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The Street went behind the scenes to talk to the people who sift through and organize all of our packages; from last-minute textbooks and halloween costumes torefrigeratorsand dorm decorations. We sat down with part-time mail carrier Darla Garrison to hear about the inner workings of the Princeton Mail Services.
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Dear Sexpert,
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Just like the students housed within them, Princeton dorms are immensely diverse.
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As we neared our destination, the grand sight came into view — Volcán Arenal. The volcano towered above all else, and its rocky, conical shape created a striking juxtaposition against the smooth green brush that filled the landscape. As the car continued, the landscape transformed from forest to fields to homes, before the town finally came into sight. From the bright buildings to the vibrant townspeople, a rush of color filled the scene. We had arrived.This past March, I was fortunate enough to travel to Costa Rica with my family. It was my first time traveling to Central America, and I had heard much about the magnificent Costa Rican climate, nature, and culture, so I naturally couldn’t wait to escape the dreary early spring of Boston, Mass. The high point of the trip was my stay in La Fortuna, a small town situated just outside one of Costa Rica’s premier volcanos. Here, we spent much time exploring the national park and rainforests, but some of the most memorable moments came from the simple experiences along the streets of La Fortuna.Route 142, the main street of La Fortuna, cut through the center of town and functioned as the town’s heart from which small alleyways and avenues broke off from. Small restaurants, shops, and hotels ran along the sides, and a stream of tourists and townspeople always filled the empty spaces. A small park and church lay at the center of La Fortuna, and a sports complex and school were located a few minutes’ walk away from the town’s center. Despite the simplicity of the town, there was a unique story at every corner.The church and park were the town’s social center, where one could often find students eating a picnic after classes or couples taking a stroll late in the evening. This locale represented the lifestyle and aura of La Fortuna — easygoing and relaxed. Further up Route 142 towards the restaurants and shops, there was an open market on the weekends. Farmers from the local fields and forests brought in fresh fruits and vegetables, and the town center had a hustle-bustle liveliness to it then. Among the more curious things in town was a car equipped with a large speaker on its roof. This car drove around town blasting radio advertisements, and its presence seemed common since it had a company name on its side doors and was present every day.Once, next to a restaurant, I saw a man fixing a brightly colored car straight out of the 1960s or 70s. The man didn’t seem to be a mechanic by trade, but with the help of some of his friends, he got the engine working. Such resourcefulness and craftsmanship were common to see in the town. The tourist shops often had souvenirs made in the town itself, and there was a jewelry store where shop-owners handmade the items. The townsfolk were also very amiable and open to discussion. My family and I had countless conversations with our cab drivers and guides about their lives and ours. Although La Fortuna is a tourist town, their openness towards other cultures and outsiders was nonetheless amazing.The town also had a symbiosis with its natural environment. Animals, particularly birds, were spread throughout the town, and there was noticeable evidence that the townspeople had made great efforts to be energy efficient and environmentally conscious; recycling was infused in every possible location, and litter was nowhere to be seen. This characteristic exists largely because La Fortuna was formed with a perspective that the natural environment is a real jewel.The verdant surroundings and exotic wildlife felt part of the town, and the grand presence of the volcano always seemed to be the center of attention. The volcano was always in sight and felt like a protector of the lands below, even though it had, within it, the power for great destruction. Until 2010, Volcán Arenal had been one of the most active volcanos in the world. But it has become much more dormant since then. Today, you can still see smoke coming out of the top, or visit the site of its latest eruption, where lava has since turned to rock.Past the town, Route 142 continues towards the volcano and into the landscape. Its path maintains the connection between man and nature, which is so prevalent in La Fortuna. From the ever-present wildlife and greenery to the resourcefulness of the townspeople, the surrounding environment is infused into all parts of life in La Fortuna. As the road continues, you draw away from the lively streets and the fascinating people who traverse them. The buildings become miniscule, and the colors fuse into one bright speck. Soon, La Fortuna and the volcano vanish from sight, but it still feels like you never left.
