Opinion

Vote Fox ’26 for President: Your guide to the winter 2024 USG ballot

Vote Fox ’26 for President: Your guide to the winter 2024 USG ballot

Daily Princetonian Editorial Board

"The Editorial Board lists our endorsements for candidates in every race in which the entire student body can vote."

"The Editorial Board lists our endorsements for candidates in every race in which the entire student body can vote."

OPINION | 5 days ago

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Vote ‘No’ on Referendum No. 5. Here’s why.

Vote ‘No’ on Referendum No. 5. Here’s why.

Judah Guggenheim

“Referendum No. 5 calls on the University to divest from American defense companies including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX (formerly Raytheon), and General Dynamics. The referendum ignores the necessary role that these companies play in defending democracy in American allies across the world.’’

“Referendum No. 5 calls on the University to divest from American defense companies including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX (formerly Raytheon), and General Dynamics. The referendum ignores the necessary role that these companies play in defending democracy in American allies across the world.’’

OPINION | 4 days ago

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Vote yes on referendum #5 to divest from weapons manufacturers

Vote yes on referendum #5 to divest from weapons manufacturers

Thomas Coulouras, M.E.H. Bahri, Amber Rahman, and Givarra Azhar Abdullah

"Morally, Princeton’s funds should not be complicit in the funding of arms manufacturers and genocide. Materially, divestment, when undertaken on a large scale, can financially impact companies."

"Morally, Princeton’s funds should not be complicit in the funding of arms manufacturers and genocide. Materially, divestment, when undertaken on a large scale, can financially impact companies."

OPINION | 4 days ago

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The Ivy League is American, that’s why it’s broken

The Ivy League is American, that’s why it’s broken

Ava Johnson

“America is the land of inequality disguised as opportunity, and though elite institutions have played a role in that historically, they are a symptom, not a cause.”

“America is the land of inequality disguised as opportunity, and though elite institutions have played a role in that historically, they are a symptom, not a cause.”

OPINION | 5 days ago

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Reform first-year orientation: Less structure, stronger connections

Reform first-year orientation: Less structure, stronger connections

Cathleen Balid

“Core and FYRE Events make it difficult for freshmen to explore campus or forge connections among their new peers. To address this issue, Princeton should restructure orientation programming to prioritize building freshman peer-to-peer engagement.”

“Core and FYRE Events make it difficult for freshmen to explore campus or forge connections among their new peers. To address this issue, Princeton should restructure orientation programming to prioritize building freshman peer-to-peer engagement.”

OPINION | November 22

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We must dispel the myth of Princeton’s economic diversity

We must dispel the myth of Princeton’s economic diversity

Raf Basas

“Princeton’s administration must implement a class-based affirmative action system to create a domestic student population which is socioeconomically representative of America. In the meantime, effectively serving the nation and humanity involves a realistic understanding of the world’s socioeconomic dynamics — and it starts with us recognizing that Princeton’s population, when compared to the nation as a whole, is not economically diverse.”

“Princeton’s administration must implement a class-based affirmative action system to create a domestic student population which is socioeconomically representative of America. In the meantime, effectively serving the nation and humanity involves a realistic understanding of the world’s socioeconomic dynamics — and it starts with us recognizing that Princeton’s population, when compared to the nation as a whole, is not economically diverse.”

OPINION | November 21

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Pathologizing men is unproductive. We should invest in better men-focused spaces

Pathologizing men is unproductive. We should invest in better men-focused spaces

Nicholas Manetas

“The lack of avenues for men to talk about masculinity is not an excuse for problematic behavior. But when discussing the challenges facing men involves pathologizing them and blaming their struggles on their own toxic masculinity, we suggest that masculinity is inherently problematic and cannot be expressed in a healthy way.”

“The lack of avenues for men to talk about masculinity is not an excuse for problematic behavior. But when discussing the challenges facing men involves pathologizing them and blaming their struggles on their own toxic masculinity, we suggest that masculinity is inherently problematic and cannot be expressed in a healthy way.”

OPINION | November 20

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As Progressive Jews, we call on Princetonians to boycott Thursday’s ‘Son of Hamas’ lecture

As Progressive Jews, we call on Princetonians to boycott Thursday’s ‘Son of Hamas’ lecture

Guest Contributors

“Princeton cannot claim to be in ‘the Service of Humanity’ when overtly Islamophobic speakers are being invited to a campus where Muslim students live and learn daily. By allowing speakers like Yousef on campus, Princeton is serving nothing but the perpetuation of hateful rhetoric.”

“Princeton cannot claim to be in ‘the Service of Humanity’ when overtly Islamophobic speakers are being invited to a campus where Muslim students live and learn daily. By allowing speakers like Yousef on campus, Princeton is serving nothing but the perpetuation of hateful rhetoric.”

OPINION | November 20

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Who really cared about the encampment? Maybe just the ‘Prince’

Who really cared about the encampment? Maybe just the ‘Prince’

Abigail Rabieh

“By engaging in frenzied coverage, the ‘Prince’ contributed to the construction of a narrative that the fabric of the campus was torn apart by this encampment and helped create an environment in which advocacy for a change of the status quo in Gaza seemed to be the biggest issue on everybody’s minds. But this was not an accurate picture of what students experienced in Spring 2024.”

