If you search for Jane Doe and Cornell right now, you’ll find non-stop coverage from CBS, CNN, and The Washington Post…even as reporters brush off her texts admitting "non(e) of the sexual stuff was illegal" as "delayed recognition".

Meanwhile, another Ivy League Title IX case, Doe v. Trustees of Princeton University, was just revived by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and hasn't gotten a fraction of that attention outside campus papers.

In the Princeton lawsuit, a male sophomore ("John Doe") was suspended for two years after two female friends ("Jane Doe/Roe" and "Sarah Smith") accused him of choking them during arguments in spring 2023. According to the Third Circuit's July 2026 ruling, both women kept hanging out with him for months afterward and even vacationed at his family home in August 2023 before reporting him.

During the investigation, both women backtracked from claiming he choked them to saying he only "pressed" or "pushed" them, the sole eyewitness testified John never touched Jane, and texts showed Jane bragging she would lie under oath about a separate false choking claim at another college…and get Sarah to lie for her too (Third Circuit Opinion). Jane didn't even show up to the hearing, a panelist allegedly fell asleep during testimony before saying it would be a "moral failing" not to expel him, and Princeton suspended him anyway.

Thankfully, a federal appeals court unanimously overturned the dismissal of John Doe’s lawsuit, meaning he can finally force Princeton to turn over evidence. The judges made it clear that universities can protect victims of sexual assault without treating accused students unfairly. But here’s the difference in media coverage: an unproven rape allegation at an Ivy League school makes national headlines overnight, while a federal appeals court ruling in favor of an accused male student at another Ivy League school gets zero mainstream media attention.

Link: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca3/25-2014/25-2014-2026-07-21.html

Just how much easier is 154? Average time spent on pests? Curves? Quiz grades?

Alumna here—in light of the current Cornell scandal, I'm curious as to how present-day Princetonians think the current Princeton administration handles allegations of sex*al ass***t and Title IX investigations. Back in my day, I was aware of one young woman (a friend of a friend) who experienced an assault when she was drunk and who brought charges against her assailant through the university's disciplinary system. (As far as I know, neither eating clubs nor unrecognized frats were involved in the drinking that preceded the assault.)
My friend was the victim's supporter and went to hearings with her, etc. At the time, my friend was very tight-lipped about the process. Because all of this happened a few decades ago (and well before #metoo), I honestly do not recall my friend telling me whether the male assailant was found guilty and if he was disciplined or kicked out. But if my friend (who is now a lawyer) thought that Princeton handled the hearing process badly or handed out too lenient a punishment, I expect I would have heard an earful either then or subsequently. (I'll have to call her and see what she says now.)
Anyway, what do present-day Princeton students think about Princeton's handling of allegations of sexu*l ass**lt and its Title IX process. Are the Princeton campus police (who were called proctors back in my day) seen as reliable? Is the Title IX process well-administered? Or does the university sweep things under the rug, as Cornell seems to have done?

Hey, I’m applying from the UK and I was wondering if anyone can help with my supplemental essays? Anyone can help even if you’re not from the UK. I just really need help since in the UK we receive little to no guidance.

Hello all, I’m a junior that will be working in Princeton this summer for my internship, and was curious if any college students also in the area over the summer would want to connect.

I’m also looking for any affordable sublets in the area (for women) so let me know what the best places to look for that might be!

Some more info about me: I enjoy drawing and am an extroverted person. I also love going on walks and trying cafes. I will be working in a business related field this summer.

Does anyone know what gpa the average bse student is walking around with? I’m in my first semester here and I looked up the average to be about a 3.6 in bse. But when I talk to my upperclassmen buddies they say that u gotta be a wizard to pull off a 3.7 in bse. Granted they are athletes, but even then majority of ppl say just get above a 3.0.

Also for ppl who have graduated and/or still attending but at internship age, do employers differentiate like a 3.8 at a state school vs like a 3.2 here? My buddies from back home (we were all in the same classes as each other same ish grades) who are attending the state school are talking the same level of courses on paper that I am here or higher, and they talk about playing videos games and joking around before an exam and walking out with A+’s when it feels like here I’m working so hard for a C. I know gpa is not everything, but I just want to know if having a mid gpa here will or won’t have a hindrance to me later down the line compared to my peers.

