University has the wrong take on what Greek life is
Regarding 'Frosh Cautioned against going Greek' (Sept. 16):The demonization of fraternities and sororities on Princeton's campus has truly gotten out of control. The University, after a number of initiatives aimed directly at disrupting Greek activities, has finally resorted to begging freshmen not to join.
Dean Deignan, way to go!
What's next? Cash incentives? (Sadly enough, it's possible that the four-year residential colleges will be offering just that for those who decline to join an eating club.)
The administration's motives in removing fraternities and sororities have always been pure: create a non-divisive, non-selective freshman year experience for incoming students. However, Dean Deignan is pursuing this in a way that is embarrassingly obtuse and shortsighted.
The truth is that fraternities and sororities don't divide, isolate, or discriminate more than any selective group at Princeton. They are groups that foster friendship between diverse groups of students with diverse interests. They play intramural sports. Most participate in community service programs. And most do — gasp! — throw parties.
Greek life exists at Princeton for a reason. It offers something that is unique, worthwhile, and lots of fun. Perhaps the University should look at itself instead of blaming a few students who find value in their fraternities and sororities. Richard Massony '04
Bad actions by a few Princetonians harm many
Regarding 'Shoplifting at U-Store draws media attention' (Sept. 15):I was taken aback by this article. At some point, I even found it comical that Mercer County district attorney Mark Citron uses Princetonians as a barometer of the moral and ethical standards of youth The sense of entitlement or bad judgment of a few is not reflective of the whole.
What the rest of the world seems to forget about Princetonians is that the vast majority of them are young, adventurous individuals right at the end of their teenage years — just like every other college student at every other college or university nationwide. Just like other college students, some Princetonians make rash judgments that have repercussions, usually unconsidered before the act. Maybe all of this national attention from U-Store thefts will make students more cognizant of how the petty things they do have a ripple effect throughout campus and, apparently, throughout the nation. Whether Princeton students want to or not, they do have an obligation to uphold a high moral standard, because as we've seen, it reflects on every Princetonian everywhere. Adaku Ibekwe '04
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The CPUC must not gut its Judicial Committee
Bill HewittEnding the Judicial Committee’s jurisdiction over initial complaints would embolden abuses of power, allowing the administration to evade accountability for University rule violations without the pressure of student and faculty authority.
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Princeton, let’s adopt a digital prox
Jorge ReyesTo prevent pointless replacement and lockout charges, maximize convenience, and create better access to meals and facilities, Princeton should follow the precedent set by some of its peers and adopt a digital prox system.
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