Wilson School more exclusive than clubs
Regarding 'Wilson School takes 58 percent of applicants' (Friday, March 10, 2006):
Let's look at some acceptance statistics from 2006: Cap: 66 percent, Tower: 67 percent, Cottage: 68 percent, Wilson School: 58 percent.
Only one of these organizations is never criticized by our administration for being exclusive. The others, along with Greek organizations, are practically burned at the stake by President Tilghman. Yet the Wilson School is more exclusive than all the eating clubs except Ivy. The administration needs to stop demonizing fraternities, sororities and eating clubs for being exclusive when the University champions the same process for our most elite course of study. I was never interested in majoring in the Wilson School, but I and the rest of the student body understand that sometimes there isn't enough room or resources to accommodate everyone who wants to take part. The University should realize this fact of life and recognize that it applies in many cases, not just the ones the administration deems appropriate.
Ed Reynolds '06
Public Safety use of Facebook deceitful
Regarding 'Public Safety admits use of Facebook' (Thursday, March 9, 2006):
Though I find the intrusion an outright violation of our privacy, what I find most reprehensible about the situation is the dishonest and deceitful manner in which Deputy Director of Public Safety, Charles Davall, has responded to the issue. Not only did Davall boldly lie to the student body a month ago when he asserted that Public Safety would "never consider" using Facebook, but he has continued down this deceitful path by asserting in this recent article that "he's not sure who in the department" has a Facebook profile. Meanwhile, Davall himself appears to have been a member of Facebook since Sept. 9, 2005.
The question now is whether Davall will continue to mislead the students and whether his most recent claims that Public Safety only uses Facebook in a limited fashion can be trusted. I believe that most students accept the unfortunate reality that Public Safety uses Facebook, but what we cannot, and will not, accept is being misled in such a mendacious manner.
Stephen Kerns '09
SVC sponsors and hosts education panel
Regarding "Panel urges dialogue beyond 'culture wars' " (Wednesday, March 8, 2006):
While we were very pleased that the 'Prince' covered our panel on education and values with Professors West, Stout and Glaude, we are disappointed that the article did not mention that the event was sponsored and hosted by the Student Volunteers Council. This event was a keynote to our yearlong thematic focus on education.
The Student Volunteers Council is Princeton's largest student-run organization and regularly engages in a wide variety of activities. Our organization includes: Community Action: the freshmen pre-orientation program, service break trips over the fall, Intersession and spring breaks, 45 different weekly projects throughout the Trenton and Princeton area, summer service internships and a wide range of lectures and luncheons, including last week's panel.
James R. Williams '06 & Daniella Gitlin '06 Student Volunteers Council
Enriched by athletics
Regarding 'Wrestling with academics' (Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006):
Thank you to Bradley Glass for his insightful and delightful article relating to the positives and negatives of athletics in college.
My father, Homer Barr, believed strongly in the importance of physical fitness and education. In the article, Glass noted his competition with my father who wrestled for Penn State.
My family has definitely been enriched by athletics and continues to feel the positive support of lifelong relationships.
Candance Barr Watkinson Family of Homer J. Barr
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