Raphaela Gold

Choose community, not consumerism

Our materialist orientation is at odds with more collective-oriented values, creating psychological tension and a diminished sense of wellbeing. At Princeton, we face this conflict daily, conflating chances to acquire goods with community-building. That plushie might seem free, but it comes at the cost of truly connecting with our peers.

Our materialist orientation is at odds with more collective-oriented values, creating psychological tension and a diminished sense of wellbeing. At Princeton, we face this conflict daily, conflating chances to acquire goods with community-building. That plushie might seem free, but it comes at the cost of truly connecting with our peers.

S.C.R.A.P. Lab pausing some composting efforts in wake of scrapped U. funding

Princeton’s (S.C.R.A.P.) Lab is pausing some composting operations for the 2025–26 academic year due to the recent hiring freeze.

Princeton’s (S.C.R.A.P.) Lab is pausing some composting operations for the 2025–26 academic year due to the recent hiring freeze.

Princeton wants to help students in mental health crises. Can it succeed?

Amidst a nationwide mental health crisis, Princeton has leveraged its resources and made significant efforts to improve its systems, but continues to face challenges in responding to an ongoing youth mental health crisis. In interviews with students, administrators, faculty, and experts, the ‘Prince’ chronicles a story of gaps in care, limited flexibility during emergencies, and the ever-present academic pressures that can clash with students’ mental health needs.

Amidst a nationwide mental health crisis, Princeton has leveraged its resources and made significant efforts to improve its systems, but continues to face challenges in responding to an ongoing youth mental health crisis. In interviews with students, administrators, faculty, and experts, the ‘Prince’ chronicles a story of gaps in care, limited flexibility during emergencies, and the ever-present academic pressures that can clash with students’ mental health needs.

Right tree, right place: Branching into tree management with arborist Taylor Sapudar

With spring blooming all around us, it's only natural to pay a bit more attention to the trees than we usually might. But Princeton's municipal arborist Taylor Sapudar dedicates himself to trees year-round. Sapudar decides which trees to plant and where, balancing the environmental, the practical, and the aesthetic to foster Princeton's urban forest.

The Night Shift: campus study spots after dark

Today, we take you inside late-night study culture on campus. Our team explored no fewer than eight popular campus study spots—from the high, arched ceilings of Lewis Library to the cozy blue couches in Addy Coffee Club.

Today, we take you inside late-night study culture on campus. Our team explored no fewer than eight popular campus study spots—from the high, arched ceilings of Lewis Library to the cozy blue couches in Addy Coffee Club.

Four tales of four-legged friends on campus

For this week's spotlight, the 'Prince' is featuring four dogs who were walking around Princeton's campus on a recent rare sunny day. While the furry friends declined to comment, their humans provided insight into their habits, hobbies, and favorite spots around campus.

For this week's spotlight, the 'Prince' is featuring four dogs who were walking around Princeton's campus on a recent rare sunny day. While the furry friends declined to comment, their humans provided insight into their habits, hobbies, and favorite spots around campus.

Geo-exchange, explained

Princeton’s heat pumps and geo-exchange system together support more efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling operations at the University.

Princeton’s heat pumps and geo-exchange system together support more efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling operations at the University.

‘My Little Princeton Tiger’: The purrfect roomate

Princeton’s policy allows students to bring emotional support animals to campus. The ‘Prince’ spoke to Via Matthews ’26 about her ESA — a fluffy ginger cat named Wrenjamin Norris III.

A different kind of energy transition: Ted Borer cycles on

After 30 years at Princeton, Energy Plant Director Ted Borer retired this past January. He will now be pursuing private energy consulting, spending more time with his family, and digging into his hobbies. David Weis has stepped into the position of Director and will continue leading the transition from cogeneration to geo-exchange on campus. 

After 30 years at Princeton, Energy Plant Director Ted Borer retired this past January. He will now be pursuing private energy consulting, spending more time with his family, and digging into his hobbies. David Weis has stepped into the position of Director and will continue leading the transition from cogeneration to geo-exchange on campus. 

Oh S*** Look Out: They might be coming to Lawnparties

The USG doesn’t know, and we don’t know either. Still, we spoke to the band.

The USG doesn’t know, and we don’t know either. Still, we spoke to the band.