Guest Contributions

Princeton’s climate research: In the service of BP

Princeton’s climate research: In the service of BP

Eleanor Clemans-Cope and Alex Norbrook

“BP uses Princeton’s Carbon Mitigation Initiative to launder its image, to ensure a stream of studies that give it legitimacy, and to preserve its business model.”

“BP uses Princeton’s Carbon Mitigation Initiative to launder its image, to ensure a stream of studies that give it legitimacy, and to preserve its business model.”

OPINION | February 6

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Give me Ted Lasso, and don’t make me pay

Give me Ted Lasso, and don’t make me pay

Grace Rosenberg

If the University is to make strides toward supporting students’ mental health, it must encourage and fund not only community events, but also resources for students to spend stress-free time alone.

If the University is to make strides toward supporting students’ mental health, it must encourage and fund not only community events, but also resources for students to spend stress-free time alone. 

OPINION | February 5

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Remembering Witherspoon, rejecting the status quo

Remembering Witherspoon, rejecting the status quo

Brendan Kolb, Waner Zhang, and Katie Rech

"The statue itself, however, does not tell us about the nuances of history. Its theme is pure praise.”

"The statue itself, however, does not tell us about the nuances of history. Its theme is pure praise.”

OPINION | January 31

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The $1M prize every student should know about

The $1M prize every student should know about

Bahia Kazemipour

At a school like Princeton, we all have the ability to explore opportunities embracing inclusivity and sustainability, as well as access to the resources and support to create meaningful change. The Hult Prize is the perfect opportunity to make this change.

At a school like Princeton, we all have the ability to explore opportunities embracing inclusivity and sustainability, as well as access to the resources and support to create meaningful change. The Hult Prize is the perfect opportunity to make this change.

OPINION | January 29

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One year later, DEI efforts within Princeton athletics have stagnated

One year later, DEI efforts within Princeton athletics have stagnated

AJ Lonski

“One cannot expect issues of team culture, such as those I experienced on the wrestling team, to be rectified by students alone. They must also be made important by Princeton athletics as a whole and addressed by administrative leaders.”

“One cannot expect issues of team culture, such as those I experienced on the wrestling team, to be rectified by students alone. They must also be made important by Princeton athletics as a whole and addressed by administrative leaders.”

OPINION | January 18

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NJTransit's Alternative 1 is a threat to, not a savior for, the Dinky

NJTransit's Alternative 1 is a threat to, not a savior for, the Dinky

Darius Jankauskas

“We should recognize today’s Dinky as Princeton’s core transit backbone. By fighting for Alternative 4 today, we secure its immediate future.”

“We should recognize today’s Dinky as Princeton’s core transit backbone. By fighting for Alternative 4 today, we secure its immediate future.”

OPINION | January 18

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Witherspoon’s legacy should be honored — and merits open debate

Witherspoon’s legacy should be honored — and merits open debate

Bill Hewitt

“The resolution of the present dispute has import far beyond the location of one bronze statue and the reputation of one individual — it will determine whether Princeton affirms learning, the pursuit of knowledge, intellectual independence, and freedom of speech.”

“The resolution of the present dispute has import far beyond the location of one bronze statue and the reputation of one individual — it will determine whether Princeton affirms learning, the pursuit of knowledge, intellectual independence, and freedom of speech.”

OPINION | January 11

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To serve our community, the Dinky must improve

To serve our community, the Dinky must improve

Jessica Wilson

“An alternative to the Dinky proposes a much more frequent light rail service, with added bus service, as well as a bike and walking path alongside the light rail. It is, in my opinion, a truly fantastic project.”

“An alternative to the Dinky proposes a much more frequent light rail service, with added bus service, as well as a bike and walking path alongside the light rail. It is, in my opinion, a truly fantastic project.”

OPINION | December 20

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Recognizing Adverse Childhood Experiences would create a trauma-informed Princeton

Recognizing Adverse Childhood Experiences would create a trauma-informed Princeton

Patrick Anderson

“After 14 years of intense personal study of the science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences, I believe we need a trauma-informed campus, which takes into account ACEs when wrestling with these complex issues.”

“After 14 years of intense personal study of the science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences, I believe we need a trauma-informed campus, which takes into account ACEs when wrestling with these complex issues.”

OPINION | December 20

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Princeton must face its legacy of educating climate deniers

Princeton must face its legacy of educating climate deniers

Tom Taylor and Lynne Archibald

“If Princeton wants to trumpet its alumni and faculty who champion climate solutions, then it must also reckon with the loss and damage caused by its own alumni and faculty.”

“If Princeton wants to trumpet its alumni and faculty who champion climate solutions, then it must also reckon with the loss and damage caused by its own alumni and faculty.”

