Opinion

Remembering Witherspoon, rejecting the status quo

Remembering Witherspoon, rejecting the status quo

Brendan Kolb, Waner Zhang, and Katie Rech

"The statue itself, however, does not tell us about the nuances of history. Its theme is pure praise.”

"The statue itself, however, does not tell us about the nuances of history. Its theme is pure praise.”

OPINION | 01/31/2023

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Postdoc pay raise: What collective action can do for us all

Postdoc pay raise: What collective action can do for us all

Guest Contributors

In reference to the previous open letter written in April 2022, the PUPS wrote, “Princeton has yet to acknowledge our letter, nor did they consult us in making these decisions. We deserve much more transparency and respect. We deserve a seat at the table.”

In reference to the previous open letter written in April 2022, the PUPS wrote, “Princeton has yet to acknowledge our letter, nor did they consult us in making these decisions. We deserve much more transparency and respect. We deserve a seat at the table.”

OPINION | 01/30/2023

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The $1M prize every student should know about

The $1M prize every student should know about

Bahia Kazemipour

At a school like Princeton, we all have the ability to explore opportunities embracing inclusivity and sustainability, as well as access to the resources and support to create meaningful change. The Hult Prize is the perfect opportunity to make this change.

At a school like Princeton, we all have the ability to explore opportunities embracing inclusivity and sustainability, as well as access to the resources and support to create meaningful change. The Hult Prize is the perfect opportunity to make this change.

OPINION | 01/29/2023

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Princeton’s criminal justice-inspired Honor Code hurts FLI students

Princeton’s criminal justice-inspired Honor Code hurts FLI students

Emilly Santos

The Honor Code presents a monumental threat to FLI students, who, without financial aid, would find themselves thousands of dollars in debt as a result of student loans, which are suggested as an alternative way of funding study at Princeton. The Honor Code can have devastating impacts on students who rely on a Princeton education for the chance of upward mobility.

The Honor Code presents a monumental threat to FLI students, who, without financial aid, would find themselves thousands of dollars in debt as a result of student loans, which are suggested as an alternative way of funding study at Princeton. The Honor Code can have devastating impacts on students who rely on a Princeton education for the chance of upward mobility.

OPINION | 01/29/2023

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Expand and invest in Wintersession

Expand and invest in Wintersession

Tara Shukla

“Wintersession has offered me an invaluable opportunity to reflect on why I came to Princeton in the first place: to broaden my horizons, to connect with others, and to enjoy learning.”

“Wintersession has offered me an invaluable opportunity to reflect on why I came to Princeton in the first place: to broaden my horizons, to connect with others, and to enjoy learning.”

OPINION | 01/26/2023

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Why do students skip their Wintersession events?

Why do students skip their Wintersession events?

Anna Ferris

“By overpopulating our Google Calendars, even during a break, we imply that a fully booked schedule is more valuable than one that leaves space for relaxation.”

 “By overpopulating our Google Calendars, even during a break, we imply that a fully booked schedule is more valuable than one that leaves space for relaxation.”

OPINION | 01/25/2023

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One year later, DEI efforts within Princeton athletics have stagnated

One year later, DEI efforts within Princeton athletics have stagnated

AJ Lonski

“One cannot expect issues of team culture, such as those I experienced on the wrestling team, to be rectified by students alone. They must also be made important by Princeton athletics as a whole and addressed by administrative leaders.”

“One cannot expect issues of team culture, such as those I experienced on the wrestling team, to be rectified by students alone. They must also be made important by Princeton athletics as a whole and addressed by administrative leaders.”

OPINION | 01/18/2023

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NJTransit's Alternative 1 is a threat to, not a savior for, the Dinky

NJTransit's Alternative 1 is a threat to, not a savior for, the Dinky

Darius Jankauskas

“We should recognize today’s Dinky as Princeton’s core transit backbone. By fighting for Alternative 4 today, we secure its immediate future.”

“We should recognize today’s Dinky as Princeton’s core transit backbone. By fighting for Alternative 4 today, we secure its immediate future.”

OPINION | 01/18/2023

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Deceitful statistics prop up the Princeton free speech panic

Deceitful statistics prop up the Princeton free speech panic

Eleanor Clemans-Cope

“Princeton’s low FIRE ranking is likely produced by misrepresented data. The FIRE rankings seem engineered to produce fodder for conservatives.”

“Princeton’s low FIRE ranking is likely produced by misrepresented data. The FIRE rankings seem engineered to produce fodder for conservatives.”

OPINION | 01/18/2023

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Witherspoon’s legacy should be honored — and merits open debate

Witherspoon’s legacy should be honored — and merits open debate

Bill Hewitt

“The resolution of the present dispute has import far beyond the location of one bronze statue and the reputation of one individual — it will determine whether Princeton affirms learning, the pursuit of knowledge, intellectual independence, and freedom of speech.”

“The resolution of the present dispute has import far beyond the location of one bronze statue and the reputation of one individual — it will determine whether Princeton affirms learning, the pursuit of knowledge, intellectual independence, and freedom of speech.”

