Opinion

Donations should not be conditional on student speech

Donations should not be conditional on student speech

Jackson Baldrate

“Princeton would better serve itself, its students, and its donors by remaining neutral on controversial social issues and letting students think and speak for themselves.”

“Princeton would better serve itself, its students, and its donors by remaining neutral on controversial social issues and letting students think and speak for themselves.”

OPINION | November 27

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Princeton’s mental health problem needs a bigger solution than Community Care Day

Princeton’s mental health problem needs a bigger solution than Community Care Day

Davis Hobley

To start substantively addressing the problem of student mental health, the University must focus on doing everything in its power to aid in addressing the mental health problems prevalent on campus.

To start substantively addressing the problem of student mental health, the University must focus on doing everything in its power to aid in addressing the mental health problems prevalent on campus.

OPINION | November 26

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Open letter to Princeton administrators on combatting antisemitism

Open letter to Princeton administrators on combatting antisemitism

Guest Contributors

“Without infringing on rights to free expression, the following concrete actions — done now, before the situation further deteriorates — will help ensure the University remains a place for Jewish students, faculty, and staff to thrive.”

“Without infringing on rights to free expression, the following concrete actions — done now, before the situation further deteriorates — will help ensure the University remains a place for Jewish students, faculty, and staff to thrive.”

OPINION | November 24

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On institutional neutrality and double-standards

On institutional neutrality and double-standards

Matthew Wilson

For universities that have publicly strayed from the bounds of nonsectarian impartiality in favor of ideological bias and moralizing partisanship in the past, feigned neutrality or a selective reluctance to speak out now is totally unacceptable and reeks of an underlying moral and ethical rot.

For universities that have publicly strayed from the bounds of nonsectarian impartiality in favor of ideological bias and moralizing partisanship in the past, feigned neutrality or a selective reluctance to speak out now is totally unacceptable and reeks of an underlying moral and ethical rot.

OPINION | November 21

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The University needs more transparency in how it funds religious life

The University needs more transparency in how it funds religious life

Christie Davis

“Transparency about alumni donations to student-run religious organizations at Princeton University is essential for promoting fairness, inclusivity, accountability, and ethical compliance.”

“Transparency about alumni donations to student-run religious organizations at Princeton University is essential for promoting fairness, inclusivity, accountability, and ethical compliance.”

OPINION | November 19

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Reactions: What should we learn from the New Jersey elections?

Reactions: What should we learn from the New Jersey elections?

Vincent Jiang, Preston Ferraiuolo, Brian Hegarty, Thomas Buckley, and Wynne Conger

“Civic engagement is a key component of Princeton life — we decided to ask our politically inclined columnists to reflect on the recent elections and chronicle a race, ballot, or result that they found particularly impactful.”

"To mark these recent elections, we asked our politically inclined columnists to reflect on the most recent NJ Elections and chronicle a race, ballot, or result that they found particularly impactful."

OPINION | November 17

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Lengthen time between classes

Lengthen time between classes

Aidan Gouley

Given Princeton's focus on both the sciences and interdisciplinary education — and to foster a campus environment adapted to the campus's expansion and construction challenges — the University should lengthen passing time to 20 minutes. With extra time, students can realize the full potential of a Princeton education. 

With greater focus on both the sciences and interdisciplinary education and fostering a campus environment well-suited to the modern University, lengthening passing time to 20 minutes enables the realization of the full potential of a Princeton education. 

OPINION | November 16

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Pride Alliance: Trans Princetonians aren’t going anywhere

Pride Alliance: Trans Princetonians aren’t going anywhere

Guest Contributors

"We are your classmates, friends, preceptors, teachers, and colleagues. We have always been here and are committed to trans futures at Princeton. Come stand with us."

"We are your classmates, friends, preceptors, teachers, and colleagues. We have always been here and are committed to trans futures at Princeton. Come stand with us."

OPINION | November 14

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Why is everyone here ‘middle class’?

Why is everyone here ‘middle class’?

Siyeon Lee

While there are certainly many ways to be middle-class, including both social and economic factors, it clearly doesn’t apply to those in the top five percent of America’s income earners, as half of this year’s Frosh Survey respondents whose families earn over $500k annually suggested.

While there are certainly many ways to be middle-class, including both social and economic factors, it clearly doesn't apply to those in the top 5% of America’s income earners, as half of this year's Frosh Survey respondents whose families earn over 500k annually suggested.

OPINION | November 13

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Recognize women’s athletic achievements with a bonfire too

Recognize women’s athletic achievements with a bonfire too

Abigail Rabieh

“Celebrating only the football team sends the message that football is Princeton’s most important sport; that their successes, and only their successes, are worth the entire school’s attention, and that they take priority over both other men’s teams and all women’s teams.”

