is slated to begin in 2025. This will be the first Nassau Street sidewalk renovation in 30 years and could impact local businesses, though town officials emphasized that the project was planned following ample community consultation.

A new large-scale construction project — the Nassau Streetscape Improvement Project — is slated to begin in 2025. This will be the first Nassau Street sidewalk renovation in 30 years and could impact local businesses, though town officials emphasized that the project was planned following ample community consultation.


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