Opinion

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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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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