In the recent past, the USG has in general sought to better campus life through pragmatic, small-scale initiatives as opposed to pursuing broader, more sweeping change. Though students have benefited from the improvements that this approach has generated, there are ...(back to the article)
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Weinstein is not mentioned once in this article. It's about the Senators/structure of pet projects.
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@ Lol, i completely agree, it is ridiculous to think that 3 months ago 2000+ people voted for this guy and almost every single student group (including the daily prince!) supported him. now, brandon mcginley writes one op-ed and everyone doesn't trust him / like him anymore.
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From what I've heard, the USG is trying to overcome some of the difficulties it is currently facing. I think even members of the present USG are surprised by Weinstein's presidential administration. Perhaps it would be beneficial for the USG to officially let the student body know what's going on instead of allowing the Prince to merely criticize the USG for the consequences of the current issues about which they probably know little. Yes the USG deserves some criticism, but so much negative, opinionated publicity is only going to make it harder for them to gain cred with the administration and actually effect some of the larger changes that we want discussed (ie the Spelman issue)
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is it just me, or is this editorial saying pretty much the EXACT same thing McGinley said in his column a few days ago?
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@ Keith... it's just pretty funny that the very leadership qualities they based their endorsement on: "responsiveness to student concerns," "balance between student interests and admin. relationships" are the qualities they are now saying Weinstein lacks.
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Responding to Lol's comment: How is the editorial board's endorsement of Josh Weinstein embarrassing? Is there no room for endorsing a candidate but at the same time urging him or her to not lose sight of the students' interests? Is it irrational to vote for say, a Democrat for President, but at the same time not agreeing with every single thing his or her administration does? Things are not so black-and-white. Your logic's broad-sweeping lack of nuance is surprisingly simpleminded.
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"An effective USG president must balance several considerations, including responsiveness to student concerns and constructive engagement with the University administration. It is this balance, admittedly a difficult one, that frames The Daily Princetonian's endorsement in this year's election for USG president. Both candidates possess different strengths and emphasize different aspects of the balance between student interests and administration relationships. Ultimately, however, the student body should put its trust in the candidate most likely to respond to its concerns. In the judgment of the 'Prince' Editorial Board, that candidate is Josh Weinstein '09." Man... that's embarrassing guys. Good call, there.
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