October 2024
Exit interviews with alumni retiring from Congress; the Supreme Court’s seismic shift; higher education on the ballot
Latest News
Freshman Class Makeup Mostly Unchanged After Affirmative Action Overturned
The numbers show little difference from past freshman classes, despite the Supreme Court Ruling
Behind the Research
Student Dispatch
Sports
The Ivy League’s Wideout U.
A Princeton receiving tradition is catching on, and Luke Colella ’15 and A.J. Barber ’25 may be next up as the 2024 season opens
Engineering & Technology
Soothing ‘Rhythm Robots’ Blend Art and Engineering
Naomi Leonard ’85’s robot installation is one of the interdisciplinary projects in CreativeX
Politics & Public Affairs
Politics Professor Warns of ‘Backsliding Democracy’ in U.S.
Mark Beissinger says undermining democratic norms can spur a shift toward autocracy
Essay
Princeton Portrait
He Thanked Princeton by Donating His Collection of Death Masks
Laurence Hutton, a literary figure and Princeton instructor, donated 74 death masks to the University, showcasing his fascination with preserving the faces of historical figures like Shakespeare and Henry IV.
Features
The Supreme Court’s Seismic Shift
Princetonians debate the impact of the court’s recent rulings and what’s next
Higher Education on the Ballot
Why this year’s election may be the ‘most consequential’ in a generation for colleges and universities
Exit Interviews: Congressmen Bid Farewell to D.C.
Four alumni retiring from the House assess the state of national politics and the country
On the Campus
15 Campus Protesters Still Face Charges After Court Hearing
More than 125 people joined the virtual hearing, many displaying “Mercer County: Drop the Charges” signs
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Return With Rally, March to Nassau Hall
The University created a new website to clearly outline rules for protesting on campus
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October 2024
Exit interviews with alumni retiring from Congress; the Supreme Court’s seismic shift; higher education on the ballot