Opinion

Affirmative action doesn’t do enough to diversify elite education

Affirmative action doesn’t do enough to diversify elite education

Christofer Robles

“Although affirmative action has been an important tool for nationally increasing diversity in higher education, it is simply an unsustainable bandage on a defective admissions ethos.”

“Although affirmative action has been an important tool for nationally increasing diversity in higher education, it is simply an unsustainable bandage on a defective admissions ethos.”

OPINION | 02/15/2023

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Stop blaming students for the mental health crisis: A response to Ethan Hicks '26

Stop blaming students for the mental health crisis: A response to Ethan Hicks '26

Justin Lee

“Academic rigor, including difficult rites of passage such as writing seminars and the senior theses, is not, in my opinion, truly at the heart of Princeton’s mental health problem. Rather, the problem is the lack of accessible mental health resources and our overall attitude towards mental health.”

“Academic rigor, including difficult rites of passage such as writing seminars and the senior theses, is not, in my opinion, truly at the heart of Princeton’s mental health problem. Rather, the problem is the lack of accessible mental health resources and our overall attitude towards mental health”

OPINION | 02/15/2023

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Consistency matters in campus free speech debates

Consistency matters in campus free speech debates

Matthew Wilson

“Instead of clamoring for institution-wide censures and official condemnations, we as students are called to vigorously debate and critically engage with those whose opinions we find abhorrent or objectionable.”

“Instead of clamoring for institution-wide censures and official condemnations, we as students are called to vigorously debate and critically engage with those whose opinions we find abhorrent or objectionable.”

OPINION | 02/13/2023

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Why Princeton must improve its package delivery system

Why Princeton must improve its package delivery system

Prince Takano

“The University has seemed to neglect the need to consider other options for improving the University package system, like expanding service hours to include package processing on the weekends or establishing another delivery processing hub to lighten package traffic.”

“The University has seemed to neglect the need to consider other options for improving the University package system, like expanding service hours to include package processing on the weekends or establishing another delivery processing hub to lighten package traffic.”

OPINION | 02/13/2023

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Reactions: Princeton faculty discuss ChatGPT in the classroom

Reactions: Princeton faculty discuss ChatGPT in the classroom

Arvind Narayanan, Steven Kelts, Sarah Case, and Matt Weinberg

Princeton faculty members Arvind Narayanan, Sarah Case, Steven Kelts, and Matt Weinberg discuss the utility (and futility) of using ChatGPT in the classroom and on assignments — and what ChatGPT reveals about the value of education.

Princeton faculty members Arvind Narayanan, Sarah Case, Steven Kelts, and Matt Weinberg discuss the utility (and futility) of using ChatGPT in the classroom and on assignments — and what ChatGPT reveals about the value of education. 

OPINION | 02/12/2023

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This Black History Month, let's push for symbolic and structural change

This Black History Month, let's push for symbolic and structural change

Ndeye Thioubou

“For me, the University still has several steps to take before I can believe that their commitment to Black students is genuine, and not simply lip service.”

“For me, the University still has several steps to take before I can believe that their commitment to Black students is genuine, and not simply lip service.”

OPINION | 02/09/2023

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The price of greatness: we should preserve academic rigor at Princeton

The price of greatness: we should preserve academic rigor at Princeton

Ethan Hicks

“Academic challenges — and the discomforts that arise from those challenges — are part of the Princeton experience.”

“Academic challenges — and the discomforts that arise from those challenges — are part of the Princeton experience.”

OPINION | 02/09/2023

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Conservative values can exist within a liberal framework

Conservative values can exist within a liberal framework

Abigail Rabieh

“Conservatives such as Hazony argue that the University should define its own purpose for students, whereas liberals push for students to define the purpose of the University on their own.”

“Conservatives such as Hazony argue that the University should define its own purpose for students, whereas liberals push for students to define the purpose of the University on their own.”

OPINION | 02/09/2023

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Letter to the Editor: The CJL’s dining hall is open to all

Letter to the Editor: The CJL’s dining hall is open to all

Gil Steinlauf

That’s why we welcome all students to CJL, and encourage them to eat with us. We hope they find both great food and a warm community inside our walls.

That’s why we welcome all students to CJL, and encourage them to eat with us. We hope they find both great food and a warm community inside our walls.

OPINION | 02/09/2023

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Join us at the CJL, but be mindful of Jewish peers

Join us at the CJL, but be mindful of Jewish peers

Myles McKnight, Henry Koffler, and Adam Hoffman

“All we ask is for sensitivity: if you arrive at the CJL to find the lunch line running to the back door, consider eating elsewhere if you can afford to.”

“All we ask is for sensitivity: if you arrive at the CJL to find the lunch line running to the back door, consider eating elsewhere if you can afford to.”