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Application and audition deadlines come and go, and two weeks into the start of classes, it can feel like all extra-curricular opportunities are exclusive and out of reach forever. In order to dispel this mindset, the Street has compiled blurbs of unique student groups that are engaged in a range of different compelling activities, and which promote open events or membership.Academics (by Zachary Bampton)Envision: Have you ever wondered about how discovering extraterrestrial life could change life on earth? How virtual reality works? Or what the dangers of nanotechnology are? Princeton’s resident futurist club invites you to join the discussion on cutting edge technologies and their ethical implications. Activities include campus lectures by eminent scholars, faculty, and professionals; discussions on nanotechnology; and a national conference in early December.3D Printing Club: Between three different printers, for one of which they actually built some of the parts, the 3D Printing Club has a lot to offer. From open “Printing Parties” to collaborations with the Princeton Rocketry Club, students have several opportunities to witness the practical, and extraordinary, applications of the newest generative technology. Training for individual use of the printers is provided, and leadership opportunities are available.Speak with Style: If you're looking for some tips and tricks to dominate that afternoon precept or have some built-up oratory passion in you just waiting to be unleashed, you might want to consider Speak with Style: Princeton’s group dedicated to “exploring the art and science of effective communication." You and your friends can practice better body language, develop effective cadence, and avoid the dreaded monotone voice.Leadership for Change: According to Leadership for Change, leadership is not simply just having authority; it is a litmus test of character. The group holds lectures, in-services, and dinner discussions for students to fulfill their responsibilities of leadership, to grow with similarly positioned people, and to begin their journey towards acting in the nation’s service (and in the service of all humanity).American Sign Language Club: The Princeton University American Sign Language Club seeks to promote a greater understanding and awareness for the Deaf community, here on campus and nationally. Events have included picnics, educational sessions, and ASL poetry. You’ll never have to wonder what to do with your hands during these social gatherings!Art (by Mikaela Symanovich)Comic Club: Comic club meets weekly to discuss comics and watch the CW’s superhero shows. In October they will organize a trip to New York City Comic Con, and in November they will host an opening night screening of the new Marvel movie Doctor Strange. According to co-founders Eitan Sapiro-Gheiler '19 and Chloe Coronado Winn '19, their favorite comics are Black Widow and Batgirl respectively. However, they urge the Princeton community to be aware that Comics Club is not just for those who read comics, but is open to anyone with an interest in comic-related TV shows or movies.OpenART: OpenART aims to create a supportive atmosphere for students who love to make artwork and want to develop their artistic potential outside of the formal art classes offered by Princeton. In previous years they have offered fine metal sculpture workshops and open studio sessions in the Lewis Center Sculpture Studio.Figure Drawing Club: Similarly, Figure Drawing Club creates a casual environment for students looking to improve their drawing skills. The club was founded when President Hudson Cooke '19 noticed a lack of serious art clubs on campus and wanted to create a relaxed environment for students to pursue figure drawing.1080Princeton: A name that refers to HD video resolution, 1080P is a visual journalism club that aims to shed light on various issues on campus. For example, last spring, the group released a video entitled “Being Lesbian in PFA: Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin,” which received a lot of engagement from students. The video explored the prejudices felt by a Princeton Faith and Action leader who was also lesbian. Co-President Nick Sexton ’17 said the film, “[felt] particularly relevant in light of last year's protests and conversations about what it means to be truly inclusive.” Later this fall, 1080P will host a public screening party showcasing their new content. In a talk to newcomers, Sexton commented, “documentary work can come off as especially intimidating, but [we are] a group that welcomes students who do not have prior experience with video or photography.”Magician’s Club: Magician’s Club is a space where members of all skill levels can learn and practice magic. President Luis Cardenas-Osorio ’18 started practicing magic when he was eight years old, sparking a curiosity and love for magic that lasted through Princeton. Cardenas-Osorio says of magic, “Magic is not just fun and games. Magic is in itself an art. It wasn't meant for just one person, the magician: it was meant [to give wonder to people]. It takes years of refinement to perfect the craft, but in the end it pays off being able to inspire. The world is magical in itself, and we are merely instruments.” Magician’s Club hosts creative workshops and puts on a show at the end of the semester. The club’s first meeting is this week and open to all skill levels.Lobster Club: The first no-audition improvisation comedy group on campus, Lobster Club hosts open workshops every Monday, from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Butler Innovation Space. In addition, they put on shows each semester such as their most recent performance, “Frosh out of Water.” They emphasize teaching the skill of improv so that new participants can learn while more experienced performers can develop their talent. Music (by Sadie Henderson)La Vie en Cello: You've probably heard of the famed Princeton arch sings, but what about a cello arch? La Vie en Cello is Princeton’s only classical cello ensemble. Imagine: the sweet melody of cellos filling Blair Arch, watching the sunset, as fireworks emerge from the background (this is not a cinematic dream; it actually happened). The talent of the group is obvious, but the diversity of the the ensemble’s repertoire is even more impressive. In the words of DG Kim ’18, the founder of the group, “[La Vie] creates nontraditional music from traditional instruments.” Currently, the group is working on an arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody, so get ready to mark that cello arch down on your calendars.Princeton University Band: Who are those people in those bold orange and black plaid jackets? The PUB is one of less than twelve “scramble” bands in the country, meaning that instead of marching like high school bands typically do, they 'scramble' into formation. Entertaining spectators since 1919, the band plays for football games, basketball games, hockey matches, and many other sporting events, although their biggest event each year is Princeton’s Reunions. See them at the next football game or just wait until the night before dean’s date, while you're busily working on a paper, they'll promise to be making as much ruckus as possible.Rise Up: Every Wednesday night at 10:30 p.m. this group of students gathers in the newly renovated Murray Dodge Cafe, where there are always warm cookies and coffee, to sing traditional folk songs, ballads, and blues from the Rise Up Singing bible. Hold off on that 100 pages of reading due tomorrow (that you really should have been doing yesterday) and drop by for ten, fifteen, sixty minutes to belt your heart out.Composers