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The USG presidential candidates are Zarnab Virk ’20, Electra Frelinghuysen ’20, and Nate Lambert ’20.

University trustee Bob Hugin ’76 was Celgene’s CEO from 2010 to 2017.

By Zack Shevin

By Ben Ball

USG presidential candidates New $6 M U. initiative debated before audience of 15 partners with Celgene Contributor

Fifteen people, including Undergraduate Student Government (USG) officers, showed up to the Presidential Candidate Debate on Nov. 29.

With elections taking place early next week, three presidential candidates presented their platforms and discussed topics such as mental health, Career Services, USG accountability, national politics, and minority groups’ concerns.

The three candidates, Electra Frelinghuysen ’20, Nate Lambert ’20, and Zarnab Virk ’20, have varying levels of past USG experience.

Lambert is the 2018–19 USG vice president and served as a senator his first year. Virk has worked on

the Projects Board, USG’s “funding arm.” She has also worked with campus administrators as a part of the Princeton Student Events Committee. Frelinghuysen has no USG experience.

In his opening statement, Lambert explained that his top-priority issues include combating sexual misconduct, decreasing feelings of isolation and loneliness on campus, and working to secure funds for free menstrual products on campus.

On the other hand, Frelinghuysen aims to strengthen Career Services, facilitate relationships between students and professors, and improve the first-year advising system and class selection.

She explained that Career Services should improve the existing services geared towards careers out-

side of finance and consulting. She also aims to make its website easier to navigate.

Virk focused on increasing inclusivity on campus, especially among students who are not in eating clubs. She also plans to address issues relating to transportation, student-run cafes, tech repair labs, and alumni relations.

Since Virk is a member of a minority group, had previously been in an eating club for a semester, and is now in a co-op, she felt that she represents different minority groups, whose concerns are not typically addressed.

She hopes to increase communication between minority groups and USG. “It’s really important that these See DEBATE page 3

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The Princeton Catalysis Initiative (PCI) announced that it will begin a $6 million industrial partnership with the Celgene Corporation, a biotechnology company formerly headed by University trustee Bob Hugin ’76.

PCI aims to accelerate interdisciplinary collaboration on catalysis across the University and with industry. The Celgene Corporation primarily focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for cancers and inflammatory disorders. As of fiscal year 2017, Celgene reported earn-

ings of $2 billion, with an annual revenue of around $13 trillion.

PCI signed its 10-year, $6 million commitment on Nov. 1. The partnership will allow University researchers to work collaboratively on catalysis, according to the University.

Hugin served as Celgene’s CEO from 2010 to 2017, after which he retired to become the company’s executive chairman. He is largely credited with saving the corporation and making it profitable. He retired from his position as executive chairman in January.

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U. hires hunters to kill campus deer Russian ambassador,

By Katie Tam staff writer

Early this month, the University granted approval for three bowhunters to hunt deer on University property.

Hunting began after Thanksgiving weekend and will continue until 10 deer are removed. According to the University’s FAQ for Deer Management, killed deer will be removed and donated to a local food bank through Hunters Helping the Hungry.

The FAQ was updated by the Office of Environmental

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Health and Safety and Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss on Nov. 20 to include that the Municipality of Princeton asked the University to allow bowhunting on an area of campus known as Butler Tract, which is bound by Harrison Street, Hartley Avenue, and Sycamore Road. The tract was previously used as graduate housing and was demolished in 2016.

The official agreement between the University and the town stipulates that the three experienced bowhunters will

The Princeton Tigertones announce that they will drop “Kiss The Girl” from their active repertoire, while columnist Winnie Brandfield-Harvey argues that attending an Ivy League does not guarantee moral high ground.

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panelists talk USRussian relations

By Kris Hristov Contributor

Speaking to a full house, Anatoly Ivanovich Antonov, the Russian Ambassador to the United States, asserted that Russia is not an enemy of the United States. The ambassador focused on strategic partnerships, such as nuclear disarmament, manned space exploration, and information sharing between intelligence services during his talk.

He emphasized that the United States and Russia are two nations whose interests do not necessarily conflict, but mutual lack of dialogue and discussion has so far prevented the two countries from resolving crises such as the ongoing war in Syria or the rumored violations of arms limitations treaties.

Antonov explained that Russia wants to be seen as a power on equal footing with the United States, rather than as an obedient state to a single superpower.

Antonov noted that Russia’s relations with the United States have historically been positive.

Empress Catherine the Great had supported the American Revolution and the Union dur-

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ing the Civil War, while millions of Soviet soldiers fought and died alongside the United States during the Second World War. “Russia-U.S. relations cannot stay on the decline forever,” Antonov said. “We are ready for such negotiations.”

From the U.S. perspective, panelist Bruce Blair pointed out that Russia is considerably isolated from the West — the country is under heavy sanction for violations of various international treaties and has a considerably smaller GDP than the United States.

Bruce Blair was one of two panelists at the discussion. He is a nuclear security expert at the Program on Science and Global Security at the Wilson School. Anna Makanju, the second panelist, is a lecturer in international affairs at the Wilson School.

