Opinion

Olmert oversimplified

Olmert is a key player in Israel’s opposition party, one of the most important politicians currently pushing for a two-state solution, yet he is grouped under the general heading of “Israeli leadership.” Israeli leadership is not monolithic. Renfro’s article, in its general attack on Israeli policy and rhetoric, could have been written about the current right-wing Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. The lack of discrimination between political parties works well if one is trying to generally demonize Israel.

Editorial: Cause week

Many organizations and causes have adopted the “cause week” model — designating a week during the school year in which to host a series of events to raise awareness about a particular topic. However, we find that despite campus groups’ efforts, awareness is predominantly confined to that week. While any awareness is perhaps better than no awareness, we believe it is incumbent on student groups to promote their issues throughout the year.

Post-thesis evaluation of writing seminar

Writing seminars ought to be the beginning of preparation for theses. It’s what undergraduates need and deserve.

Requiring provision

Contraception is already quite accessible and covered by many health plans. Those of us who object to the contraception mandate are not worried that it will cause the rampant use of contraception — its use is already widespread — but that it will require people who find contraception morally objectionable to provide it.

Editorial: Introductory courses

It is easy for introductory classes to fall into a state of stagnancy where instructors are content with meager reviews from students and with the assumption that fundamental concepts are by nature less interesting. But students at this University stand to benefit from engaging and contemporary introductory classes. There is ample room for many departments to overhaul their introductory coursework in the spirit of student evaluation and in the direction of current academic research.

Cartoon: McCosh 50, anyone?

Let's not forget the Dinky

I’m going to lay some facts before you about the University’s plans to move to the Dinky, supposedly in order to accommodate the new Arts District it is constructing, and the implications of these plans for us Princeton students.

Double-credit courses

Both HUM and Integrated can incorporate some simple reforms to make the classes more interdisciplinary and meaningful for their students.

Speak for yourself

The problem here is the spokesperson system allows for the transfer of answerability from campus organizations to a removed third-party.

Cartoon: Based on a true story

Seminar's relevance

What makes Princeton unique is the seminar.

Letter to the Editor: April 4th, 2012

We are writing in response to recent comments on The Daily Princetonian website about the Princeton School of Architecture.

Drop courses, not cash

Often, dropping something is the best idea.

Thoughts from home

Going back is hard enough as is.

Cartoon: Self control

Hold the applause

I believe that the University was correct in giving Mr. Olmert a platform to freely express his views. I do not, however, believe that an invitation to speak at this University should be confused with admiration or respect, nor should the student body accept that an individual is decent simply because he or she stood on the stage in McCosh 50. Ultimately, we should take this recent talk as a lesson: to strive to know the politics behind the politician and to think before we applaud.

Why we cover crime

In the days since last Thursday’s coverage of a junior arrested in Ohio, I’ve received questions about why The Daily Princetonian reports on crime. Instead of responding to specific concerns discussed in the article’s online comments, I think it is more productive to outline broadly why we cover, and will continue to cover, crime related to Princeton.

I want it both ways

Letter to the Editor: April 3rd, 2012

Among the reasons for Princeton’s move to end the binding early decision program in 2006 was the goal of encouraging a deep and diverse pool of excellent students to apply to Princeton, including those students who need financial assistance. The establishment of the single-choice early action program allows the University to continue to meet this goal while also providing an opportunity for students who are ready to apply early to do so.

Seniors' last hurrah

I would propose that a similar event to the Dean’s Date celebration be held for the seniors. Each semester, students participate in the “Holder Howl” and then crowd around McCosh for free giveaways and food and the sight of other students rushing to turn in their homework before the imminent deadline. But what makes this experience particularly special — other than every student having the same deadline for projects — is that the entire Princeton community comes together to cheer on students who have completed final projects. The senior thesis should not be any different.