Culture

How live music, art, and dance are combating vaccine hesitancy

Public health officials have employed some creative endeavors — from musically-charged cathedrals to music videos featuring local dancers — to encourage COVID-19 vaccination.

Public health officials have employed some creative endeavors — from musically-charged cathedrals to music videos featuring local dancers — to encourage COVID-19 vaccination. 

Why are we all on Le Creuset TikTok? A personal investigation

However, I am also a curious man, and I did want answers. Mainly, I wanted to know why Le Creuset had such great appeal on an app like TikTok.

Catching fire in darkness: Celebrating Diwali during a pandemic

I love Diwali for all of the light it forges in my house, for the seven lit candles which sit perfectly aligned on my fireplace for 10 days, for the sweets that cover every square inch of my kitchen counter, for all of the shoes I trip over as guests pile into my home. As an Indian American living in New Jersey, my parents have adapted the way Diwali is typically celebrated. 

Growing up, everywhere: In photos, Princetonians share what mattered to them as kids

We asked students to submit a picture of a place or person that was significant to them as a child and share what the subject's memory continues to mean to them.

‘Decolonizing your bookshelf’: students, alumni, and local businesses turn to books — and buying practices — to combat racism

As the pandemic keeps many from attending in-person protests, many in the University community are incorporating reading into their activism.

Anti-Racist Reading Review: Between the World and Me

In the first installment of The Prospect's Anti-Racist Reading Reviews, Alex Gjaja reads Ta-Nehisi Coates’s profound work Between the World and Me in the context of 2020, reflecting on the visceral violence of racism and the lessons Coates's text offers to universities and university students.

Did Princeton make the best decision? A guide for those grieving, considering gap years, and (for the first time) wishing they could transfer to Cornell

Grief does not end in a day. Sometimes it doesn’t ever go away. I know it will surface again sometime in late August, and October during Halloween, and November in the weeks leading up to and during Thanksgiving. What will I be thankful for then?

Members of the Class of 2024 unveil virtual, interactive campus in Roblox

Ever since Princeton’s temporary closure in March, each and every student has felt the gaping absence of their campus, but some of that still stands to be recovered. While remaining on campus was impossible, an alternative was unveiled on May 30 via the creation of a virtual campus on Roblox.

“Where can I find a Denman brush?”: How to navigate Afro haircare in a PWI

So, here’s your guide for black haircare here at Princeton: set aside a specific day to take care of your hair, and develop a thorough wash day routine. If you are transitioning to a natural style, focus on highlighting other aspects of your appearance that make you feel confident. While you are natural, stick to one brand that works for you. And finally, whether you are in need of a particular product or hair for your protective styles, your best bet is to find them online, probably Amazon.

Princeton's afterlife

Princeton is no stranger to pop culture—from serious literature to comedy television, from admiration to derisive dismissal, references to the university run amok.

Thriving together: Princeton’s 8% reflects on the impact of Thrive last weekend

Spaces like Thrive that enable black people to be unapologetic and at ease in their space are imperative, especially at a place like Princeton.  

Taking a break in the Tiger Tea Room

The Tiger Tea Room in Firestone is a hidden gem for studying students, especially during midterms season. 

Tiger Confessions' fantastic evolution towards live performance

Spann said she was open to holding future evenings of live Tiger Confessions, so long as the demand is there for it. I, for one, would be very excited to see where these ideas lead, as “Tiger Confessions: An Evening of Song and Dramatic Reading” was a wonderful way to blow off some steam at the end of a week of classes and enjoy the start of the weekend.

What to do in Princeton this week

A curated list of arts and culture events in Princeton this week. 

Dazed, confused, and mildly inept

Not only does Princeton have a club for almost any extracurricular you can dream up, almost half of these clubs concern sports or performance arts almost none of us has tried before. So, whether you’re looking to diversify from the extracurriculars you did at high school, trying to find a squad, or have no idea where to start, here’s a (far too) brief list of some of the hidden gems you can find on campus.

What to do in Princeton this week

A curated list of arts and culture events in Princeton this week. 

Respecting those who make Princeton a great place to live

Today, ask the person who swipes your meal card how their day is going. Make the effort to pick up that piece of paper towel that accidentally missed the trash can. Thank the cook that made a warm stew for you on another one of those cold New Jersey days.

This fall, go beyond the 'Bubble'

Even though classes are picking up, weekends are the perfect time for students to escape the Orange Bubble. While going out to eat on Nassau is enjoyable, there is so much to see beyond Princeton. For those looking for a day trip or a chance to explore the area outside of Princeton, here is a list of ideas to do this fall.

What to do in Princeton this week

A preview of arts and culture events in Princeton for the week of Sept. 16.

What to do in Princeton this week

As the school year kicks off, Princeton welcomes new and returning students alike with a variety of performances and cultural events.