“Success depends on the ability to build coalitions,” Blair said. “Where does Russia stand on building trust?”

Antonov responded by urging dialogue between the United States and Russia as equal partners, such that both sides can inspect and are aware of See AMBASSADOR page 4

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Hunters will kill 10 deers in the Butler Tract this year.

work with the local group Suburban Deer Management to hunt in Butler Tract.

“This is a collaboration with the municipality in response to health and safety concerns and the concerns of our neighbors in the area,” Hotchkiss wrote in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

Hotchkiss also wrote it would be “impractical” and “ineffective” for the University to implement its own deer population control methods.

Following discussion and planning with members of the University, the town, and Suburban Deer Management, bowhunting was approved in early November.

After observing aboveaverage levels of deer in Butler Tract and receiving deer-related complaints from residents, the Princeton Health Department took initiative on the bowhunting decision. According to Hotchkiss, 2018 population surveys also showed elevated populations on Butler Tract compared with other areas of Princeton.

Princeton has been following a Community Based Deer Management Plan (CBDMP), approved by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, to control rising deer populations since 2001.

The CBDMP typically allows for hunting on public lands, but special approval

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was needed since the area is privately owned by the University.

According to the FAQ , the two main reasons for the deer culling are mitigation of risk of Lyme disease and car accidents.

Peter Singer, professor of bioethics and a prominent animal rights advocate, took to Twitter to respond to the new hunting policy, reposting statements made by a town resident who claimed to have received a notice from the University about the hunting.

The resident said he grew up admiring the deer near his house, and is very troubled by the existence of the hunts. He described the deer as being “part of” his life and family, and expressed concern and distress that fawns and their mothers were being separated.

“Seeing and watching these beautiful animals has become a part of my everyday life and one that I wouldn’t want to give up,” the post reads. “[T]o think that bow hunters will be eliminating these animals is absolutely heartbreaking. To think that mothers may be killed, leav-

ing their fawns to exist by themselves and vice-versa, is extremely upsetting to me.”

Singer wrote that the deer issue “has been going on all the time I’ve been at Princeton,” and called for a more humane, non-lethal solution.

Singer cited evidence that killing deer causes the remaining population to reproduce at a higher rate in a phenomenon known as compensatory reproduction, under which does become pregnant with more twins and triplets. Furthermore, sterile does act as “placeholders” and continue to defend their territory, deterring fertile does from the land and the resources they need for reproduction.

“It’s disappointing that they haven’t put some money towards doing research to find better options,” Singer said.

He added that killing deer is not the best outcome for the animals and “not the best outcome for humans as well.”

Other options do exist for deer population management.

The two most prominent lethal methods for controlling deer populations are sharpshooting and bowhunting. Non-lethal methods include chemical fertility controls, contraceptives, and

other deterrents.

According to a report release by Rutgers University wildlife specialists, an increase in suitable habitat, an abundance of food, and a lack of natural predators have all contributed to the problem of deer overpopulation in suburban areas such as Princeton.

As part of the University’s effort to manage deer overpopulation, strict regulations were created to protect people and pets. Only one hunter may be in the area at a time and must remain in an elevated tree stand in a wooded area, 20 yards away from trails, streets, and walkways.

The select hunters may only operate at specific times during the week.

“The safety of the community is our top priority through every step of this process,” wrote Hotchkiss in an email to the ‘Prince.’ “The hunters, who have worked safely throughout Mercer County for many years, will follow detailed procedures to ensure the hunt is conducted safely.”

To further address safety concerns, the University Office of Environmental Health and Safety and the Department of Public Safety interviewed and approved the hunters.

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race, he was accused by his senate opponent Bob Menendez of price-gouging lifesaving cancer drugs during his tenure as the CEO of PCI. “All we have to say (and said) on the partnership is captured in the piece we posted a few days ago,” wrote Ben Chang, University spokesperson, in an email to The Daily Princetonian.

Hugin recently lost a Senate race against Sen. Bob Menendez (D.-N.J.). The trustee also generated controversy on campus earlier this year when students learned of the homophobic remarks he made as a University undergraduate and his past opposition to female membership in the University’s eating clubs. Hugin’s campaign disavowed those statements.

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 addressed students’ concerns about Hugin in a Council of the Princeton University Community meeting in September and praised Hugin’s work as a University trustee.

“Hugin is a terrific trustee for this University,” Eisgruber said at the time. “He is somebody who is an extraordinary source of judgment and counsel on the board and an important ally on a number of different issues, including issues with respect to diversity.”

Hugin did not immediately respond to request for comment.

Mechanical and aerospace engineering professor and department chair Howard Stone, molecular biology assistant professor Sabine Petry, PCI director David MacMillan, and Head of Public Relations for Celgene Corporation Greg Geissman did not immediately respond to request for comment from the ‘Prince.’

groups know how to … obtain funding for events that they want to host on campus,” Virk said.

