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Vitus Larrieu

U. is investigating disruption at Bennett event, Eisgruber says

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U. is investigating disruption at Bennett event, Eisgruber says

Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | April 9

Student groups at Princeton have accused protesters of antisemitism following the disruption of a campus event featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, prompting a public apology and disciplinary pledge from University President Christopher Eisgruber.

B'Artzeinu Princeton and Princeton Tigers For Israel have issued a joint statement accusing protesters of antisemitism following the disruption of a campus event featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, prompting a public apology from University President Christopher Eisgruber.

Protesters, fire alarm disrupt former prime minister of Israel

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Protesters, fire alarm disrupt former prime minister of Israel

Kian Petlin, Devon Rudolph, and Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | April 8

Naftali Bennett event devolved into chaos as protesters chanted from outside, a fire alarm interruption, and yelling between protesters and event attendees.

Naftali Bennett event devolved into chaos as protesters chanted from outside, a fire alarm interruption, and yelling between protesters and event attendees.

Eisgruber condemns federal funding cuts at Columbia in The Atlantic op-ed

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Eisgruber condemns federal funding cuts at Columbia in The Atlantic op-ed

Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | March 19

On Wednesday, University President Eisgruber released an article in The Atlantic criticizing the Trump Administration's cancellation of $400 million worth of Columbia University's federal funding. He emphasized the importance of defending academic freedom, and called on universities, politicians, and citizens to come to the defense of universities against government attempts at censorship.

On Wednesday, University President Eisgruber released an article in The Atlantic criticizing the Trump Administration's cancellation of $400 million worth of Columbia University's federal funding. He emphasized the importance of defending academic freedom, and called on universities, politicians, and citizens to come to the defense of universities against government attempts at censorship.

Changes to pre-draw process leave students with housing accommodations confused and concerned

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Changes to pre-draw process leave students with housing accommodations confused and concerned

Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | February 19

A change to the pre-draw process no longer allows students with housing accommodations to have a “drawmate,” a student placed in a nearby dorm. The change was announced after the pre-draw process began, leaving students confused and concerned.

A change to the pre-draw process no longer allows students with housing accommodations to have a “drawmate,” a student placed in a nearby dorm. The change was announced after the pre-draw process began, leaving students confused and concerned.

Executive order directs Princeton to investigate international pro-Palestine student protesters

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Executive order directs Princeton to investigate international pro-Palestine student protesters

Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | January 31

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump and released on Wednesday, Jan. 29 calls for universities to monitor and report the engagement of international students and staff for actions that constitute antisemitism.

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump and released on Wednesday, Jan. 29 calls for universities to monitor and report the engagement of international students and staff for actions that constitute antisemitism. This follows a national protest movement last spring against the war in Gaza, including a sustained sit-in at Princeton.

Eisgruber says U. is “exploring measures” in wake of Trump orders, stops short of specific guidance

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Eisgruber says U. is “exploring measures” in wake of Trump orders, stops short of specific guidance

Vitus Larrieu and Lia Opperman
| NEWS | January 29

In a campus-wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.

In a campus wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.

Trump pardons Larry Giberson ’23 alongside most Jan. 6 rioters

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Trump pardons Larry Giberson ’23 alongside most Jan. 6 rioters

Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | January 24

On Jan. 20, Larry Giberson ’23 was pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, along with roughly 1,500 other rioters in a bulk executive action by President Donald Trump. Giberson was initially charged in March 2023 with six violations of the U.S. Code, and pled guilty to one count of civil disorder in November 2023.

On Jan. 20, Larry Giberson ’23 was pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, along with roughly 1,500 other rioters in a bulk executive action by President Donald Trump. Giberson was initially charged in March 2023 with six violations of the U.S. Code, and pled guilty to one count of civil disorder in November 2023.

Pennsylvania Senate seat called for David McCormick GS ’94 ’96, riding red wave

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Pennsylvania Senate seat called for David McCormick GS ’94 ’96, riding red wave

Sena Chang and Vitus Larrieu
| NEWS | November 8

Republican David McCormick GS ’94 ’96 defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Bob Casey on Nov. 7 according to an AP election call, bolstering the Republican majority in the Senate with a flipped seat in Pennsylvania. McCormick led the race by only 0.5 percent, or 30,000 votes, as of Thursday night.

Republican David McCormick GS ’94 ’96 defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Bob Casey on Nov. 7 according to an AP election call, bolstering the Republican majority in the Senate with a flipped seat in Pennsylvania. McCormick led the race by only 0.5 percent, or 30,000 votes, as of Thursday night.

Sounds of an election year

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Sounds of an election year

Izzy Jacobson and Vitus Larrieu
| PODCAST | November 4

Today on Daybreak, we reflect on the political climate on campus this semester, looking at how students engaged with democracy and listening in to understand what an election does to the campus soundscape. 

Today on Daybreak, we reflect on the political climate on campus this semester, looking at how students engaged with democracy and listening in to understand what an election does to the campus soundscape. 

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
| NEWS | October 31

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.

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.

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