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The Daily Princetonian

Princeton meets the press

Bliatt ’97: Welcome, everyone. We’re all so glad you could make it to today’s conference. I see that my rainmaking machine didn’t deter any of my townie fans in the back. Yes, hey to you, too, Frank. Please put your shirt back on.

OPINION | 05/05/2009

The Daily Princetonian

The tolling bell

And so, still dreaming of his beautiful bearded Prince and savior, he stood by the edge of a cliff, staring out at the endless sea, his heart beating wildly as the waves crashed upon the sandy shore.

OPINION | 05/05/2009

The Daily Princetonian

Taking a peek in the tool shed

But after a while I noticed that being called a “tool” is not inherently offensive, that the label was misapplied in my case. I was toolish because of my membership, but not necessarily because of my actions. This misrepresentation became the greater insult as I realized that there are some benefits to being toolish.

OPINION | 05/05/2009

The Daily Princetonian

Don't end the university as we know it

Two weekends ago, in that short period of blazing heat that followed days of cold April showers, I was in New Haven at a conference titled ?Greek, Latin and Indo-European Poetry.? Since thinking about ancient literature is how I choose to occupy much of my time, being indoors for hours on end was not for me the hardship you might think.

OPINION | 05/03/2009

The Daily Princetonian

Saving more than second base

Though the campaign has indeed ignited some controversy, we still support the intent behind it. We never intended to offend or objectify women with the use of the “Save Second Base” slogan, and our primary objective has been — and continues to be — raising as much money as possible for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

OPINION | 04/29/2009