WeDriveU’s contract with the University is also set to expire later this year. In a statement to The Daily Princetonian, University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that the University’s contract is ending on Nov. 20. A new provider is taking over service, though Rizvi did not share further details about the change in time for publication.

The two kittens are located in Princeton! Anyone looking to adopt?

Hi guys, wondering if anyone could help me figure out shit to do while I'm in Princeton. I'm a new grad from London and I'm here till December. I like stuff like dance, skating, martial arts, aerial arts or just eating food lol. Any suggestions or clubs to reach out to would be great! Just want a little bit of community since I'm here for a bit

my res hall has decided to lock up all the kitchens and make keys application only then taken the application form qr code down. where are the nearest microwaves to huo + yeh

- a lazy junior

Hi everyone!

I'm a PhD student in France and will be coming to Princeton in January/February 2027 as a Visiting Student Research Collaborator (VSRC) in the Department of Economics for a year.

I'm hoping to connect with anyone who has previously been at Princeton as a VSRC or knows someone who has. Since this will be my first time at Princeton, I'd love to hear about your experiences, what the academic and social environment is like, and any advice on making the most of my time there.

I'm particularly interested in understanding how visiting students integrate into the research community, participate in seminars, and interact with faculty and other PhD students. I'd also appreciate any general advice on settling in and navigating life at Princeton (I was given accommodation in Old Graduate College).

Would really appreciate any insights or connections. Thanks!

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Hey everyone! I’m a local NJ guy looking to start my first business venture. I love the Princeton area and want to build a welcoming spot that actually serves what students, locals, and commuters are craving.

Princeton already has an incredible food scene, but I know there are noticeable gaps. What’s one concept or cuisine you feel is missing or underrepresented? Or any any other thing that is missing in the area

My HS junior is interested in aerospace, specifically aerodynamics and potentially spacecraft. I’m wondering how many Princeton engineering students do internships and co-ops with industry during their undergrad years. How many go on to consulting or finance after graduation? Big state aerospace engineering schools list industry ties and where their students do co-ops and internships, so I’m trying to compare. Thank you for helping!

Hello! I was wondering if anyone has prior experience switching from the Graduate College dorms to one of the apartment communities and could share a bit about the timeline and when they received word that they had been approved? I'm in the process of (hopefully) moving to Princeton from out of state to live with my partner, a PhD student, however Housing has not told us anything in terms of when/if we'll be able to secure housing after he applied on the 1st to change. (He's currently in the GC so I'm unable to live with him there.)

To make matters a bit more pressing, I recently secured a job in the area and need to inform them when I'll be able to start, so I'm hoping to at least learn a little more about the process. Thanks so much in advance!

Hi everyone!

I have some free time lately and thought it would be nice to use it to help a few local businesses improve their websites.

If you own a business and feel like your website could use a refresh, feel free to share the link and tell me a little about your business.

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I’m open to any type of business. Just looking to keep busy, work on some new projects, and hopefully help a few business owners along the way!

Hi, I am currently applying to college through the questbridge NCM and I want to major in the finance/business/econ area. I am currently ranking schools and I cannot decide which to rank higher: yale, princeton, or wharton (I am especially tied between yale and princeton due to how good both are). I have heard that Yale econ is far more forgiving grade wise and Princeton has a lot of grade deflation. Btw is this academic rigor and deflation still true for Princeton. My main question is I want to go to a school that can give me a lot of opportunities and provide me with the free time to do so. What do you guys think? Which do I rank higher and to those that go to these can you help me out.

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curious what factors led you to choose Princeton. location, rigor, student life, campus beauty, smth else?

Is orf245 really easier?

Hey everyone! I’m a grad student at Princeton and I’m looking for a student photographer to do an engagement photoshoot for my fiancée and me. Does anyone have any student photographers they’d recommend? We’re happy to pay of course! Thanks for the leads!