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Feminism: 1, Assault: 0

A couple Fridays ago, joined by the presidents of Kappa and Pi Phi, I spoke as the Theta representative at Take Back the Night. The evening was frantically managed, with speakers from what seemed like every organization on campus standing … Read More

by Tessa Brown on May 11, 2006March 17, 2013

Happy Birthday, Ronald Reagan

“His favorite food was jellybeans because they helped him fend off the desire to smoke. We eat none and smoke none, and congratulate ourselves.”

by Sierra Stern on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021

Glory Days

When maintenance came to clean Jadwin Gymnasium on the morning of November 2, 1978, they found litter on the gym floor, broken glass, and gouges in the basketball court a quarter inch deep.

by Alex Costin on March 15, 2015June 10, 2015

Cheat Code Honor

Disturbing moans of ecstasy and anguish reverberate throughout campus. The slightly overweight crowd is squeezed into a tight room: bodies press up against one another and fingers tickle the rock-hard joysticks. At the last second, my partner lets out a gasp of relief: “Ohhhhhh.” Victory.

by Matt Gibbons on April 25, 2013April 27, 2013

Turning Twenty

“What was so different about turning twenty? It means I have passed something. That is to say, I have disappointed already. Former promise has resigned itself.”

by Tess Solomon on February 18, 2018February 18, 2018

No SWUGs

A senior woman deconstructs a controversial epithet: Senior Washed-Up Girl.

by Isabel Henderson on December 12, 2015September 22, 2017

Womanhunt

“Where are the lesbians?” was the question that gave birth to this article. It was raised at a Nass meeting by one of our editors, and not one person in the room was able to offer insight. That the question would was even asked is in itself an issue. Why do so many Princeton students tell me they do not see a strong gay/lesbian/bisexual (various individuals preferred each term) women’s culture? At a school our size, how was there this seemingly hidden population?

by Isabel Henderson on May 9, 2013May 18, 2020

YOLO

One life to live.

by Elizabeth Lian on April 25, 2012March 22, 2013

The Belt and Its Key

Some of the problems of Sabbath observance.

by Ben Jubas on November 7, 2012September 10, 2013

Slits

A short play for three friends at dawn.

by Rafael Abrahams on March 7, 2012March 22, 2013

We’re All Born Naked

Harry Gorman and Ellie Diamond have inspired the Nassau Weekly to start its own drag career… we are henceforth known as Narcissa W. Eakly. Wait, scratch that. We’ll workshop it.

by Ellie Diamond, Harry Gorman on October 31, 2025November 2, 2025

We Need Black Star

In 1998 the hip-hop community was reeling from the mysterious and tragic murders of two of its biggest, and most beloved, stars: Tupac and Biggie. Questions swirled around their deaths, the role of rap in their killings, and the future … Read More

by Trap Yates on October 12, 2011March 17, 2013


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