Opinion

The sham of meritocracy in Princeton admissions

The sham of meritocracy in Princeton admissions

Rohit Narayanan

“Princeton assigns residential colleges randomly for a reason. If only it could apply that same wisdom to the much more destructive system of college admissions that it helps perpetuate.”

“Princeton assigns residential colleges randomly for a reason. If only it could apply that same wisdom to the much more destructive system of college admissions that it helps perpetuate.”

OPINION | 02/10/2022

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When ‘home’ is thousands of miles away

When ‘home’ is thousands of miles away

Audrey Chau

“I know for me, Princeton will never replace the home that is thousands of miles away. Instead, it will be a second home built out of laughter and tears, memories and lessons, with people no less endearing than those who are waiting for me back home, as long as I open my mind and heart.”

“I know for me, Princeton will never replace the home that is thousands of miles away. Instead, it will be a second home built out of laughter and tears, memories and lessons, with people no less endearing than those who are waiting for me back home, as long as I open my mind and heart.”  

OPINION | 02/09/2022

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Why won’t anyone teach me math?

Why won’t anyone teach me math?

Abigail Rabieh

“We are often told of B.S.E or STEM students exploring the humanities to their heart's content, but I feel that we rarely hear of students in the humanities being encouraged to take scientific classes.”

“We are often told of B.S.E or STEM students exploring the humanities to their heart's content, but I feel that we rarely hear of students in the humanities being encouraged to take scientific classes.”

OPINION | 02/08/2022

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Learning from Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill: The importance of queer spaces and education

Learning from Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill: The importance of queer spaces and education

Lucia Wetherill

“It’s absolutely crucial that schools create safe places for this kind of exploration and that they provide students with the basic vocabulary needed to begin one’s journey. Princeton is no exception.”

“It’s absolutely crucial that schools create safe places for this kind of exploration and that they provide students with the basic vocabulary needed to begin one’s journey. Princeton is no exception.”

OPINION | 02/08/2022

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The attack on Dr. Mousavian

The attack on Dr. Mousavian

Frank N. von Hippel

“UANI’s attack on Dr. Mousavian should be understood for what it is: a hatchet job against a political opponent.”

“UANI’s attack on Dr. Mousavian should be understood for what it is: a hatchet job against a political opponent.”

OPINION | 02/06/2022

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Why is Princeton harboring a man who condones threats against American diplomats?

Why is Princeton harboring a man who condones threats against American diplomats?

Gabriel Noronha and Morgan Ortagus

“Hook’s efforts on Wang’s behalf were heroic. Unfortunately, Princeton University continues to employ a scholar — Dr. Seyed Hossein Mousavian — who amplifies the Iranian regime’s death threats against Hook and his family.”

“Hook’s efforts on Wang’s behalf were heroic. Unfortunately, Princeton University continues to employ a scholar — Dr. Seyed Hossein Mousavian — who amplifies the Iranian regime’s death threats against Hook and his family.”

OPINION | 02/06/2022

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It’s not just about Wax and Shapiro ’99: We can’t stand idly by while academic freedom gets thrown under the bus

It’s not just about Wax and Shapiro ’99: We can’t stand idly by while academic freedom gets thrown under the bus

Matthew Wilson

“We must vigorously and consistently stand up for the freedoms, including the freedoms of those whose views we loathe, that help ensure our college education is just that — an education — rather than merely a four-year vacation in an ideological safe space.”

“We must vigorously and consistently stand up for the freedoms, including the freedoms of those whose views we loathe, that help ensure our college education is just that — an education — rather than merely a four-year vacation in an ideological safe space.”

OPINION | 02/03/2022

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Matter over mind: You’ll get out of this what it’s willing to give

Matter over mind: You’ll get out of this what it’s willing to give

Braden Flax and Julia Chaffers

“The issue with society’s focus on mindsets is not that the model is completely bogus — it is true that we should believe in our ability to grow and improve, and we shouldn’t become completely defeated when we fall short.” 

“The issue with society’s focus on mindsets is not that the model is completely bogus — it is true that we should believe in our ability to grow and improve, and we shouldn’t become completely defeated when we fall short.” 

OPINION | 02/03/2022

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Making money in the concrete jungle: Prioritizing financial literacy for everyday Tigers

Making money in the concrete jungle: Prioritizing financial literacy for everyday Tigers

Laya Reddy

“When traditional schooling prioritizes core academic subjects such as math, science, languages and social sciences, it often leaves practical education such as personal finance to the wayside.”

“When traditional schooling prioritizes core academic subjects such as math, science, languages and social sciences, it often leaves practical education such as personal finance to the wayside.”

OPINION | 02/02/2022

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Let’s actually take a break over winter break

Let’s actually take a break over winter break

Ava Milberg

“While we are often convinced that we must fill our days with impressive and fascinating agendas, sometimes what we need most is some bona fide rest.”

“While we are often convinced that we must fill our days with impressive and fascinating agendas, sometimes what we need most is some bona fide rest.”

OPINION | 02/02/2022

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In defense of Tom Brady’s willingness to bend the rules to win

In defense of Tom Brady’s willingness to bend the rules to win

Julian Alvarez

“You can debate the merits of the various allegations of cheating all you want. But it’s all part of a healthy sports ecosystem of cheating, getting caught, weathering the punishment, and then readapting to win again.”

