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http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/archives/2004/05/12/opinion/10553.shtml

I still dont understand why princeton condones a system that promotes and celebrates their environment of elitism and exclusion. Why are they so reluctant to break with this system that prevents them from moving beyond their elitist past?

By G_Li (G_Li) on Friday, May 14, 2004 - 08:23 am: Edit

It seems like Princeton has always been traditional. Before this elitist and exclusive process is eliminated, the University should first create an online application. Considering that Princeton is slow in this aspect...

By Doodlemypoodle (Doodlemypoodle) on Saturday, May 15, 2004 - 12:28 am: Edit

http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/archives/2004/05/14/opinion/10564.shtml

here is a follow-up editorial about the bicker system. even more frustrating than the fact the college isnt moving away from their tradition of elitism is the fact that more clubs are moving towards exclusionary practices rather than abandoning them. This certainly is not a healthy direction for the campus environment; the administration should really put a stop to this if they want princeton to ever escape its reputation as a one of the last bastions of elitism from an antiquated time.

By Jinglebells666 (Jinglebells666) on Saturday, May 15, 2004 - 07:45 pm: Edit

the actual school always distances itself from the eating clubs. the school itself has no/very little control/influence on them.

By Bigblue04 (Bigblue04) on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 01:17 am: Edit

bump