Opinion

Give students a break from nuisance fees

Give students a break from nuisance fees

Thomas Buckley

“This charge is instead part of a genre of fees that are more of a nuisance than anything else. If they are intended to be punitive, they are too small to be an effective deterrent. However, raising them would come across as excessively cruel. Instead, the fees exist only to squeeze as much money out of the students using these services as possible.”

“This charge is instead part of a genre of fees that are more of a nuisance than anything else. If they are intended to be punitive, they are too small to be an effective deterrent. However, raising them would come across as excessively cruel. Instead, the fees exist only to squeeze as much money out of the students using these services as possible.”

OPINION | October 24

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Princeton’s ‘no-loan’ policy doesn’t mean no debt

Princeton’s ‘no-loan’ policy doesn’t mean no debt

Eleanor Clemans-Cope

“Princeton reported that 11 percent of this year’s recent seniors graduated with debt — and 17 percent of “recent seniors” last year did. And that only counts loans taken out by students themselves — not including loans covered by students’ families and guardians, which Princeton does not report.”

“Princeton reported that 11 percent of this year’s recent seniors graduated with debt — and 17 percent of “recent seniors” last year did. And that only counts loans taken out by students themselves — not including loans covered by students’ families and guardians, which Princeton does not report.”

OPINION | October 23

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The case for male-only spaces

The case for male-only spaces

Julianna Lee

Contrary to popular belief, men need more empowerment and solidarity than it may seem.

Contrary to popular belief, men need more empowerment and solidarity than it may seem.

OPINION | October 22

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Princeton must bolster support for students pursuing grad school

Princeton must bolster support for students pursuing grad school

Asa Santos

This is the moment for Princeton to commit to improving the graduate application process for all students by using the model that works to support pre-med students to support students of all types — and to go beyond it. All of this will help Princeton build an undergraduate education, and graduate education, that supports a diverse student body in pursuing their diverse interests.

This is the moment for Princeton to commit to improving the graduate application process for all students by using the model that works to support pre-med students to support students of all types — and to go beyond it. All of this will help Princeton build an undergraduate education, and graduate education, that supports a diverse student body in pursuing their diverse interests.

OPINION | October 22

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Post-graduate income is a flawed metric for success

Post-graduate income is a flawed metric for success

Davis Hobley

By analyzing job outcomes by additional factors, such as personal fulfillment, students might feel more confident in pursuing less lucrative careers that are nevertheless more enjoyable.

By analyzing job outcomes by additional factors, such as personal fulfillment, students might feel more confident in pursuing less lucrative careers that are nevertheless more enjoyable.

OPINION | October 21

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Admissions needs to prioritize geographic diversity — here’s how

Admissions needs to prioritize geographic diversity — here’s how

Frances Brogan

At the very least, these steps would signal that Princeton’s investment in geographic diversity isn’t just an empty platitude. At best, this engagement would attract more rural talent to future Princeton classes and show historically disenfranchised communities that Princeton’s doors aren’t closed to them. 

At the very least, these steps would signal that Princeton’s investment in geographic diversity isn’t just an empty platitude. At best, this engagement would attract more rural talent to future Princeton classes and show historically disenfranchised communities that Princeton’s doors aren’t closed to them. 

OPINION | October 21

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CitiBank tried to silence me for protest. We won’t let Princeton do the same.

CitiBank tried to silence me for protest. We won’t let Princeton do the same.

John Mark Rozendaal

"What can Princeton students, faculty and staff do now for climate justice and for freedom of speech? Please keep doing what you are doing. Just like city streets, university campuses are contested grounds for delivery of controversial messages."

"What can Princeton students, faculty and staff do now for climate justice and for freedom of speech? Please keep doing what you are doing. Just like city streets, university campuses are contested grounds for delivery of controversial messages."

OPINION | October 20

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Through a flawed ‘community input’ process, Princeton delays action during a genocide

Through a flawed ‘community input’ process, Princeton delays action during a genocide

Sofia Menemenlis, Jessica Ng, Hellen Wainaina, and Givarra Azhar Abdullah

"We write to express our concern with this post-hoc, poorly defined, and inadequately communicated process. The Committee’s procedure for soliciting feedback all but guarantees a highly skewed sample of responses."

"We write to express our concern with this post-hoc, poorly defined, and inadequately communicated process. The Committee’s procedure for soliciting feedback all but guarantees a highly skewed sample of responses."

OPINION | October 11

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Using faculty meetings to declare political positions undermines Princeton’s mission

Using faculty meetings to declare political positions undermines Princeton’s mission

Flora Champy, Stephen Macedo, Leora Batnitzky, Jonathan Mummolo, Sanjeev Kulkarni, Eve Krakowski, and Emmanuel Bourbouhakis

“When “the faculty” are conscripted to speak in one voice about an issue, dissenting opinions are discouraged, and our truth-seeking mission is compromised.”

“When “the faculty” are conscripted to speak in one voice about an issue, dissenting opinions are discouraged, and our truth-seeking mission is compromised.”

OPINION | October 10

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It’s okay to eat by yourself

It’s okay to eat by yourself

Lily Halbert-Alexander

“It is vital that we learn to become the agents of our own solitude. Making a decision to seek out time alone, even just while reading a book or eating a meal, shows autonomy and commitment to personal needs, which is empowering in an environment like Princeton overrun with feelings of obligation.”

