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Are Freshmen Children? Princeton’s Greek Ban Implies That Students Can’t Think for Themselves
by Nina Bahadur Recently, the University announced that they will be banning freshmen in the Class of 2016 and subsequent years from taking part in the “rush” process for Greek organizations. Greek life is not officially recognized by the Princeton … Continue reading
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Susan Rolls Over: The Anti-Abortion Perversion of Susan B. Anthony’s Legacy
by David Walters In a New York Times editorial released yesterday, the editors decry a recent trend among Republicans. They argue that some Republican and Tea Party candidates’ habit of signing policy pledges cripples their ability to make critical decisions … Continue reading
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I’ll miss it when I’m older?! Why cat-calling is unacceptable at any age
by Nina Bahadur Like Jordan Kisner, who was shocked by the amount of catcalling she experienced in the summer of 2009, I have found myself under siege in New York City. On my walk to and from work, on the … Continue reading
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Rafet na ! Natural Hair in Senegal
by Alison Thurston For the past two months, I’ve been studying abroad in Dakar, Senegal. It’s often described as one of the most cosmopolitan African cities, and the styles in Dakar have lived up to that reputation. Though bright wax … Continue reading
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More at stake than democracy
by Lydia Dallett When a Hollywood celebrity chooses a name like ‘Apple’ or ‘Pilot Inspektor’ for his or her new baby, we cringe and hope that the child’s star status keeps the playground taunts at bay. When a jubilant father … Continue reading
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Women and Whig-Clio: The symbolic value of women leaders on campus
by Kristen McCarthy Over the past year, there has been quite a bit of conversation surrounding the role of women in leadership positions on campus. We have a Steering Committee on Undergraduate Women’s Leadership and have had numerous Daily Princetonian … Continue reading
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Opting in: Get involved in dialogue about media and the body
by Nina Bahadur Narratives about the body are everywhere. Billboards, TV adverts, newspapers, blogs, and movies objectify and sexualize the female body. Reality shows like America’s Next Top Model and Extreme Makeover promote a worryingly narrow representation of beauty. Magazines … Continue reading
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“The work of a school”: Punishing a victim of sexual assault
by Kristen McCarthy Could you cheer at a basketball game for the student who raped you? Could you shout his name when he took free throws? What happens if you choose to remain silent when the rest of the cheerleaders … Continue reading
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Spotted: Feminists at Princeton
Check out blogger Lydia Dallett’s article in the Daily Princetonian! It’s a fantastic response to the recent discourse on Princeton feminism.
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Is adult programming becoming more adult?
by Greer Hanshaw Playboy is growing up. If you haven’t heard, the esteemed, reputable media enterprise has decided to change part of its repertoire. Its television programming will shift its emphasis from raciness and undressing to relationships and understanding. As … Continue reading
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