She also hopes to improve resources for first-generation, lowincome students by connecting incoming first-years with upperclass mentors.

Adding on to Virk’s concerns about minorities, Frelinghuysen explained that there is no one-sizefits-all solution to issues involving minorities, but she hopes to host forums with those who are concerned.

On the issue of national politics, all candidates agreed that USG should remain non-partisan.

Lambert pointed out past examples where USG provided a platform for activism and civic engagement of all political leanings. He hopes to continue with a similar policy.

Though all three candidates consider their campaign promises feasible, they expect criticism and to be held accountable if anything falls through.

Virk expressed a desire to create a timeline with her election promises and update the student body regu-

larly on her progress.

Lambert pointed out the importance of being candid with the student body, specifically during times of pushback from the administration.

While the candidates agreed on several issues, their opinions split when it came to discussing on-campus transportation. Virk proposed initiating a business partnership between the University and Uber or Lyft in order to help low-income students travel to inexpensive grocery stores.

Lambert disagreed with this proposal. He explained that USG does not traditionally opt to partner with private companies because the process is both lengthy and questionable.

“It’s a bit risky to have your public government organization represented with a private company,” said Lambert, pointing to USG’s refusal to formally endorse College Pulse earlier this year.

Lambert said that Virk’s goals could be achieved by making the Saturday Shopper more accessible and adding more affordable stops to the service’s route.

However, Virk argued that the Saturday Shopper hours are prob-

lematic and that a partnership with Uber or Lyft would be more convenient for students. She added that Johns Hopkins University already partners with Lyft.

The first-year advising process was another central issue.

Frelinghuysen recalled how “overwhelming” course selection was during Orientation.

She suggested connecting incoming first-years with upperclass student advisors over the summer to ease the transition to the University.

She explained that encouraging unpaid faculty advisors to be excited about assisting first-years is difficult. Instead, more emphasis should be placed on the relationship between students and their Peer Academic Advisers.

The debate ended with a Q&A from the audience and questions that were submitted online prior to the debate.

“Two of you are going to lose, so what are you going to do when you lose?” asked one audience member.

“Are you going to stay involved in USG?” Frelinghuysen expressed a desire to run for one of the policy-oriented positions in the spring if she does not win the election.

She added that in order to produce change, she does not necessarily need to be in a leadership role. Just by campaigning, she already feels more involved in the community.

Similarly, Virk hopes to stay involved in USG, no matter the election results. If she loses, she hopes to rejoin a USG board, likely the Student Life Committee.

Lambert, on the other hand, does not expect to stay involved in USG if he does not win. Instead, he would more likely become involved in other campus organizations, such as student newspapers and arts-related groups.

USG and the American WhigCliosophic Society hosted the USG Presidential Candidate Debate at 7 p.m. in the Whig Hall Senate Chamber. Former USG Vice President Dan Qian ’19 moderated the debate.

Online voting will take place from noon on Monday, Dec. 3, to noon on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Most positions, including USG Vice President, are unopposed. However, there are three candidates running for Social Chair, three candidates running for two Class of 2021 Senator positions, and 15 candidates for two Class of 2022 Senator positions.

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each other’s nuclear arsenals.

Nuclear cooperation and arms limitation between the United States and Russia, who together hold approximately 95 percent of the world’s nuclear arms, are central to global security, explained Antonov.

“Both sides understand a nuclear war cannot be won, therefore should not be fought,” An-

tonov said. “Limiting weapons of mass destruction is a high priority.”

Antonov also recommended opening more channels of communication between diplomats as well as mutually reaffirming commitments from both nations to nuclear disarmament treaties like the IntermediateRange Nuclear Forces treaty (INF) and New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

The United States has recently threatened to withdraw from

the INF, a move that has drawn considerable criticism from both the Kremlin and nuclear security advisors.

Panelist Makanju asked Antonov about the propagation of “fake news” and pointed out that Russian media such as RT, a Russian international television network, had repeatedly featured anti-American content, which created anti-American hysteria that she had not seen since the Cold War. For reference, Anna Makanju was

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The ambassador said that Russia’s relations with the United States have historically been positive.

born in Saint Petersburg (then Leningrad), Russia.

Antonov asserted that fake news comes from a lack of dialogue and government officials meeting in person. He asserted support for the 2+2 model, in which the defense and foreign ministers of both countries meet to maintain direct dialogue between high echelons of each government.

On the subject of the recent incident in the Kerch Strait, in which three Ukrainian navy ships were captured by the Russian Border Guard earlier this week, Antonov stated, “How should our sovereignty be protected from violations? Our border guards protected Russian sovereignty professionally.”

When asked by a student about how Russia’s foreign policy objective in the Middle East conflicts with that of the United States, Antonov mentioned that U.S.-Russian cooperation was very difficult to establish.

“I have failed to persuade my American colleagues on military cooperation,” said Antonov.

For instance, Antonov explained, there is no mutual policy to save downed pilots. He added that it is crucial that the United States and Russia work together in their common goal of fighting terrorism.

