Guest Contributions

Since I aired my criticisms, my plans to contribute to the Princeton community have gone awry

“Eisgruber has denied events and donations that would be incredibly beneficial to Jewish as well as other Princeton students — and in doing so, has limited my own freedom of expression. These actions only hurt the Princeton community.”

“Eisgruber has denied events and donations that would be incredibly beneficial to Jewish as well as other Princeton students — and in doing so, has limited my own freedom of expression. These actions only hurt the Princeton community.”

Bicker is not beyond saving

The time has come for Bicker to evolve, and the appropriate adjustments have the potential to transform it into a positive force in Princeton’s social milieu. 

The time has come for Bicker to evolve, and the appropriate adjustments have the potential to transform it into a positive force in Princeton’s social milieu. 

Success is more than whether you become a famous name

“The entire purpose of a Princeton education is to broaden and deepen your understanding of the world.”

Princeton’s mindless pursuit of academic rigor undermines student flourishing

“We must embrace a paradigm shift in how we think about rigor at Princeton: how can we eliminate all hard things that provide low value for students so that they can instead push themselves in areas — academic or extracurricular — that matter most?”

“We must embrace a paradigm shift in how we think about rigor at Princeton: how can we eliminate all hard things that provide low value for students so that they can instead push themselves in areas — academic or extracurricular — that matter most?”

Israel and international law: Correcting the record

Thanks to Hamas, many of Gaza’s innocent will perish. This is a tragedy of the highest possible order. But the blame rests with Hamas — both as a matter of common sense and as a matter of “international law.”

Thanks to Hamas, many of Gaza’s innocent will perish. This is a tragedy of the highest possible order. But the blame rests with Hamas — both as a matter of common sense and as a matter of “international law.”

Jewish students at Princeton: your life is resistance

Throughout Princeton’s history, Jewish students and their allies have encountered and will continue to face challenges similar to those of this week. It is essential to remain steadfast in your beliefs and well-deserved presence in the world, just as I and so many others have before you.

Throughout Princeton’s history, Jewish students and their allies have encountered and will continue to face challenges similar to those of this week. It is essential to remain steadfast in your beliefs and well-deserved presence in the world, just as I and so many others have before you.

PGSU: ORFE students’ experiences demonstrate need for a union

“We do not need to wait for a change of heart from our departments or the Graduate School to create better research conditions for graduate students. We and many other graduate students are seeking legal protection and representation by forming a union.”

"We do not need to wait for a change of heart from our departments or the Graduate School to create better research conditions for graduate students. We and many other graduate students are seeking legal protection and representation by forming a union."

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.”