The following piece represents the views of the undersigned Editorial Board members alone.
Perhaps you first encountered The Daily Princetonian Editorial Board through our endorsements of USG candidates last fall. Maybe you read our piece last spring, when Trump began his attack on higher education, in which we argued that other universities should join Princeton in speaking out against these attacks. Or maybe you remember when the Gaza Solidarity Encampment was established two years ago and we condemned the University for arresting student protesters. Our voice has actively contributed to debates on some of the most significant developments and controversies on our campus.
But while our readers may be familiar with our arguments, we recognize that not all readers are aware of our identity, mission, and processes. As this piece marks the beginning of a new Editorial Board, we hope to answer any questions about who we are, what we aim to do, and what values we hold as a collective.
In short, the Editorial Board is composed of Opinion writers and editors who have no influence on related coverage from our news-producing sections. As former New York Times editorial page editor James Bennet wrote about the Times’ editorial board, “The editorial board is an institutional voice, but it is not the voice of the institution as a whole.” The opinions we publish do not claim to represent all the staff or editors of the paper. Instead, we are a group of seven student journalists who draw upon our diverse experiences and beliefs to debate, research, and write about the most pressing issues facing the University community, as the editorial board of the Times or the Wall Street Journal might for issues facing the nation.
We strive for consensus, but there may be times when members of the Board disagree. In those instances, which have historically been rare, we will publish both the majority position and the dissent. By writing, we hope that our unique voice can enrich campus discourse.
Our opinions will be guided by the values we hold in common. We believe that campus institutions that shape student life should be transparent in their decisions. When their actions cause harm or fail to achieve their goals, it is important to hold them to account. In the same vein, we think that students should have a say in their college experience and play meaningful roles in decision-making. We believe that the diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints at the University is a strength and that all students deserve an environment that supports their physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual well-being. And we believe in the importance of upholding free speech and expression. Our work is only possible when expression and research at Princeton are meaningfully protected.
We seek to be as honest and meticulous as possible, but we also acknowledge that at times, we may make errors or overlook perspectives. We hope that when this happens, our readers will not shy away from writing to us. Our goal is to provide the most well-reasoned conclusion we can, and we will strive to meet that objective with every piece.
150TH EDITORIAL BOARD
Chair
Christopher Bao ’28
Chris is an Economics major from Princeton, N.J. He previously served as a head News editor, where he typically covered town politics and life. You can find his previous work here. He can be reached at edboardchair[at]dailyprincetonian.com.
Members
Raf Basas ’28
Raf is a sophomore from Elk Grove, Calif. He serves as assistant Opinion editor and was a member of the 149th Editorial Board. You can find his columns here.
Preston Ferraiuolo ’26
Preston is a senior in the School of Public and International Affairs from Brooklyn, N.Y. He has been a part of the Opinion section since his freshman year, most recently as an associate Opinion editor. He has also served on the Editorial Board in prior years. You can find his columns here.
Lily Halbert-Alexander ’28
Lily is a sophomore English major from San Francisco. She currently serves as head Opinion editor. You can find her columns here.
Ian Rosenzweig ’29
Ian is a first-year prospective SPIA major from Bryn Mawr, Pa. He is an assistant Opinion editor who is interested in dialogue and discourse on campus. You can find his columns here.
Maya Mukherjee ’27
Maya is a junior from New York City. She is a managing editor for the ‘Prince,’ and was previously head Podcast editor and a News writer. You can find her previous work here.
Frances Brogan ’27
Frances is a junior History major from Lancaster, Pa. She is a managing editor for the ‘Prince,’ and was previously head Opinion editor. You can find her columns here.
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