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Kian Petlin

As peer institutions consider changes, ‘no plans’ to cap A grades at Princeton

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As peer institutions consider changes, ‘no plans’ to cap A grades at Princeton

Kian Petlin and Nico David-Fox
| NEWS | February 26

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

Eisgruber discusses budget cuts, fields questions from CPUC and community

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Eisgruber discusses budget cuts, fields questions from CPUC and community

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins
| NEWS | February 10

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

USG exit interview: Kho ’26 and Swamidurai ’26 reflect on 2025

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USG exit interview: Kho ’26 and Swamidurai ’26 reflect on 2025

Kian Petlin
| NEWS | February 9

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

More budget cuts anticipated in annual ‘State of the University’ letter

Nassau Hall in the fall.

More budget cuts anticipated in annual ‘State of the University’ letter

Kian Petlin
| NEWS | February 3

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

Colón Roosevelt ’27 elected USG president, Krishnan ’27 VP in lowest turnout in at least a decade

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Colón Roosevelt ’27 elected USG president, Krishnan ’27 VP in lowest turnout in at least a decade

Kian Petlin
| NEWS | November 28

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

USLC meeting discusses PEV policy, undergrads advocate for language on doxing

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USLC meeting discusses PEV policy, undergrads advocate for language on doxing

Kian Petlin
| NEWS | November 18

At the recent meeting of the University Student Life Committee, the Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) policy was re-evaluated, alongside harassment policies and graduate student concerns.

University faculty and students, including members of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and the Graduate Student Government (GSG) gathered to re-evaluate the Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) policy, alongside harassment policies and graduate student concerns.

In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

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In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins
| NEWS | November 4

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

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U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins
| NEWS | November 3

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

Eisgruber calls Trump administration compact ‘a dangerous step in the wrong direction’

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Eisgruber calls Trump administration compact ‘a dangerous step in the wrong direction’

Kian Petlin
| NEWS | October 20

The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” lays out a comprehensive vision for the Trump administration’s educational priorities, and follows months of sustained pressure on Princeton and other elite institutions.

The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” lays out a comprehensive vision for the Trump administration’s educational priorities, and follows months of sustained pressure on Princeton and other elite institutions.

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Students occupying almost all of the seats in Choi dining hall around dinnertime.

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Kian Petlin
| NEWS | October 6

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

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