Opinion

Finding your academic home at Princeton

Finding your academic home at Princeton

Juan José López Haddad

As you embark in the endeavor of choosing — or surviving — a concentration, be cognizant of these tips. Email that one cool professor you had and set up a time to meet or have coffee. Apply to that interesting fellowship you might have seen on a website or in an email — all there is to lose is a couple of hours.

As you embark in the endeavor of choosing — or surviving — a concentration, be cognizant of these tips. Email that one cool professor you had and set up a time to meet or have coffee. Apply to that interesting fellowship you might have seen on a website or in an email — all there is to lose is a couple of hours.

OPINION | 02/10/2021

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PART III | Power and Money at Princeton: Princeton’s Donors Fund Climate Denial

PART III | Power and Money at Princeton: Princeton’s Donors Fund Climate Denial

Guest Contributors

Princeton’s climate history is one of cognitive dissonance. The University has simultaneously affiliated itself with climate action and climate denial.

Princeton’s climate history is one of cognitive dissonance. The University has simultaneously affiliated itself with climate action and climate denial.

OPINION | 02/09/2021

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Political culture has become foreign to American democratic traditions

Political culture has become foreign to American democratic traditions

Guest Contributors

The problem now is a political culture that seems, more than ever, foreign to American democratic traditions. 

 The problem now is a political culture that seems, more than ever, foreign to American democratic traditions.  

OPINION | 02/09/2021

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PART II | Power and Money at Princeton: What do you get for a donation to Princeton?

PART II | Power and Money at Princeton: What do you get for a donation to Princeton?

Guest Contributors

As we strive to understand systems of power at Princeton and beyond, it is crucial to know how the University is funded and the power of big donors at Princeton — whether explicitly stated or implicitly understood. As they pour millions into the University, we should encourage greater scrutiny of what they may get in return — better reputations, greater consideration in important university decisions, seats on the Board. 

As we strive to understand systems of power at Princeton and beyond, it is crucial to know how the University is funded and the power of big donors at Princeton — whether explicitly stated or implicitly understood. As they pour millions into the University, we should encourage greater scrutiny of what they may get in return — better reputations, greater consideration in important university decisions, seats on the Board. 

OPINION | 02/08/2021

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Let’s pay our vaccine privilege forward

Let’s pay our vaccine privilege forward

David Palomino

While much of the world scrambles to acquire vaccines, Princeton University students reside on a major testing and vaccine distribution site. It is a privilege worth examining and remembering for the rest of our lives.

While much of the world scrambles to acquire vaccines, Princeton University students reside on a major testing and vaccine distribution site. It is a privilege worth examining and remembering for the rest of our lives.

OPINION | 02/08/2021

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PART I | Power and Money At Princeton: Where is our ‘Princeton Forward’?

PART I | Power and Money At Princeton: Where is our ‘Princeton Forward’?

Guest Contributors

The opaqueness of the Trustee nomination process and absence of a petition option highlight the undemocratic and nontransparent nature of Princeton’s Board of Trustees.

The opaqueness of the Trustee nomination process and absence of a petition option highlight the undemocratic and nontransparent nature of Princeton’s Board of Trustees.

PROJECTS | 02/07/2021

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The suspension of research, study abroad damages cross-cultural exchange during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The suspension of research, study abroad damages cross-cultural exchange during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Genrietta Churbanova

Although disappointing for countless Princeton students, the cancellation of abroad programs also has broader implications rooted in the international community’s reaction to the pandemic. Research and study abroad programs (rightfully) have been suspended at a time when the world stands to benefit from their capacity of strengthening soft ties between countries and cultures.

Although disappointing for countless Princeton students, the cancellation of abroad programs also has broader implications rooted in the international community’s reaction to the pandemic. Research and study abroad programs (rightfully) have been suspended at a time when the world stands to benefit from their capacity of strengthening soft ties between countries and cultures.

OPINION | 02/07/2021

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Decolonize dating: a Tiktok essay

Decolonize dating: a Tiktok essay

Brittani Telfair

Too often at institutions like Princeton and beyond, the euphemizing language of “preference” is used to conceal beliefs that result from failure to question and willingness to embrace the tenets of white supremacy deeply embedded into Western societies.

Too often at institutions like Princeton and beyond, the euphemizing language of “preference” is used to conceal beliefs that result from failure to question and willingness to embrace the tenets of white supremacy deeply embedded into Western societies

OPINION | 02/04/2021

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The Atlanta Dream’s pivotal role in the Georgia runoffs

The Atlanta Dream’s pivotal role in the Georgia runoffs

Julia Chaffers

Amidst a summer of protest across sports, WNBA players used their unique platforms to create concrete change, defeating not just someone who stood against their values but someone with direct power over them.

Amidst a summer of protest across sports, WNBA players used their unique platforms to create concrete change, defeating not just someone who stood against their values but someone with direct power over them.

OPINION | 02/04/2021

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Cannon alum: Cancel Bicker

Cannon alum: Cancel Bicker

Anonymous

An alum and former Cannon member recounts their experience in Bicker discussions, citing data and notes from those discussions to demonstrate their view that Bicker is an unjust process in need of substantial reform. 

An alum and former Cannon member recounts their experience in Bicker discussions, citing data and notes from those discussions to demonstrate their view that Bicker is an unjust process in need of substantial reform. 