OPINION | 01/11/2023

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What I learned about community journalism from my time at the ‘Prince’

What I learned about community journalism from my time at the ‘Prince’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“A student journalist’s incentives, much like those of any local reporter, tether them to truth-seeking and fairness. When you find yourself in community with your readers — who are also your sources, who are also your classmates and hallmates — you are more likely to understand the complexity of their stories.”

“A student journalist’s incentives, much like those of any local reporter, tether them to truth-seeking and fairness. When you find yourself in community with your readers — who are also your sources, who are also your classmates and hallmates — you are more likely to understand the complexity of their stories.”

OPINION | 12/21/2022

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Princeton administrators and students alike must do better to protect survivors of sexual violence

Princeton administrators and students alike must do better to protect survivors of sexual violence

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

The Editorial Board calls on the University to better support for survivors of sexual misconduct and violence. 

In their final editorial for the 146th Board, the Editorial Board argues for better support for survivors of sexual misconduct and violence, both by the University’s Title IX process and the student community.

OPINION | 12/21/2022

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To serve our community, the Dinky must improve

To serve our community, the Dinky must improve

Jessica Wilson

“An alternative to the Dinky proposes a much more frequent light rail service, with added bus service, as well as a bike and walking path alongside the light rail. It is, in my opinion, a truly fantastic project.”

“An alternative to the Dinky proposes a much more frequent light rail service, with added bus service, as well as a bike and walking path alongside the light rail. It is, in my opinion, a truly fantastic project.”

OPINION | 12/20/2022

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Recognizing Adverse Childhood Experiences would create a trauma-informed Princeton

Recognizing Adverse Childhood Experiences would create a trauma-informed Princeton

Patrick Anderson

“After 14 years of intense personal study of the science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences, I believe we need a trauma-informed campus, which takes into account ACEs when wrestling with these complex issues.”

“After 14 years of intense personal study of the science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences, I believe we need a trauma-informed campus, which takes into account ACEs when wrestling with these complex issues.”

OPINION | 12/20/2022

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Princeton should think twice before banning ChatGPT

Princeton should think twice before banning ChatGPT

Mohan Setty-Charity

“Programs like ChatGPT will continue to get better and better over the years, and the best plan going forward is to acknowledge that the existence of these new technologies can be a supplement to learning, rather than a replacement.”

“Programs like ChatGPT will continue to get better and better over the years, and the best plan going forward is to acknowledge that the existence of these new technologies can be a supplement to learning, rather than a replacement.”

OPINION | 12/20/2022

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Princeton must face its legacy of educating climate deniers

Princeton must face its legacy of educating climate deniers

Tom Taylor and Lynne Archibald

“If Princeton wants to trumpet its alumni and faculty who champion climate solutions, then it must also reckon with the loss and damage caused by its own alumni and faculty.”

“If Princeton wants to trumpet its alumni and faculty who champion climate solutions, then it must also reckon with the loss and damage caused by its own alumni and faculty.”

OPINION | 12/19/2022

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Princeton is wealthier, and greedier, than you think

Princeton is wealthier, and greedier, than you think

Eleanor Clemans-Cope

“While Princeton’s wealth skyrockets, its community and the world suffer because of it. It doesn’t have to be this way.”

“While Princeton’s wealth skyrockets, its community and the world suffer because of it. It doesn’t have to be this way.”

OPINION | 12/18/2022

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Letter to the Editor: Art in my classroom is not a ‘tool’

Letter to the Editor: Art in my classroom is not a ‘tool’

Joe Scanlan

“None of the art that these artists produced, or that of the dozens of others I featured in my course, were intended to “provoke a reaction” or be used as “tools,” as The Daily Princetonian Editorial Board would have it.”

“None of the art that these artists produced, or that of the dozens of others I featured in my course, were intended to “provoke a reaction” or be used as “tools,” as The Daily Princetonian Editorial Board would have it.”

OPINION | 12/18/2022

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We have faced far more challenging moments of construction

We have faced far more challenging moments of construction

John Raulston Graham

“We see in the P-rade every year that we are only one small part of Princeton’s history. Be thankful to be a Princetonian and revel in the advancement of the campus.” 

“We see in the P-rade every year that we are only one small part of Princeton’s history. Be thankful to be a Princetonian and revel in the advancement of the campus.”  

OPINION | 12/13/2022

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Christian campus groups: We condemn the hate speech on Washington Road

Christian campus groups: We condemn the hate speech on Washington Road

Guest Contributors

“We, the leaders of various Christian fellowships, ministries, and groups at Princeton University, write this letter to condemn hatred and bigotry. We unequivocally condemn this rhetoric as antithetical to the Christian faith.”

“We, the leaders of various Christian fellowships, ministries, and groups at Princeton University, write this letter to condemn hatred and bigotry. We unequivocally condemn this rhetoric as antithetical to the Christian faith.”

OPINION | 12/13/2022

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