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Opinion

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

The climate crisis is far more urgent than Princeton lets on

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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

Princeton, get practical with international student travel stipends

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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

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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

Your opinions matter more than you think

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Your opinions matter more than you think

Wynne Conger

“Students who feel that their political positions are not well represented on campus might accordingly feel a sense of apathy towards an electoral process that they do not feel will sufficiently impact the lives of those around them.”

Students who feel that their political positions are not well represented on campus might accordingly feel a sense of apathy towards an electoral process that they do not feel will sufficiently impact the lives of those around them.

OPINION | September 27

It’s time for Princeton to create a major in Gender and Sexuality Studies

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It’s time for Princeton to create a major in Gender and Sexuality Studies

Charlie Yale

“GSS is a discipline on the forefront re-envisioning how we understand our changing world. Princeton must keep up with its peer universities and reaffirm its commitment to the liberal arts by offering a GSS major.”

“GSS is a discipline on the forefront re-envisioning how we understand our changing world. Princeton must keep up with its peer universities and reaffirm its commitment to the liberal arts by offering a GSS major.”

OPINION | September 27

End Princeton’s pervasive alcohol culture

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End Princeton’s pervasive alcohol culture

Isaac Barsoum

As such, Princeton burdens non-drinkers with the responsibility of keeping those around them safe — with drastic consequences for failure — which can place severe cognitive strain on them and tax their ability to enjoy themselves in social situations."

"As such, Princeton burdens non-drinkers with the responsibility of keeping those around them safe — with drastic consequences for failure — which can place severe cognitive strain on them and tax their ability to enjoy themselves in social situations."

OPINION | September 25

Late meal must expand its vegetarian and vegan options

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Late meal must expand its vegetarian and vegan options

Lizbeth Reyes

“Late meal could easily incorporate more nutritious vegetarian- and vegan-friendly changes to ensure that plant based and dietary options are always available to the student body.”

“Late meal could easily incorporate more nutritious vegetarian- and vegan-friendly changes to ensure that plant based and dietary options are always available to the student body.”

OPINION | September 25

Take advantage of study abroad: It’s deeply transformative

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Take advantage of study abroad: It’s deeply transformative

Julianna Lee

“As Princeton students, it’s crucial for us to experience our education in a way that challenges our preconceptions, broadens our perspective, and expands our experiences. A study abroad is a perfect place where that can happen.”

“As Princeton students, it’s crucial for us to experience our education in a way that challenges our preconceptions, broadens our perspective, and expands our experiences. A study abroad is a perfect place where that can happen.”

OPINION | September 23

Princeton’s Progressive Coalition opposes University’s latest protest bans

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Princeton’s Progressive Coalition opposes University’s latest protest bans

Alex Norbrook and Alan Plotz

“We, the undersigned member organizations of the Princeton Progressive Coalition, oppose these tightened restrictions, reject the University’s hostile approach to protest, and call on all who support free speech and free expression to challenge these protest bans.” 

“We, the undersigned member organizations of the Princeton Progressive Coalition, oppose these tightened restrictions, reject the University’s hostile approach to protest, and call on all who support free speech and free expression to challenge these protest bans.” 

OPINION | September 22

CPUC reforms are necessary for the community to be truly heard

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CPUC reforms are necessary for the community to be truly heard

Bill Hewitt

“By implementing these reforms, the CPUC will strengthen its role as a deliberative body, better reflect the needs and voices of its constituents, and uphold the University’s principles of open and participative governance through the CPUC.”

“By implementing these reforms, the CPUC will strengthen its role as a deliberative body, better reflect the needs and voices of its constituents, and uphold the University’s principles of open and participative governance through the CPUC.”

OPINION | September 20

Princeton's culture of overwork has real-world consequences

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Princeton's culture of overwork has real-world consequences

Thomas Buckley

“Princeton plays the role of the funnel for these banks, finding “talented” young people, training them both to have the skills and the lack of boundaries around work necessary to do these jobs, and guiding them towards roles in these industries.”

“Princeton plays the role of the funnel for these banks, finding “talented” young people, training them both to have the skills and the lack of boundaries around work necessary to do these jobs, and guiding them towards roles in these industries.”

OPINION | September 19

Don't be disoriented: activism's value does not lie in resistance

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Don't be disoriented: activism's value does not lie in resistance

Abigail Rabieh

“It’s irresponsible for upperclassmen to spread a lie that consuming the resources of the University is amoral without additional posturing or political resolve. Moreover, the guide attempts to popularize a troubling attitude that presence in an institution like Princeton is inherently antagonistic, the purpose of which is to not learn, but win.”

"It’s irresponsible for upperclassmen to spread a lie that consuming the resources of the University is amoral without additional posturing or political resolve. Moreover, the guide attempts to popularize a troubling attitude that presence in an institution like Princeton is inherently antagonistic, the purpose of which is to not learn, but win."

OPINION | September 18

Liberal students debate, you’re just not listening

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Liberal students debate, you’re just not listening

Eleanor Clemans-Cope

“Viewpoint diversity is not about ensuring that every fringe idea has a platform; it’s about cultivating an environment where meaningful, respectful exchanges can occur across a spectrum of perspectives.”

“Viewpoint diversity is not about ensuring that every fringe idea has a platform; it’s about cultivating an environment where meaningful, respectful exchanges can occur across a spectrum of perspectives.”

OPINION | September 18

Princetonians can fight fake news: on online disinformation and our political responsibility

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Princetonians can fight fake news: on online disinformation and our political responsibility

Ava Johnson

“Reporting and blocking accounts that post intentionally misleading information or disinformation, or having difficult conversations with friends, peers, and family members helps fight misinformation and strengthen our democracy.”

“Reporting and blocking accounts that post intentionally misleading information or disinformation, or having difficult conversations with friends, peers, and family members helps fight misinformation and strengthen our democracy.”

OPINION | September 16

Turning the tide on “human fracking”

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Turning the tide on “human fracking”

D. Graham Burnett and Peter Schmidt

“The more you come to know this thing called attention and the more you share it with your peers, the more acutely you will see, as a student and a student body, the nature of the challenge we face."

“The more you come to know this thing called attention and the more you share it with your peers, the more acutely you will see, as a student and a student body, the nature of the challenge we face."

OPINION | September 12

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