Opinion

Princeton, turn construction efforts to our education

Princeton, turn construction efforts to our education

Abigail Rabieh

“It’s too easy to leave Princeton without the transcendent liberal arts education that the University extols when the only intellectual guidance comes in the form of general platitudes and an inconstant and inadequate advising system.”

"It’s too easy to leave Princeton without the transcendent liberal arts education that the University extols when the only intellectual guidance comes in the form of general platitudes and an inconstant and inadequate advising system."

OPINION | September 3

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In the service of gentrification: How my summer housing worsened racial displacement in NYC

In the service of gentrification: How my summer housing worsened racial displacement in NYC

Christofer Robles

Undergraduate service interns, their host organizations, and the University need to construct summer opportunities that do not disenfranchise vulnerable communities, especially those to whom their service internship is targeted.

Undergraduate service interns, their host organizations, and the University need to construct summer opportunities that do not disenfranchise vulnerable communities, especially those to whom their service internship is targeted.

OPINION | September 2

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The student health plan needs a revamp

The student health plan needs a revamp

Davis Hobley

“In order to prevent health-care related financial catastrophes, the University should alter the student health plan to provide increased coverage for all medical services.”

“In order to prevent health-care related financial catastrophes, the University should alter the student health plan to provide increased coverage for all medical services.”

OPINION | September 2

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In defense of gray masses: a love letter to Princeton’s contemporary architecture

In defense of gray masses: a love letter to Princeton’s contemporary architecture

Robert Mohan

“Princeton's contemporary buildings don't “look like” anything else on campus — that’s the point. Our housing need not be imitative, it can boldly put forward a new thesis about the nature of communities.”

"Princeton's contemporary buildings don't “look like” anything else — that’s the point. Our housing need not be imitative, it can boldly put forward a new thesis about the nature of communities."

OPINION | August 18

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End Asian American political apathy on campus

End Asian American political apathy on campus

Jacqueline Zhou

“As Asian American students, we must continue to build our legacy of political activism in America.”

“As Asian American students, we must continue to build our legacy of political activism in America.”

OPINION | June 17

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Our memory of the Popular University for Gaza teaches us how to reimagine the university

Our memory of the Popular University for Gaza teaches us how to reimagine the university

David Chmielewski

“In moments like these, we created interfaith solidarity, as well as solidarity between students and surrounding communities that far exceed anything accomplished by any formal University initiative ostensibly aimed at these goals.”

“In moments like these, we created interfaith solidarity, as well as solidarity between students and surrounding communities that far exceed anything accomplished by any formal University initiative ostensibly aimed at these goals.”

OPINION | June 2

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A guide to the upcoming divestment and dissociation inquiry related to Israel

A guide to the upcoming divestment and dissociation inquiry related to Israel

John T. Groves

"Whether short or long, I can promise you that we will run a process that allows all perspectives and views to be carefully considered by our committee."

"Whether short or long, I can promise you that we will run a process that allows all perspectives and views to be carefully considered by our committee."

OPINION | May 21

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Calls for VP Calhoun's resignation mislead on free expression

Calls for VP Calhoun's resignation mislead on free expression

Bill Hewitt

“In joining a letter so firmly based on a questionable factual narrative, some 10 percent of Princeton faculty have rushed to condemn Vice President Calhoun for a “lie” and to demand her ouster.”

“In joining a letter so firmly based on a questionable factual narrative, some 10 percent of Princeton faculty have rushed to condemn Vice President Calhoun for a “lie” and to demand her ouster.”

OPINION | May 16

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­Deciding disciplinary matters by popular vote of the faculty sets a harmful precedent

­Deciding disciplinary matters by popular vote of the faculty sets a harmful precedent

Jonathan Mummolo

"In short, fairness demands that all members of the Princeton community be subject to a common set of rules and procedures. We are all meant to be granted equal protection under these rules. Our established procedures for disciplinary matters do not call for a full faculty vote."

"In short, fairness demands that all members of the Princeton community be subject to a common set of rules and procedures. We are all meant to be granted equal protection under these rules. Our established procedures for disciplinary matters do not call for a full faculty vote."

OPINION | May 16

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Princeton, practice what you preach: SPIA graduate students on protest and dialogue

Princeton, practice what you preach: SPIA graduate students on protest and dialogue

Guest Contributors

"As policy students, we are appalled by the blatant hypocrisy of the University administration, which has relied on fear-mongering and false narratives to discredit student protestors. We are increasingly disillusioned with the dissonance of what we are taught in our classrooms and the University’s actions."

"As policy students, we are appalled by the blatant hypocrisy of the University administration, which has relied on fear-mongering and false narratives to discredit student protestors. We are increasingly disillusioned with the dissonance of what we are taught in our classrooms and the University’s actions."

OPINION | May 13

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Faculty call on the Board of Trustees to act in face of hunger strike

Faculty call on the Board of Trustees to act in face of hunger strike

Guest Contributors

“The Princeton University administration should understand that the law loses its moral force when it becomes so detached from ethics and basic human decency. The administration is sacrificing its moral sense and its purported affiliation to human decency in the name of upholding arbitrarily designed and implemented campus rules and regulations.”