Collective: Creating music for all different genres, instruments, and skill levels, the Princeton Composers Collective is for beginners and Beethovens alike. They prove that to be involved in music on campus, you don't have to have played the violin since the age of 4 and competed in international competitions. Music at Princeton is for anyone and everyone, and the options are limitless, literally, because anyone can create a new group on campus at any time.Culture (by Annalena Wolcke)Akwaaba — Princeton African Students Association (PASA): What does traditional African dance look like? And what does “diaspora” mean? Or Akwaaba for that matter? Fortunately, PASA is a non-exclusive group that celebrates African culture and conversation, and which hosts many public events throughout the year. Follow what they are doing on Facebook or their webpage if you’re interested in joining or simply in learning more about African culture.Seniors and Youth (SAY): SAY is a cross-generational language program that has become a global community. It connects retired seniors in Korea with students who are learning Korean to become “language partners and cultural ambassadors.” During weekly Skype meetings the students have conversations with the Korean seniors, where they talk about culture and acquire a deeper understanding of the Korean language. If you are learning Korean then SAY is definitely something you want to check out!Princeton University Latinx Perspectives Organization: More than just a Latin cultural group, PULPO is a group that encourages discussions about discrimination, the differences of specific Latin-American cultures, and what it means to be Latinx. You don't need to be Latinx to have this be a relevant topic in your life. In fact, you can join them this Thursday in a discussion with trans activist and model Carmen Carrera.Environment (by Cathleen Kong)Greening Dining: The mission of Greening Dining is to foster more sustainable practices in the campus dining halls. Since 2002, the organization has collaborated with Campus Dining to increase the amount of locally grown and organic food available. Club president Shun Yamaya '19 commented, “What we say can very much influence what and how students are served.” There will be a Greening Dining study break later this semester.Princeton Garden Project: Forbes College is home to the Princeton Garden Project, an organic garden run by students. The organization aims to teach people about sustainability and food politics in a welcoming environment. Members learn about local crops and appreciate the resources and effort involved in gardening. The key to the project is modeling sustainable food production through supporting local vendors, hosting a farmers’ market, having special dinners, and holding study breaks and student events.Sustainable Software Initiative: A recently founded project-based group, Sustainable Software Initiative (SSI) is committed to fostering sustainability practices through software based applications. The club will hold workshops in the fall with tutorials on how to build web and mobile applications. SSI aims to help students become more cognizant of their energy-consumption habits. Graham Turk '17, SSI’s president, said, “Software applications have a huge potential to help people visualize their energy consumption and to make this information readily available.”Princeton Racing Electric: Princeton Racing Electric is a student-run organization focused on sustainability in automotive design. After the process of building an electric vehicle from idea to production, the club competes in activities such as the International Formula Hybrid competition, sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers. A major part of the project is its interdisciplinary nature, involving students from a variety of fields. With electric cars emerging as a crucial alternative-energy solution in the transportation industry, the club displays its creativity in the question of sustainable energy. Games (by Cathleen Kong)PUZZLES: The name “PUZZLES” is a code itself, serving as an acronym for the “Princeton University Zealously Zany Logical Enigma Solvers.” Each year, the club holds a large puzzle hunt open to everyone on campus. Students submit their own puzzles to the competition or form teams to solve them. The club also sends riddles through email every few weeks. According to the club’s current president, Teresa Tang '18, “It’s an avenue through which people who are very mentally active can channel their energy.”Video Game Society: Traditionally, the Video Game Society gathered to play video games, but more recently, the club has transitioned to creating them as well. As a result, the Society has created a community centered upon game development. For example, they hold tutorials and workshops for beginners, and allow experienced developers more access to creative spaces. Meetings for the club occur on Friday nights at 8 p.m. in the Butler College Gordon Wu Hall basement.Poker Club: With a successful opening tournament this past weekend, the Poker Club looks forward to eight more poker tournaments this year, entitled the Princeton Series of Poker. The winners of each competition earn various prizes, and the tournaments are open to everyone. The president of the club, Bradley Snider '17, describes the atmosphere as being casual. As he states, “Even in competitions, poker is still a stress reliever and a good way to socialize and relax.”eSports: eSports does not involve exercise in the traditional sense, but rather combines the principles of planning, training, and teamwork in the arena of competitive computer gaming. Examples of games that the club plays include League of Legends, DOTA 2, Archstone, and Overwatch. The club meets on Fridays with “Bring Your Own Computer” events in the Butler College Seminar room. They also hold LAN parties every week in which other schools are invited to compete.Juggling Club: Walking past Cannon Green on Sundays, you may run into the Juggling Club, a welcoming group that is open to everyone in the Princeton community. Members have a range of juggling experience, and previous knowledge is not necessary. The club provides equipment, and teaches unique skills such as juggling on a unicycle or tricks on a Chinese yoyo. The club also holds shows annually.Cube Club: Although “cubing” is usually associated with the three-by-three Rubik's cube, Cube Club provides a social atmosphere for playing with assorted puzzles. Sam Cheng '18, the club’s president, noted, “People are most familiar with the standard cube, but more events include solving it one-handed, blindfolded, solving with your feet, four by four cubes, five by five cubes, and much more.” The club meets every other weekend at noon in the Whitman dining hall, and is open to all levels of experience and people outside of the University as well. In February, the club holds its flagship cubing event sponsored by the World Cubing Association.Politics (by Sarah Hirschfield and Brillian Bao)Princeton US-China Coalition: Founded last spring, Princeton US-China Coalition promises an exciting future for its members, who join to learn more about the country and U.S.