Opinion

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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Princeton’s commitment to inclusion must extend to athletics

Princeton’s commitment to inclusion must extend to athletics

AJ Lonski

“But as it turns out, the commitment to diversity and inclusion often doesn’t extend to Princeton’s varsity sports teams. In order to ensure everyone feels welcome, that culture has to change.”

“But as it turns out, the commitment to diversity and inclusion often doesn’t extend to Princeton’s varsity sports teams. In order to ensure everyone feels welcome, that culture has to change.”

OPINION | 01/24/2022

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Princeton students fail at self-governance

Princeton students fail at self-governance

Rohit Narayanan

“Princeton prides itself as an incubator for future leaders. What does it say about us if we can’t get interested in running our own school?”

“Princeton prides itself as an incubator for future leaders. What does it say about us if we can’t get interested in running our own school?”

OPINION | 01/23/2022

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It’s been over a year since students called on the University to make Election Day a holiday. What happened?

It’s been over a year since students called on the University to make Election Day a holiday. What happened?

Ana Blanco and Joe Shipley

“By canceling or shortening classes, the University could ensure that each and every Princetonian has a chance to make their voice heard. Not only students, but faculty and staff should be guaranteed enough time to cast a ballot.” 

“By canceling or shortening classes, the University could ensure that each and every Princetonian has a chance to make their voice heard. Not only students, but faculty and staff should be guaranteed enough time to cast a ballot.”  

OPINION | 01/19/2022

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Prof. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King

Prof. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

Professor of African American Studies Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, in an excerpt from her keynote address at Duke University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration, reflects on the effort to turn Dr. Martin Luther King from a social reformer with complicated and evolving politics into an inoffensive national hero.

Professor of African American Studies Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, in an excerpt from her keynote address at Duke University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration, reflects on the effort to turn Dr. Martin Luther King from a social reformer with complicated and evolving politics into an inoffensive national hero.

OPINION | 01/17/2022

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For a safe semester, N95 masks must be free, accessible, and required indoors

For a safe semester, N95 masks must be free, accessible, and required indoors

Christopher Lugo

Guest Contributor Christopher Lugo argues that the University must mandate N95 masks and make them free and accessible to combat the rising prevalence of the infectious omicron variant.

Guest Contributor Christopher Lugo argues that the University must mandate N95 masks and make them free and accessible to combat the rising prevalence of the infectious omicron variant.

OPINION | 01/12/2022

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Princeton Disability Collective: Online learning and teaching options must be available to all

Princeton Disability Collective: Online learning and teaching options must be available to all

Ellen Li, Christopher Lugo, and Hannah Faughnan

Guest contributors representing the Princeton Disability Collective and Princeton Graduate Student United Coordinating Committee demand remote options for teaching and learning when classes resume, arguing that the desire for a “normal semester” shouldn’t outweigh the health risks of in-person classes.

Guest contributors representing the Princeton Disability Collective and Princeton Graduate Student United Coordinating Committee demand remote options for teaching and learning when classes resume, arguing that the desire for a “normal semester” shouldn’t outweigh the health risks of in-person classes.

OPINION | 01/12/2022

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