Experiencing ‘Signatures’: Relearning how to read

“In ‘Signatures,’ Pai seems to defamiliarize the process of reading itself.” Head Editor Emerita Cameron Lee covers Megan Pai ’22’s two-part senior thesis show called “Signatures.”

“In ‘Signatures,’ Pai seems to defamiliarize the process of reading itself.” Head Editor Emerita Cameron Lee covers Megan Pai ’22’s two-part senior thesis show called “Signatures.”

‘What is a box?’: Confluence, communication, and Schrödinger’s Cat in Introduction to Sculpture

“Perhaps, by sharing our thoughts, we gain connections, create societies, and generate futures we can sculpt, hopefully for the better...” Contributing Writer Audrey Zhang discusses a formative experience in her introductory sculpture course, VIS222, for The Prospect.

“Perhaps, by sharing our thoughts, we gain connections, create societies, and generate futures we can sculpt, hopefully for the better...” Contributing Writer Audrey Zhang discusses a formative experience in her introductory sculpture course, VIS222, for The Prospect.

'The love and affection I used to have': dualism as art

“Faruki’s exhibition draws viewers in with bold asceticism ... then, when viewers are in the thick of it, the exhibit comes to life with an evocative, communicative artistic language of its own.”

“Faruki’s exhibition draws viewers in with bold asceticism ... then, when viewers are in the thick of it, the exhibit comes to life with an evocative, communicative artistic language of its own.” 

Seeing through the darkness and rain of 'In the Mood for Love'

Staff Writer Daniel Viorica reviews the 2000 romantic drama film “In the Mood for Love.”

A gift of music: Princeton University Orchestra’s stunning spring concert

Contributing writer for the Prospect Sage Kanemaru reviews the Princeton University Orchestra’s most recent concert, especially reflecting on the performance of the four featured musicians. 

Contributing writer for the Prospect Sage Kanemaru reviews the Princeton University Orchestra’s most recent concert, especially reflecting on the performance of the four featured musicians. 

'Fuenteovejuna': A welcome theatrical surprise

“I ended up in an entirely foreign land, much further outside of my comfort zone than I had bargained for — but I still had an incredible night.” 

“I ended up in an entirely foreign land, much further outside of my comfort zone than I had bargained for — but I still had an incredible night.”  

My 'lucky break' with the Sympoh Urban Arts Crew

Contributing Writer Sage Kanemaru reflects on his experience participating in Sympoh bootcamps and finding an important community in the campus group.

'My art is a reflection of my internal state': Reflections on exploring sculpture at Princeton

Contributing Writer Audrey Zhang takes readers through the process of creating her first sculpture, the inspirations she drew from, and her thought process while building.

Contributing Writer Audrey Zhang takes readers through the process of creating her first sculpture, the inspirations she drew from, and her thought process while building.

Berrada ’22 explores young Black love in “B + M”

“Silma’s works defy convention and cliché. She is really honing into the detail and nuance of this particular dynamic and this particular couple,“ said Shariffa Ali, a lecturer in the theater department and Berrada’s advisor. Auhjanae McGee, head editor emerita of The Prospect, speaks with the creators behind “B + M,” a play about young Black love written by Silma Berrada ’22.

“Silma’s works defy convention and cliché. She is really honing into the detail and nuance of this particular dynamic and this particular couple,“ said Shariffa Ali, a lecturer in the theater department and Berrada’s advisor. Auhjanae McGee, head editor emerita of The Prospect, speaks with the creators behind “B + M,” a play about young Black love written by Silma Berrada ’22.

On Van Gogh: what it means to be ‘useful’ in the world

Staff Writer for the Prospect Thia Bian reflects on Van Gogh’s letters, his desperation to change the world, and the lesson that “little happinesses” are more important than the pressure to be revolutionary.

Staff Writer for the Prospect Thia Bian reflects on Van Gogh’s letters, his desperation to change the world, and the lesson that “little happinesses” are more important than the pressure to be revolutionary.

‘Recitatif’ reviewed: ‘A brief and brilliant experiment’

Senior Writer Gabriel Robare reviews “Recitatif,“ Toni Morrison’s rare and recently-re-released short story.

Senior Writer Gabriel Robare reviews “Recitatif,“ Toni Morrison’s rare and recently-re-released short story.

Theatre Intime’s Freshman One-Act Festival: "A Rollicking Success"

Theatre Intime presented the Freshman One-Act Festival over the weekend. Featuring four short plays, a company of first year students considers what it means to live a banal life, how to live in times of crisis, and what the medium of the stage can be. Senior Writer Gabriel Robare reviews for The Prospect.

Theatre Intime presented the Freshman One-Act Festival over the weekend. Featuring four short plays, a company of first year students considers what it means to live a banal life, how to live in times of crisis, and what the medium of the stage can be. Senior Writer Gabriel Robare reviews for The Prospect.

Five classical bangers to help you get through finals

With all the work that has to be done this week, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s because you need an epic soundtrack to help you focus or simply because you’re sick of Lofi Girl, I’ve got you covered! 

With all the work that has to be done this week, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s because you need an epic soundtrack to help you focus or simply because you’re sick of Lofi Girl, I’ve got you covered! 

From performance to non-profit: Camryn Stafford ’23 and the Turning Tables Project

In her sophomore year of high school, Camryn Stafford ‘23 had the idea for the Turning Tables project as a way to address the racial inequities she observed in the dance world. What started as a one-off dance show has since grown into a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization working to increase visibility and resources for dancers of color. 

In her sophomore year of high school, Camryn Stafford ‘23 had the idea for the Turning Tables project as a way to address the racial inequities she observed in the dance world. What started as a one-off dance show has since grown into a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization working to increase visibility and resources for dancers of color.