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Cannon = Community. In an increasingly stressful Princeton, Cannon Dial Elm remains a true home on Prospect — loud tables, lifelong friendships, and a culture with zero pretense.

Our members make the magic. Athletes, artists, leaders, and everything in between — it’s the mix that creates the energy and makes Cannon the most welcoming club on campus.

Help us finish Thrive in ’25. Kitchen + dining room expansion starts this spring, but we’re not there yet. A gift or pledge before Feb. 28, 2026 helps ensure Cannon continues to thrive for generations to come.

Big Win! — Club members won’t have to pay extra for dining hall meals next year thanks to strong alumni advocacy.

Homecoming Highlights! — Despite the Harvard loss, Cannon was packed with alumni, families, and friends celebrating in true CDE spirit.

Thrive in ’25! — We’re closing in on our $500K goal to expand the dining room, modernize the kitchen, and add a dumbwaiter—every donation helps!

Alumni Pride! — Cannon, Dial, and Elm alums shared heartfelt notes about lifelong friendships and the importance of supporting the club.

Stay Strong! — The University may keep challenging the clubs, but continued alumni support ensures Cannon remains one of the best on the Street.

🍂 Cannon Dial Elm — September 2025

🏠 Back and Better Than Ever — A record 217 members fill the club this fall, with fresh upgrades, packed study spaces, and some exciting new faces from Cloister.

🎉 Mark Your Calendars — Lawnparties kicked things off in style. Parents’ Weekend is near, and Homecoming is right around the corner. Don’t miss it.

💪 On the Field — Cannon athletes are already making headlines. Stay tuned for updates from VP Nick Crowley.

🚧 Thrive in ’25 — Big progress this year… and one last push ahead.

⚠️ University Policy Alert — A new meal plan requirement is on the horizon. More to come.

In our September 2025 Issue:

🎓 From Campus to Combat Leadership — Celebrate Connor Neill ’25, commissioned as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer with President Eisgruber and Gen. Christopher Cavoli ’87 in attendance.

🏀 Tiger Pals in Action — Dozens of Cannon athletes gave back last year, mentoring local elementary school students through Princeton’s Tiger Pals program.

🔨 Building Momentum — Thrive in ’25 construction prep is complete, with design finalized and municipal review underway. Now we need your help to raise the final $600,000 before year-end!

In our March 2025 Issue:

In our Fall 2024 issue:

• We discuss the success of our Gunners in their athletics this fall. Some highlights include a strong field hockey season and Ivy Championships for the track teams.
• We take a look at some of the fun events this fall including semis, formals, and some others.
• We also see some of the fun activities planned by Lucca Fulkerson including gingerbread house decorating and pumpkin carving.
• Finally, we talk about the Thrive in ’25 project, the new fall menu, and the Northern Lights!

In this Holiday 2024 Issue:

• CDE and everyone who makes this club the amazing place that it is would like to extend our warmest holiday wishes and a Happy New Year to all.
• Board Chair Chuck Freyer walks us through the great accomplishments of the club this year…and there are certainly plenty.
• Please remember to donate for Thrive in ’25!

In our November 2024 Issue:

• All of the great plans for Thrive in ’25.
• How the Cannon Officers took part in reaching out to CDE alumni for their support.

In our October 2024 issue:

• We invite members to come back to Homecoming on November 2 where the club will be open and serving a great hot buffet after the game, along with cold beer and other drinks, in the Red Bar and Tap Room.
• We’re celebrating 12 years since the club reopened in 2011 and we are looking forward to a big refresh!
• Meet undergraduate officers, Lucca Fulkerson (Activities Chair) and David Xie (IM Chair).
• John Mack, Princeton’s AD, is inducted as the first Honorary member of Cannon Dial Elm since our reopening.

In our September 2024 issue:

• The Fall semester and athletic season is underway at 21 Prospect Avenue, home of Cannon Dial Elm ‘Gunners’. Our year starts with a full membership complement of juniors and seniors, with six great new members added in the fall Bicker, bringing our total close to 220 – a very full house!
• Meet Officers Tommy Matheson and Jessica Lin.
• A wrap up of Cannon at the Paris Olympics.

In our April 2024 issue:

• Thoughts are turning to Reunions 2024, and we will have a crew on hand to welcome alumni. Our Gear Store will be open, offering a wide selection of Cannon Dial Elm shirts and other Cannon-themed merchandise so please check it out.
• We are planning our traditional, after P-rade BBQ bash under the tents on the Cannon front lawn!
• The end of the winter sports season saw both Men’s and Women’s basketball teams, composed primarily of Gunners, make it to post-season play!
• Meet the new Undergrad Officers, President, Avery Shunneson and Vice President, Mia Coene!

In our Bicker 2024 issue:

• We had a highly successful Bicker this year, followed by the election of another amazing undergraduate officer corps!
• 174 sophomores bickered Cannon, most of whom also double bickered.
• We offered 116 bids, which yielded 102 new Cannon Dial Elm members, 100 sophomores and 2 juniors.
• We have 26 different varsity sports teams represented, along with 5 new non-athlete members.

In our fall/winter 2023 issue:

• The fall/winter athletic spotlight. From football to swimming, check out how Princeton made out with special kudos to our very own Gunners!
• At this years Winter PVC Athletic Luncheon, Cannon was well represented. The Voice of the Student Athlete Panel featured four accomplished Gunners reflecting on their opportunities to achieve, serve, and lead throughout their student-athlete experience.
• We hosted two fun semi-formals; the Disco & Tequila semi with Tequila tastings featuring Case Azul and 818 and our Peaky Blinders themed winter semi which had whiskey tastings (inspired by the previous semi’s Tequila tastings).

In our Thanksgiving 2023 issue:

• We elected four new members of the Grad Board: Nick Lulli ’13 (entrepreneur); Erin Williams ‘14 (IT marketing); Anna Walker ‘17 (environmental development specialist); and Mike Perloski ‘18 (investment banker).
• The University’s ‘dining pilot’ conducted last Spring was published finding that 40-60% of students in co-ops with meal plans or those eating independently were dissatisfied with their dining choice but over 80% of club members were satisfied with theirs!
• We are cruising toward retaining the Club Intramural championship that we have held the last 8 years.

In our September 2023 issue:

• This summer, Head Chef and General Manager, Bill Conrad was busy, overseeing completion of the repointing project to protect the club’s exterior from water infiltration, revamping the basement lighting, and adding a regulation-sized pong table emblazoned with the Cannon Moose logo!
• At the end of Fall bicker, Cannon picked up 21 new members from the junior and senior classes increasing total membership to just under 200!
• The Grad Board Governance Committee is looking at improvements to club facilities to keep the club desirable for both current and future members over the next 5-10 years.