AAIRIA calls for removal of Mousavian: The Alliance Against Islamic Regime of Islam Apologists (AAIRIA) organized a demonstration at Princeton University calling for the removal of research fellow Seyed Hossein Mousavian due to his past involvement in the Iranian government. Mousavian, accused of advancing Iranian interests, defended himself by citing a lack of legal condemnation and his ongoing European travels. Protestors laid placards symbolizing dissidents killed during Mousavian’s tenure as Iran’s ambassador, while colleagues defended him as a voice for diplomacy against war with Iran. The University declined to comment on the demonstration. READ THE STORY→
My name is Rishi Khanna, and I’m a senior in the politics department at Princeton University. In light of the University’s aggressive response to the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” established on Princeton’s campus, I argue that the University should shift the standard for administrative intervention in protests from one of “disruption” to one of “danger.” Although President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 contends that regulating “time, place and manner” is consistent with “viewpoint-neutral” free expression policies, I argue that restricting protests that merely cause “disruption,” without endangering anyone, disproportionately hinders politically progressive expression. I contend that the University must remove the “disruption” standard, creating more avenues for protest across the ideological spectrum and making Princeton’s free speech policies truly “viewpoint-neutral.” Only through changing the standard for intervention to preventing truly dangerous activity can the University cultivate freedom of expression on Princeton’s campus.
— Contributing Columnist Rishi Khanna
Hector Cueva-Becerra ’26, a member of Mariachi Los Tigres de Princeton, learned to play the vihuela in just two months before performing at Princeton University’s first Mariachi concert. Founded by Esteban Gonzalez ’26 and Catherine Ruiz ’26, the group aims to raise appreciation for Mariachi music on campus, fostering a community where members of all musical backgrounds can learn and perform together. Despite initial challenges, the group successfully performed its first concert in April 2024 and plans to expand in the future to continue welcoming students of all levels of experience. READ THE PIECE→
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