Princeton must invest in more resources for trans*, queer, and femme students

Princeton must invest in more resources for trans*, queer, and femme students

Kristal Grant

“The Pride Alliance demands that the University immediately begin prioritizing the mental health and well-being of its queer and trans* students, women and femme students, and Black and Indigenous students of color.”

“The Pride Alliance demands that the University immediately begin prioritizing the mental health and well-being of its queer and trans* students, women and femme students, and Black and Indigenous students of color.”

OPINION | 4 days ago

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Should we hope this ‘normal’ lasts?

Should we hope this ‘normal’ lasts?

David Palomino

“So what does our future hold? Will this ‘normal’ last? We cannot know. We can, however, hope. We can accept uncertainties and still dare to influence the future.”

“So what does our future hold? Will this “normal” last? We cannot know. We can, however, hope. We can accept uncertainties and still dare to influence the future.”

OPINION | 4 days ago

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Introducing Reactions: Opinion’s snappy and succinct mini-columns

Introducing Reactions: Opinion’s snappy and succinct mini-columns

Zachariah Sippy and Rohit Narayanan

After major scoops and stories on campus, Reactions will host a series of snappy, prompt, roughly 250-word pieces, staking out different points of view. These mini-columns can engage with each other directly, explore different sides of the issue at hand, and — importantly — prioritize timeliness.

After major scoops and stories on campus, Reactions will host a series of snappy, prompt, roughly 250-word pieces, staking out different points of view. These mini-columns can engage with each other directly, explore different sides of the issue at hand, and — importantly — prioritize timeliness.

OPINION | September 16

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Doing enough: what high-risk individuals can teach us about COVID-19 safety

Doing enough: what high-risk individuals can teach us about COVID-19 safety

Genrietta Churbanova

Tenna’s perspective on the danger that large social events pose to high-risk students illuminates two substantial shortcomings in the way COVID-19 safety is typically discussed at Princeton.

Tenna’s perspective on the danger that large social events pose to high-risk students illuminates two substantial shortcomings in the way COVID-19 safety is typically discussed at Princeton.

OPINION | September 13

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Afghanistan and the decline of American reliability

Afghanistan and the decline of American reliability

Juan José López Haddad

“The United States might not be the Land of the Free, but relative to other comparable powers, it is indeed the Land of the Freer. Now, during the 20th anniversary of the heinous terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, it is critical for all Americans to reflect whether Washington has really kept the promises it made when it vowed to fight terrorism, both domestic and foreign.”

“The United States might not be the Land of the Free, but relative to other comparable powers, it is indeed the Land of the Freer. Now, during the 20th anniversary of the heinous terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, it is critical for all Americans to reflect whether Washington has really kept the promises it made when it vowed to fight terrorism, both domestic and foreign.”

OPINION | September 12

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Stop treating Princeton like a bucket list

Stop treating Princeton like a bucket list

Allen Liu

“It’s easy to feel apathetic or detached from campus because of the experiences we missed. Instead of focusing on what we could next check off our bucket list, we should focus on something even more important: each other.”  

“It’s easy to feel apathetic or detached from campus because of the experiences we missed. Instead of focusing on what we could next check off our bucket list, we should focus on something even more important: each other.”  

OPINION | September 9

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Stop sexualizing women-loving women: Drake’s ‘Girls Want Girls’ and artistic responsibility

Stop sexualizing women-loving women: Drake’s ‘Girls Want Girls’ and artistic responsibility

Brittani Telfair

“When making art, artists have a responsibility to be considerate of their subjects and refrain from using, abusing, and co-opting the stories of communities they have no sincere interest in understanding.”

“When making art, artists have a responsibility to be considerate of their subjects and refrain from using, abusing, and co-opting the stories of communities they have no sincere interest in understanding.” 

OPINION | September 9

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Outdated Triangle Frosh Week Show demonstrates why Princeton culture is in need of change

Outdated Triangle Frosh Week Show demonstrates why Princeton culture is in need of change

Chris Park

“Am I saying that Triangle deserves a similar fate as SPIA and First College? Absolutely not. They are a team of Princeton’s finest artists, comedians, and designers. Their performances have demonstrated incredible finesse and the club is a significant ambassador of the University. However, excellence should not overshadow the potential to grow.”

“Am I saying that Triangle deserves a similar fate as SPIA and First College? Absolutely not. They are a team of Princeton’s finest artists, comedians, and designers. Their works have presented incredible finesse and are a significant ambassador of the University. However, excellence should not overshadow the potential to grow.”

OPINION | September 8

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The privilege of indifference: Commonalities between national forest management and Divest Princeton

The privilege of indifference: Commonalities between national forest management and Divest Princeton

Hannah Reynolds

“Our leaders, whether USDA officials, or legislators, or Trustees at Princeton, must listen to those most affected. Our leaders must listen to those in frontline communities where severe and disproportionate impacts of climate change are already being felt.”

“Our leaders, whether USDA officials or legislators or Trustees at Princeton, must listen to those most affected. Our leaders must listen to those in frontline communities where severe and disproportionate impacts of climate change are already being felt.”

OPINION | September 8

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As we return to in-person instruction, let’s not take it for granted

As we return to in-person instruction, let’s not take it for granted

Ava Milberg

“Fortunately, in-person school is no longer ‘gone,‘ but for quite some time it was. Only after losing the ability to go to school and all of the enjoyments that come with it was I able to truly develop gratitude for it.”

“Fortunately, in-person school is no longer ‘gone,‘ but for quite some time it was. Only after losing the ability to go to school and all of the enjoyments that come with it was I able to truly develop gratitude for it.”

OPINION | September 6

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Hurricane Ida made clear that the Orange Bubble is not invincible. Now what?

Hurricane Ida made clear that the Orange Bubble is not invincible. Now what?

Claudia Frykberg

“It’s easy to feel protected by the Orange Bubble. But if Hurricane Ida showed us anything, it is that the climate crisis is at our doorstep and time is a luxury we no longer have.”

“It’s easy to feel protected by the Orange Bubble. But if Hurricane Ida showed us anything, it is that the climate crisis is at our doorstep and time is a luxury we no longer have.”

OPINION | September 5

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We have a one-time chance to change Princeton. Don’t squander it.

We have a one-time chance to change Princeton. Don’t squander it.

Emma Treadway

“I encourage you: consider what you can change, and how you can set the example for your successors. This chance won’t come again.”

“I encourage you: consider what you can change, and how you can set the example for your successors. This chance won’t come again.”

OPINION | August 30

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See it, share it, stomp it: Looking out for spotted lanternflies in Princeton

See it, share it, stomp it: Looking out for spotted lanternflies in Princeton

Sreya Jonnalagadda

“See it, share it, stomp it! These are the steps you should follow if you see an insect called the spotted lanternfly around Princeton.” 

“See it, share it, stomp it! These are the steps you should follow if you see an insect called the spotted lanternfly around Princeton.” 

OPINION | August 30

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Science-based measures and community’s efforts will support return to in-person teaching and learning

Science-based measures and community’s efforts will support return to in-person teaching and learning

Robin Izzo

“Princeton was proactive and worked hard to develop an infrastructure that is not common, even among our peers. It is this novel yet tested combination of measures that allows us to confidently welcome back our whole community this fall.”

“Princeton was proactive and worked hard to develop an infrastructure that is not common, even among our peers. It is this novel yet tested combination of measures that allows us to confidently welcome back our whole community this fall.”

OPINION | August 27

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