Dear ’26,
By Marie-Rose Sheinerman
Editor-in-Chief
The editor-in-chief extends a welcome message to the incoming class and shares what she wishes she had known four years ago.

The Frosh Dictionary
By Staff of The Daily Princetonian
Words you might not know yet, but definitely will.
advice
Advice for Frosh
By Staff of The Daily Princetonian
Check out the advice our staff have for frosh!
advice
Three years ago, it was an undergraduate senior thesis. Now, it’s the basis of the Class of 2026 Pre-read.
By Aidan Iacobucci
In case you were curious about how your pre-read came to exist, check out our coverage.
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Dear Class of 2026: Here are 26 things I've learned from my first year
By Stephenie Chen
Enjoy 26 nuggets of wisdom from someone who was in your shoes last year.
prospect'In language there is life': Students find limitation and possibility in language practice outside University curriculum
By Molly Taylor
Students help each other fill in the gaps of the University’s offerings.
features
Princeton needs to make more space for failure amid the abundance of success
By Audrey Chau
Assistant Opinion Editor Audrey Chau argues that in a campus culture geared toward ambition and success, Princeton students should make room for failure.
opinion
‘Scars remain’: Princeton alumni in Highland Park reflect on a community forever changed
By Hope Perry and Eden Teshome
University community members in Highland Park recount Independence Day mass shooting.
news
Women's basketball ousts Kentucky for second March Madness win in program history
By Isabel Rodrigues
The women’s basketball team made it to the biggest stage just last year. Can they do it again in 2023? Check out the highlights ahead of the season!
sportsBreaking Up with STEM
By Kerrie Liang
Sometimes arriving to college means discovering that your true academic passions lie elsewhere than where you imagined.
prospect
Disabled students at Princeton and the ongoing fight for a more inclusive campus
By Naomi Hess
Students with disabilities build a home for themselves and for future students like them on campus, fighting for equity at a university not built for them.
features
Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
By Lia Opperman and Isabel Yip
The high court held that the Constitution does not confer a right to an abortion.
news
We tried 6 local pizza places so you don’t have to
By Maria Khartchenko
Tiger Town Treats: Pizza Edition
prospectThe sham of meritocracy in Princeton admissions
By Rohit Narayanan
Community Opinion Editor Rohit Narayanan uses an allegory to argue that Princeton is not the meritocratic institution it purports to be.
opinion
Life after accusation: Inside Princeton’s Honor Code
By Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Claire Silberman
We chronicle a story of spiraling mental health, institutionalized alienation, and renewed hopes for reform.
newsWe tried ice cream from 3 different shops so you don't have to
By Sydney Eck
Tiger Town Treats: Ice Cream Edition
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Ways to find home
By Daniel Viorica
For some of you, coming to Princeton will be your first stint away from home. This student reflects on ways to find home away from home, something you will all be doing quite soon.
prospect
With warm popcorn and James Bond, a Princeton institution reopens after pandemic closure
By Isabel Kingston
Curious about life off campus? Read all about nights at the Princeton Garden Theatre.
features
Power couple Abby Meyers and Marge Donovan on using their platforms as queer student-athletes
By Eric Fenno
Star athletes speak out for queer student inclusion in varsity sports.
sportsHere’s a look at course availability in Princeton’s most popular departments
By Charlie Roth
Looking forward to course enrollment? Find out if your favorite class will be a competitive entry.
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Princeton students fundraise, petition, express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian invasion
By Hope Perry
Read about how Princetonians reacted to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
news
Reform FYRE panels
By Stephenie Chen
Upon arrival to campus, you will become very familiar with FYRE panels. Contributing Columnist Stephanie Chen proposes reforms to the system.
opinion
We tried 6 iced lattes in Princeton so you don’t have to
By Sydney Eck
Tiger Town Treats: Iced Latte Edition
prospect
Princeton’s friendliest face: a Q&A with Mathey College’s ‘Ms. Heather’
By Sydney Eck
If you ever eat in Roma (you will), Ms. Heather will brighten your day no matter what. Get to know her ahead of time with this Q&A.
features
Princeton’s commitment to inclusion must extend to athletics
By AJ Lonski
Athletics are a big part of campus life, and not just for varsity athletes. AJ Lonski argues for greater inclusivity, especially for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
opinion
We analyzed room draw; over 50% of available housing will be next to construction
By Sam Kagan, Anika Maskara, and Lia Opperman
We found out that you’re more likely than not to live next to construction this fall. Sorry. Read all about it here.
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Women’s golf wins Ivy League title, finishes sixth in Stanford Regional at NCAAs
By Wilson Conn
Don’t sleep on golf! Check out this story of Princeton women’s golf and their Ivy League title.
sports
USG Senate upholds appeal over Caterpillar referendum, will withhold statement to University for or against referendum
By Katherine Dailey, Paige Cromley, and Annie Rupertus
“Catch up on the topic of much campus discourse last year: Referendum 3.”
news
On Van Gogh: what it means to be ‘useful’ in the world
By Thia Bian
A student reflects on the pressures of the outside world and embracing the smaller joys in life.
prospect
Faculty report recommends criteria for Princeton to evaluate companies for fossil fuel dissociation
By Tess Weinreich
USG President Mayu Takeuchi ’23 called the report a “substantive step forward.”
news
Why won’t anyone teach me math?
By Abigail Rabieh
Thanks to Princeton’s distribution requirements, you might have to take a math class. Columnist Abigail Rabieh discusses her experience trying to find an accessible course.
opinion
A lot of different flowers make a bouquet: Reflecting on the past four years
By Harsimran Makkad
Graduation is likely the last thing on your mind (you haven’t even arrived yet!), but check out this moving reflection from a recently graduated senior.
prospect
Princeton dismisses professor Joshua Katz ‘effective immediately’ after U. investigation finds policy violations
By Paige Cromley and Evelyn Doskoch
The topic of much campus discussion, incoming students are likely to hear about the controversial dismissal.
news
Competitive clubs: how Princeton’s selective extracurriculars favor the wealthy
By Genrietta Churbanova
Head Opinion Editor Genrietta Churbanova argues that campus clubs should be more accessible — especially in terms of prior experience and socioeconomic status.
opinion
An Ode to Course Offerings Day
By José Pablo Fernández García
You will get to experience the beauty of Course Offerings Day. Curious about what the hype is over? This student tells you in a nostalgic reflection.
prospect
Men’s track and field earns eight All-American honors at NCAA Indoor Championships
By Julia Nguyen
Even when they’re at the top, Tigers aren’t satisfied: The men’s track and field team strives for even greater glory next season.
sports
University renames Marx Hall to honor Laura Wooten, the nation’s longest-serving election poll worker
By Madeleine LeBeau
If you sign up for an introductory philosophy class, you may be one of the first Princeton students to sit for lecture in Laura Wooten Hall.
news
Let’s stop giving grades
By Josiah Gouker
You’re going to spend the next four years worrying about grades. Columnist Josiah Gouker argues we should abolish the grading system all together.
opinion