Opinion

Preserving Battlefield heritage

Over the past few years, Princetonians have been inundated by reminders that they are "in the nation's service." With this imperative in mind, we would like to offer several reasons why we believe the Institute for Advanced Study should reconsider its current plans to construct new faculty housing on a tract of land lying adjacent to the Princeton Battlefield Park.

Internationalizing Princeton

In a continuation of the University's efforts to "internationalize" Princeton into "an American university with a broad international vision," President Tilghman has recently appointed a high-profile President's Advisory Committee on Internationalization charged with advising the University on how to "best respond to challenges and opportunities in the international arena." We welcome this as a step forward toward making Princeton a truly world-class institution, in which the administration has sought to go beyond encouraging study abroad, admitting a higher percentage of international students and strengthening our international relations faculty, to developing University-level strategic priorities and strengthening the University's programs, relationships and reputation worldwide.In particular, among the issues that Tilghman has asked the Committee to look into, we feel that two points are worth careful consideration.

The college tug-of-war

Going away for college is an aspect of higher education that many students look forward to, especially if the university is as special as Princeton.

A requiem for an iPod

I find my usually sunny disposition towards the Apple Corporation darker than the horizons of that poor Malawian child Madonna recently adopted.

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Letters to the Editor

Editorial reflects anti-athlete biasRegarding 'A Unique Opportunity' (Friday, Feb.

Too good to give up for Lent

It's that time again. The haze of Mardi Gras has worn off, and even some nonreligious kids set personal "no-nos" for themselves in a celebration of self-restraint.

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After four years, it's time for action

The Save Darfur Coalition recently launched a campaign urging President Bush to enact Plan B ? "a three-tiered plan to push Sudan to end the genocide" in recognition of the failure of Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir to respond to diplomatic efforts.

The Greatest Generation: where I belong

When I saw a recent Point poll asking which decade I would most like to live in, being a good conservative traditionalist, I dutifully chose the 1950s.

Clarity and consultation

As underclassmen prepare to sign into departments this spring, they will be weighing several factors in their choice of a major.

Re-evaluating the execution of Hussein

Saddam Hussein, his half-brother, Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, and former Iraqi chief judge, Awad Hamed al-Bandar were convicted for the 1982 mass murder of 148 civilians from Dujail. Hussein was hanged on Dec.

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A slap in the facebook

Until very recently, facebook.com was, at its worst, mildly condescending.

Letters to the Editor

Column and editorial misguided by a confusion of factsRegarding 'Opinion' (Monday, Feb.

Why I love chicks

Let me start with a politically incorrect admission: I love chicks ? have for a long time.Not just any chicks, mind you, just the Dixie Chicks.

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First things first

As noted in this paper, the Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding is planning to take its place ? psychologically ? among Princeton's Prospect Avenue eating clubs, in the former Elm Club. Its current location on Prospect, immediately across from Cloister Inn, has been deemed too far away from the center of campus activity, at least on Thursday and Saturday nights.

The importance of student input

I want to thank the 130th Daily Princetonian Board for its final editorial on Jan.