The Daily Princetonian

The Daily Princetonian is the prestigious daily student newspaper at Princeton University, recognized for its independence and excellence. Established in 1876 and publishing daily since 1892, it ranks among the oldest college newspapers in the United States. Many of its former writers have gone on to successful journalism careers at top publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, with some even receiving the Pulitzer Prize.

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Fire alarm at Firestone, in photos

3 weeks ago | dailyprincetonian.com | Calvin Grover |Charlie Roth |Mc McCoy

Around 3:22 p.m., the fire alarm in Firestone Library went off. Students were evacuated as three fire trucks arrived on the scene. The cause of the alarm was a small mulch fire outside of the building, according to Princeton Fire Department Chief Adam Kooker. The smoke from the fire was sucked into the building, setting off the alarm. “We got dispatched to a smoke condition at the Firestone library,” Kooker said in an interview with The Daily Princetonian.
For Princeton, the New Jersey AI Hub promises innovation and opportunity - The Princetonian

1 month ago | dailyprincetonian.com | Luke Grippo

This Thursday, the New Jersey AI Hub will mark the completion of its physical location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. University officials, executives at company partners, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shared with the ‘Prince’ their hopes for the AI Hub and the role it will play for Princeton and the state as a whole.
In photos, Princeton springs to life

1 month ago | dailyprincetonian.com | Calvin Grover |Louisa Gheorghita |Annie Rupertus |Mary McCoy

Despite temperatures in the 40s during the first week of April and skies full of gray clouds, some colorful signs of life have returned to Princetonâ€™s campus, with flowers blooming from Prospect Garden to Cannon Green.
Ad Hoc committee for independent legal resources announced at weekly USG meeting

1 month ago | dailyprincetonian.com | Andrew Arthur |Devon Rudolph

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) has convened an ad hoc committee to find independent legal resources for Princeton students following the passage of a resolution affirming free speech rights last week.
Roots in institutional memory: USG leadership reflect on first three months in office

1 month ago | dailyprincetonian.com | Andrew Arthur

In the first three months of their tenure, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 have attempted to tackle a fundamental limitation of their positions. “USG is only in the role for a year, right? And admins are there for 20-plus years,” Kho told The Daily Princetonian in a joint interview with Swamidurai.
USG debates civil liberties statements behind closed doors, hears quarterly report

1 month ago | dailyprincetonian.com | Cynthia G. Torres |Andrew Arthur

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate spent 15 minutes debating a resolution related to civil liberties and freedom of speech at its weekly meeting on Sunday. The details of the resolution were unclear and were discussed during the meeting’s executive session, which was closed to the public and media. This expected statement would address the arrests of several international students across the country reportedly linked to protest activity and pro-Palestine speech.
Is Princeton men's basketball at an inflection point?

1 month ago | dailyprincetonian.com | Steve Silverman

Now is the spring of our discontent, at least for the Princeton men’s basketball team. The news that two assistant coaches — Associate Head Coach Brett MacConnell and Assistant Coach Lawrence Rowley — have been fired is certain to shake the world of Princeton men’s basketball and reverberate through the entire Ivy League. The departure of MacConnell is particularly shocking given the central role he played in recruiting top-tier talent to Princeton over the past 12 years.
Princeton Playhouse Ensemble examines memory and nature in spring concert

1 month ago | dailyprincetonian.com | Irene Kim

Held on March 1, Princeton Playhouse Ensemble’s spring concert “Foibles and Fables: Songs of Magic and Memory” in Berlind Theatre was a night of intertwined exploration between memory and nature. In the overture, singers dressed in black and red creeped onto the stage, their backs to the audience. Their hands rose, fell, and swirled as they shimmied into three groups, hypnotically chanting “join us” repeatedly. The beginning set the stage for reflection and sentimentality.
Lawnparties headliner to be announced April 9, committee presentations at USG meeting

1 month ago | dailyprincetonian.com | Andrew Arthur

Seven committee chairs gave presentations and reports on their work at the weekly meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). Aum Dhruv ’27, Social Committee Chair, also confirmed that a headline act for Lawnparties has been selected, with the name of the performer to be announced on April 9.
Staff & Guest Picks: Women’s basketball vs. Iowa State - The Princetonian

1 month ago | dailyprincetonian.com

After receiving a bid to the NCAA March Madness Tournament on Sunday, the Tigers face Iowa State in a First Four matchup. Ahead of the game, The Daily Princetonian staff and guests give their picks.