"By engaging in frenzied coverage, the ‘Prince’ contributed to the construction of a narrative that the fabric of the campus was torn apart by this encampment and helped create an environment in which advocacy for a change of the status quo in Gaza seemed to be the biggest issue on everybody’s minds. But this was not an accurate picture of what students experienced in Spring 2024."

OPINION | November 20

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In Trump’s America, the national media should learn from student journalists

In Trump’s America, the national media should learn from student journalists

Eleanor Clemans-Cope

“As the next administration begins, national media should follow the example of student journalists and pay closer attention to the situations on each campus, breaking national storyline tropes when they don’t fit.”

“As the next administration begins, national media should follow the example of student journalists and pay closer attention to the situations on each campus, breaking national storyline tropes when they don’t fit.”

OPINION | November 20

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Try On theater needs to try something new

Try On theater needs to try something new

Christie Davis

“Try On theater admirably tries to address inclusivity. But in order to actually achieve inclusivity, it needs to adapt again.”

“Try On theater admirably tries to address inclusivity. But in order to actually achieve inclusivity, it needs to adapt again.”

OPINION | November 19

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In the next four years, let’s find hope in each other

In the next four years, let’s find hope in each other

Asa Santos

“While we wait out the next four years with the goal of electing a liberal government, we must continue to remind each other that there is hope — through support, community, and protection.”

“While we wait out the next four years with the goal of electing a liberal government, we must continue to remind each other that there is hope — through support, community, and protection.”

OPINION | November 19

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Reactions: What should USG candidates focus on?

Reactions: What should USG candidates focus on?

Alex Norbrook, Raf Basas, Juan Fajardo, Jorge Reyes, Lillian Paterson, and Shane McCauley

Our Opinion staff weigh in on what they would like to see from the candidates as they begin campaigning over the next two weeks.

Our Opinion staff weigh in on what they would like to see from the candidates as they begin campaigning over the next two weeks.

OPINION | November 18

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The Creative Writing program should be more accessible to B.S.E. students

The Creative Writing program should be more accessible to B.S.E. students

Callisto Lim

“The B.S.E. program and CWR should prioritize and promote the unique learning experiences that the fine arts provides, and CWR should create initiatives which make creative writing as a discipline more accessible for B.S.E. students.”

“The B.S.E. program and CWR should prioritize and promote the unique learning experiences that the fine arts provides, and CWR should create initiatives which make creative writing as a discipline more accessible for B.S.E. students.”

OPINION | November 18

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Princeton’s young alumni are no longer donating, and for a good reason

Princeton’s young alumni are no longer donating, and for a good reason

Wynne Conger

“Instead of levying accusations towards these young people and charging them with claims of entitlement or ignorance, the University should take their concerns seriously and work to earn their donations in the future.”

“Instead of levying accusations towards these young people and charging them with claims of entitlement or ignorance, the University should take their concerns seriously and work to earn their donations in the future.”

OPINION | November 15

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Princeton must have no truck with Hegseth ’03

Princeton must have no truck with Hegseth ’03

Jon Ort

Pete Hegseth ’03 “is manifestly unfit to lead the U.S. military, often called the world’s most powerful. Hegseth’s threadbare résumé, his decorated service notwithstanding, is least among the mountain of reasons that should disqualify him.”

Pete Hegseth ’03 “is manifestly unfit to lead the U.S. military, often called the world’s most powerful. Hegseth’s threadbare résumé, his decorated service notwithstanding, is least among the mountain of reasons that should disqualify him.”

OPINION | November 15

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Princeton’s liberal hypocrisy will only exacerbate the post-election political divide

Princeton’s liberal hypocrisy will only exacerbate the post-election political divide

Siyeon Lee and Genevieve Shutt

“The current narrative of liberal superiority perpetuated by some progressives risks deepening the post-election divide and undermining the democratic and egalitarian values they aim to champion.”

“The current narrative of liberal superiority perpetuated by some progressives risks deepening the post-election divide and undermining the democratic and egalitarian values they aim to champion.”

OPINION | November 14

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Faculty, expand voting access for a more democratic process

Faculty, expand voting access for a more democratic process

Gillat Kol and Peter Ozsvath

“The proposal for remote faculty voting addresses practical barriers to democratic participation, ensuring that as many well-informed voices as possible are included.”

“The proposal for remote faculty voting addresses practical barriers to democratic participation, ensuring that as many well-informed voices as possible are included.”

OPINION | November 14

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What is AI prohibition teaching us, and how can we unlearn it?

What is AI prohibition teaching us, and how can we unlearn it?

Ryan Moores

“However, when making decisions on how AI can be used, our faculty must accept its undeniable relevance, prioritizing the preparation of students for entering a changing workforce and complicated ethical climate.”

“However, when making decisions on how AI can be used, our faculty must accept its undeniable relevance, prioritizing the preparation of students for entering a changing workforce and complicated ethical climate.”

OPINION | November 14

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Don’t let campus progressives define themselves out of debate

Don’t let campus progressives define themselves out of debate

Zach Gardner

“Free speech is not a principle which falls neatly on one side of the political divide. Debate, the natural result of free speech properly understood, doesn’t dole out benefits based on ideology — at least it shouldn’t. It provides a forum in which divergent parties can dissect their disagreements.”

“Free speech is not a principle which falls neatly on one side of the political divide. Debate, the natural result of free speech properly understood, doesn’t dole out benefits based on ideology — at least it shouldn’t. It provides a forum in which divergent parties can dissect their disagreements.”

OPINION | November 14

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