I agree we need a new co-op. I am, however, really confused by the third paragraph of this petition. Is there a reason why the co-op should specifically prioritize graduate students? And I have no clue what "ensure that the kitchen is not closed off from potential users" means. Does this mean the co-op is going to follow the Mathey Co-op's model of not having a dedicated kitchen?
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Jessica Wilson
12 years ago
More co-ops for Princeton!
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Jasmine Race
12 years ago
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There's a culture of responsibility within coops at Princeton: what you buy, you must cook, then eat, and clean. You are responsible for your actions. We should try to create more opportunities of this nature for more Princeton students. And as someone intending to go to medical school, I'm saving thousands of dollars a year by being in 2D.
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Dayton Martindale
12 years ago
Co-ops are the future!
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Katie Horvath
12 years ago
Co-ops are a fantastic alternative to eating clubs and the demand far exceeds the supply. It's time for that to change!
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Maya Rosen
12 years ago
I want to live in intentional community!
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Joshua Leifer
12 years ago
I'm a freshman who wants to cook cooperatively!
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Rafael Grillo
12 years ago
I am a senior so I wouldn't be joining but I have noticed that co- op demand exceeds supply.
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Chris Shin
12 years ago
Sponsor this please!
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Jacob Schwartz
12 years ago
I'm a grad student in 2D. I love it and wish more grad students could experience a co-op.
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Sharon Gao
12 years ago
totally in favor of people that don't want to succumb to the social climbing, norm setting, unnecessarily waspy eating club system.
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Mason Herson-Hord
12 years ago
I have loved my experience in a co-op, and I would love for others to have access to these same things.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
Being in a co-op was one of my favorite parts of Princeton! As Princeton's student body continues to become more economically diverse (which is wonderful), the demand for lower cost eating options is only going to grow.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
2D was an integral part of my formative years in Princeton's Class of 2006, providing a nourishing and supportive community. I urge the University to support co-ops, and to make co-op membership possible for every student who wishes to participate in this dynamic alternative to eating clubs or other upperclass dining arrangements. Co-ops add to the Princeton community, and I can think of no better or more cost-effective way to foster a diversity of community at Princeton. I have never made substantial financial contribution to Princeton, but if the University supports another co-op, I would strongly consider doing so. In this, I am certainly not alone. On net, I suspect that supporting a new co-op would cost Princeton nothing -- and profit Princeton greatly. I could not feel more strongly on this issue, which is a win-win for Princeton, students and University.
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Sarah Kaplan '01
12 years ago
Co-ops provide healthy, wonderful food AND a great way to learn the valuable skills needed to run a cooperative enterprise. The more co-ops, the better for Princeton students and the entire Princeton community.
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Aleksandra Taranov
12 years ago
Good questions, Chris.
1. I believe that having a house with a kitchen is essential to a functioning coop.
2. The only available houses happen to be graduate annexes. That is why the *housing* situation would continue to prioritize graduate students. However, the members of the coop who eat there would be a mix of undergraduates and graduates (similarly to 2D!)
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Elan Kugelmass
12 years ago
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Co-ops create a space for students who are neither satisfied by the street nor by the residential colleges. President Eisgruber has called for more options for our students, and expansion of the co-op system should qualify. They promote service and responsibility, and are exemplary intellectual environments for our students.
I agree we need a new co-op. I am, however, really confused by the third paragraph of this petition. Is there a reason why the co-op should specifically prioritize graduate students? And I have no clue what "ensure that the kitchen is not closed off from potential users" means. Does this mean the co-op is going to follow the Mathey Co-op's model of not having a dedicated kitchen?
More co-ops for Princeton!
There's a culture of responsibility within coops at Princeton: what you buy, you must cook, then eat, and clean. You are responsible for your actions. We should try to create more opportunities of this nature for more Princeton students. And as someone intending to go to medical school, I'm saving thousands of dollars a year by being in 2D.
Co-ops are the future!
Co-ops are a fantastic alternative to eating clubs and the demand far exceeds the supply. It's time for that to change!
I want to live in intentional community!
I'm a freshman who wants to cook cooperatively!
I am a senior so I wouldn't be joining but I have noticed that co- op demand exceeds supply.
Sponsor this please!
I'm a grad student in 2D. I love it and wish more grad students could experience a co-op.
totally in favor of people that don't want to succumb to the social climbing, norm setting, unnecessarily waspy eating club system.
I have loved my experience in a co-op, and I would love for others to have access to these same things.
Being in a co-op was one of my favorite parts of Princeton! As Princeton's student body continues to become more economically diverse (which is wonderful), the demand for lower cost eating options is only going to grow.
2D was an integral part of my formative years in Princeton's Class of 2006, providing a nourishing and supportive community. I urge the University to support co-ops, and to make co-op membership possible for every student who wishes to participate in this dynamic alternative to eating clubs or other upperclass dining arrangements. Co-ops add to the Princeton community, and I can think of no better or more cost-effective way to foster a diversity of community at Princeton. I have never made substantial financial contribution to Princeton, but if the University supports another co-op, I would strongly consider doing so. In this, I am certainly not alone. On net, I suspect that supporting a new co-op would cost Princeton nothing -- and profit Princeton greatly. I could not feel more strongly on this issue, which is a win-win for Princeton, students and University.
Co-ops provide healthy, wonderful food AND a great way to learn the valuable skills needed to run a cooperative enterprise. The more co-ops, the better for Princeton students and the entire Princeton community.
Good questions, Chris. 1. I believe that having a house with a kitchen is essential to a functioning coop. 2. The only available houses happen to be graduate annexes. That is why the *housing* situation would continue to prioritize graduate students. However, the members of the coop who eat there would be a mix of undergraduates and graduates (similarly to 2D!)
Co-ops create a space for students who are neither satisfied by the street nor by the residential colleges. President Eisgruber has called for more options for our students, and expansion of the co-op system should qualify. They promote service and responsibility, and are exemplary intellectual environments for our students.