“A fundamental flaw in supporting speech limitations is the assumption that the arbiters who would impose restrictions share your precise evaluation of what should be limited. I challenge those willing to relinquish free speech to ask themselves whether they are comfortable with their political opponents legislating the regulations.”

“The typical college checklist is daring: party with peers, study abroad, and attend a formal. Now, my aspirations are more humble, but less achievable: study in the library beside friends, attend a party with more than eight people, and meet a professor. I’ve abandoned the hope of studying abroad. I want the opportunity to study in my own university’s classrooms.”

“The cosmetic industry intends to make women look pretty, or at least, feel pretty. I didn’t feel pretty. However, adding colorful swirls on my eyelids was the only daily activity that enabled —and even promoted — spontaneity. I began to wear makeup every day, even if I didn’t have a Zoom interview.”

“People are addressing how to end the pandemic. That would be a Christmas miracle. I’ve accepted that I’m living in a pandemic. My Christmas was not meaningful but it was memorable – for all the wrong reasons.”

“The most fundamental calling of the university administrator is to facilitate an environment where truth-seeking can be fully realized. When institutional leaders step beyond their facilitatory responsibilities by violating the basic institutional neutrality required of a university, the truth-seeking apparatus suffers a dangerous blow.”

“But as Princeton students and frequent critics of the ideological orthodoxy that pervades our campus, we’ve witnessed our peers retreat from conversations, opportunities, and even friendships out of fear that their deeply held beliefs will cost them academically, socially, and professionally.”

“I am glad Princeton affiliates were able to express their feelings, grieve, and hopefully, find closure at their anti-racism vigil. I only wish that Catholics were afforded the same right of assembly for Easter.”