-China policy and relations. The organization works to bring a holistic and informed perspective to the discourse by enabling students to connect with Chinese delegates at its conferences, work with Chinese NGOs, and even teach at a Chinese university.Eric Wang ’18, director of Operations, tells us of an “innovative culture” within the organization, wherein members’ ideas are not only highly valued but also put into action through the "PUCC pitch." Following such a strong start last year, the club continues to make connections and bring speakers onto campus. Wang hopes PUCC will help students “see perspectives of Chinese culture, civil society, and education” that they seldom find in the classroom.Princeton for Women in Politics: Even newer to campus is Princeton for Women in Politics, a club founded this year in order to expose the challenges women face in politics and help aspiring female candidates enter the field. The club is not affiliated with a certain party and recognizes the barriers to success across the spectrum. Moreover, the club encourages students to join regardless of gender.Co-President Jack Lohmann ’19 explained he felt guilty “taking part in institutions made up disproportionately of people who look like me” and finds it rewarding to help “overturn those institutions” through his involvement with the club. Members seeking to join Princeton for Women in Politics have the unique opportunity to help shape its development. Despite just starting, the club has speakers and role models lined up for this year and hopes to make an impact on the community.J Street U Princeton: With the 50th anniversary of the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territory fast-approaching, J Street U Princeton Co-President Iris Samuels ’17 remarks that it has become “more important than ever” to keep the Israeli-Palestine conflict relevant to the student body and the world in general. J Street U Princeton is one of over sixty political chapters dedicated to doing so, and its members hope that its efforts will help bring about long-lasting peace in the Middle East.According to J Street, the key to peace lies in a two-state solution; J Street works to achieve this solution through the educational activities and speakers it hosts on-campus and the annual weekend conference it attends off-campus. Samuels hopes that the culmination of J Street U Princeton’s efforts on campus will dispel the “misconception that any solution to the current conflict must be solely pro-Israel or pro-Palestine” and fulfill for everyone their “right to a dignified life.”Women’s Political Caucus: Established last year, the Princeton Women’s Political Caucus encourages the empowerment of women to leadership roles both on-campus and in the public sphere. Among WPC’s upcoming events is its newly created speaker series, entitled “Paths to Political Office;” this series is designed to provide WPC members with strong role models by inviting female leaders to campus to speak about their various experiences with political leadership.Though WPC is still working to overcome the challenges that being a new organization on campus presents, President Jenny El-Fakir ’18 hopes that this year’s election will help open up new discussions about the implications for women in politics, especially regarding female representation and the “empowerment of women leaders to the forefront.” One of the primary goals of expanding WPC’s presence on campus, she adds, is to help “bring the female voice into Princeton political life.”Princeton Equality Project: Yet another activist group on campus, the Princeton Equality Project (PEP) was founded in 2010 to bring focus to LGBTQIA issues. PEP’s work centers around social and political advocacy: PEP members engage in weekly discussions, workshops, and a variety of student-led projects. Current PEP projects include the Gender-Neutral Housing Initiative, which advocates the expansion of gender-neutral housing options on-campus; the LGBT Faith Project, which explores the experiences of LGBT students within various campus religious groups; and the LGBT Youth Homelessness Project, which raises awareness about and helps local organizations reduce homelessness among at-risk LGBT youth. Through these projects and the dialogues they have begun, the group hopes that their efforts will help bring about “full LGBT equality.” Society (by Cathleen Kong)The Princeton Muse: Think of a restaurant menu. But now, in place tasty dishes, there is a list of juicy conversation topics. Inspired by the Oxford Muse Society, the Princeton Muse Society provides opportunities for strangers to interact, connect, and make meaningful conversation. Pairs are seated and given a menu of questions that are thought-provoking and interesting, leaning away from superficial small-talk and delving into deeper issues, so people can reveal more about themselves.Princeton Canadians: As Princeton’s largest group of international students, the Princeton Canadian club celebrates its culture through campus events, movie screenings, barbecues, and talks. The club strengthens social ties between the Canadian community and other members of Princeton while also discussing Canadian issues within a broader North American context. It is a way for the club to share the Canadian experience with others around campus.United World Colleges of Princeton: Inspired by the global branch of United World Colleges, the organization aims to unite cultures and nations through the celebration of differences. The focus of the club is to garner support for a global education movement of students as to facilitate international and intercultural understanding. Anyone with an interest in sustainability, peace, compassion, and service can attend the talks with guest speakers, community service activities, and mentoring sessions.Special Interests (by Emily Spalding)Institute for Chocolate Studies: Located in the Princeton University Bake Shop, the Institute for Chocolate Studies is a haven for any student with a sweet tooth and/or a passion for chocolate and how it is made. ICS produces and sells an array of chocolate, holding sales throughout the year in Frist Campus Center. ICS is “essentially a mini-company where we are able to support ourselves,” explained Kate Letai ’17, the president of ICS. “We are really proud of that as a club that we’ve been able to get this point,” Letai added when discussing how ICS is entirely self-sustaining. ICS is currently taking new members and asks that anyone interested email them.Yoga Club: Whether you are a professional yogi or just want an excuse to wear comfortable clothes, Princeton Yoga Club caters to students of all abilities interested the practice of yoga. In order to promote the claim found on their website that “yoga contributes to a more diverse, healthy student body and community,” PYC hosts free yoga sessions and workshops open to students throughout the year.Aikido Club: For those interested in learning self-defense while engaging both the mental and physical parts of the body, the Aikido Club has a spot for any student, faculty, or community member in their classes, which are held every Tuesday in Dillon Gymnasium from 7:30-9PM. According to the club’s website, Aikido works toward promoting “a different concept of strength which results when mind and body work together in a relaxed way,” through the practice of Kokikai Aikido, an “effective form of self-defense.”Cheese and Bad Movies Club: A club whose activities are self-evident in its name, The Cheese and Bad Movies Club’s Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies description puts it best: “We eat cheese and watch bad movies. Seriously.” The group, which hosts monthly movie nights in Frist Campus Center, has its first event — a viewing of John Travolta’s Battlefield Earth — Saturday, Oct. 1 at 10 p.m. in Frist 302.Stella Art Club: Artistic interest rather than talent is all that is necessary to join Stella Art Club, a group aimed at “Strengthening the presence and support for the visual arts at Princeton,” explains their mission statement. Members are invited to demonstrate their artistic inclinations in way of a variety of activities, including art workshops, community service opportunities, and study breaks.
