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.
Unfortunately, this year's USG election season has been more notable for controversy and mishaps than for the qualifications of the candidates.
In study abroad meetings, they like to bring up culture shock. There's a whole section on it in the study abroad handbook.
On Monday, Dec. 1, The Daily Princetonian editorial board voiced its concern and disappointment that three clubs had opted not to participate in a Street-wide event as part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Dear Journal,I know I've only been at Princeton for a week, but ... wow. I felt at home right away as I watched the family hovercar levitate out of Lot 23.
Last Thursday, I pushed for the USG Senate to overturn a referendum. The Coalition for Intellectual Liberty (CIL)'s referendum requested that the USG ask University officials to refrain from taking political positions on issues of "profound question" over which "people of goodwill" could "reasonably disagree." I fought this referendum on the grounds that it was vague and subject to many interpretations and therefore meaningless and frivolous.
For as long as I can remember, America's high schools have been in shambles. But, I was surprised by a recent University of Maryland report suggesting that colleges are too.
Ethical concerns do govern endowment decisionsRegarding 'Outrage, not ethics, spurs U.
This year, students will not have a choice of who their next USG president will be. Luckily, Connor Diemand-Yauman '10, the only candidate, is a qualified, charismatic leader who will likely bring a healthy dose of political savvy and direction to the USG.Given that the USG needs the support of the administration to accomplish nearly anything, the fact that Diemand-Yauman understands that the USG has to build strong relationships with administrators to significantly impact University policy is promising.
Last month, while the world's attention was focused on Wall Street tearing itself apart and the brutal attacks on Mumbai, Ann Coulter, conservative commentator and author, fell and broke her jaw.
It is heartening to witness open dialogue about mental health at Princeton and other campuses, such as the discussion in the Nov.
