Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Submit nominations for the Pyne Prize

Letter to the Editor: Submit nominations for the Pyne Prize

Kathleen Deignan

“I write to solicit nominations for the Pyne Prize, the highest general distinction the University confers upon an undergraduate.”

“I write to solicit nominations for the Pyne Prize, the highest general distinction the University confers upon an undergraduate.” 

OPINION | 12/13/2022

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Let’s add gender-neutral bathrooms without taking away existing single-sex bathrooms

Let’s add gender-neutral bathrooms without taking away existing single-sex bathrooms

Julianna Lee

“Rather than converting most existing single-sex restrooms to gender neutral ones and jeopardizing the safety and comfort of male and female students, I urge the commission to consider options that truly fulfill the goal of making ‘all members of our community feel safe.’”

“Rather than converting most existing single-sex restrooms to gender neutral ones and jeopardizing the safety and comfort of male and female students, I urge the commission to consider options that truly fulfill the goal of making ‘all members of our community feel safe.’”

OPINION | 12/11/2022

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Eating disorders are not just a “girl problem”

Eating disorders are not just a “girl problem”

Maria Karakousis

“As members of a society that values physical and mental health, we must abolish the stereotype that eating disorders are associated with femininity, as this myth excludes men and other entire gender categories from the critical chance to be acknowledged and helped with their suffering.”

“As members of a society that values physical and mental health, we must abolish the stereotype that eating disorders are associated with femininity, as this myth excludes men and other entire gender categories from the critical chance to be acknowledged and helped with their suffering.”

OPINION | 12/08/2022

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Black voices: Then, now, and forever

Black voices: Then, now, and forever

Eden Teshome

“This issue is a celebration of Black Princeton: of Black joy, of Black history, of Black activism, of Black culture, of Black art. It celebrates Black Princetonians on a normal week in December. It doesn’t seek validation during a heritage month, on a holiday, or anniversary. It just is.”

“This issue is a celebration of Black Princeton: of Black joy, of Black history, of Black activism, of Black culture, of Black art. It celebrates Black Princetonians on a normal week in December. It doesn’t seek validation during a heritage month, on a holiday, or anniversary. It just is.”

OPINION | 12/08/2022

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On academic standards and mental health

On academic standards and mental health

Christopher L. Eisgruber

“We should bear in mind why Princeton and its peer institutions create challenging, high-aspiration academic programs for their students. Our goal is to provide students with the intellectual and personal foundations for a lifetime of rewarding engagement.”

“We should bear in mind why Princeton and its peer institutions create challenging, high-aspiration academic programs for their students. Our goal is to provide students with the intellectual and personal foundations for a lifetime of rewarding engagement.”

OPINION | 12/08/2022

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How Firestone exploited Liberia — and made Princeton as we know it

How Firestone exploited Liberia — and made Princeton as we know it

Jon Ort

“Princeton’s Library propagandizes the Firestone Company. It serves a corporation that has, for nearly a century, oppressed Black laborers in the West African nation of Liberia.”

“Princeton’s Library propagandizes the Firestone Company. It serves a corporation that has, for nearly a century, oppressed Black laborers in the West African nation of Liberia.”

OPINION | 12/07/2022

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Your rhetoric is killing trans people

Your rhetoric is killing trans people

Aster Zhang

“Transitioning isn’t pretty. It’s intensely terrifying to step into the shoes of the person you’ve always wanted to be when part of you wants to stay in the worn-but-comfortable pair you’ve always had.”

“Transitioning isn’t pretty. It’s intensely terrifying to step into the shoes of the person you’ve always wanted to be when part of you wants to stay in the worn-but-comfortable pair you’ve always had.”

OPINION | 12/07/2022

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Bring back Zoom lectures and recordings

Bring back Zoom lectures and recordings

Kelsey Ji

“The University administration should work to universally bring back Zoom lectures and recordings for the benefit of enhanced learning, rather than leaving it up to professors alone.”

“The University administration should work to universally bring back Zoom lectures and recordings for the benefit of enhanced learning, rather than leaving it up to professors alone.”

OPINION | 12/07/2022

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A minority within a minority: Being Generational African American at Princeton

A minority within a minority: Being Generational African American at Princeton

Christopher Butcher

“Generational African Americans deserve to take up space on Princeton’s campus, and the Generational African American Students Association (GAASA) is that space.”

“Generational African Americans deserve to take up space on Princeton’s campus, and the Generational African American Students Association (GAASA) is that space.”

OPINION | 12/06/2022

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We must increase Black voices at The Daily Princetonian

We must increase Black voices at The Daily Princetonian

Ndeye Thioubou

“For all of the impact and great journalism the ‘Prince’ has produced, it is glaringly un-diverse.”

“For all of the impact and great journalism the ‘Prince’ has produced, it is glaringly un-diverse.” 

