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Isaac Barsoum

Isaac Barsoum is an associate Opinion editor for the ‘Prince.’


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We wrote USG’s Title IX letter. Princeton’s response continues to fail survivors

Princeton can hide behind press statements, but we see through them. To the survivors reading this: We believe you, and unlike our hallowed halls, we care. To the University, we will continue fighting for you to keep us safe, and we have no intention to stop.

Princeton can hide behind press statements, but we see through them. To the survivors reading this: We believe you, and unlike our hallowed halls, we care. To the University, we will continue fighting for you to keep us safe, and we have no intention to stop.


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Bring back Communiversity

From its inception in 1985, when it subsumed the Arts People Party — the Arts Council’s pre-existing festival — Communiversity always aimed to be more than just an arts festival. It was both a physical and symbolic coming-together of the University and the town in a celebration of all that we have in common and all that makes us different.

From its inception in 1985, when it subsumed the Arts People Party — the Arts Council’s pre-existing festival — Communiversity always aimed to be more than just an arts festival. It was both a physical and symbolic coming-together of the University and the town in a celebration of all that we have in common and all that makes us different.


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Why is the recording policy being kept secret?

In denying new students — and faculty and staff, for that matter — the right to know what regulations they are subject to, Princeton makes violations likely and will end up unfairly investigating or disciplining community members who were unaware of the policy’s existence in the first place.

In denying new students — and faculty and staff, for that matter — the right to know what regulations they are subject to, Princeton makes violations likely and will end up unfairly investigating or disciplining community members who were unaware of the policy’s existence in the first place.


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In reversing divestment, Princeton chooses moral cowardice

As the world burns, Princeton will continue to be confronted with the eternal question: Which side are you on? With this decision, the University demonstrates that it remains squarely on the side of the climate deniers, the oil profiteers, the pipelines, the profits, and everyone but the people.

As the world burns, Princeton will continue to be confronted with the eternal question: Which side are you on? With this decision, the University demonstrates that it remains squarely on the side of the climate deniers, the oil profiteers, the pipelines, the profits, and everyone but the people.


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Opinionated: Can the Yale Report boost trust in higher education?

Head Opinion editor Charlie Yale, associate Opinion editor Isaac Barsoum, assistant Opinion editor Ian Rosenzweig, and staff Opinion writer Davis Hobley discuss the Yale report.

Head Opinion editor Charlie Yale, associate Opinion editor Issac Barsoum, assistant Opinion editor Ian Rosenzweig, and staff Opinion writer David Hobley discuss the Yale report.


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End the conversation

For decades, if not centuries, well-known academics have traveled the country, giving lectures at universities and having spontaneous intellectual dialogues with students, faculty, and community members in attendance. This process allows them to develop their ideas, while simultaneously giving the audience a chance to engage with them critically.

For decades, if not centuries, well-known academics have traveled the country, giving lectures at universities and having spontaneous intellectual dialogues with students, faculty, and community members in attendance. This process allows them to develop their ideas, while simultaneously giving the audience a chance to engage with them critically.


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Why does it take a blizzard for us to be whimsical?

It’s crucial to have fun that is spontaneous and surprising, fun that is not built into your schedule but derails it, fun that makes you forget, if only for a moment, that problem set, that essay, that quiz.

It’s crucial to have fun that is spontaneous and surprising, fun that is not built into your schedule but derails it, fun that makes you forget, if only for a moment, that problem set, that essay, that quiz.


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