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The Governor Ritchie Highway (informally known as Ritchie Highway) is a 41.1-mile long street encompassing all segments of America’s socioeconomic spectrum. From the run-down row-houses of inner-city Baltimore to the historic waterfront mansions of Annapolis, the piece of Route 2 located directly between Baltimore and Annapolis is truly an exercise in diversity of situation and lifestyle. It is an exercise I have completed numerous times during my years living in Maryland.
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Dear Sexpert,
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Editor’s Note: This piece is intended to be satirical, and does not representthe views of the ‘Prince’.
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Article by Ming-Yu Chou
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Twice a year, Lawnparties brings famous bands and some not-so-famous musical artists to Prospect Avenue. Whether they are up-and-coming, established, or washed-up artists, the selection of a Lawnparties act always causes a stir. This year, what are the stories of the artists playing at Lawnparties? Let Street be your guide –read about the acts coming to the eating clubs on Sunday, May 1 for Princeton University's biannual music festival.
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Every day, the dining services staff of the residential colleges is hard at work feeding a vast proportion of the campus' student population. This week in Street, Senior Writer Andie Ayala ’19 interviews three members of the dining hall staff at Rockefeller-Mathey College Dining Hall, with an interest in their work, their lives and passions.Howard SutphinChef (Omelet Station)What do you like about working at the university?I love young people. That’s why I’m really here. It keeps me young. And I love it. It’s like the first day. Because when you guys come in it’s all new to you. And every year when you all come in, we get to know each other. And I lead the way, because I feel like I’m older, I have people gravitate towards me.How did you first start working at the university?I started in 1996. I’ve been in the same building for 20 years. Before I got here I was working at PJ’s, I was making omelets there. That’s why I was hired. I’ve been to a few other places — Butler, Wilson, Forbes; I was filling down there. But this is my home. I love it. We’ve got the best food on campus.When I came I was persistent. I put sixteen applications in. When I got here, I came to a job fair. The way my applications got here — students would come over to PJ’s, and I would ask them to bring an application from whatever unit they came from. That’s how they used to do it back then. And that’s how I got hired here.How has the dining hall changed since you’ve been here?Listen, when I first came, it was about forty of us. And there’s only about four of us left from that generation. The way that you lose your job here — people pass, you know what I mean? They die. When people come here, they don’t leave. The pay is good. You meet a lot of people.Have you been involved with university activities?Since I’ve been here I’ve been in two plays, I’ve won four awards. I won one award, the Dick Spies Award [for Excellence]. They gave me $2,000 dollars. They gave me a glass trophy, put my name in it. That was wonderful. They told me I could only talk for two minutes. My niece told me, you love to talk. So I had papers that I taped up, and it rolled out, and it touched the floor. And my boss said, “Howard — you’ve only got two minutes.” And I said, “I know, my niece told me I’ve got to get all this said in two minutes.”But the best thing that happened to me was when I graduated with the class of 2012. Yup. I was an honorary class member. They gave me a jacket and everything.What have been your favorite moments with students?Every year, I go to a basketball game with students and I act as the overseer. I give them their tickets and talk to them. I love that, and we’ve been doing that for five years now. Every year we go see a NBA basketball game, and there be like 20 students with us.Do you enjoy playing basketball?I was a high school basketball player and a college player. Somebody put my picture up on the Internet of my high school team — I got it in my wallet now. But we got to talk. I’ll show it to you when we’re done. People didn’t believe me. I had an Afro, and I was like 170 pounds. I’m over that now.Why did you first start cooking?My mother. My brothers used to go out and play football, baseball and basketball. But I was a momma’s boy. I would hold on to my mom’s leg. Anytime she would cook something sweet, she would give me the pan and let me rub my finger on it and taste it. So I watched her cook and so I started helping her cook. I love to cook. I cook Thanksgiving, Christmas — and my specialty are my cakes.What have you heard about the food in the eating clubs compared to Rocky/Mathey?You know, sometimes I ask people that. They say that sometimes the food in eating clubs is better than what we do. Maybe it’s the cooks or the chefs they have. But when it comes to the omelets — nothing’s happening. They’re here.I’m quick too. Because I got to be quick. It takes me about 7 minutes to cook for about 5-10 people — on grill. But like today, out in the dining hall, you got these little pans, and you can only put so much in them.Having been here for so long, how has management changed?We have people that goes down to New South [Building]. And the New South people will come here and back them up. You know what I’m saying? The bosses and stuff don’t want to get in an argument with New South. They’ll stand for us, support us, or if we got a problem, are with us. Say you were the boss and I had a problem with you, I would go to New South and talk to somebody, and they would talk to that boss. A couple of bosses have been fired, because they was too hard on their employees, and didn’t go about it the right way.I want to be in a Chinese play. So if you know anyone that’s having a Chinese play, tell that Howard wants to be in it.Heather ParkerMathey Card-SwiperWhat has your work been in the university?I’ve always worked as a card checker. When I started, I just worked the nights. Over the year as people retired and different people retired and different hours became available I started to work lunch. Saturday night I work on the floor.Where were you working before you came to Princeton?I’ve always done counter jobs. I started out