Opinion

An open letter from Princeton faculty and students in solidarity with Gaza

"We call upon the University administration to uphold the values that Princeton stands for. We serve the nation and serve humanity by collectively working for peace and justice."

"We call upon the University administration to uphold the values that Princeton stands for. We serve the nation and serve humanity by collectively working for peace and justice."

We must prioritize engaging alumni of Asian origin

"Community building among Princetonians of Asian descent must extend beyond their time on campus — we do not ever stop being Tigers."

"Community building among Princetonians of Asian descent must extend beyond their time on campus — we do not ever stop being Tigers."

To combat inequity faced by international students, Princeton must expand its departmental classifications

“Many international students whose primary academic interests lie in a non-STEM field end up in Catch-22. They can prioritize majoring in a field that addresses their academic passion and potentially lose residency in the country in which they want to use their degree, or they can prioritize extending their stay in the US post graduation, only to be faced with job prospects that don’t interest them.”

"Many international students whose primary academic interests lie in a non-STEM field end up in Catch-22. They can prioritize majoring in a field that addresses their academic passion and potentially lose residency in the country in which they want to use their degree, or they can prioritize extending their stay in the US post graduation, only to be faced with job prospects that don’t interest them."

Invisible Borders: The case for diversifying Princeton’s international student body

"Accepting concentrated groups of students from such prevalent international schools is that they aren’t very 'international' to begin with, which results in a lack of dimension in the voices of the international community on campuses."

"Accepting concentrated groups of students from such prevalent international schools is that they aren’t very “international” to begin with, which results in a lack of dimension in the voices of the international community on campuses."

Princeton students: condemn Hamas’s ‘pure, unadulterated evil’

"No matter what you think about Israel, this response is not justified. There is no justification for Hamas’s barbarism."

"No matter what you think about Israel, this response is not justified. There is no justification for Hamas’s barbarism."

Students have the power to expand culture and inclusion at Princeton

“I can only imagine what students in coming years will do to make this institution more inclusive day by day.”

"I can only imagine what students in coming years will do to make this institution more inclusive day by day."

International Orientation needs to cover race in America

"IO shouldn’t stop at teaching about topical and logistical issues, such as visas and paid work. It must integrate an actual session on race and the history and culture of racism in the United States into its programming."

"IO shouldn’t stop at teaching about topical and logistical issues, such as visas and paid work. It must integrate an actual session on race and the history and culture of racism in the United States into its programming."

From a class council campaign manager, here’s the key to a successful campaign

"Our candidate didn’t need to be perfect — he needed to be human, someone who cared about what other students cared about."

"Our candidate didn’t need to be perfect — he needed to be human, who cared about what students cared about."

Exams shouldn’t prevent students from going home for the holidays

Current students should stand up for future Princetonians’ right to observe Christmas and afford them the privilege of going home in peace. And if University administrators want to support geographic and economic diversity at Princeton, the calendar ought to reflect the reality that many (if not most) students cannot simply drive home for the holidays a day or two in advance.

Current students should stand up for future Princetonians’ right to observe Christmas and afford them the privilege of going home in peace. And if University administrators want to support geographic and economic diversity at Princeton, the calendar ought to reflect the reality that many (if not most) students cannot simply drive home for the holidays a day or two in advance.

It’s time for Princeton to stop serving beef

"As the largest supplier of food on campus, the University has the responsibility to take necessary actions for the health of its students and the planet."

"As the largest supplier of food on campus, the University has the responsibility to take necessary actions for the health of its students and the planet."

More gender-neutral bathrooms would make Princeton more inclusive

“Provide an easily accessible single-stall gender-neutral bathroom in every building, and include access to gender-neutral bathrooms when honoring requests for gender-inclusive living assignments — which should be granted immediately upon request.”

"Provide an easily accessible single-stall gender-neutral bathroom in every building, and include access to gender-neutral bathrooms when honoring requests for gender-inclusive living assignments — which should be granted immediately upon request."

