A stroll through the Rocky dining hall or McCosh Hall confirms that universities like Princeton are strongly rooted in the gothic tradition. Few would argue that the beauty of these buildings should not worthy of emulation but many would argue that the campus should not be molded into a homogeneous sea of gothic buildings.
While renowned architect Frank Gehry designed the new science library is his modern style, falling back to collegiate gothic architecture for the design of Whitman College may not project the right feel for the University.
The University is home to a highly-regarded architecture department that, given the opportunity to develop new plans, may create buildings that future generations would want to emulate.
Collegiate Gothic may be the best fit for Whitman College, but as the University moves forward with new projects, administrators should look to keep the University at the forefront of architectural design.
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Calls for VP Calhoun's resignation mislead on free expression
Bill Hewitt“In joining a letter so firmly based on a questionable factual narrative, some 10 percent of Princeton faculty have rushed to condemn Vice President Calhoun for a “lie” and to demand her ouster.”
“In joining a letter so firmly based on a questionable factual narrative, some 10 percent of Princeton faculty have rushed to condemn Vice President Calhoun for a “lie” and to demand her ouster.”
Deciding disciplinary matters by popular vote of the faculty sets a harmful precedent
Jonathan Mummolo"In short, fairness demands that all members of the Princeton community be subject to a common set of rules and procedures. We are all meant to be granted equal protection under these rules. Our established procedures for disciplinary matters do not call for a full faculty vote."
"In short, fairness demands that all members of the Princeton community be subject to a common set of rules and procedures. We are all meant to be granted equal protection under these rules. Our established procedures for disciplinary matters do not call for a full faculty vote."
Princeton, practice what you preach: SPIA graduate students on protest and dialogue
Guest Contributors"As policy students, we are appalled by the blatant hypocrisy of the University administration, which has relied on fear-mongering and false narratives to discredit student protestors. We are increasingly disillusioned with the dissonance of what we are taught in our classrooms and the University’s actions."
"As policy students, we are appalled by the blatant hypocrisy of the University administration, which has relied on fear-mongering and false narratives to discredit student protestors. We are increasingly disillusioned with the dissonance of what we are taught in our classrooms and the University’s actions."
