Opinion

Campus debate on intellectualism reflects national, cultural trendsI read with interest Patrick Deneen's call for the faculty to contribute more to the university's level of intellectual discourse.While I agree that more faculty involvement on campus might alleviate some of the intellectual flatness of undergraduate life, I think he neglects to point out a broader pattern in academia.

OPINION | 11/19/2002

Academics for academics sake: Not just a means to an end

Academics for academics sake: Not just a means to an end

In the interest of our discussion on the state of intellectualism at Princeton, it is useful, perhaps, to look at historical precedents.

OPINION | 11/19/2002

Homosexual marriage: Let it be

In modern America where one in two black children are born into poverty and single moms and divorcees abound, it could be argued that a loving, stable homosexual couple adopting children isn't the worst thing that could happen.

OPINION | 11/18/2002

Letters to the Editor

Quote based on mistake in The New York TimesMy column of Nov. 18 discussed a remark made recently by Karl Rove that he was more concerned about the 3,000 American dead of Sept.

OPINION | 11/18/2002

Political action is more than voting

It happens at least once a week, sometimes more. I'll be sitting with a group of people, maybe for a precept or at dinner, and someone will crack a joke about the Republican Party.

OPINION | 11/18/2002

2002: A crossroads for the Republican Party

On the night of the midterm elections, the pundits were buzzing with bold new predictions about the consequences of the Republican "landslide." Every voice seemed in agreement that the Republicans had really won a lasting victory, and most were equally convinced that the Democrats had suffered a lasting defeat.

OPINION | 11/17/2002

Using the Sept. 11 maneuver to shift focus from what happens next

Karl Rove, mastermind of the sweeping Republican victory in the recent election, came up with an interesting bit of math at a lecture in Utah earlier this month.

OPINION | 11/17/2002

Campus dialogue on Middle East

The conflict in the Middle East between Israelis and Palestinians is a lively topic on campus. At least once a week, the relevant campus student groups host lectures and events to raise awareness of the issues and encourage student involvement.

OPINION | 11/14/2002

Letters to the Editor

Toilet seats and intellectualismI told my hall mates a few weeks ago that I was so happy to be at Princeton that I actually didn't mind sitting in whatever my fellow Princetonians decided to leave on the toilet seat in our various campus bathrooms.

OPINION | 11/14/2002

Defeat of Democrats affirms need to find a voice for a lost party

The morning after this November's election, I waited for the Democrats to say something. Republicans were basking in the glow of victory, recapping a night filled with speeches that thanked God and George W.

OPINION | 11/14/2002

Intellectualism: become a better person

I'm struggling to find a "hook" to get into this week's column on Princeton's intellectual climate, since the traditional weekly football report would be too dreary even for this page of lugubrious opinions.

OPINION | 11/13/2002

Letters to the Editor

Religion and respectI do not know how many parents read your periodical, but I always do.

OPINION | 11/13/2002

Moderate Republicans in New Jersey

Last Tuesday was a Republican sweep by every measure. So who forgot to inform New Jersey voters of the trend?While Massachusetts voters were busy electing a Republican governor, the Democrats swept the Garden State.

OPINION | 11/13/2002

Letters to the Editor

USG members only 'privilege' at concert was doing work for studentsI am writing in response to Aileen Neilsen's column that appeared in the 'Prince' on Nov.

OPINION | 11/12/2002

University stereotyping: Refuting the Jock School Excuse

Professor Deneen's column in the Nov. 11th issue of the Daily Princetonian again raises the specter of "The Jock School," in the discussion of intellectual life on campus.

OPINION | 11/12/2002

The glaring need for toilet seat covers in Princeton's dormitory bathrooms

I write to advocate action on what I consider to be one of the most pressing needs on this campus ? the need for disposable toilet seat covers in dormitory bathrooms.

OPINION | 11/12/2002

Anti-intellectualism

Over the last few weeks, the old problems of of maintaining undergraduate focus, fostering an academic environment and encouraging faculty involvement at America's top universities reemerged in Princeton as anti-intellectualism.Anti-intellectualism has became the catchall phrase for the shortcomings of Princeton academics.

OPINION | 11/12/2002

The bully on the playground? A perspective from abroad

Seth and Dave are at it again. After a year away from Princeton, Dave Tannenbaum '00 and Seth Green '01 are still campus activists, but instead of fight for workers' rights on a campus in central Jersey, they're fighting for multilateralism in U.S.

OPINION | 11/12/2002

Architecture

A stroll through the Rocky dining hall or McCosh Hall confirms that universities like Princeton are strongly rooted in the gothic tradition.

OPINION | 11/12/2002

Letters to the Editor

Tiger's purpose is to entertain, not informIn his Nov. 6 column "Catholicism, Religion, and Respect," Ryan Anderson '04 demonstrates a strong understanding of Catholic doctrine, but no understanding of the difference between straight commentary and satire.Students who read Tiger Magazine know its content is never serious.

OPINION | 11/11/2002

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