Opinion

Offer introductory language courses year-round

One of the best parts of the University’s undergrad curriculum is the freedom to explore during your first two years (and to some degree, even after you’ve selected a major). We don’t have standard general education courses that every single freshman or sophomore has to take, like at Columbia.

Be part of the solution

By Sam Major Last Tuesday, a number of Princeton faculty members ran an advertisement in The Daily Princetonian calling for the University to “divest from all companies that contribute to or profit from the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and continued siege of Gaza.” Many students, however, disagree.

The case for divestment

Last Tuesday, 48 tenured Princeton professors published anopen lettercalling on the University to divest from companies that profit from or contribute to the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and siege on Gaza.

Dear white people at “Dear White People”

It was heartening to see the racial diversity at the screening of the phenomenal new movie, “Dear White People,” at the Princeton Garden Theatre on Nov.

Why working on Wall Street hurts the economy

“My house in the wealthy suburbs of Cherry Hill is predicated on a place like Camden.” I listened to the president of the Center for Environmental Transformation, Mark Dooly, say these words during my Community Action orientation.

Editorial: Reform midterms to promote fairness and maintain fall break

Midterms week is an inherently stressful time when students are required to study for comprehensive tests, learn new material in class and complete papers and problem sets.

The nail that stands out

Climbing life's ladders

Wikipedia has an entire page dedicated to listing important people who graduated from the University.

Editorial: Improve event ticket distribution

One of the best parts of being at Princeton is the prominent speakers the University attracts. Most recently the University community received a visit from the Dalai Lama on Oct.

The importance of clarifying consent

At Princeton, where students are responsible for completing extensive educational courses on sexual assault before even enrolling in classes, and where student-run organizations dedicated to combating assault on campus abound, characterizing consent remains a touchy and controversial subject.Although sexual assault victims don't always say no, they also don't always exude enthusiasm and affirmative interest.

Cartoon: Backlog

Cartoon: Whiner

The "Cool Girl" phenomenon

In Gillian Flynn’s novel Gone Girl, the basis for a recent popular movie, a specific passage from the book highlights a particularly apt social dilemma women face.

Nerdsniping, sellout style

“There’s a certain type of brain that’s easily disabled.

Latino leadership critical to classrooms and country

By Doug Lennox’09 Last month, the Center for American Progress published a study on the relationship between teacher expectations and student performance.

Sorry, dude, I have brolates at 4 p.m.

Earlier this year, a new fitness regime made headlines. Broga — a yoga class taught by men, aimed at men.

What will it take for Princeton students to step up?

Last Wednesday, students across the world carried their mattressesto support Columbia University student Emma Sulkowicz and to raise awareness about sexual assault on college campuses.

Why everyone needs to go see 'Dear White People'

Last week, I saw "Dear White People," a movie that follows the adventures of a group of black students at Winchester University, a fictional Ivy League school.

Cartoon: Tiger comic no. 3

Princeton years vs. life years

This past month, Princeton became the first town in New Jersey to earn a place in the World Health Organization’s global network of “age-friendly” communities.