Letters to the Editor: Jan. 9, 2009
Experts aren't gone, but they are judged differentlyRegarding 'The end of experts,' (Wednesday, Jan.
Experts aren't gone, but they are judged differentlyRegarding 'The end of experts,' (Wednesday, Jan.
For many students, returning home for winter break is the time to re-engage with the world outside Princeton.
We are living in revolutionary times. In fact, you're probably one of its foot soldiers. Our generation no longer believes in the power of expertise, the value of experience or the importance of long resumes.
Every November and December I spend quite a bit of time writing letters of recommendation for students past and present.
What if the internet matchmaker eharmony.com required a blood test? Or if first dates ended with a thumb pricks instead of a kisses and classified ads included family medical histories?
I attended an Irish Catholic high school in New Zealand. In the five years, I never met a student who was a Creationist.
In this edition of PrinceCast, Associate Editor for Opinion Barry Caro '09 and columnists Adam Bradlow '11 and Cindy Hong '09 discuss the end of the Robertson family's lawsuit against the University, Cloister Inn and USG president-elect Connor Diemand-Yauman '10's legal troubles, the USG elections fiasco and winter break plans.
Many things went wrong in the USG election this week. The catalysts for the trouble were the actions of USG president Josh Weinstein '09.
U. needs committee to investigate investmentsRegarding ?Outrage, not ethics, spurs U.
On The Prox, we count down the eight most commented-on stories of 2008.
In this edition of PrinceCast, Associate Editor for Opinion Barry Caro '09 and columnists Adam Bradlow '11 and Cindy Hong '09 discuss the end of the Robertson family's lawsuit against the University, Cloister Inn's and USG president-elect Connor Diemand-Yauman '10's legal troubles, the USG election fiasco and their own winter break plans.
I recall a day when the buildings of Princeton looked particularly radiant and every squirrel I passed was happily gnawing away at some nut or berry between its paws.
A year ago today, I unsuccessfully ran to be Cloister Inn president. So it is with some interest that I watch Cloister's current legal troubles because I could easily be the one facing trumped-up potential charges from the Borough.
Twas the night before Christmas, and all down the Street, All the eating clubs dreamed of their holiday treat.
At about 10 p.m. this past Saturday, I was standing alone in the middle of the junior slums. The quad was deserted, primarily because of formals.
Now, I know what you're thinking. "No, Brandon, don't write about the USG election! No one cares about student government!
I thought it was pretty silly of the University administration to expand Whitman College into Spelman last year, but I said nothing because I have no interest in living in Spelman.