Opinion

Abortion issue isn't so simple

Abortion issue isn't so simple

Regarding 'Casting our votes in line with science and justice' (Ashley Pavlic, Sept. 24)While Pavlic focuses a great deal on the biological and genetic distinctiveness of the embryo to establish for it the "basic rights . . . of human beings," she fails to recognize the existence of others' rights that may stand in competition.

OPINION | 09/26/2004

And you thought statues stood still

The phenomenon of hyperactive statuary, which has traditionally been limited to the more appropriate realm of imaginative fiction, is turning out to be an acute problem on the Princeton campus.

OPINION | 09/26/2004

Achieving diversity is a complex challenge

The only thing approximating the agony of the college admissions process is watching someone else whom you love endure it.

OPINION | 09/26/2004

Our vote, our future

One of my friends from home wakes up early every morning at college so he can read The New York Times and watch CNN before class.

OPINION | 09/23/2004

Casting our votes in line with science and justice

With a major election approaching, we must reflect upon two critical issues: abortion and embryo-destructive research.

OPINION | 09/23/2004

Students would save if not for agency monopoly

Regarding 'MicroFridges garner positive response' (Sept. 23):A new MicroFridge costs $374 from the manufacturer, while used ones go for about $200 on Ebay.

OPINION | 09/23/2004

Forbes seems like a long way to go in a wheelchair

Regarding 'Paralyzed, moving on' (Sept. 22):I was sincerely moved reading the story of Andrea Wilson and her loyal companion Bradley, and I look forward to meeting her.

OPINION | 09/22/2004

I don't care about swift boats

Ever since John Kerry became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, the campaign has centered around one issue more than anything else: the Vietnam War.The right tried to claim that a difference exits between medals and ribbons.

OPINION | 09/22/2004

Britney's all grown up

Do you remember when Britney Spears was single . . . and a virgin? Or how about the time when Macaulay Culkin was just a kid trying out aftershave (instead of marijuana) for the first time?I guess it's about time the '90s nostalgia set in.

OPINION | 09/22/2004

A funny thing happened on the way to Vegas

A few weeks ago, I was at Southwest's terminal in the Oakland airport, running late for a flight home to Las Vegas when I was randomly selected for a search.

OPINION | 09/21/2004

Finding our voice again

This column last appeared in this space 37 years ago. Nineteen sixty-eight was a watershed election year.

OPINION | 09/21/2004

There's nothing wrong with fall rush

Regarding 'Postpone rush' (Sept. 21):Rarely have I encountered a debate as mind-boggling as the current one over Greek life.

OPINION | 09/21/2004

Political action

In the late spring, this board published an editorial urging the administration to accept the request of student groups like the College Democrats and College Republicans that they be allowed to register voters on campus.

OPINION | 09/20/2004

Postpone rush

Soon after President Tilghman took the helm of the University, she made it clear she was uneasy about the unsanctioned Greek life that exists on campus.

OPINION | 09/20/2004

Speak Up!

For much of my life, I have obediently followed the barking orders of my teachers, the advice of my family and friends, and of course, the trends of the crowd.

OPINION | 09/20/2004

Dude, where's my iPod?

Students might think they're getting a good deal when they get their discounted computers from the Student Computing Initiative, but if only they knew what was out there.Forget the pencil and the compass, today's college students get hi-tech gadgetry.

OPINION | 09/20/2004

European anti-Americanism is neither new nor persuasive

The global phenomenon of anti-Americanism is quite worrying, but it is not actually of recent genesis.

OPINION | 09/19/2004

Investing in the future

I remember coming across a rather startling statistic three years ago when I first arrived on campus.

OPINION | 09/19/2004

Letters To The Editor

Chan column 'insulting' to Princeton's religious community Regarding 'In politics, religious zeal can be blinding' (Kai Chan, Sept 16):Before Kai Chan goes accusing everyone of unquestioningly following the religion of their parents, he might want to visit a number of religious organizations on campus.

OPINION | 09/19/2004

Minorities at Princeton

Recently, University officials have expressed concern over the departure of between 10 and 15 minority staffers during the past few months.

OPINION | 09/16/2004

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