when I was your age, working the front desk of hotels. I used to work the front desk at New York airport that was at a Holiday Inn. After working at Holiday Inn I ended up working in Atlantic City.Do you enjoy interacting with students?I think it’s pretty obvious that I like working with the students I think you can pick that up from when you pass by me.What’s your favorite theme night at the residential college?Certainly you see me on Halloween right? Since being at the university, I started dressing up over the past few years. And I have fun with it. I think the students have fun with it. I know that management comes by and looks at me. It just gives me a chance, you know, like you guys — to pretend and be someone else.What do you do over summer?Sometimes I’ve worked for the university. Other summers I’ve travelled. Last summer I went out west to see family and friends. My husband and I, we like to camp. We go camping when we can. That’s where I can talk about food. I always think when we go camping the food tastes better. It always smells good when you go camping. You know people are always up when you smell bacon. Bacon is the coffee of camping, I swear, it’s true.Have you ever tried working in a different position in the dining hall?I like where I am. I think I’m a good hostess. I like to pretend I’m a hostess at the door, because you get to know what’s going on. Although you know how Howard does his Saturday night special — what some people call ‘pigs in a blanket?’ A couple of Saturday nights ago, I wound up making banana dogs — I took bananas and wound them up in bread and served them with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. I hope that they ate them, they all told me they thought it was good, so I enjoyed that.I understood the ‘food love’ that chefs get, because students are really nice, they’ll say, ‘oh, this was really good.’ And it just made me smile, you know? It’s like — yeah, they’re eating something that I made and they’re happy. You’re feeling the love because the kids enjoy what you make for them. And that’s what Howard gets when he makes his hot dogs, because they can’t get enough of them.You’ve got to come on a Saturday night; you’ve got to show up when he makes his hot dogs. It’s good.Larry ForemanChefWhen did you first start working in Princeton?“I started working in Princeton when I was 19 years old. I worked in Campus Club, Terrace [Club], Colonial [Club], Quad [Quadrangle Club]. I worked in all these eating clubs in the 80s. And then I worked at Howard Johnson’s restaurants. I gained a lot of experience there. After I was in the eating clubs, I started working with a chef who does catering. His name was Larry Frazer. I learned a lot from him, worked for him a total of six years. But after a while he pushed me out. He told me, you’re ready to work on your own. So I applied for a cook’s job in a nursery home. After six months I became the head cook. I was making charts when planning meals, you know, how they have all those dietary restrictions. I stayed there for six years. But it bored me, you know? I needed more adventure. I was working with the elderly who had Alzheimer’s, dementia and diabetes.What was school like for you?I’ve been around; I’ve been around for a long time. I had never graduated from high school. I was three credits short. And it was demotivating for me to continue. But I always loved to learn, I taught myself a lot. I met my wife when I was 23, we got married when I was 26. We’ve had three children, all of them went to college. And I supported them cooking. Just cooking. Who would have thought?One day my daughter, she asked me, ‘Dad, when are you going back to school? You’re the smartest guy I know.’ So one day I went to the Mercer [County] Community College and the woman there told me to take the pretest to see where I was at before I came in. So I took the test and afterward she called me into her office. She sat me down and told me. Do you know what you did? And I said — what do you mean? And she said, you haven’t been in school for 35 years, but you’re testing is already at college level. Because I had educated myself, you know? I just love to learn. So I got my GED, I was elected to the class council, and was valedictorian. I got to speak in front of the whole school, there was something like 3,000 people there, it was pretty nerve-racking. My father got to see me finish high school. I was 49 years old, I did it, my family was proud.How did you start cooking?After that, I got a culinary certificate to cook in the State of New Jersey, and then I came here. You know, you don’t just get hired in Princeton, it’s pretty rigid. There’s a standard. I’ve been working here for five years, it’s been pretty rewarding. There’s some people here I knew from way back when. I knew Howard back in high school. It’s true what people say about him. Howard was an amazing athlete, he’s a real nice guy.You mentioned that your father got to see you graduate; did you look up to him? What was he like?My father was a pastor of the Morning Star Church of God, back when it was in Princeton. He came from Northern Virginia and got married when he was 20. He passed after his 80th birthday. He always taught me to be a gentleman. To treat people as I would myself. He used to tell me, before I got angry, or upset, or resentful towards someone, to imagine that I was in the other person’s shoes. Have a little more empathy. If most people did that there wouldn’t be so many problems in the world.What do you like about Princeton?Everything. It’s what I would want my hometown to be like. Trenton used to have all these college campuses — Rider University, Mercer County Community College, Thomas Edison State College [Thomas Edison State University]. But in the late 70s, they all moved to the suburbs. So the city took a hit. Princeton is a nice town, because there are so many different cultures. You walk out on Nassau Street and you don’t know who you’re going to meet. There are people from Ecuador, China, Honduras, and Romania. And you see how I am; I enjoy talking. I just go out there and start making conversation.
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They’re the Princetonians who made McCosh 50 just a little fuller with a visit from comedian Dave Coulier of “Full House” fame … “The Street” brings you a Q&A with the students behind “Princeton Tonight,” Princeton University’s first TV show, Host and Show Runner Jordan Salama ’19, Executive Producer Ryan Ozminkowski '19 and Director Benjamin Jacobson '19.
