Of course, nothing can substitute hanging out with friends in person, but we have to find ways to stay connected and make each other laugh.
The world we live in is undoubtedly changing in various facets day by day, and how we socialize and connect with our communities is no exception. For at least some Princeton students, TikTok is taking on an increasingly prominent part of their social lives as our campus community is spread out across the world.
The quarantine has taught us many, many things. Like working from home isn’t as cool as it seems. Or that Animal Crossing is apparently still a thing. It has also taught us that we are people that need each other. And that while this situation is far from ideal, the fact that we still have access to one another is something to be grateful for.
When a pandemic means losing control over one’s life, the qualities which make us human become compromised. The choice to associate COVID-19 with China stems from historical and systemic choices in America to associate disease with foreigners and particularly Chinese immigration.
To recognize this time of uncertainty and finality, The Daily Princetonian invited students from the Class of 2020 to participate in a photo essay that aimed to create alternative thesis photos in honor of all of the seniors who will not be able to celebrate the capstone of their Princeton careers on campus.
In this photoessay, The Daily Princetonian looks at hotspots of student life, sharply contrasted against the stark emptiness that filled the Orange Bubble on a rainy Thursday morning just hours before the evacuation deadline.
If you yearn to escape, however briefly, from the Orange Bubble, afternoon tea is your place.
How are you supposed to get your hair braided in Princeton when most local shops haven’t seen the hair type chart or even heard of the word “porosity”? Looking for Beyoncé-inspired “Lemonade” braids? Good luck getting them done here.
Screened at the James Stewart theater, the short films ranged across documentary, animation and experimental genres. Despite the stylistic diversity, all four works explored time, particularly in relation to family and the complications of intergenerational relationships.
Whether you’ve been reading us for years or you’ve just started now, welcome back to the Prospect section.
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 is no stranger to pop culture—from serious literature to comedy television, from admiration to derisive dismissal, references to the university run amok.
Spaces like Thrive that enable black people to be unapologetic and at ease in their space are imperative, especially at a place like Princeton.
The Tiger Tea Room in Firestone is a hidden gem for studying students, especially during midterms season.
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.
A curated list of arts and culture events in Princeton this week.
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.
A curated list of arts and culture events in Princeton this week.
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.
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.
