The troubled state of American politics: the death of Justice Scalia
Dan SullivanEarly in the morning on February 13, the Supreme Court lost its conservative powerhouse, Justice Antonin Scalia.
Early in the morning on February 13, the Supreme Court lost its conservative powerhouse, Justice Antonin Scalia.
Columnist Sarah Sakha made many excellent points in her column last Friday, “The Paradox of Princeton’s Publicity,” arguing that Princeton University tours shouldn’t aim to avoid discussing student activism because it is something the school should be proud of — and it might even help to attract prospective students.
Orange Key tours of Princeton’s campus best — and most frequently — present Princeton’s public narrative.
Since the beginning of the academic year, the Princeton community has engaged in lively debate surrounding the name of the Wilson School, Princeton’s school of public and international affairs.
I find myself carefully planning my weekends.
Like many Princeton students, I want to lessen my environmental impact. Therefore, I tried to figure out which changes could lessen it the most.
Many humanities majors cannot withstand the temptation to validate the existence of their own major.
Of all that’s been written about the ramifications of the unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia – from its effect on upcoming cases before the court to Senate races in November and even to the presidential race, to which Ted Cruz ’92 is now referring to as a “referendum on the Court” – comparatively little has been said about its effect on other legislative issues that would have otherwise dominated this year.
Princeton University prides itself on attracting students with talents that go beyond academic aptitude.
Two years ago I published a column, “Where are the student activists?,” exploring the decline of protest and activism on a campus whose very architecture and academic calendar were products of the anti-Vietnam War movement.
Last week, I was walking up campus from class when a large white wall caught my eye on the Frist Campus Center north lawn.
I remember the first time I realized the music of my childhood wasn’t acceptable for college.
Last spring, college students nationwide discovered that they had the right to view their college admissions files.
This week broughtnews that 17 rail unions in New Jersey had voted to go on strike in mid-March in the event that they do not reach a contract with New Jersey Transit.
Many Princetonians, mainly sophomores, spent the first week of this semester concerned primarily not with finalizing their course schedule or buying books, but rather with the process of joining an eating club.