OPINION | 02/04/2021

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In 2021, let’s value science over fiction

In 2021, let’s value science over fiction

Maisie McPherson

We can leave the hostility behind and look forward to a new beginning, healing from the gravity of the pandemic. 

We can leave the hostility behind and look forward to a new beginning, healing from the gravity of the pandemic. 

OPINION | 02/03/2021

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Dropping standardized testing requirements is changing the face of college admissions

Dropping standardized testing requirements is changing the face of college admissions

Claudia Frykberg

The University should remember that although testing may serve as a barrier to many, it also allows students who succeed in testing environments to showcase their academic potential. While testing need not play the essential role it once did, the University should not disregard it altogether.

The University should remember that although testing may serve as a barrier to many, it also allows students who succeed in testing environments to showcase their academic potential. While testing need not play the essential role it once did, the University should not disregard it altogether.

OPINION | 02/01/2021

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It’s pronounced “comma-la”. Get it right.

It’s pronounced “comma-la”. Get it right.

Andi Grene

Quite frequently during the Biden-Harris campaign did I hear one of my friends mispronounce Harris’ name; I am sure Princeton’s ears will be no strangers to the occasional “Ka-MA-la” over the next four years. I believe we have a civic and moral duty to kindly correct this mistake when we hear it.

Quite frequently during the Biden-Harris campaign did I hear one of my friends mispronounce Harris’ name; I am sure Princeton’s ears will be no strangers to the occasional “Ka-MA-la” over the next four years. I believe we have a civic and moral duty to kindly correct this mistake when we hear it.

OPINION | 01/31/2021

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The virus may have crushed our traditions. It has not crushed our spirit.

The virus may have crushed our traditions. It has not crushed our spirit.

Emma Treadway

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the ‘Prince’ will remain digital for the time being. The broadsheet that many of us looked forward to seeing each morning will be missed. But as we well know, the lack of physical presence means nothing for the spirit of our work.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the ‘Prince’ will remain digital for the time being. The broadsheet that many of us looked forward to seeing each morning will be missed. But as we well know, the lack of physical presence means nothing for the spirit of our work.

OPINION | 01/26/2021

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We should have a voice in the University’s COVID response

We should have a voice in the University’s COVID response

Marc Schorin

“Let us be clear. We do not oppose the return of the students. What we want is an end to the unilateral manner in which the University makes decisions on matters concerning the entire community,” guest contributor Marc Schorin writes on behalf of the Princeton Anti-Austerity Coalition.

“Let us be clear. We do not oppose the return of the students. What we want is an end to the unilateral manner in which the University makes decisions on matters concerning the entire community,” guest contributor Marc Schorin writes on behalf of the Princeton Anti-Austerity Coalition.

OPINION | 01/24/2021

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Editorial Board: Protecting public health can start with a conversation

Editorial Board: Protecting public health can start with a conversation

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

While understanding that blatant disregard for public well-being should be disciplined, this Board sees empathetic dialogue as a more effective and equitable first option for dealing with pandemic policy transgressions and encourages community members to educate one another.

While understanding that blatant disregard for public wellbeing should be disciplined, this Board sees empathetic dialogue as a more effective and equitable first option for dealing with pandemic policy transgressions and encourages community members to educate one another.

OPINION | 01/24/2021

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Editorial Board: Why Princeton cannot stay silent on Sen. Ted Cruz ’92

Editorial Board: Why Princeton cannot stay silent on Sen. Ted Cruz ’92

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“We call on President Eisgruber to acknowledge the racist nature of this voter-fraud disinformation campaign and to explicitly condemn Cruz for his role in it.”

“We call on President Eisgruber to acknowledge the racist nature of this voter-fraud disinformation campaign and to explicitly condemn Cruz for his role in it.”

OPINION | 01/21/2021

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Why Whig-Clio should strip Ted Cruz ’92 of the James Madison Award

Why Whig-Clio should strip Ted Cruz ’92 of the James Madison Award

Austin Mejia

As we have seen, verbal condemnation alone has lost practically all effectiveness in keeping politicians accountable. We must back our words with actions, otherwise we give a free pass to those in power. While I applaud Whig-Clio for condemning the protests and Cruz’s actions, this is insufficient. I assert that Whig-Clio must withdraw the James Madison Award as well.

As we have seen, verbal condemnation alone has lost practically all effectiveness in keeping politicians accountable. We must back our words with actions, otherwise we give a free pass to those in power. While I applaud Whig-Clio for condemning the protests and Cruz’s actions, this is insufficient. I assert that Whig-Clio must withdraw the James Madison Award as well.

OPINION | 01/21/2021

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America isn't better than the events of Jan. 6

America isn't better than the events of Jan. 6

Etiosa Omeike

After further interrogation, however, I realized that instead of the question, ‘Is this who we really are’, the question really worth asking is: ‘Why are we so surprised that this is the country we live in?’. 

After further interrogation, however, I realized that instead of the question, “Is this who we really are?”, the question really worth asking is: “Why are we so surprised that this is the country we live in?” 

OPINION | 01/21/2021

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America’s political future depends on non-political stakeholders

America’s political future depends on non-political stakeholders

Lily Olsen

College campuses are prime locations for political discussions no matter what your major is. But we need to consider how to bring that mindset beyond the theoretical fireside debates of Princeton’s dining halls and into our future occupations.

College campuses are prime locations for political discussions no matter what your major is. But we need to consider how to bring that mindset beyond the theoretical fireside debates of Princeton’s dining halls and into our future occupations.

OPINION | 01/19/2021

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