“You can debate the merits of the various allegations of cheating all you want. But it’s all part of a healthy sports ecosystem of cheating, getting caught, weathering the punishment, and then readapting to win again.”

OPINION | 02/01/2022

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A collective voice: Mission statement of the 146th Editorial Board

A collective voice: Mission statement of the 146th Editorial Board

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

“The 146th Editorial Board strives to be inclusive, thorough, and action-oriented, using the guiding principles of mutual respect and intentionality in our work.”

“The 146th Editorial Board strives to be inclusive, thorough, and action-oriented, using the guiding principles of mutual respect and intentionality in our work.”

OPINION | 02/01/2022

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Letter to the Editor: The ‘Prince’ failed readers with one-sided coverage of POCC

Letter to the Editor: The ‘Prince’ failed readers with one-sided coverage of POCC

Myles McKnight

POCC President Myles McKnight critiques The Daily Princetonian’s coverage of an exchange between his group and President Eisgruber about SPIA Dean Amaney Jamal’s comments on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.

POCC President Myles McKnight critiques The Daily Princetonian’s coverage of an exchange between his group and President Eisgruber about SPIA Dean Amaney Jamal’s comments on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.

OPINION | 01/31/2022

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A community paper, building trust, and the stories that have yet to be told

A community paper, building trust, and the stories that have yet to be told

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“No one is better positioned to uplift a community’s stories — and to do so with respect, integrity, and empathy — than the people within it.”

“No one is better positioned to uplift a community’s stories — and to do so with respect, integrity, and empathy — than the people within it.”

OPINION | 01/27/2022

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Letter to the Editor: Princeton seeks to support those who experience sexual misconduct

Letter to the Editor: Princeton seeks to support those who experience sexual misconduct

Michele Minter

Responding to a Jan. 26 op-ed by an anonymous student, Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Michele Minter reaffirms the University’s commitment to supporting Princeton affiliates who have experienced sexual misconduct.

Responding to a Jan. 26 op-ed by an anonymous student, Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Michele Minter reaffirms the University’s commitment to supporting Princeton affiliates who have experienced sexual misconduct.

OPINION | 01/27/2022

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Princeton failed me as a sexual assault survivor. University policy needs to change.

Princeton failed me as a sexual assault survivor. University policy needs to change.

Sadie (Anonymous Student)

For one anonymous student, “filing a report had been my desperate attempt at feeling safe on my own campus.” But the University never investigated her claim — because her alleged perpetrator had recently graduated.

For one anonymous student, “filing a report had been my desperate attempt at feeling safe on my own campus.” But the University never investigated her claim — because her alleged perpetrator had recently graduated.

OPINION | 01/26/2022

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Reactions: Princeton opens gingerly as COVID-19 spreads

Reactions: Princeton opens gingerly as COVID-19 spreads

Rohit Narayanan , Ashley Olenkiewicz, Ndeye Thioubou, and Windsor Nguyễn

“We live in the world of the oscillating pandemic. It’s not wrong for Princeton to take the pandemic seriously when cases are high. But we must move quickly to normalize our campus when we can.”

 “We live in the world of the oscillating pandemic. It’s not wrong for Princeton to take the pandemic seriously when cases are high.  But we must move quickly to normalize our campus when we can.” 

OPINION | 01/26/2022

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Princeton, it is time we face our Russophobia

Princeton, it is time we face our Russophobia

Genrietta Churbanova

“Just to be clear, I am not by any means defending or advocating for Putin’s Russia as a political entity. I am, however, urging you to consider how Russia’s past shapes your understanding of its present — not just politically, but also culturally.”

“Just to be clear, I am not by any means defending or advocating for Putin’s Russia as a political entity. I am, however, urging you to consider how Russia’s past shapes your understanding of its present — not just politically, but also culturally.”

OPINION | 01/25/2022

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Our commitment to in-person teaching

Our commitment to in-person teaching

Cole Crittenden, Jill Dolan, and Gene Jarrett

“In light of our vaccination and booster requirements, our masking requirements, and our current twice-weekly testing requirements for all students, we continue to believe that our mitigation efforts are sufficient to continue with the in-person learning that is so central to our mission.”

“In light of our vaccination and booster requirements, our masking requirements, and our current twice-weekly testing requirements for all students, we continue to believe that our mitigation efforts are sufficient to continue with the in-person learning that is so central to our mission.”

OPINION | 01/25/2022

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There is no outgrowing gun violence

There is no outgrowing gun violence

Rooya Rahin, Ana Blanco, and Julia Elman

Editorial Board Chair Rooya Rahin and Co-Presidents of Princeton Students Against Gun Violence Ana Blanco and Julia Elman dispute the claim that college students are more detached from gun violence than grade schoolers, rather blaming legislative stagnation and collective trauma for a lack of action.

Editorial Board Chair Rooya Rahin and Co-Presidents of Princeton Students Against Gun Violence Ana Blanco and Julia Elman dispute the claim that college students are more detached from gun violence than grade schoolers, rather blaming legislative stagnation and collective trauma for a lack of action.

OPINION | 01/24/2022

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