Reactions: Guests respond to Eisgruber and Calhoun’s statements on protesting
by Zeke Douglas Rosenthal, Edward Yingling, and Wyatt Browne
In an April 28, 2024, opinion piece titled "Reactions: Guests respond to Eisgruber and Calhoun’s statements on protesting," The Daily Princetonian featured diverse perspectives from the Princeton community regarding recent administrative communications on campus protests.
Edward Yingling ’70, co-founder of Princetonians for Free Speech, endorsed the University's enforcement of existing protest guidelines. He emphasized that the "time, place, and manner" restrictions outlined by Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun and President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 are consistent with free speech principles. Yingling argued that while robust free expression is vital, it must operate within established rules to maintain order and uphold the rights of all community members.
These reactions were prompted by administrative responses to the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" in McCosh Courtyard, where two graduate students were arrested. The discourse highlights the ongoing debate at Princeton regarding the balance between free expression and adherence to University policies.