Opinion

With antisemitism on the rise, Princeton is not immune

With antisemitism on the rise, Princeton is not immune

Charlotte Pfenning

“Princeton hosts a large and vibrant Jewish community. The entire campus has a responsibility to protect these students — not to invalidate their experiences by turning consequential threats of violence into an Instagram meme.”

“Princeton hosts a large and vibrant Jewish community. The entire campus has a responsibility to protect these students — not to invalidate their experiences by turning consequential threats of violence into an Instagram meme.”

OPINION | 11/21/2022

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The n-word is not your educational tool

The n-word is not your educational tool

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“There is no good reason for a white professor to use the n-word in the classroom. Time and time again, student experiences have shown that there is no educational or truth-seeking value gained from actively hearing hate speech.”

“There is no good reason for a white professor to use the n-word in the classroom. Time and time again, student experiences have shown that there is no educational or truth-seeking value gained from actively hearing hate speech.”

OPINION | 11/20/2022

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When it comes to students’ lack of service, we have only ourselves to blame

When it comes to students’ lack of service, we have only ourselves to blame

Ashley Olenkiewicz

“There’s no scarcity of resources, service opportunities, or even time among students at Princeton. In thinking about students’ lack of service, we have only ourselves to blame.”

“There’s no scarcity of resources, service opportunities, or even time among students at Princeton. In thinking about students’ lack of service, we have only ourselves to blame.”

OPINION | 11/20/2022

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Eisgruber won't sacrifice academic rigor for mental health. Students aren't getting either.

Eisgruber won't sacrifice academic rigor for mental health. Students aren't getting either.

Rohit Narayanan

“The problem with Eisgruber’s logic isn’t that Princeton students don’t sympathize with the fear of academic mediocrity. It’s that we feel it deeply.”

“The problem with Eisgruber’s logic isn’t that Princeton students don’t sympathize with the fear of academic mediocrity. It’s that we feel it deeply.”

OPINION | 11/20/2022

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Why are Freshman Seminars not automatically PDF’d?

Why are Freshman Seminars not automatically PDF’d?

Eric Xie

“Automatically PDF-ing freshman seminars would lower stress levels for first-years as they transition into the notoriously rigorous academic environment that Princeton boasts. PDF-only freshman seminars would not be an extra burden on top of that overwhelming stress, but rather, a way to understand and appreciate the beauty of learning.”

“Automatically PDF-ing freshman seminars would lower stress levels for first-years as they transition into the notoriously rigorous academic environment that Princeton boasts. PDF-only freshman seminars would not be an extra burden on top of that overwhelming stress, but rather, a way to understand and appreciate the beauty of learning.”

OPINION | 11/17/2022

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Theater excellence can’t come at the cost of student performers’ mental health

Theater excellence can’t come at the cost of student performers’ mental health

Rafael Collado

“The theater professionals at Triangle conveyed through their actions that they prefer to treat stressed college students participating in an extracurricular activity as full-time professional actors, pushing them to their physical and mental limits, and tossing them aside when they can no longer keep up.”

“The theater professionals at Triangle conveyed through their actions that they prefer to treat stressed college students participating in an extracurricular activity as full-time professional actors, pushing them to their physical and mental limits, and tossing them aside when they can no longer keep up.”

OPINION | 11/17/2022

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Letter to the Editor: The ‘Prince’ ignored context about my citation of Mixon-Webster’s poem

Letter to the Editor: The ‘Prince’ ignored context about my citation of Mixon-Webster’s poem

Joe Scanlan

“While I regret not discussing how we would discuss that word, I maintain that engaging with that poem was a critical part of the class’s pedagogy.”

“While I regret not discussing how we would discuss that word, I maintain that engaging with that poem was a critical part of the class’s pedagogy.”

OPINION | 11/16/2022

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POCC Leaders: New No Communication Order policy is preposterous

POCC Leaders: New No Communication Order policy is preposterous

Myles McKnight and Danielle Shapiro

“Why should the victim of harassment, threats, or privacy invasions have to be in touch with their aggressor before requesting an NCO? “

“Why should the victim of harassment, threats, or privacy invasions have to be in touch with their aggressor before requesting an NCO? “ 

OPINION | 11/15/2022

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With the IHRA definition of antisemitism, the CJL alienates left-wing Jewish students

With the IHRA definition of antisemitism, the CJL alienates left-wing Jewish students

Guest Contributors

“In prioritizing the protection of Zionism over the protection of Jewish students on this campus, the CJL betrays the cause it claims to care so much about. The Princeton Jewish community, and Princeton students in general, deserve better than this political stunt masquerading as an attempt to fight antisemitism.”

“In prioritizing the protection of Zionism over the protection of Jewish students on this campus, the CJL betrays the cause it claims to care so much about. The Princeton Jewish community, and Princeton students in general, deserve better than this political stunt masquerading as an attempt to fight antisemitism.”

OPINION | 11/15/2022

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Princeton’s divestment and dissociation announcement charts a path towards a fossil free campus

Princeton’s divestment and dissociation announcement charts a path towards a fossil free campus

Nate Howard and Alex Norbrook

“While Princeton’s current divestment policy makes huge leaps towards addressing the influence of the fossil fuel industry at our University, there is more work to do.”

