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(04/25/24 2:10am)
The Amazon Prime movie “The Idea of You” is best known for its origin story — the narrative is thought to be based on fanfiction about Harry Styles. Pre-screened by USG Movies at the Princeton Garden Theater at 9:45 p.m. on Apr. 18, the film takes its premise and plot from a 2017 book of the same name written by American author and actress Robinne Lee. While Lee has never publicly mentioned “fanfiction” and “Harry Styles” as the inspiration for the book, she admitted that the fictional leading man, Hayes Campbell, was her vision of a “dream guy,” partially derived from Prince Harry, Harry Styles, Eddie Redmayne, an ex-boyfriend, and her own husband.
(04/25/24 1:22am)
April is National Poetry Month, a time to honor poetry in all forms and poets from all backgrounds. In honor of the celebration, Princeton Professor of Poetry Lynn Melnick offered reflections on the art form — from reading and writing, to students’ misconceptions about poetry, and its prevalence in our most significant life moments.
(04/23/24 3:54am)
Just a couple weeks ago, Princeton saw a new cafe added to its long list of breakfast spots: J.S. Foodies Tokyo, a Japanese brunch place specializing in “kiseki pancakes,” or Japanese soufflé pancakes. I had the pleasure of visiting the small location just next to Princeton Record Exchange to get breakfast and see if they are worth the trip down Tulane St.
(04/19/24 6:35am)
Bletchley Park is a student indie rock band consisting of Ian Liu ’27 (keyboard), Nicholas Manetas ’27 (guitar), Leah Shefferman ’27 (drums), Rohan Sykora ’27 (guitar, vocals), and Sydney Tyler ’27 (bass, vocals). The ‘Prince’ sat down with Bletchley Park to talk about their performances, inspirations, and goals.
(04/18/24 1:13am)
On the eve of my twentieth birthday, a heavy knot of emotions — along with hunger — burdened my stomach as I rode the 30-minute train ride to Edison, N.J. The feeling was an aggregation of bottomless nostalgia and fluttering excitement. After getting off at the Edison train station and walking for 10 minutes through a residential neighborhood, I soon approached an expansive strip mall. Storefronts of Asian restaurants, shops, cafes, and other commercial spaces catered to the nearly 50 percent Asian population residing in Edison defined this shopping center called Festival Plaza.
(04/17/24 3:07am)
On April 12 and 13, the Princeton University Skating Club presented their annual “Tigers on Ice” show. This year, the performance’s theme was “Broadway on Ice,” where the club showcased a series of performances accompanied by songs from various popular Broadway soundtracks. The theme led to a theatrical and playful display of skills, creating an entertaining atmosphere while demonstrating the mastery of the skaters.
(04/16/24 5:50am)
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(04/16/24 3:20am)
The Más Flow Dance Company honored legends of Latin music with their spring show “Leyendas,” which ran from April 11 through April 13 in Frist Theater. In the spirit of legends, the show presented its audience with stories and histories of the various music and dance styles that celebrate a valuable part of Latin culture.
(04/16/24 2:52am)
Located on the back of the store Village Silver, the once blank wall on Spring Street has become a canvas. The Spring Street Mural, coordinated by the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), has displayed original art to the town of Princeton since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in the summer of 2020. As a part of the ACP’s public art initiative, the blank space was first painted to both promote the community and beautify the area — its first mural was titled “Stronger Together.”
(04/15/24 3:10am)
On Sunday, April 7, the New College West Coffee Club began offering a drink deviating from their other offerings: pour-over coffee. The drink, available exclusively as a hot 12-ounce cup, uses a freshly-ground Ethiopian bean. It’s also the manifestation of a dream by Coffee Club’s Director of Coffee Education, Ned Dockery ’25.
(04/15/24 4:50am)
A collection of boxes. A pair of sparkling red heels. “Flight of a Legless Bird,” written and directed by Ethan Luk ’24 with the help of retired Princeton English professor R.N. Sandberg ’70, opens where it ends. On one side of the stage, a group crowds around a collection of personal belongings of one of the play’s main characters, the late Hong Kong celebrity Leslie Chueng, cataloging them for display. Gloved and nearly clinical, they draw a sharp contrast to the opposite side where Robin, the play’s other central character, sits on the floor, sifting through a chaotic collection of unspecified items.
(04/12/24 4:37am)
Mitsuko Uchida is one of the most prominent pianists of the 21st century, most well-known for her interpretations of Mozart and Schubert. Recently, she was a 2023 Grammy Nominee for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations. Biss was a guest lecturer at the New England Conservatory of Music and performed a Tiny Desk Concert on NPR in 2020. The two pianists serve as Artistic Directors at the Marlboro Music School and Festival.
(04/12/24 1:41am)
On March 31, 2024, my friend and I realized that we had not officially declared our majors on TigerHub. We headed back to their room and settled into the cozy common room. It was incredibly anticlimatic as we both had expected a confetti graphic to appear. They were officially Neuroscience, and I was officially English. While their academic plans had slightly shifted, declaring Neuroscience had been their plan for a long time, whereas we both knew what declaring English had meant for me.
(04/11/24 1:04am)
I am an avid fan of iced drinks. In fact, I run to Nassau Street multiple times a week for a Sakrid Coffee Roasters cold brew or an iced matcha from Small World. However, my preferred drink will always be coffee — particularly espresso.
(04/11/24 2:00am)
Content Warning: The following article includes mention of disordered eating. University Counseling services are available at 609-258-3141.
(04/10/24 2:17am)
Princeton South Asian Theatrics presented an eccentric theatrical comedy, “Willy’s Wonky Workshop” on April 5 and 6. Although the show included a twist on the story of Willy Wonka from Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” its subject matter did not stop there. The performance explored a wide range of themes including family dynamics, racial stereotypes, class conflict, and the experience of South Asians growing up in the United States. At no point in the show were audience members able to predict what would happen next.
(04/09/24 2:24am)
Last semester, I attended and reviewed the Black Arts Company (BAC) fall show, “Verified.” At the time, I was blown away by the quality of the performances and walked away excited to see more from the group. Keeping my promise, I returned ready for the company to bring the same energy to new choreographies with their spring show: “Block Party.”
(04/08/24 3:20am)
In case you ever need to smuggle a plant onto an airplane for an extended flight, a Dixie cup with a couple of toothpick holes poked in the bottom and a foil cover will do the trick. This advice is well-tested — in August of 2022, I flew five hours across the United States with three pieces of luggage and a tiny plant in a Dixie cup. This plant was an aloe vera, the runt of its litter: a tiny sprig of green with two skinny leaves and a pat of dirt. When I’d massaged it out of a root ball from our garden box back home, I knew it wouldn’t survive a month without me.
(04/08/24 1:53am)
After late-night studying during the week, I proudly become a homebody on weekends. While I occasionally hit Prospect Street, on most Fridays and Saturdays, I typically relax by watching whatever show is my current obsession — right now, it’s the new Shogūn series. I watch a few episodes in my usually quiet dorm and fall asleep before midnight. However, some nights, I want to venture outside my comfort zone. When I want to try something a little more adventurous and not too tiring, I’ll explore the events, places, and other offerings found on campus and around town. If you’re looking for a weekend night alternative, here are some ideas.
(04/05/24 3:38am)
As the days lengthen and flowers bloom around campus, spring is finally upon us.