Opinion

Professors aren't the ones out of touch with reality

Regarding 'Real question is why the academy is so liberal' (Letter, Sept. 30):It's strange that the writer refers to academics as a privileged elite, out of touch with reality, considering the leader of the conservative party is himself a member of the privileged class in America, having attended elite private institutions his entire life and having never to do what the writer calls real world work to make a living.

Those self-parodying preps

Yes. I'm one of those.That's my usual line when I begrudgingly acknowledge where I'm from or where I went to high school.

Letters to the Editor

Sororities' small gestures aren't that impressive Regarding 'Sororities service should be recognized' (Karen Karniol-Tambour, Sept.

Death of the Princeton Renaissance Man

Once upon a time, very long ago, every educated man could read and write in Latin. He could name the stars and by them find his way home on a dark night, if necessary.

Classroom consumption

It's 10:07 a.m., five minutes into your English history lecture and that girl walks in and sits next to you, again.

Help the Carribean victims of Hurricane Jeanne

As many of you know, the Caribbean has been hit by a series of hurricanes in the past few weeks that have devastated the lives of many people in ways we can only imagine.

A much-needed effort

What a difference a few years make. In fall of 2002, Outdoor Action announced that it would have to scale back its trip offerings during the academic year due to rising costs and a reluctance to raise the trip prices.

The politics of potables

Having slugged my way from Aristotle to Aquinas to Adlai Stevenson in search of an understanding of politics (or at least a viable major), I have begun to conclude that some of the best insights into political theory may well come from pop culture.

Sororities' service should be recognized

This week about one in five freshman girls will take part in the contested Sorority Rush, which the university administration adamantly opposes.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you . . . the quintile system

University policy shouldn't put diversity over merit

Regarding 'Achieving diversity is a complex challenge' (Emily Stolzenberg, Sept. 27):Emily Stolzenberg's column almost makes a powerful point.

A budding academic's take on why academics support Kerry

Your friends, as they say, are the best judges of your character. Indeed, a healthy dose of criticism is cathartic, and heeding the advice of friends is a quality we all need.

Abortion issue isn't so simple

Regarding 'Casting our votes in line with science and justice' (Ashley Pavlic, Sept. 24)While Pavlic focuses a great deal on the biological and genetic distinctiveness of the embryo to establish for it the "basic rights . . . of human beings," she fails to recognize the existence of others' rights that may stand in competition.

And you thought statues stood still

The phenomenon of hyperactive statuary, which has traditionally been limited to the more appropriate realm of imaginative fiction, is turning out to be an acute problem on the Princeton campus.

Achieving diversity is a complex challenge

The only thing approximating the agony of the college admissions process is watching someone else whom you love endure it.

Our vote, our future

One of my friends from home wakes up early every morning at college so he can read The New York Times and watch CNN before class.

Casting our votes in line with science and justice

With a major election approaching, we must reflect upon two critical issues: abortion and embryo-destructive research.

Students would save if not for agency monopoly

Regarding 'MicroFridges garner positive response' (Sept. 23):A new MicroFridge costs $374 from the manufacturer, while used ones go for about $200 on Ebay.

Forbes seems like a long way to go in a wheelchair

Regarding 'Paralyzed, moving on' (Sept. 22):I was sincerely moved reading the story of Andrea Wilson and her loyal companion Bradley, and I look forward to meeting her.

I don't care about swift boats

Ever since John Kerry became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, the campaign has centered around one issue more than anything else: the Vietnam War.The right tried to claim that a difference exits between medals and ribbons.