“While Princeton’s current divestment policy makes huge leaps towards addressing the influence of the fossil fuel industry at our University, there is more work to do.” 

OPINION | 11/15/2022

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We must prioritize architectural diversity at Princeton

We must prioritize architectural diversity at Princeton

John Raulston Graham

“Princeton prides itself on its liberal arts education: A diverse architecture is a physical manifestation of this belief.”

“Princeton prides itself on its liberal arts education: A diverse architecture is a physical manifestation of this belief.”

OPINION | 11/14/2022

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Newer buildings must not stray from Princeton’s gothic roots

Newer buildings must not stray from Princeton’s gothic roots

Prince Takano

“The [new colleges’] monochrome brick walls look like they were copy-pasted, and the buildings themselves are void of the artistic beauty that Princeton is known for. Why settle for less?” 

“The [new colleges’] monochrome brick walls look like they were copy-pasted, and the buildings themselves are void of the artistic beauty that Princeton is known for. Why settle for less?”

OPINION | 11/14/2022

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Princeton must do more in its Indigenous advocacy efforts

Princeton must do more in its Indigenous advocacy efforts

Gisele Bisch

“As it stands, the University is doing nowhere near enough to educate its community about the Indigenous land it stands on or the Lenni-Lenape people native to it. Equally so, Princeton is not providing sufficient Indigenous educational resources to its full capacity.”

“As it stands, the University is doing nowhere near enough to educate its community about the Indigenous land it stands on or the Lenni-Lenape people native to it. Equally so, Princeton is not providing sufficient Indigenous educational resources to its full capacity.”

OPINION | 11/14/2022

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My professor used the n-word in class. Princeton's inaction is indefensible.

My professor used the n-word in class. Princeton's inaction is indefensible.

Omar Farah

“This institution needs to restore its moral compass. You shouldn’t be able to harass students and keep your job. Except at Princeton where — for now — you can.”

“This institution needs to restore its moral compass. You shouldn’t be able to harass students and keep your job. Except at Princeton where — for now — you can.”

OPINION | 11/11/2022

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No Communication Orders help students thrive. They shouldn't be made more onerous.

No Communication Orders help students thrive. They shouldn't be made more onerous.

AJ Lonski

“No one ever gets an NCO just for the sake of getting an NCO — they get an NCO because they want to feel safe and to be able to go about their day-to-day life in a way that is not constantly marked by anxiety and fear. ”

“No one ever gets an NCO just for the sake of getting an NCO — they get an NCO because they want to feel safe and to be able to go about their day-to-day life in a way that is not constantly marked by anxiety and fear. ”

OPINION | 11/10/2022

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Affirmative Action offered me and so many others the opportunity to succeed. It needs to stay.

Affirmative Action offered me and so many others the opportunity to succeed. It needs to stay.

Agustín Fuentes

“Given the well-documented and substantive impact of race and ethnicity on educational access and outcomes, it would be absurd to ignore or deny this crucial aspect of a student’s identity in an assessment of any applicant for higher education.”

“Given the well-documented and substantive impact of race and ethnicity on educational access and outcomes, it would be absurd to ignore or deny this crucial aspect of a student’s identity in an assessment of any applicant for higher education.”

OPINION | 11/09/2022

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A Teranga-filled homecoming: My experience on Princeton’s fall break trip to Senegal

A Teranga-filled homecoming: My experience on Princeton’s fall break trip to Senegal

Ndeye Thioubou

“It is not often that Princeton holds trips to the African continent on fall and spring breaks, as most opportunities are concentrated in Europe, but the University must build on the precedent of the Senegal trip and create more opportunities for students.”

“It is not often that Princeton holds trips to the African continent on fall and spring breaks, as most opportunities are concentrated in Europe, but the University must build on the precedent of the Senegal trip and create more opportunities for students.”

OPINION | 11/08/2022

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Princeton’s campus is beautiful but inaccessible

Princeton’s campus is beautiful but inaccessible

Kabir Singh

“Princeton has made some reasonable efforts, but there should be more widespread assistance regarding accessibility for those who experience disabilities, whether permanent or temporary.”

“Princeton has made some reasonable efforts, but there should be more widespread assistance regarding accessibility for those who experience disabilities, whether permanent or temporary.”

OPINION | 11/08/2022

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Mental health reforms must be proactive and transparent

Mental health reforms must be proactive and transparent

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“The University must focus its efforts on consistently providing students with mental health resources rather than reactive initiatives. It is not enough to merely flood the student body with resources in the wake of campus tragedies.”

“The University must focus its efforts on consistently providing students with mental health resources rather than reactive initiatives. It is not enough to merely flood the student body with resources in the wake of campus tragedies.”

OPINION | 11/07/2022

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This year, Princeton must admit more activists

This year, Princeton must admit more activists

Eleanor Clemans-Cope

“So Princeton should step up: Admit more activists this year. With more activists in our student body, our campus can move beyond the vacuous goal of discussion for the sake of discussion, and toward a place where our ‘truth-seeking’ is followed by action and positive change.”

“So Princeton should step up: Admit more activists this year. With more activists in our student body, our campus can move beyond the vacuous goal of discussion for the sake of discussion, and toward a place where our ‘truth-seeking’ is followed by action and positive change.”

OPINION | 11/06/2022

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