Opinion

Aristotle's (modern) politics

Aristotle wrote that you could persuade people in three ways.You could use ethos, or arguments based on the speaker's character: I'm a trustworthy and honest guy, so you should pay attention to this column.You can use logos, or an appeal to logical argumentation: In this column, I will present numerous facts and examples to back up my claims.Finally, you can use pathos, or an appeal to the audience's emotions: If you don't read this column, then you'll bomb your next final and Morgan Stanley won't hire you.You can learn a lot about modern political discourse by following the 2008 campaign through this Aristotelian lens.

Making the grade

I'm writing this column as therapy, a break from grading the final exams for my course. Samuel Johnson once described a second marriage as the triumph of hope over experience, and I see a sort of parallel with teaching and then grading.

Give the TA a break!

I sat down in McCosh 10 Wednesday night ready to get owned by the ECO 100: Intro to Microeconomics final I didn't study much for.

Quiet competence

Rob Biederman '08 spent the majority of his tenure as USG president making small improvements to student life.

Op Art - Jan. 18, 2008

Writing in the margins

From a very early age I was taught not to write in books. Books, my father taught me, were nothing short of sacred, and were to be treated with respect.

I change my bedsheets once a month

According to Point polls, I am the typical Princeton Student: slightly above average, and boring.I am a virgin and I've never been sexiled.

The board's workout plan

USG President Rob Biederman '08's oped piece in Monday's Daily Princetonian brings to light important concerns about the ability of Dillon Gym to accommodate Princeton's growing population.

Princet00n

Letters to the editor - Jan. 16, 2008

Note: These are all real letters sent to the 'Prince' during the 131st board. Seriously. These people exist. Clubs should serve green drinksRegarding 'Organization pushes for more eco-friendly cups' (Thursday, October 18, 2007):I have a suggestion for the eating clubs if they are truly concerned about Greening Princeton.

Necessary improvements to Dillon

Princeton is the nation's best university. Our professors are second to none, our student body is unparalleled and we have one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation and the world.

Class tells

One of the many things we find hard to talk about ? not only here in Princeton, but nationally ? is class.

Op Art - Jan. 14, 2008

Tough choices

This year, Princeton and other universities are expected to receive a record number of applications, as the nation's population of college-bound high school seniors reaches a demographic peak.

Symbols of change

"Barack Obama is my n?-a," was the way one Iowan voiced his support for the Democratic Illinois senator to a campaign volunteer, a friend of mine, before flashing a genuine smile and thumbs-up.

Lessons from New Hampshire

For five days, Manchester, N.H. felt like the center of the universe. Because open-seat races in both parties frame the presidential race in 2008, New Hampshire was the perfect political storm.

Op Art - Jan. 11, 2008

Myths of January

As I've watched the political coverage of the first caucus and first primary, I've been struck by what I consider the fundamental weakness of the coverage.

Letters to the Editor - Jan. 9, 2008

Editorial misinformed readers on LabyrinthRegarding 'Lost in the Labyrinth,' (Friday, Dec.

Op Art - Jan. 9, 2008