“Celebrating only the football team sends the message that football is Princeton’s most important sport; that their successes, and only their successes, are worth the entire school’s attention, and that they take priority over both other men’s teams and all women’s teams.”

OPINION | November 12

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Princeton should give a day off for Veterans Day

Princeton should give a day off for Veterans Day

Prince Takano

“A day off for Veterans Day is more than just a moment of rest; it is a collective acknowledgment of the immeasurable contributions and sacrifices of our veterans.”

"A day off for Veterans Day is more than just a moment of rest; it is a collective acknowledgment of the immeasurable contributions and sacrifices of our veterans."

OPINION | November 9

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Letter to the Editor: How we remember campus activism matters

Letter to the Editor: How we remember campus activism matters

David Chmielewski

“Ignoring these vital histories, and discussing the legacy of campus politics through the myopic lens of the present obsession with abstract debates over free speech exposes just how limited political imagination has become since past activism.”

"Focusing solely on free speech prevents us from truly reflecting on Princeton’s political and activist history."

OPINION | November 9

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Letter to the Editor: Setting the record straight on disturbing incidents at the recent pro-Palestine protest

Letter to the Editor: Setting the record straight on disturbing incidents at the recent pro-Palestine protest

Eden Bendory and Estelle Botton

“Princeton’s campus should serve as a safe haven for Jewish students, not an institution that turns a blind eye to antisemitic slurs and chants occurring right on its doorstep.”

"Princeton’s campus should serve as a safe haven for Jewish students, not an institution that turns a blind eye to antisemitic slurs and chants occurring right on its doorstep."

OPINION | November 9

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African American studies is meant for everyone

African American studies is meant for everyone

Siyeon Lee

“Instead of conceiving of AAS as a department only for Black students to learn about their history, we should recognize that studying African American history and culture enables Princeton students to learn to engage with their own and others’ humanity.”

"Instead of conceiving of AAS as a department only for Black students to learn about their history, we should recognize that studying African American history and culture enables Princeton students to learn to engage with their own and others’ humanity."

OPINION | November 8

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Princeton’s luxury discourages public service

Princeton’s luxury discourages public service

Frances Brogan

"By being conscious of the opulence that surrounds us, we can avoid internalizing a belief that our degrees and academic achievement make us more deserving of a high quality of life."

"By being conscious of the opulence that surrounds us, we can avoid internalizing a belief that our degrees and academic achievement make us more deserving of a high quality of life."

OPINION | November 7

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Reactions: Which professors should I follow?

Reactions: Which professors should I follow?

Vincent Jiang, Christopher Lidard, Sophia Zuo, Eleanor Clemans-Cope, Prince Takano, and Wynne Conger

Considering the correlation of professors’ fame with their teaching and their work, we asked our columnists which professors’ work students should follow.

Considering the correlation of professors’ fame with their teaching and their work, we asked our columnists which professors’ work students should follow.

OPINION | November 6

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Princeton has a construction problem. Now it’s affecting the student experience.

Princeton has a construction problem. Now it’s affecting the student experience.

Chloe Cresswell

"Along with inefficient routes and longer walk times, the campus’ sheer size post-expansion is resulting in an increasingly disjointed community. The larger campus becomes, the more disconnected down-campus students are from their up-campus counterparts."

"Along with inefficient routes and longer walk times, the campus’ sheer size post-expansion is resulting in an increasingly disjointed community. The larger campus becomes, the more disconnected down-campus students are from their up-campus counterparts."

OPINION | November 5

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Princeton’s mail services should be more transparent

Princeton’s mail services should be more transparent

Davis Hobley

“The Princeton mail system is currently confusing, but it doesn’t need to be that way. Most of the issues with the system seem to be easy fixes, especially notifying students when they receive paper mail.”

"The Princeton mail system is currently confusing, but it doesn't need to be that way. Most of the issues with the system seem to be easy fixes, especially notifying students when they receive paper mail."

OPINION | November 3

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Since I aired my criticisms, my plans to contribute to the Princeton community have gone awry

Since I aired my criticisms, my plans to contribute to the Princeton community have gone awry

Leonard Milberg

“Eisgruber has denied events and donations that would be incredibly beneficial to Jewish as well as other Princeton students — and in doing so, has limited my own freedom of expression. These actions only hurt the Princeton community.”

“Eisgruber has denied events and donations that would be incredibly beneficial to Jewish as well as other Princeton students — and in doing so, has limited my own freedom of expression. These actions only hurt the Princeton community.”

OPINION | November 3

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Bicker is not beyond saving

Bicker is not beyond saving

David Smith

The time has come for Bicker to evolve, and the appropriate adjustments have the potential to transform it into a positive force in Princeton’s social milieu. 

The time has come for Bicker to evolve, and the appropriate adjustments have the potential to transform it into a positive force in Princeton’s social milieu. 

OPINION | November 2

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