OPINION | 02/07/2023

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Princeton’s climate research: In the service of BP

Princeton’s climate research: In the service of BP

Eleanor Clemans-Cope and Alex Norbrook

“BP uses Princeton’s Carbon Mitigation Initiative to launder its image, to ensure a stream of studies that give it legitimacy, and to preserve its business model.”

“BP uses Princeton’s Carbon Mitigation Initiative to launder its image, to ensure a stream of studies that give it legitimacy, and to preserve its business model.”

OPINION | 02/06/2023

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Give me Ted Lasso, and don’t make me pay

Give me Ted Lasso, and don’t make me pay

Grace Rosenberg

If the University is to make strides toward supporting students’ mental health, it must encourage and fund not only community events, but also resources for students to spend stress-free time alone.

If the University is to make strides toward supporting students’ mental health, it must encourage and fund not only community events, but also resources for students to spend stress-free time alone. 

OPINION | 02/05/2023

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Rather than skip meals, let's have them delivered

Rather than skip meals, let's have them delivered

Prince Takano

“I propose a solution to improve eating habits and provide more food options for students: TigerEats, a service that would deliver meals from third-party apps, dining halls, and eating clubs directly to a student’s location.”

“I propose a solution to improve eating habits and provide more food options for students: TigerEats, a service that would deliver meals from third-party apps, dining halls, and eating clubs directly to a student’s location.” 

OPINION | 02/03/2023

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The two Princetons

The two Princetons

Rohit Narayanan

When it comes to campus happenings, there’s no story too small.

When it comes to campus happenings, there’s no story too small.

OPINION | 02/01/2023

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If ChatGPT can do our homework, AI isn't the problem

If ChatGPT can do our homework, AI isn't the problem

Christopher Lidard

ChatGPT can be used to help students achieve the bare minimum, but Princeton courses generally have a more ambitious aim: to teach students to think critically, solve problems, and apply what they have learned in new and creative ways. 

ChatGPT can be used to help students achieve the bare minimum, but Princeton courses generally have a more ambitious aim: to teach students to think critically, solve problems, and apply what they have learned in new and creative ways. 

OPINION | 02/01/2023

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CPS doesn't meet student needs. Hire more counselors.

CPS doesn't meet student needs. Hire more counselors.

Eleanor Clemans-Cope

“The past year has shown us that, despite some high-quality care being offered, the status quo is not enough.”

“The past year has shown us that, despite some high-quality care being offered, the status quo is not enough.”

OPINION | 02/01/2023

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Remembering Witherspoon, rejecting the status quo

Remembering Witherspoon, rejecting the status quo

Brendan Kolb, Waner Zhang, and Katie Rech

"The statue itself, however, does not tell us about the nuances of history. Its theme is pure praise.”

"The statue itself, however, does not tell us about the nuances of history. Its theme is pure praise.”

OPINION | 01/31/2023

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Postdoc pay raise: What collective action can do for us all

Postdoc pay raise: What collective action can do for us all

Guest Contributors

In reference to the previous open letter written in April 2022, the PUPS wrote, “Princeton has yet to acknowledge our letter, nor did they consult us in making these decisions. We deserve much more transparency and respect. We deserve a seat at the table.”

In reference to the previous open letter written in April 2022, the PUPS wrote, “Princeton has yet to acknowledge our letter, nor did they consult us in making these decisions. We deserve much more transparency and respect. We deserve a seat at the table.”

OPINION | 01/30/2023

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The $1M prize every student should know about

The $1M prize every student should know about

Bahia Kazemipour

At a school like Princeton, we all have the ability to explore opportunities embracing inclusivity and sustainability, as well as access to the resources and support to create meaningful change. The Hult Prize is the perfect opportunity to make this change.

At a school like Princeton, we all have the ability to explore opportunities embracing inclusivity and sustainability, as well as access to the resources and support to create meaningful change. The Hult Prize is the perfect opportunity to make this change.

OPINION | 01/29/2023

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Princeton’s criminal justice-inspired Honor Code hurts FLI students

Princeton’s criminal justice-inspired Honor Code hurts FLI students

Emilly Santos

The Honor Code presents a monumental threat to FLI students, who, without financial aid, would find themselves thousands of dollars in debt as a result of student loans, which are suggested as an alternative way of funding study at Princeton. The Honor Code can have devastating impacts on students who rely on a Princeton education for the chance of upward mobility.

The Honor Code presents a monumental threat to FLI students, who, without financial aid, would find themselves thousands of dollars in debt as a result of student loans, which are suggested as an alternative way of funding study at Princeton. The Honor Code can have devastating impacts on students who rely on a Princeton education for the chance of upward mobility.

OPINION | 01/29/2023

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