The lecture, entitled “A Discussion with Amb. Anatoly Ivanovich Antonov, Ambassador of Russia to the United States,” was sponsored by the Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies and the Program on Science and Global Security. The panel was held yesterday in the Arthur Lewis Auditorium at 4:30 p.m. and was moderated by Michael Reynolds, the director of the program in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and an associate professor of Near Eastern Studies.

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A letter from the president of the Tigertones

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very time the Tigertones perform, our highest priority is to create a positive atmosphere through an engaging and energetic performance that is welcoming to every member of our audience. For years, our group has aimed to sing “Kiss the Girl” from the Little Mermaid in that same spirit, bringing a lighthearted, youthful energy to our performance of the song.

As an opinion column in The Daily Princetonian on Monday pointed out, we have failed to achieve that end while keeping all members of our audience

comfortable.

A central element of our “Kiss the Girl” performance has involved our soloist selecting a female and male duo from the audience one by one, dancing with both of them on stage before encouraging them to dance with one another, and then requesting that they “do as the song says” before the group promptly advocates for a peck on the cheek. Many of the recent criticisms of this performance reflect on internal conversations our group has been having for some time. In the last few years, we have taken intentional steps towards

ensuring that audience participation is more voluntary and consensual. These steps have clearly not succeeded in guaranteeing total comfort for both participants or in obtaining continual consent. Performances of this song have made participants uncomfortable and offended audience members, an outcome which is antithetical to our group’s mission and one that we deeply regret.

Because of these concerns, we are removing “Kiss the Girl” from our active repertoire until we can arrive at a way to perform it that is comfortable and enjoyable for every mem-

ber of our audience. We sincerely apologize to any of our past participants and audience members for whom our performance of this song was uncomfortable or offensive.

Our group is always striving to impart joy and positivity through our music, and we take very seriously any indication that we fall short of this goal. For that reason, we want to make sure that all audience members feel encouraged to reach out to the group and initiate a dialogue if they ever feel that any aspect of our show is upsetting or offensive.

Our repertoire, traditions, and

Single and fabulous

Leora Eisenberg

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y former roommates refer to the December of my freshman year as the “Dark Ages of 2016.” My then-boyfriend and I had just broken up.

I spent hours crying every day, and it was a struggle to leave my room. I didn’t eat much. I slept a lot. I listened to sad music on Spotify. The only time I left my room was to shower. It wasn’t a happy time.

Such times have continued throughout college, if not directly afterward.

While I’ve never repeated the “Dark Ages of 2016” per se, I’ve experienced breakups in the two years since.

Some have gone smoothly

and some have gone poorly, but all in all, they’ve been pretty painful.

From making time to spend with your significant other in your busy schedule to running into them at every turn, relationships are hard. And at Princeton, it can sometimes be even harder — schedules are busy and campus is small.

Regularly making time for someone in between class, rehearsal, work, and coursework is daunting, and running into your ex every time you walk into Frist can be even worse. But for many, the desire to be in a relationship is — very legitimately! — strong. That said, nine months out of my last relationship, I couldn’t be happier — and I’m not alone in feeling that way.

Admittedly, the first two months of being single sucked for a whole host of reasons, many of which weren’t directly related to

my ex or that relationship.

But I did feel worthless and alone, even if I had an army of friends to support me.

I resented being single because I felt like I was missing something — in this case, a significant other.

But I haven’t really missed out on much. Almost unbelievably, being single has afforded me a whole host of benefits. I’ve had the freedom to spend my summers abroad — and alone. I don’t feel tied down. I have more free time in my schedule to spend with friends. But most importantly, being single has given me the opportunity to work on myself.

The past nine months have given me the freedom I’ve really needed in order to grow and enjoy college.

That’s not to say that I go out every weekend or that I’m going on dates all the time. But it is to say that being single is far more

enjoyable than I thought it would be and has taught me more than I thought it could. I’ve spent about the same amount of time on my coursework — which is a lot — but I’ve also spent more quality time with my friends, tried out new activities, and enjoyed plenty of free time to myself.

There are plenty of benefits to being single — and contrary to the memes we see on the Internet, it isn’t all bad. You have the time to find new extracurriculars and make or deepen friendships. More importantly, however, you have the freedom to do so without worrying about making time for a significant other.

Being in a relationship certainly isn’t bad. On the contrary, a healthy relationship in college (or at any time!) can be unbelievably meaningful and fulfilling.

But it’s also not the be-all and end-all. Just because

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group as a whole are constantly evolving, and thus we value this opportunity to ensure a more comfortable performance environment moving forward. We hope to continue fostering an open dialogue with our audiences both on and off Princeton’s campus.

Warmly, Wesley Brown President, The Princeton Tigertones Wesley Brown is a senior Woodrow Wilson School concentrator from Charlotte, N.C. He can be reached at wgbrown@princeton. edu.

you are single doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy college or learn about yourself. I’ve realized that being single often means that you can do so more.

