Editorial

Vote Swamidurai ’26 for Young Alumni Trustee

Vote Swamidurai ’26 for Young Alumni Trustee

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

The Editorial Board believes that Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 is most likely to be an effective representative for student voices and issues as a Young Alumni Trustee.

The Editorial Board believes that Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 is most likely to be an effective representative for student voices and issues as a Young Alumni Trustee.

OPINION | April 29

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For proctors to work, students need a say

For proctors to work, students need a say

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

The Editorial Board is united in arguing that undergraduate students must be involved in any changes to our honor system. Moving forward, the University has the opportunity to right its wrongs — it is not too late to seriously solicit the perspectives of students prior to enacting a proctor system.

The Board is united in the belief that undergraduate students must be involved in any changes to our honor system. Moving forward, the University has the opportunity to right its wrongs — it is not too late to seriously solicit the perspectives of students prior to enacting a proctor system.

OPINION | April 6

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Introducing the 150th Editorial Board

Introducing the 150th Editorial Board

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

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. 

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. 

OPINION | February 19

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Vote Colón Roosevelt ’27 for president: your guide to the winter 2025 USG ballot

Vote Colón Roosevelt ’27 for president: your guide to the winter 2025 USG ballot

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

The Daily Princetonian Editorial Board weighs in on the USG candidates up and down the ballot, including endorsing Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 for president. In his platform and responses to our questions, Colón Roosevelt focused on relevant issues and pathways through which USG can exercise power — both in ways that address inefficiencies and leverage existing structures and in ways that expand the current role of undergraduate student representation.

The Daily Princetonian Editorial Board weighs in on the USG candidates up and down the ballot, including endorsing Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 for president. In his platform and responses to our questions, Colón Roosevelt focused on relevant issues and pathways through which USG can exercise power — both in ways that address inefficiencies and leverage existing structures and in ways that expand the current role of undergraduate student representation.

OPINION | November 24

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The University wants a compliant USG. Recently, it’s gotten what it wants.

The University wants a compliant USG. Recently, it’s gotten what it wants.

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

It is not acceptable for our representatives to simply give up, even — and especially — when obstacles to student interests feel formidable.

It is not acceptable for our representatives to simply give up, even — and especially — when obstacles to student interests feel formidable.

OPINION | November 21

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USG failed to sit at the dining table

USG failed to sit at the dining table

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

Where was the Undergraduate Student Government?

Where was the Undergraduate Student Government?

OPINION | October 6

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Universities are scared of Trump. Princeton spoke out — and others should join us.

Universities are scared of Trump. Princeton spoke out — and others should join us.

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

But as Princeton stands up first, it can invite others to stand with it. Through coordinated action and litigation, universities can show that they will never again fight the Trump administration’s attacks alone.

But as Princeton stands up first, it can invite others to stand with it. Through coordinated action and litigation, universities can show that they will never again fight the Trump administration’s attacks alone.

OPINION | 03/19/2025

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Vote Fox ’26 for President: Your guide to the winter 2024 USG ballot

Vote Fox ’26 for President: Your guide to the winter 2024 USG ballot

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

The Editorial Board lists our endorsements for candidates in every race in which the entire student body can vote.

The Editorial Board lists our endorsements for candidates in every race in which the entire student body can vote.

OPINION | 11/25/2024

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Encampments are not ‘inherently unsafe.’ Princeton should not arrest or expel students for them.

Encampments are not ‘inherently unsafe.’ Princeton should not arrest or expel students for them.

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“We urge Princeton to cease student arrests and to refrain from expelling students simply for engaging in prolonged protest.”

“We urge Princeton to cease student arrests and to refrain from expelling students simply for engaging in prolonged protest.”

OPINION | 04/25/2024

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The Editorial Board’s guide to your winter 2023 USG ballot

The Editorial Board’s guide to your winter 2023 USG ballot

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

"The Editorial Board lists our endorsements for candidates in every race in which the entire student body can vote."

"The Editorial Board lists our endorsements for candidates in every race in which the entire student body can vote."

OPINION | 12/01/2023

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Princeton administrators and students alike must do better to protect survivors of sexual violence

Princeton administrators and students alike must do better to protect survivors of sexual violence

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

The Editorial Board calls on the University to better support for survivors of sexual misconduct and violence. 

In their final editorial for the 146th Board, the Editorial Board argues for better support for survivors of sexual misconduct and violence, both by the University’s Title IX process and the student community.

