This reflection was written shortly after editor Ben Woodard ’25 participated in a trip to Israel hosted by the Tory in January 2023. Given the horrific events of the past two weeks, he felt that it was important to share his reflection to spread awareness about the reality on the ground in Israel as he […]
This past Sunday marked the 277th anniversary of Princeton’s founding. It should have been a day full of excitement, a day of celebration and reaffirmation of the value of an American liberal arts education. Sadly, the past few weeks have offered no occasion for celebration. In the wake of Hamas’ evil attacks on Israeli civilians, […]
If someone wanted to learn what Princeton stands for, it would not take very long. Ask any student, and chances are they will quickly respond with the following ten words: “Princeton in the nation’s service and the service of humanity.” Enter Princeton’s campus, and, in front of Nassau Hall, you will see those words carved […]
The debate on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies is not a new one. Nearly fifty years ago, economist Milton Friedman wrote a famous op-ed arguing against the adoption of ESG in the business world. Amidst the burgeoning ESG initiatives of the 1970s surrounding South African apartheid and the Vietnam War, Friedman argued that businesses […]
Over the past two weeks, I have had a lot of conversations with classmates, friends, and other Princetonians. In a heartwarming show of support, many of my non-Jewish friends reached out to let me know that they have been thinking of and praying for me, my family, and my people. Over 400 people gathered together […]
Undergraduates of all political orientations are often eager to become student journalists, whether it be an extracurricular hobby or in pursuit of a career. Some students want to contribute to a broader conversation, while others crave the minimally impressive line on a resume. Seeing your name published is inordinately gratifying, despite the gnawing anxiousness that […]
In a quote often attributed to Martin Luther, the 16th-century reformer argues that “the Christian shoemaker does his duty not by putting little crosses on the shoes, but by making good shoes, because God is interested in good craftsmanship.” To him, quality work is more reflective of our Creator than a cheap nod to the […]
In recent weeks, controversy has arisen surrounding an upcoming course in Princeton’s Near Eastern Studies (NES) Department for its inclusion of a book on its sample reading list that claims the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) deliberately cripples Palestinians. The book, The Right to Maim: Debility, Capacity, Disability by Rutgers professor Jasbir Puar, argues that Israel […]
The Constitution had a great week at the Supreme Court. In the span of 24 hours, the Court prohibited the violation of the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College (SFFA v. Harvard), reaffirmed the First Amendment’s prohibition on compelled speech in 303 […]
Watching the Class of 2023’s Commencement, I felt grateful, nostalgic, and pensive. Liminal periods implore us to consider our place within the world and the decisions we’ve made at each stage. Speaking before the graduating class, President Eisgruber offered his own commentary, praising the work of political activists for their commitment to Princeton’s motto, “In […]
“We are not gonna let this state be overrun by woke ideology,” Ron DeSantis declared in his gubernatorial victory speech last year. “We will fight the woke in the businesses, we will fight the woke in government agencies, we will fight the woke in our schools. We will never ever surrender to the woke agenda. […]
The Problem of Viewing States as “Battlegrounds” When my home city of Atlanta was founded in 1837, it served as a railroad terminus for the Western & Atlantic railroad, linking the infant city to Chattanooga, Tennessee. What started as a small train hub quickly grew into one of the most influential cities in the South. […]
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