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“Gene Kelly, tap dancing and a lamppost.” In his program note, actor William Cohen ’16 lists what most people associate with “Singin’ in the Rain.” Made famous by Gene Kelly’s iconic performance in the titular number in the 1952 film, a musical theater classic about Hollywood’s shift from silent film to talkies.The Lewis Center for the Arts’ recent production, directed and co-choreographed by Adin Walker ’16, does something different. As Cohen continues, “With this production, I wanted to play homage but also reinvent. I wanted to play Don Lockwood, not Gene Kelly.”The Lewis Center’s production does exactly that: pay homage and reinvent. In other words, the production successfully breathes new life into the classic.The primary vehicle through which the production reinvents is the music. Some songs are performed traditionally, but most songs are performed almost as acoustic covers of the originals. These acoustic covers include “Fit as a Fiddle,” the vaudeville number Don Lockwood (Billy Cohen ’16) and Cosmo Brown (Allen Hernandez ’16) perform and “You Were Meant for Me,” the ballad Lockwood sings for his love interest Kathy Selden (Madeline Reese ’16). Just as the Golden Age music of the original “Singin’ in the Rain” score was trendy for a 1950s public, so are these acoustic covers “hip” for Princeton’s 2016 audience.A number of songs are performed traditionally, with an excellent rendition of “Good Morning” and an iffy if not explicit version of “Make ‘Em Laugh.” But more interesting are the songs that fully swerve off of their traditional rendering, some being more successful than others. “Beautiful Girls,” traditionally performed as a big ensemble number while being filmed for the movie, is here performed as a more intimate piece between Jared Hopper ’18 and Kamber Hart ’16. As the doll-like subject of Hopper’s heart in this pseudo-dream sequence, Hart fills the dancing and acting requirements of the role with aplomb. Hopper and Hart’s duet elicits themes of unrealistic expectations in beauty, abusive relationships and structural misogyny found in American musical theater.Less successful is the production’s reinvention of “All I Do is Dream of You.” In a more traditional performance, Selden, working as a party entertainer, jumps out of a fake pastel pink cake and performs with fellow pink-clad dancing girls. This production keeps the cake, but changes the costumes; instead of scantily-clad entertainers, the production features dancers wearing, playing and dancing with balloons. Not only does the change make the details inconsistent, but the balloons become a logistical nightmare: hand-offs are sloppy and balloons wander around the stage — the aesthetic hardly works. Surely there would be a more effective way to contemporize the party scene.All in all, props are excellent — including umbrellas and musical instruments make frequent appearances — most especially in Alexander Quetell’s ’17 performance on a saxophone in “Moses Supposes.” The use of flower petals as stunt devices provides an aesthetic and low-maintenance stage effect when used to recreate the pie-throwing scene and when used as a continuation of a dancer's movement.Occasionally, clever props are not implemented to their full potential. The titular song falls flat when mirrors — an atypical but brilliant prop choice for the number — are incorporated too late to be effectively used.There are many brilliant performances, especially including Cohen ’16, Reese ’16, Hernandez ’16, Stanley Mathabane ’17, Ross Barron ’17, Hopper ’18, Hart ’16 and Quetell ’17. But most impressive is the new, contemporary life brought to the production by Walker ’16, a revitalization that would surely “Save Lockwood and Lamont.”
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Princeton University has a long history of success with post-graduate fellowships. As Director of Fellowship Advising, Dr. Deirdre Moloney has an integral hand in guiding students through the process. Street Staff Writer Catherine Wang sat down with Dr. Moloney to learn more about the fellowship advising process.
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To finish the academic year 2015-16 season, Princeton University Players presented “City of Angels” in the Frist Film/Performance Theater, directed by Michelle Goldman ’18, and currently presents “Dogfight” in the Class of 1970 Theater in Whitman College, directed by Abby Jean-Baptiste ’18. Both musicals focus on prominent moments in America in the twentieth century: “City of Angels” pays homage to film noir, a style popular in Hollywood in the 1940s and “Dogfight,” set in the 1960s, follows three “jarhead” Marines the night before they head out to fight in Vietnam. While PUP’s production of “City of Angels” features little thematic substance, PUP’s “Dogfight” not only focuses on themes of masculinity and beauty, but also allows for Jean-Baptiste to challenge and complicate its themes.The frame story of “City of Angels” features Stine (Joe Redmond ’18), a writer who has compromised on his dream to be a great novelist by writing popular but substance-less screenplays. Stine’s main character and foil is Stone (Stefan Lee ’18), a misogynistic, constantly inebriated private investigator. When the wealthy Alaura Kingsley (Allison Light ’18) approaches Stone, she brings him a new case: her daughter-in-law, Mallory (Alexandra Mendelsohn ’18) has gone missing, and Kingsley needs Stone to find the girl.As “City of Angels” traces events both in the real and literary worlds, the audience meets a number of outrageous characters and experiences a handful of strong performances. In the most entertaining twist in the story, Stone has a run in with the mob, led by Munoz (played by Luke Soucy ’19).Two of the strongest performers in the show are Carly Maitlin ’19 as the eager-to-please Oolie/Donna and Cecily Polonsky ’19 as the love interest Gabby/Bobbi. Maitlin and Polonsky’s performance of “What You Don’t Know About Women” is easily the highlight of the production, a production that otherwise has spotty musical performances, with the other exception being the dapper balladeer’s (Calvin Wentling ’18) performances during scene transitions.On the acting side, Evan Gedrich ’18 steals the show with his outrageous performance as the qualmless producer Buddy and both Redmond and Lee are well suited in terms of acting, though both musical performances are strained.Technical elements are poor: lighting is sloppy, often failing to light faces; scene changes are absurdly long; and, the mixing of vocals with music skewed. The space itself — Frist Film/Performance Theater — is unsuited for live theater. Neither an intimate black box nor a traditional proscenium stage, Frist boasts shoddy acoustics and sight-lines, making it a space likely only good for film viewings and improv comedy. The band — in a happy contrast to most student pits — gets the job done.Costumes (Rebecca Schnell ’18) are smatterings of pieces from actors’ closets and other modern pieces. Costuming mistakes are egregious: one actress is clearly uncomfortable in her too-short and too-revealing slit skirt and actors, when not wearing modern shoes, wear tan character shoes with black tights — an inappropriate look for the period.Though blocking is solid, choreography is unoriginal and — frankly — uncomfortable to watch. The actors might make an effort, but the vision simply doesn’t come through.Just as there is little substance to Stine’s screenplays, so is there little substance in PUP’s “City of Angels.” The production does nothing to thematically or artistically challenge or advance theater at Princeton, hardly even providing an evening of entertainment.“Dogfight,” though largely a different story, suffers from some of the same symptoms as “City of Angels.”In the titular “Dogfight,” Marines Birdlace (Anthony Sermarini ’19), Boland (Charlie Cohen ’19) and Bernstein (Stephen Chao ’19) vie for pooled money, with the winner being the man who brings along the most ugly date. The plot is trite — something a la the 1998 French comedy “Le Dîner de Cons” and its 2010 American adaptation, “Dinner for Schmucks,” starring Steve Carell and Paul Rudd — so it is only expected that Birdlace ends up falling for his “schmuck” date, Rose (Deirdre Ricaurte ’16).Director Jean-Baptiste notes the inadequacies in the text and attempts to complicate the plot by casting women as Marines — Lena Volpe ’19 plays Stevens and Jessica Bailey ’19 plays Fector. Unfortunately, this complication happens on the sidelines: these characters take minor roles in comparison to the lead and supporting Birdlace, Boland and Bernstein. Additionally, when Jean-Baptiste attempts to comment upon the definition of beauty, she decides that “the primary perception of ugliness would be through the eyes of the marines,” as indicated in her Director’s Note. Why, then, does Ricaurte wear makeup to make it seem as if Rose has bushy eyebrows? Doing so superimposes the Marines’ perception of ugliness onto Rose, forcing the audience to view the woman as the Marines do. Would it not have been better for Ricaurte to wear no makeup and therein establish significant dissidence between what the Marines and the audience see?Ricaurte is by far the strongest performer in the production, excelling in her portrayal and vocal performance as the awkward musician Rose. Volpe ’19 and Bailey ’19 give solid performances and the many freshmen in the production promise to be assets to the Princeton theater community. Kirsten Hansen ’19 gives a great performance as the prostitute Marcy; she regularly receives laughter and sings the titular song with aplomb. Indeed, it is her rape scene that is the most compelling moment in the production. Jean-Baptiste makes bold choices in her interpretation of Marcy's rape, a 30-second moment that pushes the audience into discomfort and disillusionment. More than any other moment in PUP's 2015-16 season, this is the single most excellent use of the stage for social commentary and is a clear indication of Jean-Baptiste's skill as a director.Technical elements of the production are mixed. The set consists of poorly placed propaganda posters, actors’ blocks and piano benches (Nico Krell ’18, Megan Berry ’19, Nick Nelsonwood ’18 and Will Alvarado ’19). Choreography (Victoria Gu ’18 and Lauren Wodarski ’17) is clever but sorely implemented, and only occasionally well executed: "Hey Good Lookin," for example, features fun, upbeat choreography that the actors obviously enjoy performing, making it the highlight of the first act, but the choreography in “Dogfight" gets off on the wrong foot: at the very beginning of the production, actors portraying sleazy Marines slow dance like middle schoolers. On the positive side, the use of a moveable costume rack is excellent, and costumes are far above par for a Princeton production (Isabel O’Connell ’18). The pit is an enormous strength of the production and the single best pit PUP has seen in years (directed by Lou Chen ’19).“City of Angels”Pros: talented cast and crew, clever musical, catchy tunesCons: poor thematic execution, poor technical elements, too longPaws: 1/5“Dogfight”Pros: plenty of freshmen talent, strong performances from Ricaurte ’16 and Hansen ’19, dreamy “First Date / Last Night”Cons: cringe-worthy portrayal of guerrilla warfare in Vietnam, shaky vocal performances, poor acting at pointsPaws: 3.5/5“Dogfight” played in the Class of 1970 Theater in Whitman College on April 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. and April 16 at both 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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Dance: BAC Dance presents SUMMER DAZEThis weekend, BAC is presenting its spring show, SUMMER DAZE. The tickets act as a 10% off coupon at Bent Spoon, and there are many promos and giveaways for this show, which has its own snapchat filter! Tickets are $8 with PUID and Student Events eligible. Frist Performance TheatreThursday, April 21 - 8 p.m.Friday, April 22 - 6:30 and 9 p.m.Saturday, April 23 - 6:30 and 9 p.m. * Theatre: Princeton Shakespeare Company presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" Jackie Thorbjornson ’19 is directing PSC's next show! A performance of Shakespeare's works (abridged) will take place this weekend in the Wilson Black Box Theater. Tickets are $8 and available at the door. Wilson Black Box TheaterThursday, April 21 - 8 p.m.Friday, April 22 - 11:59 p.m.Saturday, April 23 - 8 p.m.Sunday, April 24 - 2 p.m. * Poetry: Songline Slam Poetry presents "INSOMNIA" Check out Songline's free spring shows this Thursday and Saturday! At 10:30PM in Wilson Black Box Theater, the Thursday show will feature Más Flow Dance Company and Natalie Diaz, a poet and the 2015-16 Hodder Fellow of the Lewis Center. Wilson Black Box TheaterThursday, April 21 and Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 p.m. *Music: Ladies' Night presents Wildcats, Tigressions and TigerliliesThis Saturday, Princeton's all-female a Capella groups are coming together for a ladies' night performance. Hosted by Quipfire! in McCormick 101, come out to see these three powerful female groups! Tickets are available in Frist. Tickets are $8 with PUID, and proceeds go to Womanspace. McCormick 101Saturday, April 23 - 9 p.m.