OPINION | 12/21/2022

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Vote Daniels ’24 for President, Yes on Referendum

Vote Daniels ’24 for President, Yes on Referendum

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

The Editorial Board encourages students to vote for Stephen Daniels ’24 for USG President in the upcoming winter elections and to vote yes on the referendum regarding gender-neutral bathrooms. 

The Editorial Board encourages students to vote for Stephen Daniels ’24 for USG President in the upcoming winter elections and to vote yes on the referendum regarding gender-neutral bathrooms. 

OPINION | 12/04/2022

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The n-word is not your educational tool

The n-word is not your educational tool

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“There is no good reason for a white professor to use the n-word in the classroom. Time and time again, student experiences have shown that there is no educational or truth-seeking value gained from actively hearing hate speech.”

“There is no good reason for a white professor to use the n-word in the classroom. Time and time again, student experiences have shown that there is no educational or truth-seeking value gained from actively hearing hate speech.”

OPINION | 11/20/2022

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Mental health reforms must be proactive and transparent

Mental health reforms must be proactive and transparent

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“The University must focus its efforts on consistently providing students with mental health resources rather than reactive initiatives. It is not enough to merely flood the student body with resources in the wake of campus tragedies.”

“The University must focus its efforts on consistently providing students with mental health resources rather than reactive initiatives. It is not enough to merely flood the student body with resources in the wake of campus tragedies.”

OPINION | 11/07/2022

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Lacking student input, the half-baked plan to reimagine upperclass dining won’t work

Lacking student input, the half-baked plan to reimagine upperclass dining won’t work

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“If the administration really wants to reform campus culture, it has to work with proposals generated by the student body, not ones imposed unilaterally..”

“If the administration really wants to reform campus culture, it has to work with proposals generated by the student body, not ones imposed unilaterally.”

OPINION | 10/02/2022

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The Referendum No. 3 controversy is causing real harm. It’s time for students to act.

The Referendum No. 3 controversy is causing real harm. It’s time for students to act.

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

Amid a contentious campus referendum process that has reached the national stage, the Editorial Board explicitly condemns attacks made on members of the student community.

Amid a contentious campus referendum process that has reached the national stage, the Editorial Board explicitly condemns attacks made on members of the student community.

OPINION | 04/17/2022

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We can preserve in-person learning without sacrificing immunocompromised students’ education

We can preserve in-person learning without sacrificing immunocompromised students’ education

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“An investment in hybrid learning options does not mean a return to the spring of 2020. The University can and should pioneer learning models that allow for more equitable access to the classroom.”

“An investment in hybrid learning options does not mean a return to the spring of 2020. The University can and should pioneer learning models that allow for more equitable access to the classroom.”

OPINION | 02/24/2022

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A collective voice: Mission statement of the 146th Editorial Board

A collective voice: Mission statement of the 146th Editorial Board

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“The 146th Editorial Board strives to be inclusive, thorough, and action-oriented, using the guiding principles of mutual respect and intentionality in our work.”

“The 146th Editorial Board strives to be inclusive, thorough, and action-oriented, using the guiding principles of mutual respect and intentionality in our work.”

OPINION | 02/01/2022

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If low acceptance rates discourage applicants, hiding the data only makes it worse

If low acceptance rates discourage applicants, hiding the data only makes it worse

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“Sweeping admissions data into a black box only serves to raise applicant anxieties and close off avenues of accountability.”

“Sweeping admissions data into a black box only serves to raise applicant anxieties and close off avenues of accountability.”

OPINION | 12/24/2021

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The Editorial Board misses the point: We don’t need admissions statistics to know Princeton doesn’t serve marginalized communities

The Editorial Board misses the point: We don’t need admissions statistics to know Princeton doesn’t serve marginalized communities

Mollika Jai Singh and Kristal Grant

“The Editorial Board’s response to the announcement focused on the potential discouraging effect that the actions of the Office of Admission can have on applicants. But if our primary concerns are discouraging prospective students, the Board is missing the point. We don’t need admissions statistics to know Princeton doesn’t serve marginalized communities.”

“The Editorial Board’s response to the announcement focused on the potential discouraging effect that the actions of the Office of Admission can have on applicants. But if our primary concerns are discouraging prospective students, the Board is missing the point. We don’t need admissions statistics to know Princeton doesn’t serve marginalized communities.”

OPINION | 12/24/2021

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