Student Speak

Liberation from the Craze of Algorithms

Amelia Zhang | August 15, 2025

  When’s the last time you looked at a plant? I mean you felt the ridges and veins of its leaves, rubbed the scented wax on your fingers, felt how its body shaped the wind….

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Finding your place in college

Elbia Vidal Castillo | August 8, 2025

  We all arrive at college the same way — nervous, with a suitcase in hand and thousands of unanswered questions swirling around in our heads. Maybe back in high school, you knew everyone in

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Books are meant to be read

Ziyi Yan | July 25, 2025

  Throughout high school, reading was one of my greatest loves. By immersing myself in literature, I was able to engage in a dialogue with unfamiliar voices and experiences, all while gaining deeper insights into

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Ending honors classes punishes student success

Jack Verrill | June 20, 2025

  Recently, Troy School District eliminated its honors course offerings in science and English. They are not alone, detracking, or getting rid of specialized tracks for talented students, is spreading across the nation as an increasing number of schools remove

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Learning to unlearn

Isha Jayadev | June 13, 2025

  “I just don’t think it’s necessary to hit your children,” my friend said with a frown. She picked up another fry and reached for the ketchup packet. “Like, why would you want to hurt

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Princeton needs to take academic breaks seriously

Davis Hobley | June 6, 2025

  Every Princeton student knows the struggle of balancing academics with rest over breaks. Whether it be submitting an essay draft due at the start of fall break or finishing a presentation for the Monday

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Treat international students as you’d want to be treated

Mauni Jalali | May 30, 2025

  The truest measure of any civilization isn’t found in its monuments or military might, but in how it receives the stranger. I’ve been contemplating this ancient wisdom lately as I navigate courtrooms challenging Trump

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Why our peak learning years are being wasted

Mahee Patel | May 23, 2025

  A few summer internships aren’t enough — and we know it. Going to college has become the norm, but it’s time we stop and ask: Is this really the best way to maximize our

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Princeton, stop using ChatGPT

Ava Johnson | May 16, 2025

  It’s always interesting to hear a professor’s policy or opinions on ChatGPT. Some strictly prohibit it, some allow it with proper disclosure, and some condemn its inability to be intelligent — or even accurate. I usually

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