Opinion

Congresswoman Omar, Islamophobia, and the politics of Israel Shabbat

Congresswoman Omar, Islamophobia, and the politics of Israel Shabbat

Samuel Aftel

In a more inclusive, democratically compassionate world, Israel Shabbat would not be an inherently polarizing event. Congresswoman Omar would not be defamed as an anti-Semite. And Palestinian rights would be valued as much as Israeli rights.

OPINION | 04/25/2019

So, what does Princeton mean to you?

So, what does Princeton mean to you?

Brigitte Harbers

Would you give an honest answer — one where you were able to separate your frustrations and share some of the special moments you have had here — or has the stress and anxiety wrapped up in assignments, tests, and grades all but erased the excitement you first felt when you saw that orange “Congratulations!” on your acceptance notification?

OPINION | 04/25/2019

The English-only movement needs to stop

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The English-only movement needs to stop

Khadijah Anwar

In many ways, this imposes a modern racist standard upon immigrants, much like the one imposed upon indigenous groups in the past. This standard suggests that immigrants have to speak English and live a Western lifestyle, or else there is no place for them here.

OPINION | 04/23/2019

The big problem: homogeneity

Jasman Singh

I shouldn’t need to reiterate the importance of being friends with people who aren’t like you. I shouldn’t need to impress upon the student body the necessity of diversity: in socioeconomic status, appearance, gender, and interests. Yet, it seems I must.

OPINION | 04/23/2019

Stepping back from cancel culture

Guest Contributor

I’m saying this as a survivor. Cancelling someone doesn’t need to last forever.

OPINION | 04/22/2019

The grave misconception about Venezuela

Guest Contributor

The people of Venezuela need freedom, and only an intervention will deliver it.

OPINION | 04/22/2019

In defense of our liberal arts education

In defense of our liberal arts education

Sebastian Quiroz

Critical and broad thinking can be effectively achieved by reaching outside our comfort zone, and part of receiving a liberal arts education entails exploring unfamiliar fields.

OPINION | 04/21/2019

Are Princeton students apathetic?

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Are Princeton students apathetic?

Claire Wayner

Despite all of the warnings that students wouldn’t vote, our climate referendum ended up passing with 42 percent of the campus voting and 95 percent voting in its favor.

OPINION | 04/21/2019

Should we give e-scooters a chance?

Madeleine Marr

As e-scooters begin cropping up closer to home, it raises the question again: should Princeton bring rental scooters to campus?

OPINION | 04/18/2019

The fire of Notre Dame: reminding us to appreciate our own Collegiate Gothic architecture

Gabe Lipkowitz

In honor of Notre Dame, I seek to examine more closely the collection of those historic buildings on our own University campus that imitate its Gothic style.

OPINION | 04/18/2019

Prospective students: don’t let imposter syndrome scare you away

Katie Goldman

How was I supposed to be proud of being on my high school Model United Nations team when one of my potential future classmates had worked with the actual United Nations?

OPINION | 04/17/2019

To spark conversation, leave your comfort zone

Morgan Lucey

Asking difficult but respectful questions, as well as listening to ideas different than our own, is an important skill to have.

OPINION | 04/17/2019

What we can learn from New Zealand

Julia Chaffers

New Zealand’s response is both inspiring and instructive for us here in America. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited Christchurch and addressed the people, many of whom are Muslim refugees, whose communities had been targeted, assuring them and the rest of the country that “they are us.” It was an act of leadership, inclusion, and empathy that feels far removed from our own politics.

OPINION | 04/17/2019

Mandatory voting and a restructured election process

Mandatory voting and a restructured election process

Emma Treadway

In general, students simply seem apathetic or disengaged with USG affairs. After elections, little is known as to whether candidates actually did uphold their campaign policy or if they really intended to pursue those causes after being elected. Clearly, the way we as undergraduates approach voting and elections to USG ought to be changed.

OPINION | 04/16/2019

Why we need to take more decisive measures to address racism in sports

Shannon Chaffers

By taking a stronger stand against racism, sports can change the way we react to racism in everyday life.

OPINION | 04/15/2019

The racist, ugly side of the beautiful game

Arman Badrei

To watch or to play is truly a pleasure every time, but not when hate joins the game. Soccer, or any sport for that matter, is about respecting your opponent.

OPINION | 04/15/2019

Why you should vote for Referendum No. 3

Guest Contributor

We are excited that students now have the opportunity to vote during next week’s USG elections cycle to eliminate standard penalty and create an Honor System with penalties that are more commensurate with the severity of violations.

OPINION | 04/14/2019

A word on accountability

A word on accountability

Guest Contributor

The categorical prohibition of all relations between faculty and graduate students whose academic enterprises are unrelated is, at best, misguided.

OPINION | 04/14/2019

The deserved ban of the fraudulent Alex Jones

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The deserved ban of the fraudulent Alex Jones

Arman Badrei

On his website, Alex Jones claims his “truth-bringing” company has been repeatedly targeted over the years. He also said Infowars is “merely the canary in the coal mine when it comes to the leftist authoritarian censorship coming our way if good people stand idly by and do nothing.” Except he’s wrong about one thing, if not many: it’s not censorship.

OPINION | 04/11/2019

The limits of callout culture

Benjamin Gelman

It is only through a dependence on our public institutions, and through faith in our democratic system and its ability to right wrongs that we can hope to make real improvements through political action.

OPINION | 04/11/2019

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