Guest Contributions

Princeton and the massacre in Palestine: the danger of selective empathy

“I urge the wider campus community to acknowledge the Israeli government’s extermination of Palestinians as a reprehensible violation of human rights and hold the administration accountable for failing to do so.”

"I urge the wider campus community to acknowledge the Israeli government’s extermination of Palestinians as a reprehensible violation of human rights and hold the administration accountable for failing to do so."

The law limits Israel’s response to Hamas

"There may be no situation anywhere that elicits more discord and debate on the Princeton campus than the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Finding a political solution has proven extraordinarily difficult. But we should all be able to agree on the importance of both sides respecting IHL."

There may be no situation anywhere that elicits more discord and debate on the Princeton campus than the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Finding a political solution has proven extraordinarily difficult. But we should all be able to agree on the importance of both sides respecting IHL.

We must prioritize engaging alumni of Asian origin

"Community building among Princetonians of Asian descent must extend beyond their time on campus — we do not ever stop being Tigers."

"Community building among Princetonians of Asian descent must extend beyond their time on campus — we do not ever stop being Tigers."

Princeton students: condemn Hamas’s ‘pure, unadulterated evil’

"No matter what you think about Israel, this response is not justified. There is no justification for Hamas’s barbarism."

"No matter what you think about Israel, this response is not justified. There is no justification for Hamas’s barbarism."

Students have the power to expand culture and inclusion at Princeton

“I can only imagine what students in coming years will do to make this institution more inclusive day by day.”

"I can only imagine what students in coming years will do to make this institution more inclusive day by day."

International Orientation needs to cover race in America

"IO shouldn’t stop at teaching about topical and logistical issues, such as visas and paid work. It must integrate an actual session on race and the history and culture of racism in the United States into its programming."

"IO shouldn’t stop at teaching about topical and logistical issues, such as visas and paid work. It must integrate an actual session on race and the history and culture of racism in the United States into its programming."

From a class council campaign manager, here’s the key to a successful campaign

"Our candidate didn’t need to be perfect — he needed to be human, someone who cared about what other students cared about."

"Our candidate didn’t need to be perfect — he needed to be human, who cared about what students cared about."

Exams shouldn’t prevent students from going home for the holidays

Current students should stand up for future Princetonians’ right to observe Christmas and afford them the privilege of going home in peace. And if University administrators want to support geographic and economic diversity at Princeton, the calendar ought to reflect the reality that many (if not most) students cannot simply drive home for the holidays a day or two in advance.

Current students should stand up for future Princetonians’ right to observe Christmas and afford them the privilege of going home in peace. And if University administrators want to support geographic and economic diversity at Princeton, the calendar ought to reflect the reality that many (if not most) students cannot simply drive home for the holidays a day or two in advance.

Hazing is shrouded in secrecy. Now is the time to start the conversation.

"A combination of haphazard adherence, lack of awareness, and perverse incentives for university administrators means that hazing remains shrouded in secrecy on Princeton’s campus and beyond—and students suffer the consequences."

How the Class of 2027 pre-read falls flat

"Even when Ressa’s activism is unsuccessful, it is still framed as powerful. This stance clouds activism’s meaning and dilutes its significance."

Princeton’s scooter restrictions pose a harm to all students, especially disabled ones

“In addition to punishing responsible riders, the University is placing disabled riders, like myself, in a very uncomfortable position.”

"In addition to punishing responsible riders, the University is placing disabled riders, like myself, in a very uncomfortable position."

We need academic freedom for the pursuit of truth

“Larson’s course and its opponents can function symbiotically to promote open debate in pursuit of truth on Princeton’s campus.”

"Larson’s course and its opponents can function symbiotically to promote open debate in pursuit of truth on Princeton’s campus."

Princeton must respond to the Supreme Court’s decision as a leader, not a follower

“If eliminating legacy admissions is the best we can do to support diversity at Princeton, then we need to find better leaders with better ideas.”

“If eliminating legacy admissions is the best we can do to support diversity at Princeton, then we need to find better leaders with better ideas.”

One year post-Roe: The fight for reproductive justice continues

“On this one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice calls on students to join the fight for universal reproductive rights across the country and in our Princeton community.”

“On this one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice calls on students to join the fight for universal reproductive rights across the country and in our Princeton community.”

Class of 2027, to be a Princetonian is to vote

“The efforts of your peers and Princeton community members should not be forgotten, but rather built upon. Being part of the newest class of Princetonians means keeping up the momentum of our ongoing mission to participate in and improve our democratic processes.”

“The efforts of your peers and Princeton community members should not be forgotten, but rather built upon. Being part of the newest class of Princetonians means keeping up the momentum of our ongoing mission to participate in and improve our democratic processes.”

The three ways Princeton can respond to the affirmative action ruling

“We implore Princeton to take steps as far as the limits of the law provide to progress on the issue of race, not to turn backward as our highest court suggests we do, and to do so in a way that truly promotes diversity on campus and invests in the potential of historically underrepresented groups.”

“We implore Princeton to take steps as far as the limits of the law provide to progress on the issue of race, not to turn backward as our highest court suggests we do, and to do so in a way that truly promotes diversity on campus and invests in the potential of historically underrepresented groups.”

The University must bring Elizabeth Tsurkov home and address Iran’s threats

“When hostile actors take American student hostages while faculty provides platforms for our adversaries’ apologists to create an anti-American environment, universities have an obligation to respond.”

“When hostile actors take American student hostages while faculty provides platforms for our adversaries’ apologists to create an anti-American environment, universities have an obligation to respond.”

Progressive groups: Princeton needs class-based affirmative action

“Princeton should use its influence to promote an admissions process that utilizes class-based affirmative action more thoroughly, while continuing to lower financial barriers for applicants and students.”

“Princeton should use its influence to promote an admissions process that utilizes class-based affirmative action more thoroughly, while continuing to lower financial barriers for applicants and students.”

A spike in housing costs has made Princeton’s summer internships inaccessible to low-income students

“Even if internships near campus are not the only option, they should not be significantly less accessible — especially since the ties and networks that can be fostered through these opportunities can only strengthen the Princeton experience. The privilege of serving Princeton’s local communities should not be one that is reserved for students of greater financial means or who live locally.”

“Even if internships near campus are not the only option, they should not be significantly less accessible — especially since the ties and networks that can be fostered through these opportunities can only strengthen the Princeton experience. The privilege of serving Princeton’s local communities should not be one that is reserved for students of greater financial means or who live locally.”

To better serve Princeton students, Firestone Library should expand its hours

“For many students, a bright, clean, and beautiful space to do work is important to their academic success and mental health. Princeton ought to reconsider Firestone’s hours for this coming fall.”

“For many students, a bright, clean, and beautiful space to do work is important to their academic success and mental health. Princeton ought to reconsider Firestone’s hours for this coming fall.”