I haven’t closed myself off to the idea of a relationship while in college, but so far, I’ve immensely enjoyed the growth I’ve experienced while being on my own. Relationships are work, and I’m not sure I want to invest that time and energy into one right now. In the meantime, I’m happy spending time with my family, friends, and self — and not recreating the “Dark Ages of 2016.”

Leora Eisenberg is a junior from Eagan, Minn. She can be reached at leorae@princeton. edu.

This piece originally appeared in the Prospect, the Arts and Culture section of the Daily Princetonian.

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Similarities transcend ‘different’ religions Katie Goldman

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alking into the Center for Jewish Life, my stomach was doing somersaults. Although my dad is Jewish, he does not practice. This was my first time at a Jewish service.

Raised as a Roman Catholic, I was nervous that my Catholic tendencies would make me a clear outsider.

Before Princeton, I had never attended a non-Catholic school. I lived less than a block away from my local Catholic church, and all of my friends were Catholic. I had no real experience with any religion other than Catholicism beyond a few brief discussions about Islam and Judaism in world history class.

Last week, a friend invited me to Shabbat, the weekly Jewish service held on Fridays at the Center for Jewish Life.

Walking into Shabbat, I was immediately welcomed by the rabbi. He asked me if I had been to Shabbat before, and when I told him I had not, he told me that he was excited for me to join them. I

did not feel like an outsider at all — rather, I was embraced by the community.

On the university’s website, Princeton is declared “a place for all.” Princeton’s student body includes a range of diverse religions, and the Office of Religious Life reflects this range. Its website lists dozens of different religious groups, from Baha’i to Unitarian. While Princeton is a secular institution, its student body is not.

Religious groups can provide comfort to students, yet it is also important to step outside of our comfort zones.

Religion can play an important role in shaping people’s opinions and actions. By learning about the religions of our classmates, we can better understand our peers.

Princeton promotes religion inclusivity in many ways. Not only are all religious services at Princeton explicitly open to the entire student body, but the Office of Religious Life also organizes a variety of interfaith programs. An example of one is the Religious Life Council, which is a group of religiously diverse students who gather weekly to discuss faith at Princeton. The University makes it easy for its students to expand their knowledge of different religions; it is up to us to take these opportunities.

Now more than ever, it is vital for us to educate ourselves on others’ beliefs and denounce ignorance. While the instances of religious ignorance we see in our daily lives may not extend beyond hateful jokes and underlying biases, there have unfortunately been some more extreme examples recently in our world. The shooting that occurred at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh is a tragic case of ignorance developing into evil. Another example of religious ignorance is Executive Order 13769, commonly referred to as the “Muslim ban,” with which Donald Trump attempted to ban travel into the United States from various Muslim countries on the grounds that it would reduce terrorism. In both of these instances, ignorance and disrespect for religion turned into intense hatred for those who appear different.

These are two extreme examples of religious discrimination and hatred, and it can seem impossible for us as individuals to prevent acts of evil such as these. Unfortunately, as Princeton students, we cannot stop every individual in the world from being anti-Semitic or Islamophobic. What we can do, however, is educate ourselves and combat this ignorance on a more local scale.

Understanding brings acceptance. While I am not going to convert to Judaism after going to Shabbat, the experience helped me better understand my Jewish friends and see the similarities between us.

Throughout the service, I noticed several similarities between Shabbat and the Catholic mass. Obviously, the specifics of the service differed from the masses that I am used to, but I noticed a familiar feeling of comfort and acceptance from the community gathered. Also, the songs had similar themes of love and compassion that reminded me of the Catholic songs I sing at church.

The 14th Dalai Lama said, “All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion, and forgiveness.

The important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.” These values of love, compassion, and forgiveness are human ideals that transcend religion. Whether Christian, Muslim, atheist, or a member of another religion, most people agree that these ideals are essential to humanity — or, at least, they should be.

Katie Goldman is a first-year from Western Springs, Ill. She can be reached at kpg3@princeton.edu.

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Brigitte Harbers

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I

t doesn’t take much to form a habit. Many people once believed that only 21 days of repeating a certain behavior will turn it into a habit, while according to researchers, every habit starts with a psychological pattern called the “habit loop,” a three-step process that first engages the decision-making part of your brain. Then, after some repetition, the behavior becomes second nature.

Nevertheless, whether we like it or not — and whether they are bad or good — we are particularly talented at forming habits. In the long run, those habits are incredibly important for coping with changes, providing structure in a busy life, and motivating us simply to get out of bed every morning. However, habits can also be incredibly important in hurting us if we have the wrong ones.

Even for first-years, having been at school for three months now — and for others, longer — it’s safe to assume we each have a particular routine we’ve found that best allows us to navigate the particularly stressful, sleep-deprived world of high-achieving academia. But what happens when the seemingly helpful habits

we form are actually detrimental to our overall academic experience at Princeton?

It’s possible that in some instances we end up settling into a regimen that does the bare minimum to make sure we just make it through the ridiculous requests of classes and professors.

