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Even if technically open — however limitedly — Nassau Hall still suffers from a lack of openness. Students should not feel that they need a special reason to enter Nassau Hall.

Even if technically open — however limitedly — Nassau Hall still suffers from a lack of openness. Students should not feel that they need a special reason to enter Nassau Hall.


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Epstein is everyone’s problem — activism should be, too

While elite academia has always been greased by the philanthropy of the wealthy, students — like our professors and our institution — are not morally exempt from critically examining the sources and use of our educational funding, especially when that funding is provided on the pretense of a certain political purpose. 

While elite academia has always been greased by the philanthropy of the wealthy, students — like our professors and our institution — are not morally exempt from critically examining the sources and use of our educational funding, especially when that funding is provided on the pretense of a certain political purpose. 

OPINION | February 10

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Why I’m running for Congress

Congress today is deeply polarized, ignores the priorities of voters, and fails to check the other two branches of government. But neither party, Democrats nor Republicans, is meeting our moment of need.

Congress today is deeply polarized, ignores the priorities of voters, and fails to check the other two branches of government. But neither party, Democrats nor Republicans, is meeting our moment of need.

OPINION | February 6

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Governor Sherrill, give justice-impacted people a second chance

The clemency program counteracts this injustice, reuniting families with their loved ones and strengthening the greater New Jersey community. As members of this community, we recognize our personal stake in the continuation of clemency by supporting this program.

The clemency program counteracts this injustice, reuniting families with their loved ones and strengthening the greater New Jersey community. As members of this community, we recognize our personal stake in the continuation of clemency by supporting this program.

OPINION | February 4

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There’s a better way forward for students in crisis

If Princeton is serious about combating mental illness, it should follow the lead of Rutgers, Pitt, and others that provide students with an organized and comprehensive program of care that reinforces rather than untethers their supportive campus relationships.

If Princeton is serious about combating mental illness, it should follow the lead of Rutgers, Pitt, and others that provide students with an organized and comprehensive program of care that reinforces rather than untethers their supportive campus relationships.

OPINION | February 3

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Humanities lag behind STEM in AI policy. They must catch up.

AI is useful in the humanities: in literature, it can identify trends across centuries with textual analysis, analyze emotional states, and handle routine tasks. Instead of an outright ban, humanities scholars and social scientists should recognize where AI can be constructive by building on human analysis instead of just being a shortcut.

AI is useful in the humanities: in literature, it can identify trends across centuries with textual analysis, analyze emotional states, and handle routine tasks. Instead of an outright ban, humanities scholars and social scientists should recognize where AI can be constructive by building on human analysis instead of just being a shortcut.

OPINION | February 2

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A case for the Whig-Clio senate

As a community, Princetonians — especially politically engaged Princetonians — must commit to defending our positions and challenging our ideologies through civil discourse. And the Whig-Clio senate is where that commitment can start.

As a community, Princetonians — especially politically engaged Princetonians — must commit to defending our positions and challenging our ideologies through civil discourse. And the Whig-Clio senate is where that commitment can start.

OPINION | January 29

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Why the Honor Code doesn’t work

Princeton should work toward implementing an honor code that is integral to student identity, not just a perfunctory pledge that we memorize and write on the first page of our exams.

Princeton should work toward implementing an honor code that is integral to student identity, not just a perfunctory pledge that we memorize and write on the first page of our exams.

OPINION | January 28

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By the way, on Feb. 9, you can ask President Eisgruber anything

A question for Eisgruber about dining, divestment, international student protections, research funding, mental health, or any of the many other issues facing our community has the chance, however small, to prompt an actual change in the University’s course of action over the coming year.

A question for Eisgruber about dining, divestment, international student protections, research funding, mental health, or any of the many other issues facing our community has the chance, however small, to prompt an actual change in the University’s course of action over the coming year.

OPINION | January 28

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Federal agents killed two civilians. Princeton must speak up, not remain silent.

The University must speak out against the threat of ICE: it poses a genuine risk to our community, and represents an unapologetic governmental disregard for free speech that directly violates the very principles on which Princeton stakes itself as a defender of discourse.

The University must speak out against the threat of ICE: it poses a genuine risk to our community, and represents an unapologetic governmental disregard for free speech that directly violates the very principles on which Princeton stakes itself as a defender of discourse.

OPINION | January 25

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Why Princeton needs opinion journalism

Engaging with Opinion — whether through reading or writing — brings you into closer contact with campus discourse. Just as news reporters provide unbiased coverage on campus developments, we work to communicate to our readers what these events mean for their lives, and how current campus issues might intersect with their own values and roles in the community. 

Engaging with Opinion — whether through reading or writing — brings you into closer contact with campus discourse. Just as news reporters provide unbiased coverage on campus developments, we work to communicate to our readers what these events mean for their lives, and how current campus issues might intersect with their own values and roles in the community. 

OPINION | January 18

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PAW omits reporter’s Supreme Court appeal — at the cost of journalistic principle

By publishing Sittenfeld’s profile of Park without noting his interests before the Supreme Court, PAW neglected its journalistic duty to alert its readers when a writer cannot fairly cover a story.

By publishing Sittenfeld’s profile of Park without noting his interests before the Supreme Court, PAW neglected its journalistic duty to alert its readers when a writer cannot fairly cover a story.

OPINION | January 5

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Don’t trust your campus paper? Here’s the case.

In a moment of crisis, a trusted student newspaper transforms from an everyday service to a lifeline. Even when national outlets swoop in to cover a tragedy or an encampment, student reporters can provide deep sourcing and unique insight into the happenings on the ground.

In a moment of crisis, a trusted student newspaper transforms from an everyday service to a lifeline. Even when national outlets swoop in to cover a tragedy or an encampment, student reporters can provide deep sourcing and unique insight into the happenings on the ground.

OPINION | December 31

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Nominate your lecturers for the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching

Nominations for the award are due to the Office of the Dean of the Faculty (padt[at]princeton.edu) by Feb. 6, 2026. I will be sending in my nominations for my favorite lecturers and other faculty, and I hope you will too.

Nominations for the award are due to the Office of the Dean of the Faculty (padt[at]princeton.edu) by Feb. 6, 2026. I will be sending in my nominations for my favorite lecturers and other faculty, and I hope you will too.

OPINION | December 19