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October 29, 2021

Welcome to the fourth installment of Intersections! As always, The Prospect greatly appreciates your readership and support of our commitment to delivering the arts and culture to your inbox.

It’s spooky season, folks! Pumpkins are being carved, apple orchards revisited, crimson and golden leaves stepped on, classic horror films viewed (not by yours truly though — I do not have the stomach for it unfortunately).

I personally have appreciated the dip in temperature and the transition to more autumn-appropriate clothing. Sundresses and sandals have been swapped for dark wash jeans, knitted sweaters, and flannel. Everyone looks comfortable and cozy. Hopefully Princeton’s first full week break in over a year granted them much-deserved relaxation. I know I enjoyed the break, even if I did briefly fall victim to the “Princeton Plague.” Please make sure you’re getting lots of rest and staying well hydrated.

The Prospect has been busy since we last wrote to you! The collection of pieces released since our last installment truly encapsulate the depth and breadth of coverage that defines our section. We’ve published pieces on food, film, theatre, queer identity, traveling with some philosophy, and more. All of them are incredibly unique and uniquely incredible. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

 José Pablo Fernández García / The Daily Princetonian
Before I leave you, I invite you to participate in a project The Prospect is putting together for November! Monday, Nov. 8 is National First-Generation College Students Day, and The Prospect would like to highlight the voices of Princeton’s FLI community. If you identify as a first-generation and/or low-income college student, we would love to hear about your experiences, to, through, and beyond the University. If you would like to submit a short reflection (we are asking for 100-250 words, though if you feel compelled to write more, please let us know), please do so with this Google form by Saturday Oct. 30 at 11:59p.m.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us at prospect@dailyprincetonian.com.

Have a wonderful weekend, and we’ll talk to you soon!
Auhjanae McGee
Co-Head Editor of The Prospect
ajmcgee@princeton.edu
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What’s the Conversation

Maria Khartchenko / The Daily Princetonian
Gabriel Robare / The Daily Princetonian
Cammie Lee / The Daily Princetonian
  • Contributing Writer Tommy Goulding examines how travel abroad informed the work of 20th century existentialists to consider what the loss of travel due to COVID-19 means for Princeton students.
  • Inspired by walks around campus, senior writer Gabriel Robare meditates on the desire path—a trail created by repeated foot traffic—in a passage from Thoreau’s “Walden,“ as well as in his personal life, as someone who finds joy in creating patterns and routines out of the chaos of life. 
  • Head editor Cammie Lee reviews Wes Anderson’s “The French Dispatch,” positing that it’s Anderson’s campiest film, but that’s precisely what makes it an enjoyable watch.
  • Contributing writer Claire Shin walks through Coldplay’s newest album song by song, from a transcendent take on love to a densely instrumented ten-minute track, and highlights the beneficial contributions of featured artists like BTS, Selena Gomez, and Jacob Collier.
Sydney Peng / The Daily Princetonian

What to Do This Weekend

  • On Friday Oct. 29, Princeton University Glee Club will perform “Hand in Hand,” a collaborative concert with Harvard and Yale choirs.
  • Come to Campus Club on Saturday Oct. 30 at 10 p.m. for Princetoween! There will be pizza, Taco Bell, cider and donuts, and more.
  • Also on Saturday Princeton University Sinfonia presents “Halloween Time” at 7:30 p.m. featuring some Beethoven and some music from the “Harry Potter” movies!
  • On Sunday Oct. 31 at 1 p.m., the Lewis Center will host a Halloween Artathon in which students can drop in and make Halloween-themed art.

The Prospect Curio Cabinet

Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is as spooky and as it is silly. Its whimsical premise of different traveling between different holiday-themed lands will spark joy for people of all ages and make you wonder “What if it were Halloween everyday? Christmas everyday? How would creatures from these worlds interact with each other?” And let’s not forget its infectious soundtrack. Truly an autumnal and wintery delight!

In Fruit Chan’s 2004 Hong Kong horror film “Dumplings,” a former gynecologist named Aunt Mei makes mysteriously potent dumplings that have age-reversing abilities. Desperate to regain her husband’s attention, Mrs. Li — a former actress — enlists the help of Aunt Mei. Although she initially refuses to eat the dumplings after learning about Aunt Mei’s secret ingredient, she eventually gives in after witnessing their effects, becoming obsessed with regaining her youth and beauty. “Dumplings” offers a disturbing narrative reflective of the lengths we’ll go to for love, lust, and youth.

"The Muppets Haunted Mansion" is another cheerful, spooktastic adventure starring everyone's favorite puppets. This musical comedy sees Kermit and his buddies as playful ghosts in a Haunted Mansion, ready to wreak havoc upon The Great Gonzo. Watch for a fun time with family and friends.

Today's curio cabinet was curated by Co-Head Editors Cammie Lee and Auhjanae McGee, and Associate Editor José Pablo Fernández García.

Today's newsletter was copy edited by Liana Slomka.
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