Removing emotion from constructive debateI've been disappointed in the responses to Matt O'Brien's editorial on homosexuality.
To those who suggest that Princeton has a lethargic political atmosphere, I heartily disagree. Every day my inbox is flooded with PCAT, PPN, PIPAC, PCP or some other group's obviously political message.
The American-led war on terrorism has highlighted the role of Pakistan in supporting terrorism in Afghanistan - as well as an attack on the Indian parliament allegedly sponsored by Pakistani intelligence - has brought increased attention to the issue of Kashmir.Kashmir is often erroneously referred to as a disputed territory.
Many newspapers wrongfully chose to ignore an event held on Saturday, April 20th, that should have graced their covers.
Arguing for lowering the drinking age in a college newspaper is like calling for an end to exams or the abolition of grades.
In December of 2000, The Daily Princetonian, of which I was then editor-in-chief, ran a 10-part series about the state of race relations at Princeton.
A brief note in a recent issue of the Daily Princetonian noted that student contentment with the preceptorial system was relatively high, with 65 percent rating precepts as "Good." Contentment, of course, is not the same as enthusiasm ? a fact that was reflected by only eight percent who rated preceptorials to be "Excellent," and more revealingly, a full quarter of respondents who could only muster a "Fair" judgment.
Junior Paper 'molehill' cannot compare to senior thesis 'mountain'In response to John Lurz's opinion piece "Reflections on pre-JP life," these two seniors would like to retort with a similar dose of academic reality.
Accepting homosexuality as a lifestyle, not a psychological disorderAfter reading Matt O'Brien's column "Questioning the unquestionable: Homosexuality and Princeton's gay movement," I felt an overwhelming need to shower.At the risk of being accused of engaging in the type of "name-calling" O'Brien rightly worries his column will provoke, I must say that his pseudo-intellectual defense of "powerful arguments" classifying homosexuality as a "psychological disorder" leading to an "immoral" and "destructive" lifestyle brought to my mind Alfred Rosenberg's pseudo-scientific book "The Myth of the Twentieth Century," in which he attempts to provide National Socialism's anti-Semitism with a historic and philosophic theoretical basis.
Though college professors doubtless spend too much time navel-gazing, the changing character of our profession, as illuminated by some recent high-profile recruiting by Princeton, is not without interest.
If I may, I would like to turn your attention slightly from the recent "hot topics" of sexist comedians and JP stress that have filled the editorial pages recently.I'm sure you have seen the Arts Alive posters around campus.
The Daily Princetonian occupies a unique role on campus. We are the only publication to report as impartially as possible on the full range of issues that concern members of the campus community.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the veteran French extremist, shocked the world last week by placing second in the first round of France's presidential elections.
I got two notifications about the Princeton Divestment demonstration last Thursday (April 18) ? one for the rally, and one for the counter-rally.
Campus activism should be better-informedThe Daily Princetonian made an interesting statement by only briefly mentioning the protest calling for divestment [withdrawal of University funds from companies based or with subsidiaries in Israel] ? and entirely leaving out the counter-demonstration ? with a stand-alone photo on the front page of Friday's paper.The divestment rally, combined with the active pro-Israel opposition, proved that there are people on campus willing to take a stand, to fight for something they believe in, to demonstrate their passion for a cause.
Thursday, April 18, 2002. It was two weeks ago that I turned in my thesis. I am having a good time at the Street with friends.
I used to wonder how it could be possible that the space in our daily paper could be filled consistently with editorials about pet dogs or debates on the character of Kenny or Butters from South Park.
In planning this year's Take Back the Night, some concern was raised about the coincidence of this event with Pre-Frosh Weekend this year.
A few weeks ago, the Class of 2003 ran a heavily advertised event sponsored by Princeton's very own Alcohol Initiative (so appropriately named!). The event was held in McCosh, and the large lecture hall was filled to capacity.
Uninformed rhetoric used to describe dialog on homosexualityA recent opinion article by Mr. O'Brien considers the status of the campus climate on issues related to "homosexuality" in light of Pride Week features.
