Vote on Election Day!
Today is Election Day. Election Day is when you vote for your state's political leaders. Voters in New Jersey are voting for their representative in the U.S. Congress. Congress consists of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Both categories are very important and are key parts of the U.S. government.
In recent elections, many people haven't voted. Many voters think that their vote won't count because they believe lots of other people vote. They think that their one vote, out of a million of others, won't make a difference. But that's not true. All the votes add up. Why should you vote? Your vote decides who runs the state. You don't want someone with whom you don't agree to be in charge of your state and making all the laws that you would have to live by, do you?
If you live in New Jersey and can vote, vote! Your vote counts! New Jersey wants good leaders that represent the people, and the only way we are going to get them is by having a higher voter turnout.
Cole Lutz Eighth grader, John Witherspoon Middle School
U.'s statements are sheer pretense
Regarding 'Slaughter unfazed by family's suit' (Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006) and 'Letters to the Editor' (Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006):
I can only say I hope that Princeton students, alumni and other members of the University community will recall their words at the conclusion of this case, when they have been proven to be false.
Perhaps the most incredible statement, aside from Durkee's false accusations against my family, was Dean Slaughter's snide suggestion that our effort to seek legal redress " ... is really not a rational lawsuit at this time." The University-designated Trustees of the Robertson Foundation continue to vote as a block to spend Robertson Foundation funds for activities unrelated to the foundation's mission, to divert millions every year to the University's General Fund and to subsidize the politics and economic Departments, even though Princeton's record of graduate placements in the U.S. government pales in comparison to peer institutions. The University's poor record of achievement in this area has nothing to do with the students' alleged lack of interest in federal government careers. A recent survey by the highly regarded Partnership for Public Service found U.S. college students nearly as interested in federal government careers as in private sector careers. If Wilson School graduate students indeed do feel so much differently about government service as the University suggests, then there must be something wrong with the way which the Wilson School recruits and prepares its graduate students.
After four years as dean and her lately discovered and oft-touted efforts to encourage Wilson School graduates to pursue government careers, there is still a yawning chasm between potential and reality.
Princeton's public statements are sheer pretense. We know from discovery that the University has little interest in substantive change. The rest of the Princeton community will learn this as well when Princeton stops its stalling and this case finally goes to trial.
William Robertson
Students don't have to miss famous lectures
Regarding 'Gaining access' (Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006):
For those who cannot attend lectures in person, there is the option of watching or listening to it later via the University Channel website, uc.princeton.edu, or Princeton University's own Webmedia page, www.princeton.edu/webmedia. While this does not directly address the problem of overcrowded lectures, it does at least provide the opportunity to catch lectures one would otherwise have missed.
Donna Liu Director, University Channel Project, The Wilson School
Possible removal of U-Store is bad for all
Regarding 'U-Store may discontinue book sales' (Monday, Oct. 23, 2006):
As a former trustee of the U-Store, I am saddened to be informed of the possibility that book sales might be discontinued at the U-Store. Traditional college bookstores have been taken over by large conglomerate such as Barnes & Noble. The U-Store is one of the few member-owned stores on U.S. college campuses. Ending the sales of books will take the soul out of the independent spirit of the U-Store. Profits should not be the only yardstick of measurement. Additionally, the criticism of some of the humanity faculty members about the U-Store is more personal than substantive. The U-Store management takes the advice of faculty and students very seriously and constantly seeks their opinions. In comparison, Labyrinth and Micawber Books stock almost exclusively humanity books and cannot serve the need of students in science and engineering. This move by the U-Store is unwarranted and bad for both the students and faculty.
Xinping Zhu GS '05
Civil unions do not harm marriage
Regarding 'Supreme court says state must provide equal rights to gay couples' (Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006):
Allowing same-sex couples to join in civil unions will do nothing to diminish anyone's traditional marriage, including my own.
But it will demonstrate that intolerance knows no place in New Jersey. When governments attempt to identify groups of citizens and yes groups as families as not being worthy, our society is heading down the road of totalitarianism.
In 1935 when the Nazi's were establishing power, they too sought to limit. That law was called the "Law for the Protection of German Blood and German Honor."
We do not need to understand or approve of same-sex marriages. But we should realize that to deny these families the protection and benefits of marriage is unfair and harmful to every member of those families, including the many innocent children who find themselves in these households.
I am glad that the state of New Jersey has chosen to lead in protecting the civil rights of all of its citizens. State after state has voted to restrict marriage to heterosexuals. None of these laws will enhance traditional couples, nor will they protect the sanctity of anything. But they will succeed in hurting innocent Americans that should never suffer from such discrimination.
Robert Freedland '76
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Raf BasasMamdani's victory gives Princeton progressives a replicable model for winning, which they can adapt from New York to this University: a people-centered mass movement that builds real community and seeks to genuinely persuade and excite others.
Mamdani's victory gives Princeton progressives a replicable model for winning, which they can adapt from New York to this University: a people-centered mass movement that builds real community and seeks to genuinely persuade and excite others.
Princeton should put first-year family weekend back where it belongs
Ian RosenzweigBut rather than scheduling family weekend before our two fall recesses, the University seems to think that first-year students need to see their families the third Saturday after midterms. Much like the recent dining plan changes, this subpar scheduling is the University failing to coordinate its administrative planning with considerations for student well-being.
But rather than scheduling family weekend before our two fall recesses, the University seems to think that first-year students need to see their families the third Saturday after midterms. Much like the recent dining plan changes, this subpar scheduling is the University failing to coordinate its administrative planning with considerations for student well-being.
Vote, run, and challenge in USG’s upcoming elections
Oscar BarriosFor students to feel represented and for that representation to be genuine, elections must have large-scale, informed student participation. The student body must vote for candidates who reflect their views, hold these candidates accountable to the priorities on which they campaigned, and feel empowered enough to run for office themselves.
For students to feel represented and for that representation to be genuine, elections must have large-scale, informed student participation. The student body must vote for candidates who reflect their views, hold these candidates accountable to the priorities on which they campaigned, and feel empowered enough to run for office themselves.