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Princeton must practice the democracy that it preaches

“If the University is truly committed to the aim of resisting anti-democratic efforts nationally, it must begin by ensuring that an institutional, non-performative democracy exists at the University in the first place: it must make CPUC a decision-making body that votes on student referenda.”

“If the University is truly committed to the aim of resisting anti-democratic efforts nationally, it must begin by ensuring that an institutional, non-performative democracy exists at the University in the first place: it must make CPUC a decision-making body that votes on student referenda.”

Eisgruber eats at Olives. Why can’t I?

I’m sure that when the responsible University administrators see Eisgruber walking from Nassau Hall to Olives, they do not think, “what a pitiable, isolated person who is struggling with food access.” If only they would apply the same respect to our decisions and ability to care for ourselves, too.

I’m sure that when the responsible University administrators see Eisgruber walking from Nassau Hall to Olives, they do not think, “what a pitiable, isolated person who is struggling with food access.” If only they would apply the same respect to our decisions and ability to care for ourselves, too.

If violence is never the answer, Princeton should not be complicit in genocide

Our opposition to violence can’t be conditional: the stakes are nothing less than human life.

Our opposition to violence can’t be conditional: the stakes are nothing less than human life.

Referendum sponsors, poll the University before you poll us

In the best form of student government, USG members should be our trusted delegates to negotiate with the University, coming out with a proposal that both the administration and students might agree on.

Princetonians for Free Speech defends free speech for all

Other than speech that is unprotected by First Amendment law, PFS is committed to defending the widest possible freedom of speech and open discourse for everyone, no matter how unpopular or offensive the point of view.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reminds us of the transformative value of hard work

In a world rife with convenient distractions, both online and offline, Jackson’s life and message reminds us that true progress demands sustained focus and resilience.

In a world rife with convenient distractions, both online and offline, Jackson’s life and message reminds us that true progress demands sustained focus and resilience.

Students want to ask speakers questions. Let them.

Why bring great speakers to campus if we cannot question them? If speakers want to have difficult conversations, they should expect students to want to engage.

Why bring great speakers to campus if we cannot question them? If speakers want to have difficult conversations, they should expect students to want to engage.

Charlie Kirk is not the martyr conservatives want him to be

In his piece, Editorial Board Chair Christofer Robles ’26 argues that as members of the campus right misrepresent the status of free speech on campus and Charlie Kirk’s legacy, they legitimize the federal government’s punishment of left-wing students for their political expression.

In his piece, Editorial Board Chair Christofer Robles ’26 argues that as members of the campus right misrepresent the status of free speech on campus and Charlie Kirk’s legacy, they legitimize the federal government’s punishment of left-wing students for their political expression.

BP is out. Here’s what’s next for the climate movement at Princeton

Fossil fuel companies have abandoned their deceptive climate pledges, and the Trump administration is cracking down on climate research. As governments and corporations abandon climate action, Princeton must step up as a leader on the issue.

Fossil fuel companies have abandoned their deceptive climate pledges, and the Trump administration is cracking down on climate research. As governments and corporations abandon climate action, Princeton must step up as a leader on the issue.

Public service still serves the public

It is sometimes difficult to see the value of service in times of instability, disinvestment in public services, eroding public trust in government, and an uncertain job market. But even in times of massive turmoil, public service is still able to drive initiatives that aren’t sufficiently politicized to make newspaper headlines. 

As academia and the federal workforce have adapted to rapid policy changes, the SINSI program and the students it supports have had to adapt. We are the first generation of SINSI Scholars, the SINSI program’s graduate fellows, to contend with this new era of uncertainty.

Charlie Kirk died for ideals the left has ignored

Kirk’s killing will mark a turning point. The question is whether it leads America and those who diverge from the prevailing orthodoxy on its college campuses into fear and silence, or towards courage and conviction.

Kirk’s killing will mark a turning point. The question is whether it leads America and those who diverge from the prevailing orthodoxy on its college campuses into fear and silence, or towards courage and conviction.

Why did we go to see Ketanji Brown Jackson, anyway?

As a community, though, we should honestly acknowledge our bleak feelings on the Trump administration and look for genuine coping mechanisms, rather than compartmentalizing our anxiety into ceremonial events like these.

As a community, though, we should honestly acknowledge our bleak feelings on the Trump administration and look for genuine coping mechanisms, rather than compartmentalizing our anxiety into ceremonial events like these.

Charlie Kirk’s death shows why conservatives fight for free speech

As a conservative, I ask that Kirk’s death prompt reflection on our own campus culture. As a student, I hope it inspires us to seek knowledge with openness and humility. And as a person, I pray it challenges us to see each other as brothers and sisters, not simply as small examples of bigger phenomena. 

As a conservative, I ask that Kirk’s death prompt reflection on our own campus culture. As a student, I hope it inspires us to seek knowledge with openness and humility. And as a person, I pray it challenges us to see each other as brothers and sisters, not simply as small examples of bigger phenomena. 

It’s time to step it up on diversity and inclusion

Over the last five years, Princeton never achieved parity in diversity and inclusion for Black students. Now, the University faces a conservative culture and federal government hostile to anti-racism. Now, more than ever, Princeton cannot abandon its students. 

Over the last five years, Princeton never achieved parity in diversity and inclusion for Black students. Now, the University faces a conservative culture and federal government hostile to anti-racism. Now, more than ever, Princeton cannot abandon its students. 

Class of 2029: Reject selective views of free speech

"Let us make an appeal to the entire Class of 2029: You can care about viewpoint diversity and free expression even if you don’t read the Tory. As liberals and progressives, you can understand that free speech is an issue that affects everyone."

"Let us make an appeal to the entire Class of 2029: You can care about viewpoint diversity and free expression even if you don’t read the Tory. As liberals and progressives, you can understand that free speech is an issue that affects everyone."

For a more effective USG, train newly elected members on the bureaucracy

For student representatives to make the change we can through the systems we have, we need a more onboarding process that prepares us to navigate these byzantine processes. 

For student representatives to make the change we can through the systems we have, we need a more onboarding process that prepares us to navigate these byzantine processes. 

Go big or go home: the case for a single Lawnparties

Consolidating the fall and spring budgets into one would reinforce the position of Lawnparties as a quintessentially Princeton tradition and a mainstay of the social experience.

Consolidating the fall and spring budgets into one would reinforce the position of Lawnparties as a quintessentially Princeton tradition and a mainstay of the social experience.

Princeton must retire the Atatürk Professorship

While no professor has held the title since Atatürk Professor of Ottoman and Modern Turkish Studies emeritus Heath W. Lowry departed in 2013, the position remains open for new candidates. Just as Princeton exempted Wilson’s name from celebration due to his racist ideologies, it must do the same for the Atatürk Professorship: It must be retired.

While no professor has held the title since Atatürk Professor of Ottoman and Modern Turkish Studies emeritus Heath W. Lowry departed in 2013, the position remains open for new candidates. Just as Princeton exempted Wilson’s name from celebration due to his racist ideologies, it must do the same for the Atatürk Professorship: It must be retired.

What I learned about the forgotten history of science from Guyot Hall

How many other faculty have worked in Guyot’s spaces over the decades? Soon these spaces will be completely redesigned, and their history erased as the building becomes home to computer science. 

How many other faculty have worked in Guyot’s spaces over the decades? Soon these spaces will be completely redesigned, and their history erased as the building becomes home to computer science. 

Reactions: New class times

Our Opinion writers comment on the new class timings, our expanding campus, and the implications for both daily student life and the University itself. 

Our Opinion writers comment on the new class timings, our expanding campus, and the implications for both daily student life and the University itself.