“The Princeton University administration should understand that the law loses its moral force when it becomes so detached from ethics and basic human decency. The administration is sacrificing its moral sense and its purported affiliation to human decency in the name of upholding arbitrarily designed and implemented campus rules and regulations.”

OPINION | May 12

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Letter to the Editor: The gross manufacturing of narrative

Letter to the Editor: The gross manufacturing of narrative

Sarah Sakha

"The Gaza Solidarity Encampment, a space we have created together, is an unwavering testament to community and care in the face of apathy, keeping each other safe by growing large, impenetrable, and powerful. And we have done so in spite of a larger apparatus working against students."

"The Gaza Solidarity Encampment, a space we have created together, is an unwavering testament to community and care in the face of apathy, keeping each other safe by growing large, impenetrable, and powerful. And we have done so in spite of a larger apparatus working against students."

OPINION | May 11

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Reject Israel Shabbat, join Solidarity Shabbat

Reject Israel Shabbat, join Solidarity Shabbat

Guest Contributors

"Tonight’s “Israel Shabbat,” as well as the day-to-day celebration of Israel in light of its international human rights violations and brutality over the last seven months, has alienated many Jewish students critical of the ethno-state’s actions."

"Tonight’s “Israel Shabbat,” as well as the day-to-day celebration of Israel in light of its international human rights violations and brutality over the last seven months, has alienated many Jewish students critical of the ethno-state’s actions."

OPINION | May 10

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Civil disobedience has consequences

Civil disobedience has consequences

Keith Whittington

“Universities should not suppress ideas, but they also should not allow members of the campus community to compel anyone to embrace ideas or treat ideas that they think are bad as if they were good.”

“Universities should not suppress ideas, but they also should not allow members of the campus community to compel anyone to embrace ideas or treat ideas that they think are bad as if they were good.”

OPINION | May 10

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Now more than ever, we need to know our history

Now more than ever, we need to know our history

Ava Johnson

Historical context is crucial in understanding the events that are taking place in the society we live in today. If Princeton’s goal is to equip its students to become responsible, open-minded, and critically thinking members of society in the present, it must keep its students engaged with the past.

Historical context is crucial in understanding the events that are taking place in the society we live in today. If Princeton’s goal is to equip its students to become responsible, open-minded, and critically thinking members of society in the present, it must keep its students engaged with the past.

OPINION | May 10

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Sitting in at Princeton: proud past, shameful present

Sitting in at Princeton: proud past, shameful present

Keith Wailoo

“To be sure, university leaders of the past were critical of students’ employment of sit-ins as a protest tactic, but they were willing to meet, debate, and — occasionally — even listen and change course.”

“To be sure, university leaders of the past were critical of students’ employment of sit-ins as a protest tactic, but they were willing to meet, debate, and — occasionally — even listen and change course.”

OPINION | May 6

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The ‘fun’ model just isn’t sustainable: a plea against hookup culture

The ‘fun’ model just isn’t sustainable: a plea against hookup culture

Julianna Lee

“Understanding and practicing commitment is key in forming and maintaining these relationships. Trust is essential. Making sacrifices for each other and for the family is necessary. If we don’t practice these skills now, we can’t expect to suddenly become good at them when the right time comes.”

“Understanding and practicing commitment is key in forming and maintaining these relationships. Trust is essential. Making sacrifices for each other and for the family is necessary. If we don’t practice these skills now, we can’t expect to suddenly become good at them when the right time comes.”

OPINION | May 5

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Faculty letter to U. admin calling for VP Calhoun’s resignation

Faculty letter to U. admin calling for VP Calhoun’s resignation

Guest Contributors

“We demand the immediate resignation of VP Calhoun, in whose leadership we have lost all faith following her untruthful and, in our opinion, deliberately misleading representation of student protesters, that has proven to be the real threat to the Princeton University community.”

"We demand the immediate resignation of VP Calhoun, in whose leadership we have lost all faith following her untruthful and, in our opinion, deliberately misleading representation of student protesters, that has proven to be the real threat to the Princeton University community."

OPINION | May 3

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USG's recent statement failed to properly represent student interests

USG's recent statement failed to properly represent student interests

Arman Nemati

"From my experiences within USG and from seeing what other student governments have done, I find USG’s inability to directly condemn the University’s arrests to be deeply disappointing."

"From my experiences within USG and from seeing what other student governments have done, I find USG’s inability to directly condemn the University’s arrests to be deeply disappointing."

OPINION | May 3

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What’s the rush? Keep the old final exam schedule.

What’s the rush? Keep the old final exam schedule.

Lizbeth Reyes

The new final exam schedule is detrimental both to students’ academic achievement and mental health during the exam period. Students’ well-being and academic success should take priority over efficiency, thus the University should reinstate the old final exam schedule.

The new final exam schedule is detrimental both to students’ academic achievement and mental health during the exam period. Students’ well-being and academic success should take priority over efficiency, thus the University should reinstate the old final exam schedule.

OPINION | May 3

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