Sometimes our habits may prevent us from setting goals and challenging ourselves. We find it easy to be in the habit of simply surviving and not thriving. One could even say we’ve fallen into the habit of being mediocre when we know we are capable of more.

The majority — if not all — Princeton students are used to flourishing in a scholastic setting. Thus, when we first receive grades or feedback lower than expected, it can be both a bit of a shock and an opportunity to reevaluate priorities. This reevaluation leads to new habits that can create an illusion we are okay with — like “C’s get degrees” — when deep down, it is our nature that consistently motivates our desire to overachieve. Thus, not only does accepting a C become harder than once thought when we are actually faced with the grade, but we also find ourselves unsure of our qualifications and abilities.

Is the outcome of our Princeton careers really determined by the habits we form within the first few months of school during our first year? Are we trapped in a cycle where we’re now defined academically by our first official results? Sure, each semester is a

new opportunity to improve our way of learning material and adapt our approach to classes, but it’s easy to revert back to a way of living that does not require more effort than truly necessary. It almost seems counterproductive to change a system that has so far not completely wrecked one’s GPA and social life — even if both could be improved — and the individual is forced to choose between sleep, success, and soirées. Of course, each person has their own unique circumstances and experiences. For some, their choice of classes and conditions in their personal life has greater effects on their academic results than on their routines, and it is their decision how to define their comfort level and achievements. It also doesn’t help that Princeton isn’t particularly known for giving out A’s.

But for those who can’t seem to figure out exactly what is preventing them from finding balance, start by looking at the habits you’ve formed.

Saying you’re going to simply “stop procrastinating” doesn’t solve the problem. Maybe for a couple days — a week at the most — you are diligent and motivated and actually don’t procrastinate, but what happens when you’re tired or ill or feel like you’ve been missing out on events happening around campus? You’ll likely fall back into old patterns.

That’s when it’s more beneficial to rely on habits you’ve formed that make it hard to ignore an amount

of work you have or certain chores to check off. In a way, by looking at issues through the perspective of “what habit can help improve this situation?” you are using positive reinforcement in your behavior rather than negative restrictions that will only last for so long.

It could be something as easy as always going to the library at a certain time each day, always getting the work done for a class that you know isn’t too difficult before you go to dinner, or just setting reminders to accomplish small tasks throughout the week. Take the opportunity over the next break to plan how to use habits to your advantage. After spending so much time and effort to get to Princeton, why not go one step further and create a system that will guarantee you aren’t facing burnout by mid-semester? We were lucky to have multiple breaks this fall semester, but the spring term will require a new level of grit, given its more strenuous schedule.

Be proactive and don’t let your unproductive habits determine how you live the rest of your years here.

Instead, determine which habits will let you look back at your time at Princeton knowing you did everything you could to truly have a complete, oncein-a-lifetime experience.

Brigitte Harbers is a first-year from New York, N.Y. She can be reached at bharbers@princeton.edu.

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Why the ‘Ivy League defense’ raises problems Winnie Brandfield-Harvey Contributing Columnist

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ust over a month ago, thenJudge and now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh testified in front of a Senate committee. At one point in his testimony, the Supreme Court nominee was asked yet another question about his drinking habits that he yet again failed to clearly answer. However, although most of his defenses were problematic, including his “choir boy” image and virgin claim, his Yale argument holds major implications for us as students at Princeton, and other Ivy League students. Kavanaugh defended himself by saying the following: “Senator, I was at the top of my class academically, busted my butt in school. Captain of the varsity basketball team. Got in Yale College. When I got into Yale College, got into Yale Law School. Worked my tail off.”

Acceptance into, along with subsequent graduation from, an Ivy League school does not automatically make someone moral. It certainly doesn’t justify behavior that is immoral.

Regardless of Kavanaugh’s guilt or innocence, going to Yale is not a justification. Kavanaugh’s defense plays into a romanticized narrative that conflates hard work and prestigious education with righteous character — a narrative that tends to leave out privilege.

Brett Kavanaugh attended Georgetown Prep, an elite, allboys Catholic high school, where “what happens at Georgetown Prep, stays at Georgetown prep” — a motto Kavanaugh himself considers a good thing for all of his classmates. For college and law school, he attended Yale University, where he belonged to the fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE). During his time there,

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DKE brothers were described as the “white football frat,” known for being “loud” and “creepy.”

The same frat has recently been penalized for shouting and popularizing the phrase “No means yes, yes means anal.” Also during his time at Yale, Kavanaugh was part of an all-male secret society, Truth and Courage, which was centered mostly around drinking. Considering the culture of these highly ranked institutions, Kavanaugh’s schooling, from youth to adulthood, is a weak defense against the allegations of his misconduct.

Kavanaugh’s Ivy League defense is a security blanket, one in which he wraps himself, finding comfort in the superficiality of the title. The defense cushions the fall when people no longer have their own morals to stand on. Sure, Kavanaugh didn’t lie to the committee. He did attend Georgetown Prep and Yale for an education that is impossible to overvalue. But it is also at these places that he has been accused

of immoral actions. Clearly, the education he was receiving didn’t affect the man he was becoming. *** I recently had a conversation with a peer about the ethics of blind grading. I explained why I agreed with the policy because of its efforts to curb bias and discrimination. He, on the other hand, wasn’t sold on the idea because it would nullify his “charm” and the special relationships he tries to form with his preceptors. Besides, he said, things of that nature didn’t happen here. “It’s Princeton.”