OPINION | 12/05/2022

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The state of conservatism on campus

The state of conservatism on campus

Abigail Rabieh

“Why are the topics of interest in the Tory and other other conservative groups on campus so uniform? The answer does not lie with a lack of diversity, but instead in intellectual laziness.”

“Why are the topics of interest in the Tory and other other conservative groups on campus so uniform? The answer does not lie with a lack of diversity, but instead in intellectual laziness.”

OPINION | 12/05/2022

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Vote Daniels ’24 for President, Yes on Referendum

Vote Daniels ’24 for President, Yes on Referendum

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

The Editorial Board encourages students to vote for Stephen Daniels ’24 for USG President in the upcoming winter elections and to vote yes on the referendum regarding gender-neutral bathrooms. 

The Editorial Board encourages students to vote for Stephen Daniels ’24 for USG President in the upcoming winter elections and to vote yes on the referendum regarding gender-neutral bathrooms. 

OPINION | 12/04/2022

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If elected to lead USG, we will bring the outside voice in

If elected to lead USG, we will bring the outside voice in

J.J. Scott

“Isabella and I will provide the outsider perspective that is sorely missed in student government right now.”

“Isabella and I will provide the outsider perspective that is sorely missed in student government right now.”

OPINION | 12/04/2022

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Vote ‘yes’ on USG referendum to support transgender and gender non-conforming students

Vote ‘yes’ on USG referendum to support transgender and gender non-conforming students

Uma Fox

“Despite the millions spent on DEI and the repeated platitudes of campus diversity, transgender and gender-non-conforming students continue to face discrimination in accessing basic aspects of living.”

“Despite the millions spent on DEI and the repeated platitudes of campus diversity, transgender and gender-non-conforming students continue to face discrimination in accessing basic aspects of living.”

OPINION | 12/01/2022

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Sidechat and Fizz show us why we need to take control of our social media use

Sidechat and Fizz show us why we need to take control of our social media use

Christopher Lidard

“The rampant adoption of these platforms highlights a need for people to be cautious before diving headfirst into any new technology, especially given these apps’ concerning new marketing tactics and their highly anonymous, hollowed-out form of social connection.”

“The rampant adoption of these platforms highlights a need for people to be cautious before diving headfirst into any new technology, especially given these apps’ concerning new marketing tactics and their highly anonymous, hollowed-out form of social connection.”

OPINION | 11/30/2022

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LENS initiative: A promising start with room for improvement

LENS initiative: A promising start with room for improvement

Ndeye Thioubou

“Princeton should establish a partnership between the Emma Bloomberg Center and LENS in order to create FLI-specific funds to supplement LENS.”

“Princeton should establish a partnership between the Emma Bloomberg Center and LENS in order to create FLI-specific funds to supplement LENS.”

OPINION | 11/29/2022

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As Princeton looks to the future, current students are deprioritized

As Princeton looks to the future, current students are deprioritized

Tara Shukla

“In the process of transforming campus to align with its future expansion goals, Princeton is actually making things worse for its current occupants. True adherence to its campus mobility principles would mean that the University prioritizes a usable campus for its current residents, not just future students.”

“In the process of transforming campus to align with its future expansion goals, Princeton is actually making things worse for its current occupants. True adherence to its campus mobility principles would mean that the University prioritizes a usable campus for its current residents, not just future students.”

OPINION | 11/28/2022

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Letter to the Editor: Princeton-Blairstown Center prioritizes community building in CA

Letter to the Editor: Princeton-Blairstown Center prioritizes community building in CA

Pam Gregory and Mark DeBiasse

“While service has always been integral to the CA orientation week, it has purposefully taken a back seat to community building. PBC’s ropes and challenge course activities, canoeing, problem-solving initiatives, and hikes are intentionally designed to build strong, lasting CA group relationships and bonds.”

“While service has always been integral to the CA orientation week, it has purposefully taken a back seat to community building.”

OPINION | 11/27/2022

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With antisemitism on the rise, Princeton is not immune

With antisemitism on the rise, Princeton is not immune

Charlotte Pfenning

“Princeton hosts a large and vibrant Jewish community. The entire campus has a responsibility to protect these students — not to invalidate their experiences by turning consequential threats of violence into an Instagram meme.”

“Princeton hosts a large and vibrant Jewish community. The entire campus has a responsibility to protect these students — not to invalidate their experiences by turning consequential threats of violence into an Instagram meme.”

OPINION | 11/21/2022

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The n-word is not your educational tool

The n-word is not your educational tool

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“There is no good reason for a white professor to use the n-word in the classroom. Time and time again, student experiences have shown that there is no educational or truth-seeking value gained from actively hearing hate speech.”

“There is no good reason for a white professor to use the n-word in the classroom. Time and time again, student experiences have shown that there is no educational or truth-seeking value gained from actively hearing hate speech.”

OPINION | 11/20/2022

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