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ARTS & CULTURE

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By candlelight sits an open book. On the left is Mayakovsky’s poetry in Russian and on the right, the English translation. Next to the candle is a mug with the following text written in black bubble letters "They told me I could be anything, so I became a [unintelligible text]"

Poetry now: Insights from a poet on the art form’s place today

In honor of April being National Poetry Month, Princeton Professor of Poetry Lynn Melnick talks poetry — from reading and writing, to falling in love with the art form.

In honor of April being National Poetry Month, Princeton Professor of Poetry Lynn Melnick talks poetry — from reading and writing, to falling in love with the art form.

THE PROSPECT | April 24

Fluffy pancake with green frosting on top.

J.S. Foodies review: Delicious, unique pancake spot just off Nassau

The Daily Princetonian reviews J.S. Foodies, Tokyo, a Japanese brunch place specializing in “kiseki pancakes,” or Japanese soufflé pancakes, which recently opened in Princeton.

The Daily Princetonian reviews J.S. Foodies, Tokyo, a Japanese brunch place specializing in “kiseki pancakes,” or Japanese soufflé pancakes, which recently opened in Princeton.

THE PROSPECT | April 22

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Three dishes, soup dumplings, scallion oil noodles, and jumbo meatballs, sit on a table.

Nostalgia for Shanghai: Tasty Moment’s appetizing ambiance

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan reviews a Shanghainese restaurant in Edison, N.J., and how his dining experience resonated with his Shanghainese background.

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan reviews a Shanghainese restaurant in Edison, N.J., and how his dining experience resonated with his Shanghainese background.

THE PROSPECT | April 17

A mural with a black background and the words "stronger together" with each letter in a different font and color.

The Spring Street Mural: Inspiring the Princeton community through public art

“Four years since its first iteration, the Spring Street Mural continues to be a Princeton staple, with each new artist helping to uplift the community.”

“Four years since its first iteration, the Spring Street Mural continues to be a Princeton staple, with each new artist helping to uplift the community.”

THE PROSPECT | April 15

Two people face each other on a stage with a bathtub and covered in purple light.

Forging Hope in ‘Flight of a Legless Bird’ by Ethan Luk ’24

Staff writer for the Prospect Emma Cinocca reviews the recent play of “Flight of a Legless Bird,” which “ends where it began” and sees the emergence of hope through one’s art.

Staff writer for the Prospect Emma Cinocca reviews the recent play of “Flight of a Legless Bird,” which “ends where it began” and sees the emergence of hope through one’s art.

THE PROSPECT | April 15

Five people on a stage performing under spotlights. Three people stand around a stool and two other people are sitting at a table.

Princeton South Asian Theatrics redeems Glasgow Willy Wonka experience

As the “nation’s first South Asian college theater group,” Princeton South Asian Theatrics was able to comment on the South Asian American experience through the lens of comedy. Nonsensical humor added elements of unpredictability and absurdity to the play, creating a unique experience enjoyed by the performers and the audience alike.

As the “nation’s first South Asian college theater group,” Princeton South Asian Theatrics was able to comment on the South Asian American experience through the lens of comedy. Nonsensical humor added elements of unpredictability and absurdity to the play, creating a unique experience enjoyed by the performers and the audience alike.

THE PROSPECT | April 9

plants in pots that have various faces drawn on them

An ode to my dorm plants

“To some people, plants are just plants — to me, they’re like companions. If they can live here, so can I; if they can stick it out through a gloomy twiggy East Coast winter, so can I.”

“To some people, plants are just plants: to me, they’re like companions. If they can live here, so can I; if they can stick it out through a gloomy twiggy East Coast winter, so can I.”

THE PROSPECT | April 7