Opinion

Immediately following the attack on the World Trade Center, President Bush began his use of the word "evil." He told the nation that terrorists were "evil-doers" and that his administration would work hard to "rid the world of evil." At the time, I found his use of the word somewhat comical, figuring he didn't have any larger, more appropriate ones in his vocabulary and needed to resort instead to phrases he'd learned from Ho-llywood blockbusters.

OPINION | 03/10/2002

Participants in the slaughter

Participants in the slaughter

Here's a challenge ? see if you can guess which newspaper printed the following condemnation of Israeli policies last Friday, a few hours before Israeli soldiers killed 44 Palestinians in a single day of attacks in the occupied territories: "The killing of innocent people is gradually becoming a norm, and that norm is being implemented in the service of a goal that seeks to deprive another people of its freedom and its human rights." Or this one, targeting Israeli military commanders in the West Bank and Gaza: "They are no longer ashamed to speak of war when what they are really engaged in is colonial policing, which recalls the takeover by the white police of the poor neighborhoods of the blacks in South Africa during the apartheid era." Of course, such hot-headed stuff couldn't appear in The New York Times; and it sounds way too pro-Palestinian to appear in the American media.

OPINION | 03/10/2002

Letters to the Editor

Simple measures are needed to protect water resourcesI am writing in response to the article about the drought emergency, "Drought crisis declared in New Jersey," that ran in last week's paper.In reference to the water-use restrictions that are to be put into effect next week, I say it's about time!

OPINION | 03/10/2002

Sexism cuts both ways

A truly gender-neutral society would demand such an equal-opportunity reaction from the overzealous "activists" who tore down the Maxim-style "Man Show" posters used by several a cappella groups to advertise a show.

OPINION | 03/07/2002

'Man Show' flyers

Advertising does not effect you, right? So why are you wearing a shirt with "GAP" or "J.

OPINION | 03/07/2002

OWL responds to 'Man Show' flyers

Sexy. Powerful. Strong. These are typically masculine adjectives, but they should not be. They should be gender neutral, immediately masculine or feminine, and it is with this goal in mind that the Organization of Women Leaders has launched it's "what is a feminist?" campaign.

OPINION | 03/07/2002

Princeton in the nation's service: What does that mean?

In yesterday's commentary on Boutique Medicine, I described two extreme ideological visions for our health system: the egalitarian and the libertarian vision.

OPINION | 03/06/2002

Early decision disadvantages all students

My high school in mid-December's early decision season is like a war zone. Espionage is undertaken to find out who has gotten in where.

OPINION | 03/06/2002

National health care as a private consumption good

In their spirited point-counterpoint on "boutique medicine" (Feb. 11, 2002), Natalya Efros '05 and Eric Harkleroad '03 framed the debate on our nation's health policy, honestly, as only young people would.

OPINION | 03/05/2002

Fifth amendment capitalism, or the fallacy of the free lunch

In my youth I knew a fellow who was a notorious drunk ? the word "alcoholic" not as yet having found a home in the Ozark dialect ? who had an interesting take on his situation."The weekend's coming," he was once heard to remark.

OPINION | 03/05/2002

More than just a few minutes late: A victim of the Dinky's ills

When was the last time you calmly walked to the dinky? Chances are you usually make a mad dash for the train, and it's not because you're running late; you just don't know what mood the dinky-men might be in today.Earlier this year a friend and I decided to make a trip into New York.

OPINION | 03/04/2002

Who am I? The unnecessary quest for self-definition

I don't really like columns that wax philosophical; more often then not such articles take up some myriad of words without actually saying anything at all.

OPINION | 03/04/2002

A call to seniors: Live in the present

I am a graduating senior and I am living in the present. Not only am I not living in the past, but I have also chosen not to live in the future.

OPINION | 03/03/2002

Letters to the Editor

A lack of diversity in academiaThe article "Why are there so few African-American professors on campuses?" (Feb.

OPINION | 03/03/2002

On your honor: Guilty until proven innocent

As we approach midterms week it's natural for our thoughts to turn to exams. Every exam we take over midterm week will be marked with a small pledge that we have "not violated the honor code" during this examination.

OPINION | 03/03/2002

Minority groups do not self-segregate in campus social life

As I sat in the Frist Dining Area enjoying a nice late lunch, I picked up a stray copy of Wednesday's Daily Princetonian.

OPINION | 02/28/2002

A real reason for peace and a new peace plan

The intifada has left Israel and Palestine battered and bloodied. Ariel Sharon now faces pressure from both the left and right wings of his government, simultaneously confronted with the protests of military officers declaring they will not serve in operations against Palestinians, and a right-wing coalition that wants even harsher action taken against the insurgents.

OPINION | 02/28/2002

Letters to the Editor

Ceremony should carry the memory, legacy of Sept. 11I am writing in response to the article printed on Monday, Feb.

OPINION | 02/27/2002

When the line between art and life is blurred

A prominent figure in the federal government contemplates the viability of his political future after disclosing that he suffers from multiple sclerosis, and a reporter for a major national newspaper was killed when taken hostage by anti-American factions in a war-torn country.

OPINION | 02/27/2002

The rivalry between departments

Whenever I look through Princeton Undergraduate Announcement, I'm always amazed at the huge range of departments and classes.

OPINION | 02/27/2002

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