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Humanistic study at Princeton is doing just fine
Josh StiefelDespite the formidable hygienic challenges posed by several events on campus, Princeton faces a far greater threat from recent political polemics against the University’s humanities education. Still, despite allegations of problems with education at the University, there is much reason to believe that the humanities at Princeton are alive and well.
Despite the formidable hygienic challenges posed by several events on campus, Princeton faces a far greater threat from recent political polemics against the University’s humanities education. Still, despite allegations of problems with education at the University, there is much reason to believe that the humanities at Princeton are alive and well.
The problem with the ADL’s ‘report card’
Charlie YaleThe ADL is not — nor should it be — the sole arbiter of what qualifies as antisemitism. In fact, the ADL’s definition of antisemitism creates problems for Jews in a broader sense: While the organization explains that criticism of Israel’s government is not antisemitic, they also state that language that demonizes or delegitimizes the state does count as antisemitism.
The ADL is not — nor should it be — the sole arbiter of what qualifies as antisemitism. In fact, the ADL’s definition of antisemitism creates problems for Jews in a broader sense: While the organization explains that criticism of Israel’s government is not antisemitic, they also state that language that demonizes or delegitimizes the state does count as antisemitism.
Princeton’s cultural festivals deserve a place in lecture halls
Cathleen BalidCultural festivals provide food and entertainment, but each performance and meal offers only a brief snapshot and glimpse into a potential culture. And if a performance does generate interest, there’s no place for that interest to go.
Cultural festivals provide food and entertainment, but each performance and meal offers only a brief snapshot and glimpse into a potential culture. And if a performance does generate interest, there’s no place for that interest to go.