He proceeded to ask me if I actually felt discriminated against on this campus. Considering I am an able-bodied white woman, he was looking for answers in the wrong places. Even if it doesn’t happen to me, I know that discrimination does happen on this campus. It is ignorant to think that we are somehow immune to it because of where we go to school or because of some arbi-

trary prestige or ranking.

When my peer appeared dubious about the idea that students might actually face discrimination on campus, the words “it’s Princeton” repeatedly rung in my ears and left me with a nauseated feeling — not just because of what he said, but because of its implications. The Ivy League defense is dangerous because it breeds a false sense of entitlement, leading us to assume that we don’t have to constantly work on ourselves; being a student at Princeton is enough.

It is within this romanticized narrative of education and character that privilege is brought to light. There is privilege in feeling comfortable writing your name on an exam. There is privilege in being able to “charm” your preceptors. There is privilege in being oblivious, consciously or not, to the injustice around you.

But unlike Kavanaugh, we can choose to acknowledge our privilege and its consequences rather than use it as an excuse.

Princeton has given us the opportunity of a lifetime to educate ourselves inside and outside of the classroom with our teams, clubs, and other affiliations. It encourages us to reflect on the world and look within ourselves, challenging the things we deem familiar and digestible. However, for all it has given us, which is so very much, we shouldn’t hide behind Princeton as if it defines who we are.

How we speak to, act toward, and treat everyone around us will define the kind of people we are. And when we slip up, which we will, and run to our defenses, we should do our best to use good moral judgement, which means putting down the glass of water, wiping away the crocodile tears, and calmly taking responsibility for what we have said or done.

Winnie Brandfield-Harvey is a junior Wilson School concentrator from Houston, Texas. She can be reached at wab2@princeton.edu.

Carlsen defends chess world title in overall boring match Ethan Li

Contributing Columnist

Norwegian player Magnus Carlsen convincingly defended his world chess champion title Wednesday by defeating U.S. challenger Fabiano Caruana 3–0 in their tiebreak match.

Yesterday’s three decisive games stand in stark contrast to the prior rounds.

The contest had been tied 6–6 after three weeks and 12 grueling games in the classical portion of the match. In a nearly unprecedented occurrence, the two grandmasters had drawn every single bout.

Chess grandmasters, passionate amateurs, and casual observers alike bemoaned the apparent dullness of this year’s championship.

In reality, this result emphatically reflects the terrifying accuracy of modern chess players. Gone are the

days of ostentatious sacrifices, brash attacks, and dubious strategic flourishes.

With the advent and continued progression of powerful chess engines, the world’s top players can now analyze even the most nuanced of subtleties.

Unfortunately, as top players adopt computer-style play, the window for brilliant sacrifices grows smaller. Conventionally “beautiful” chess depends heavily on mistakes. For one player to execute a brilliant move, his opponent must first slip up. Nowadays, such mistakes are few and far between. It is not that chess players are becoming more boring; they are simply becoming more accurate.

Romanticism in chess correlates inversely with precision.

Interestingly, this contemporary, risk-averse style

of play even seeped into the match’s psychological aspect. In the 12th classical game, Carlsen offered a draw in an objectively superior position. Commentators derided his decision as cowardly passivity. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik lamented that Carlsen was missing “a [kind] of winning energy.” Carlsen himself, however, defended his draw offer as a strategic “sporting decision,” predicting that he would have better chances in the faster-paced tiebreak matches.

Hence, after the soporific 12-game stalemate, the match was forced to a rapid tiebreak: best of four games, with significantly decreased time controls. Carlsen, ranked number one in the world for rapid chess, held a sizable advantage over Caruana, who is ranked only 18th. The Norwegian dem-

onstrated this dominance in conspicuous fashion by crippling his opponent in three consecutive rapid rounds, precluding the need for a fourth game.

Under faster time controls, it becomes harder for players to maintain the same level of accuracy. However, one of Carlsen’s strengths is his retained accuracy. “Carlsen’s consistent level of play in rapid chess is phenomenal,” commented former world champion Garry Kasparov.

“We all play worse as we play faster and faster, but his ratio may be the smallest ever — perhaps only a 15 percent drop off.”

The prize money for the event was high due to increased media attention.

Carlsen won $625,000 as the winner, and Caruana received $511,400 as the runner-up. Recently, the international chess federation

known as FIDE has been pushing for more funding and media coverage. As an example of these efforts, Lucy Hawking, the daughter of Stephen Hawking, attended the match to play the ceremonial first move. Stephen Hawking, who passed away this March, was himself a chess enthusiast.

