Legacies strengthen Princeton communityRegarding "Admissions should be blind to legacy status" (Friday, March 4):The author of the recent editorial who wishes that Princeton admissions be blind to legacy preferences is living in a world of youthful idealism.
Long decried as too controversial for foreign policy, the promotion of women's rights is now acknowledged as critical to economic development and good governance, especially in developing countries.
I was horribly nervous for my interview for the Martin Dale award. My stomach churned, my hands shook, my voice trembled.
As I watch the ritualistic dueling between the two national parties, it is apparent that the Republican successes of the past few years are due almost entirely to their message.
Most students and faculty agree that there is simply too much going on at Princeton, that the place is "overscheduled." For faculty the crunch hour is often 4:30 p.m., when on many days we must choose among a nonnegotiable department meeting, two "important" committee meetings and four special lectures or seminars that it would be a shame to miss, and probably rude as well.Overscheduling extends to weekends.
For as long as this Board can remember, addressing the absence of a "24-hour study space" has been a top priority of the USG.
Special needs housing is an invaluable program, and the fact that the housing department allows roommates or drawmates to accompany a special needs student is a sign of their commitment to providing high standards of living for all students.
Regarding "Benefits of student body expansion outweigh costs" (Wednesday, March 2):The editorial board is a stranger to the truth of Princeton life.First, the campus is not undercrowded.
Regarding 'Fighting apathy, inspiring service' (Tuesday, March. 1, 2005):I would like to thank you for taking an interest in PSU Dance Marathon.
Regarding 'On courtship, spooning and single sex education' (Thursday, March 3, 2005):I'm so glad to hear that P.G.
We all know how difficult it is to get into Princeton. Of the some 13,695 prospective members of the Class of 2008 who applied to Princeton last year, only about 12 percent were offered admission.
This past weekend, the boys were back in town.I am referring to the influx of males at the annual alumni gathering.
Our administration's response to President Summers' remarks on the question of a genetic factor affecting the proportion of women among elite science faculties reminds us that the liberalism of the liberal education has painfully sharp boundaries.Liberal academics will cling to genetic determinism when it serves their agenda to do so, as with the diktat that homosexuality is genetically determined.
The media is on a mission to depress women of our generation. The lives that await us after graduation have become fodder for cover stories and oped musings.
