Opinion

The University needs an aesthetic of sustainability

The University needs an aesthetic of sustainability

Gabe Lipkowitz

By visually celebrating, rather than hiding, its cogeneration plant, Princeton could express to the world its commitment to sustainability, highlighting and more effectively communicating its already impressive sustainability numbers.

OPINION | 04/29/2019

Fixing fire safety penalties

Hunter Campbell

A far better method than fines is to have violators do a certain number of community service hours helping facilities workers around campus. Of course, this would be after receiving a warning or two.

OPINION | 04/29/2019

The role of USG

The role of USG

Jasman Singh

We can’t expect USG to make strides in changing things about campus if students take no interest in changing things about campus.

OPINION | 04/28/2019

The Mueller Report in the nation's service

The Mueller Report in the nation's service

Kaveh Badrei

What the Mueller report inspires all Americans to do is engage with our shared democracy rather than hide behind the interpretations of others.

OPINION | 04/28/2019

Princeton’s posh scholarships

Morrison Hall, home of the U. undergraduate admissions office

Princeton’s posh scholarships

Liam O'Connor

Endowed scholarships ought to be open to almost anyone. They no longer change the total amount of financial aid that one receives, so it only makes sense to create them in such a broad way that they’re used every year.

OPINION | 04/25/2019

Letter from the Editor: The insufficient response to room draw

Letter from the Editor: The insufficient response to room draw

Christopher Murphy

Unfortunately, no system will ever be completely fair; if we are to move on, we have to recognize that a change to the system, or even a different solution, will be fair to everyone. That being said, there are ways to respond to a crisis more effectively, and this was not one of them.

OPINION | 04/25/2019

Congresswoman Omar, Islamophobia, and the politics of Israel Shabbat

Congresswoman Omar, Islamophobia, and the politics of Israel Shabbat

Samuel Aftel

In a more inclusive, democratically compassionate world, Israel Shabbat would not be an inherently polarizing event. Congresswoman Omar would not be defamed as an anti-Semite. And Palestinian rights would be valued as much as Israeli rights.

OPINION | 04/25/2019

So, what does Princeton mean to you?

So, what does Princeton mean to you?

Brigitte Harbers

Would you give an honest answer — one where you were able to separate your frustrations and share some of the special moments you have had here — or has the stress and anxiety wrapped up in assignments, tests, and grades all but erased the excitement you first felt when you saw that orange “Congratulations!” on your acceptance notification?

OPINION | 04/25/2019

The English-only movement needs to stop

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The English-only movement needs to stop

Khadijah Anwar

In many ways, this imposes a modern racist standard upon immigrants, much like the one imposed upon indigenous groups in the past. This standard suggests that immigrants have to speak English and live a Western lifestyle, or else there is no place for them here.

OPINION | 04/23/2019

The big problem: homogeneity

Jasman Singh

I shouldn’t need to reiterate the importance of being friends with people who aren’t like you. I shouldn’t need to impress upon the student body the necessity of diversity: in socioeconomic status, appearance, gender, and interests. Yet, it seems I must.

OPINION | 04/23/2019

Stepping back from cancel culture

Guest Contributor

I’m saying this as a survivor. Cancelling someone doesn’t need to last forever.

OPINION | 04/22/2019

The grave misconception about Venezuela

Guest Contributor

The people of Venezuela need freedom, and only an intervention will deliver it.

OPINION | 04/22/2019

In defense of our liberal arts education

In defense of our liberal arts education

Sebastian Quiroz

Critical and broad thinking can be effectively achieved by reaching outside our comfort zone, and part of receiving a liberal arts education entails exploring unfamiliar fields.

OPINION | 04/21/2019

Are Princeton students apathetic?

Frist Campus Center, a significant hub of social activity on campus.

Are Princeton students apathetic?

Claire Wayner

Despite all of the warnings that students wouldn’t vote, our climate referendum ended up passing with 42 percent of the campus voting and 95 percent voting in its favor.

OPINION | 04/21/2019

Should we give e-scooters a chance?

Madeleine Marr

As e-scooters begin cropping up closer to home, it raises the question again: should Princeton bring rental scooters to campus?

OPINION | 04/18/2019

The fire of Notre Dame: reminding us to appreciate our own Collegiate Gothic architecture

Gabe Lipkowitz

In honor of Notre Dame, I seek to examine more closely the collection of those historic buildings on our own University campus that imitate its Gothic style.

OPINION | 04/18/2019

Prospective students: don’t let imposter syndrome scare you away

Katie Goldman

How was I supposed to be proud of being on my high school Model United Nations team when one of my potential future classmates had worked with the actual United Nations?

OPINION | 04/17/2019

To spark conversation, leave your comfort zone

Morgan Lucey

Asking difficult but respectful questions, as well as listening to ideas different than our own, is an important skill to have.

OPINION | 04/17/2019

What we can learn from New Zealand

Julia Chaffers

New Zealand’s response is both inspiring and instructive for us here in America. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited Christchurch and addressed the people, many of whom are Muslim refugees, whose communities had been targeted, assuring them and the rest of the country that “they are us.” It was an act of leadership, inclusion, and empathy that feels far removed from our own politics.

OPINION | 04/17/2019

Mandatory voting and a restructured election process

Mandatory voting and a restructured election process

Emma Treadway

In general, students simply seem apathetic or disengaged with USG affairs. After elections, little is known as to whether candidates actually did uphold their campaign policy or if they really intended to pursue those causes after being elected. Clearly, the way we as undergraduates approach voting and elections to USG ought to be changed.

OPINION | 04/16/2019

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