Caruana, the United States’s brightest chess star since Bobby Fischer, ultimately fell short of his world championship quest. He played magnificently, but in the end, Carlsen’s immaculate precision triumphed.

“Throughout the championship, I’ve heard from fans around the world and want to thank them for their support,” he stated graciously after the match. “I feel that we put this beautiful game back on the map in America and hope it will inspire a new generation of players.”

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WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Princeton’s eight-game unbeaten streak is at stake.

Women’s hockey faces Quinnipiac

By Owen Tedford Senior Writer

This coming weekend, the women’s hockey team (5–2–3, 4–0–2 ECAC) will play Quinnipiac (4–8–3, 3–2–1) in its annual homeand-home series. On Friday, the No. 10-ranked Tigers will host the Bobcats at 6 p.m., and then the teams will travel to Quinnipiac in Hamden, Conn., to play on Saturday at 3 p.m. At stake for Princeton is its eightgame unbeaten streak and its position atop the ECAC hockey standings.

The Tigers have been excellent on both ends of the ice so far this year, ranking in the top 10 nationally with an average goal differ-

ential of 1.50. Offensively, Princeton has scored from all over the ice. Eleven different players have tallied one goal so far, and from all of its lines — something that makes it much harder for opponents to defend just one line. Junior forward Carly Bullock has led the Tigers offensively with nine goals and seven assists, including a four-goal performance against Brown. Princeton has also had scoring from its offensive-minded defenders, including senior Stephanie Sucharda, junior Claire Thompson, and first-year Mariah Keopple.

Thompson leads the trio with three goals and six assists so far. Lastly, the

Tigers have done very well taking advantage of their power play opportunities, converting at a 21.3 percent rate, which puts them among the top 10 nationally.

Defensively, Princeton has been anchored in goal by sophomore Rachel McQuigge, who was named the ECAC Hockey Goalie of the Week after the Tigers’ last two games against Cornell and Colgate, which included her first career shutout against Colgate and an overtime tie against Cornell. She has made 115 saves for a 96 percent save percentage in conference, allowing only 1.20 goals per game on average. Princeton penalty killing is also

top 10 in the country at 89.6 percent. Additionally, the Tigers have scored twice as many goals on the power play than they have allowed opponents, scoring 10 and only allowing five.

Looking at Quinnipiac, one player in particular to keep an eye on will be senior Melissa Samoskevich, who was recently selected to the USA Hockey Winter Training Camp roster. Samoskevich also played in the Four Nations Cup earlier this fall for the U.S. Women’s National Team — during which the United States defeated Canada in the championship — in which Princeton was represented by first-year Sarah Fillier, a member of Team

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Canada. Quinnipiac played in the Nutmeg Classic over Thanksgiving, where it lost to No. 9 Providence 2–1 and beat UConn 3–2. Against the Friars, face-offs were fairly competitive with the Bobcats winning 52 percent, an area that Princeton can look to take advantage of by controlling possession as it has to date this season.

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The Class of 2022 features 14 top recruits.

Women prepare for indoor season

By Samantha Shapiro Staff Writer

Coming off of a stellar finish in cross country, women’s track and field foresees a strong winter indoor season.

After finishing 21st at the NCAA Championships, many members of women’s track and field took a short break from running to recover and rehabilitate before gearing up to compete on the track. Many of the distance runners will compete in the 5,000m race and the mile.

Meanwhile, the sprint-

ers, jumpers, and throwers have been training hard during the fall in anticipation of the indoor season.

“On the sprints side, we have been training hard in the weight room and focusing on developing our sprint technique to make sure we are prepared for the two long seasons ahead,” said sophomore sprinter Katie DiFrancesco.

The Class of 2022 features 14 top recruits, bringing new talent across all events.

First-years Gillian Wagner and Page Lester were key components to the success of women’s cross country.

“I am especially enthusiastic about the freshman short sprinters we have added to the team, Grace Lanouette and Isabella Hilditch, as I think they will be a great asset in helping the sprinters contribute more to the team score at HEPs,” DiFrancesco said.

Sophomore thrower Obiageri Amaechi echoed DiFrancesco.

“So far, with the addition of our new team members, I feel that we are off to a strong start,” said Amaechi. “For the women’s throws we have three new members. They work

very hard and we all push each other. I’m excited to see how much we grow this indoor season.” Amaechi herself will be key to the Tigers’ success this season. She represented the Tigers this summer, placing 14th at the IAAF World U20 Championships and finishing 7th in the discus at the NCAA Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships last spring.

This weekend, a few of the Tigers will contend at the Fasttrack Season Opener in Staten Island.

The majority of the team will compete for the first

time this season at home in Princeton’s New Year Invitational on the following Saturday, Dec. 8.

Last year, track and field had a disappointing finish to the 2017 indoor season, coming in sixth at the indoor Heps championships.

But the team is realistically vying for a higher finish.

“I’m super optimistic and hopeful about this upcoming indoor season. We have so much momentum from our cross country women’s effort at nationals, and our team is deeper than it has ever been before,” DiFrancesco said.

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