“It is vital that we learn to become the agents of our own solitude. Making a decision to seek out time alone, even just while reading a book or eating a meal, shows autonomy and commitment to personal needs, which is empowering in an environment like Princeton overrun with feelings of obligation.”

OPINION | October 9

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When free speech isn’t free: Princeton’s suppression of low-income students

When free speech isn’t free: Princeton’s suppression of low-income students

Raf Basas

“The University’s actions must be consistent with its purported values, and thus, Princeton must institute protections for students on financial aid amid disciplinary punishments.”

“The University’s actions must be consistent with its purported values, and thus, Princeton must institute protections for students on financial aid amid disciplinary punishments.”

OPINION | October 9

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‘Diversity and Excellence goes hand in hand’: Diversify the faculty

‘Diversity and Excellence goes hand in hand’: Diversify the faculty

Ava Johnson

Faculty diversity is important for many of the same reasons that student diversity is — diverse identities bring diverse perspectives that enrich an academic environment, and are especially important to make a diversity of students feel welcome. 

Faculty diversity is important for many of the same reasons that student diversity is — diverse identities bring diverse perspectives that enrich an academic environment, and are especially important to make a diversity of students feel welcome. 

OPINION | October 7

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With their dirty deal, Princeton has chosen the fossil fuel industry over the future

With their dirty deal, Princeton has chosen the fossil fuel industry over the future

Alex Norbrook and Eleanor Clemans-Cope

“By choosing to prioritize relationships with fossil fuel companies over the well-being of the planet and future generations, Princeton has abdicated its responsibility to lead and sent the message that prestige and immediate financial gain outweigh the urgent need to address the climate emergency.”

“By choosing to prioritize relationships with fossil fuel companies over the well-being of the planet and future generations, Princeton has abdicated its responsibility to lead and sent the message that prestige and immediate financial gain outweigh the urgent need to address the climate emergency.”

OPINION | October 4

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To make a real difference this November, vote absentee, not here in Princeton

To make a real difference this November, vote absentee, not here in Princeton

Preston Ferraiuolo

“If you want to make a real difference, don’t vote here in Princeton. The Orange Bubble is situated in a blue town in a blue state where your vote won’t make a difference. Vote absentee in your hometown to make an impact.”

“If you want to make a real difference, don’t vote here in Princeton. The Orange Bubble is situated in a blue town in a blue state where your vote won’t make a difference. Vote absentee in your hometown to make an impact.”

OPINION | October 4

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You will live to see University-made horrors beyond your reading comprehension

You will live to see University-made horrors beyond your reading comprehension

Anna Ferris

“However, for student book buyers, eCampus is slower and more expensive than Labyrinth was. Ultimately, the switch replaces an economic and spiritual pillar of the community with yet another e-commerce conglomerate.”

“However, for student book buyers, eCampus is slower and more expensive than Labyrinth was. Ultimately, the switch replaces an economic and spiritual pillar of the community with yet another e-commerce conglomerate.”

OPINION | October 4

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It’s time to bolster queer visibility on campus

It’s time to bolster queer visibility on campus

Callisto Lim

“We need to show the full force of the queer-and-allied community on campus to dispel any notions that Princeton is not a space for queer people.”

“We need to show the full force of the queer-and-allied community on campus to dispel any notions that Princeton is not a space for queer people.”

OPINION | October 2

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Reactions: The Clio Hall student protesters’ cases are sent to trial

Reactions: The Clio Hall student protesters’ cases are sent to trial

Christofer Robles, Siyeon Lee, Asa Santos, Eleanor Clemans-Cope, and Abigail Rabieh

Opinion staff react to Judge McCarthy’s decision on Tuesday to send all 13 protesters arrested for sitting in at Clio Hall last spring to trial.

Opinion staff react to Judge McCarthy’s decision on Tuesday to send all 13 protesters arrested for sitting in at Clio Hall last spring to trial.

OPINION | October 2

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The climate crisis is far more urgent than Princeton lets on

The climate crisis is far more urgent than Princeton lets on

Eleanor Clemans-Cope

“The climate crisis is accelerating, uncertainties are piling up, and the risks may be far greater than previously imagined. Yet the response from Princeton’s leadership is a shrug of indifference.”

“The climate crisis is accelerating, uncertainties are piling up, and the risks may be far greater than previously imagined. Yet the response from Princeton’s leadership is a shrug of indifference.”

OPINION | October 2

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Princeton, get practical with international student travel stipends

Princeton, get practical with international student travel stipends

Asa Santos

The funds for low-income international students consistently fail to account for the full scope of the students’ travel needs. Moving forward, Princeton should work to conduct more thorough and comprehensive evaluations of student financial needs.

The funds for low-income international students consistently fail to account for the full scope of the students’ travel needs. Moving forward, Princeton should work to conduct more thorough and comprehensive evaluations of student financial needs.

OPINION | October 1

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Why Princeton shouldn’t treat COVID-19 like the common cold

Why Princeton shouldn’t treat COVID-19 like the common cold

Shane McCauley

“Though it does not make sense to return to pandemic-era restrictions like mandatory masking, Princeton must provide guidance for isolation and mitigation with best practices specific to COVID-19 in mind.”

“Though it does not make sense to return to pandemic-era restrictions like mandatory masking, Princeton must provide guidance for isolation and mitigation with best practices specific to COVID-19 in mind.”

OPINION | September 29

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