With few accommodations, ill students struggle

Princeton should heavily consider better accommodating ill students on campus with social, financial, and academic accommodations, and act as a body that facilitates recovery, not as one that exacerbates it.

A view of a hallway in an isolation dorm.

The not-so-great class of 2027: Why none of us deserve to be here

"If your instinctive response to this system is that it isn’t fair to those who ‘deserve it’, remember that no form of admissions has ever been—and that in the end, the university’s primary purpose is not to mend all of society’s evils...A partial randomization system, though imperfect in its aims for egalitarianism, will work gradually in combating the good because great mentality."

"If your instinctive response to this system is that it isn’t fair to those who ‘deserve it’, remember that no form of admissions has ever been—and that in the end, the university’s primary purpose is not to mend all of society’s evils...A partial randomization system, though imperfect in its aims for egalitarianism, will work gradually in combating the good because great mentality."

Harnessing collective power to strengthen resolve: the purpose of marching

"Because the march so visibly demonstrated the sheer scale of people who are equally determined to work towards a safer future, the whole experience made clear that none of us are alone in wanting to do something about climate change, and that the fight isn’t over yet."

"Because the march so visibly demonstrated the sheer scale of people who are equally determined to work towards a safer future, the whole experience made clear that none of us are alone in wanting to do something about climate change, and that the fight isn’t over yet."

President Eisgruber, step up or step aside

The decision-makers who govern our Princeton lives – both Eisgruber and the Board of Trustees – are disconnected from the student body and don’t show a real interest in our most pressing problems, making it difficult to solve them. 

The decision-makers who govern our Princeton lives – both Eisgruber and the Board of Trustees – are disconnected from the student body and don’t show a real interest in our most pressing problems, making it difficult to solve them. 

Princeton must remain steadfast and transparent in its divestment commitments

"The Princeton community was encouraged by the promises made a year ago, but those words need to be followed up with bold action and true leadership."

"The Princeton community was encouraged by the promises made a year ago, but those words need to be followed up with bold action and true leadership."

Students won’t take COVID-19 tests unless University accommodations improve

“The University’s failure to provide resources for roommates can provoke resentment between friends and roommates, and detrimentally impact students’ living situations. Students are disincentivized from testing when the University neglects the most rudimentary needs of those in isolation.”

"The University’s failure to provide resources for roommates can provoke resentment between friends and roommates, and detrimentally impact students’ living situations. Students are disincentivized from testing when the University neglects the most rudimentary needs of those in isolation."

Worker safety under an orange sky

We have a new, unpredictable climate, which requires us to act. While we work to slash carbon emissions, we must also protect our campus communities from the heating that has already occurred — especially the people who make the University run but who we so often overlook. Stronger environmental safety measures represent a first step in that direction.

We have a new, unpredictable climate, which requires us to act. While we work to slash carbon emissions, we must also protect our campus communities from the heating that has already occurred – especially the people who make the University run, but who we so often overlook. Stronger environmental safety measures represent a strong first step in that direction.

College clubs need gatekeeping. That doesn’t mean they have to be cruel.

"As decision-makers, club leadership teams have a duty to make sure that our treasuries don’t run dry and that our businesses can keep operating. But we also have a duty to the prospective students hovering outside the door and peering inside."

Slow down to swim rather than sink into overflowing inboxes

Our University, steeped in tradition and knowledge, plays an active role in students’ lives — it is not merely a place where we learn; it is an environment in which we are permanently molded. The University’s vibrant community and myriad opportunities also make it a partner in our exploration. So could we, perhaps, imagine a Princeton that not just throws opportunities our way, but also helps us navigate them?

Our University, steeped in tradition and knowledge, plays an active role in students’ lives — it is not merely a place where we learn; it is an environment in which we are permanently molded. The University’s vibrant community and myriad opportunities also make it a partner in our exploration. So could we, perhaps, imagine a Princeton that not just throws opportunities our way, but also helps us navigate them?