OPINION | December 19

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Eating disorders are not just a “girl problem”

Eating disorders are not just a “girl problem”

Maria Karakousis

“As members of a society that values physical and mental health, we must abolish the stereotype that eating disorders are associated with femininity, as this myth excludes men and other entire gender categories from the critical chance to be acknowledged and helped with their suffering.”

“As members of a society that values physical and mental health, we must abolish the stereotype that eating disorders are associated with femininity, as this myth excludes men and other entire gender categories from the critical chance to be acknowledged and helped with their suffering.”

OPINION | December 8

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On academic standards and mental health

On academic standards and mental health

Christopher L. Eisgruber

“We should bear in mind why Princeton and its peer institutions create challenging, high-aspiration academic programs for their students. Our goal is to provide students with the intellectual and personal foundations for a lifetime of rewarding engagement.”

“We should bear in mind why Princeton and its peer institutions create challenging, high-aspiration academic programs for their students. Our goal is to provide students with the intellectual and personal foundations for a lifetime of rewarding engagement.”

OPINION | December 8

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How Firestone exploited Liberia — and made Princeton as we know it

How Firestone exploited Liberia — and made Princeton as we know it

Jon Ort

“Princeton’s Library propagandizes the Firestone Company. It serves a corporation that has, for nearly a century, oppressed Black laborers in the West African nation of Liberia.”

“Princeton’s Library propagandizes the Firestone Company. It serves a corporation that has, for nearly a century, oppressed Black laborers in the West African nation of Liberia.”

OPINION | December 7

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Your rhetoric is killing trans people

Your rhetoric is killing trans people

Aster Zhang

“Transitioning isn’t pretty. It’s intensely terrifying to step into the shoes of the person you’ve always wanted to be when part of you wants to stay in the worn-but-comfortable pair you’ve always had.”

“Transitioning isn’t pretty. It’s intensely terrifying to step into the shoes of the person you’ve always wanted to be when part of you wants to stay in the worn-but-comfortable pair you’ve always had.”

OPINION | December 7

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A minority within a minority: Being Generational African American at Princeton

A minority within a minority: Being Generational African American at Princeton

Christopher Butcher

“Generational African Americans deserve to take up space on Princeton’s campus, and the Generational African American Students Association (GAASA) is that space.”

“Generational African Americans deserve to take up space on Princeton’s campus, and the Generational African American Students Association (GAASA) is that space.”

OPINION | December 6

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If elected to lead USG, we will bring the outside voice in

If elected to lead USG, we will bring the outside voice in

J.J. Scott

“Isabella and I will provide the outsider perspective that is sorely missed in student government right now.”

“Isabella and I will provide the outsider perspective that is sorely missed in student government right now.”

OPINION | December 4

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Vote ‘yes’ on USG referendum to support transgender and gender non-conforming students

Vote ‘yes’ on USG referendum to support transgender and gender non-conforming students

Uma Fox

“Despite the millions spent on DEI and the repeated platitudes of campus diversity, transgender and gender-non-conforming students continue to face discrimination in accessing basic aspects of living.”

“Despite the millions spent on DEI and the repeated platitudes of campus diversity, transgender and gender-non-conforming students continue to face discrimination in accessing basic aspects of living.”

OPINION | December 1

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Theater excellence can’t come at the cost of student performers’ mental health

Theater excellence can’t come at the cost of student performers’ mental health

Rafael Collado

“The theater professionals at Triangle conveyed through their actions that they prefer to treat stressed college students participating in an extracurricular activity as full-time professional actors, pushing them to their physical and mental limits, and tossing them aside when they can no longer keep up.”

“The theater professionals at Triangle conveyed through their actions that they prefer to treat stressed college students participating in an extracurricular activity as full-time professional actors, pushing them to their physical and mental limits, and tossing them aside when they can no longer keep up.”

OPINION | November 17

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POCC Leaders: New No Communication Order policy is preposterous

POCC Leaders: New No Communication Order policy is preposterous

Myles McKnight and Danielle Shapiro

“Why should the victim of harassment, threats, or privacy invasions have to be in touch with their aggressor before requesting an NCO? “

“Why should the victim of harassment, threats, or privacy invasions have to be in touch with their aggressor before requesting an NCO? “ 

OPINION | November 15

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Princeton’s divestment and dissociation announcement charts a path towards a fossil free campus

Princeton’s divestment and dissociation announcement charts a path towards a fossil free campus

Nate Howard and Alex Norbrook

“While Princeton’s current divestment policy makes huge leaps towards addressing the influence of the fossil fuel industry at our University, there is more work to do.”

“While Princeton’s current divestment policy makes huge leaps towards addressing the influence of the fossil fuel industry at our University, there is more work to do.” 

OPINION | November 15

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