<p>Ok, this article got a lot of **** when it got published because its a bit absurd. </p>
<p>a) How can the street be considered exclusive when ~80% of students join a club at some point. These arent finals clubs or secret societies, they aren’t even as exclusive as the vast majority of frat/sorority scenes. </p>
<p>b) Heap all the blame on the club president? Club presidents do ALOT to ensure that their club is a safe place. It really isn’t their fault if some kid pregames in his room and comes over to their club (which is usually the biggest problem).</p>
<p>c) The tax status of Cottage is a different issue. They wanted to be tax exempt but they really aren’t open to the town. Thats not really exclusivity…how many frat houses or dormitories are open to the public?</p>
<p>d) A $1500 increase is quite a bit considering that the average club costs about $1500 more than the dining hall. The fact that Princeton students graduate with an incredibly low amount of debt (even though most are part of an eating club) is a testament to the fin aid policy.</p>