Opinion

Class divisions

The senior class council wisely saved up its social funds for a series of events called “Pub Nights.” The point of these evenings is to rent out a bar such that it exclusively serves the Princeton senior class, so that anyone from the class can participate.

Editorial: Emergency action plan

Last week’s false alarm regarding a reported shooting incident on campus came just months after reports of a bomb on campus during the summer.

On being a Forbesian

I was more than a little daunted when I made the first trek from the West Garage to Forbes on move-in day.

Culture shock

Keep it small

In the wake of the announcement that a committee was being created to review grade deflation, another presidential proposal — that of expanding the undergraduate student body — was largely overshadowed in campus discussion.

No, no, no: An examination of 'Unless there's consent'

By Cameron Langford Columnist Spencer Shen recently argued that SHARE’s new “Unless There’s Consent” program lacked the ability to reduce sexual assault on campus.

Keep calm and conform on

Halfway through Frosh Week, as I sat on the chapel steps with a handful of other freshmen meeting our academic adviser for the first time, I was invited to observe.

What a No. 1 ranking could actually mean

I don’t really know what I want to do with my life, but I know I want to change the world. Maybe something small, maybe something big, but I want to make a difference — leave my mark. Many of my freshman classmates share these hopes and ambitions with little idea how to achieve them.

Revising writing seminar

Freshman year, after dining hall acquaintances have exhausted standard small talk on the weather —“Winter’s coming” —and last Saturday’s happenings —“You will not believe how late I went to bed” —there is one topic left sure to fill any lulls in conversation.

We need more women

By Duncan Hosie Sexism thrives at Princeton and in America.

Letter to the Editor: Oct. 15, 2013

Your coverage of my Stafford Little Lecture, “Academia Online,” contains a serious error. I did not say that online education has encouraged state legislatures to curb funding for public institutions.

Cartoon: You just have to pull through

Changing perceptions of home

Even as a first-year college student, I struggle to define the importance of place in my own experience.

Make of it what you will

In his Oct. 7column, Spencer Shen assessed the effectiveness of educational initiatives such as Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising, Resources & Education’s “Unless There’s Consent” program and AlcoholEdu.

"Nothing ever happens in Princeton"

"Update. Police are still on the scene. No injuries reported. Stay away from Nassau Hall." "Stay away from area.

Cartoon: Self-esteem

The recommendation whisperer

It's fall again. I can tell, even though I'm not in Princeton to see the leaves change color, but on leave in an undisclosed location 50 miles away.

Jaded

Editorial: Grade deflation has negative consequences

Last week, President Eisgruber charged a committee of nine faculty members to review Princeton’s grade deflation policy in order to determine whether the policy has had “unintended impacts upon the undergraduate academic experience that are not consistent with our broader educational goals.” The Editorial Board has repeatedly taken the position that grade deflation is detrimental to Princeton students and the overall mission of the University and is encouraged by Eisgruber’s revisiting of the policy.

The seduction of a sweatshirt

“Until you conquer the fear of being an outsider, an outsider you will remain.”-C.S. Lewis, “The Inner Ring” Gathering dust in my closet at home is a collection of sweatshirts that I can’t seem to bring myself to throw out.