Opinion

The other presidential election

The other presidential election

Now that we're finally finished with the drawn out and rather distasteful process of selecting the next president of the United States, we can at last turn our attention to something that really matters ? the selection of the next president of Princeton University.While the first and more trivial of these Presidential campaigns was nail-bitingly close to the bitter end, leaving pundits on all the major cable news networks with almost pornographically exposed cuticles, something of a consensus has already emerged with regard to the second and more meaningful decision.Princetonians want Bill.

OPINION | 11/07/2000

'Sex and the City's Sam spearheads pop-culture empowerment of women

Like a little kid giggling when she says penis aloud, pop culture today is basking in its newfound ability to push past the taboos of old.

OPINION | 11/07/2000

Letters to the Editor

'Prince' ignores Nader '55 in Nov. 6 opinion packageBy not including a statement in support of Ralph Nader '55's presidential candidacy in the Nov.

OPINION | 11/07/2000

Take time to vote

For those of you who have not yet cast your ballots, the editorial board of The Daily Princetonian encourages you to do so before the end of the day.

OPINION | 11/06/2000

Letters to the Editor

Election day arrivesToday's editorial page is the culmination of our Countdown to the Election series.

OPINION | 11/06/2000

Bush's 'compassionate conservatism' would eschew failed big-government policies of the past

George W. Bush pledges to restore honor and dignity to the White House. We need it. I believe he will do it.As Governor of Texas, Bush has conducted himself with integrity.

OPINION | 11/05/2000

Gore would expand upon progress of past eight years while standing up to Republicans in Congress

Preparing for the future requires understanding the past. Gov. George W. Bush has shown he understands almost nothing about recent history ? which bodes ill for any future Bush administration.According to Bush, the last eight years have brought only squandered opportunities in the White House.

OPINION | 11/05/2000

Cease and de-Frist: Dollars should have been spent elsewhere

Last Friday was bad enough, but I could deal. I was forced to watch hundreds of proud alumni, decked out in jackets of various tiger stripes and plaids, come back to Old Nassau for the dedication of the new Frist Campus Center.

OPINION | 10/26/2000

Letters to the Editor

Constitutional interpretation remains flexible to society's evolving traditionsIn his column titled "It's abortion, stupid" in yesterday's 'Prince,' Justin Hastings '01 attacked liberals and Democrats for fearing a loss of abortion rights in the 2000 election.

OPINION | 10/26/2000

Third-Grade Inflation

I have decided my whole life revolves around a desire to be nine years old again. In this ivy world of midterms and mailrooms, bubble forms and blue phones, recruiting and robopound, I would gladly submit my resume to reenter the third grade.

OPINION | 10/26/2000

From world perspective, U.S. democracy just fine

American democracy is in serious trouble. Giant corporate interests are leading contributors to presidential campaigns, be they Clinton's tort lawyers or Bush's energy giants.

OPINION | 10/25/2000

It's abortion, stupid

Liberals in 2000 are obsessed with the Supreme Court. In the Oct. 24 edition of the 'Prince,' Karthick Ramakrishnan GS made a passing reference to the Supreme Court.

OPINION | 10/25/2000

Midterm mania: Why procrastinating students should sleep instead of stress

In the thick of midterms ? with tests, papers, review sessions and deadlines looming over me ? I begin to grow anxious.

OPINION | 10/24/2000

Politics-Exempt

Anyone who runs a student group knows about the 501(c)(3) section of the federal tax code. This section, which makes nonprofit groups tax exempt, shelters many student groups, and, in fact, the University itself.But in return for tax-exempt status, the law puts restrictions on such groups and institutions.

OPINION | 10/24/2000

Nader vote doesn't have to be a throwaway for liberals

This is not a good time to be a liberal Democrat. Al Gore has been "talking the talk" of populism, arguing that he stands for the millions of working Americans who have been left behind in this age of prosperity.

OPINION | 10/23/2000

The death penalty, guns and tobacco: Bush's 'compassionate conservatism'

We all know that George W. Bush has styled himself as a "compassionate conservative." However, this title strikes me as quite odd.

OPINION | 10/23/2000

Exploring the final frontier: Students should diversify use of campus space

The Princeton Shakespeare Company has once again taught the University a valuable lesson about spatial dynamics.

OPINION | 10/22/2000

Frist has won over University's toughest critics — its students

You never thought you'd do it. You've been making Wa-runs diligently every Thursday and Saturday night since freshman year.

OPINION | 10/22/2000

Area surrounding Palmer Square should be off-limits to autos

I've tried to bridge the much-lamented town-University gap. I'll walk across Nassau Street to indulge in a cup of coffee with four extra shots of espresso, or treat my 'zees to ice cream or ? and I know this is a rarity around here ? go on a date.I suspect I'm often the first student many of the restaurateurs have ever seen.

OPINION | 10/19/2000

The fictitious fourth debate: Boldly going where the first three didn't

The scene: Richardson Auditorium. A roundtable discussion by various political personas, including Gov.

OPINION | 10/19/2000

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