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The Prospect: Year in Review 2022

The Prospect: Year in Review 2022

José Pablo Fernández García, Cathleen Weng, Kerrie Liang, and Brett Zeligson

As the year comes to a close, we look back on the article, reviews, essays and more that capture the joint exploration and interrogation of our art and our lives as we pushed through towards 2023.

As the year comes to a close, we look back on the article, reviews, essays and more that capture the joint exploration and interrogation of our art and our lives as we pushed through towards 2023.

THE PROSPECT | December 30

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Sexpert: Sex shops

Sexpert: Sex shops

The Sexpert

In this month’s column, the Sexpert gives a run down on sex shops near campus.

In this month’s column, the Sexpert gives a run down on sex shops near campus.

THE PROSPECT | 12/08/2022

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‘It’s all I ever wanted to do, sit with language’: Q&A with Translator in Residence Saskia Vogel

‘It’s all I ever wanted to do, sit with language’: Q&A with Translator in Residence Saskia Vogel

Hana Widerman

“It’s nice to feel like this, to have a sense of purpose. I think storytelling has always been my through-line. Linnea was talking about how language itself isn’t a home. It's what you make of language that makes language a home.”

“It’s nice to feel like this, to have a sense of purpose. I think storytelling has always been my through-line. Linnea was talking about how language itself isn’t a home. It's what you make of language that makes language a home.”

THE PROSPECT | 12/07/2022

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Caffeine and Continuity: An Ode to Teatime at Fine Hall

Caffeine and Continuity: An Ode to Teatime at Fine Hall

Jack Gallahan

“Teatime may be just a mathematical tradition, but I think its ethos belongs everywhere on campus.”

“Teatime may be just a mathematical tradition, but I think its ethos belongs everywhere on campus.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/21/2022

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Mediterranean cuisine in the ‘Orange Bubble’: A review of Taïm

Mediterranean cuisine in the ‘Orange Bubble’: A review of Taïm

Russell Fan

Contributing writer for The Prospect Russell Fan reviews Mediterranean restaurant Taïm, located in the Princeton Shopping Center.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Russell Fan reviews Mediterranean restaurant Taïm, located in the Princeton Shopping Center.

THE PROSPECT | 11/17/2022

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At Planted Plate, original vegan dishes and reinvented classics unite

At Planted Plate, original vegan dishes and reinvented classics unite

Albert Lee

Senior writer for The Prospect Albert Lee reviews Planted Plate, a vegan restaurant on Spring Street, and finds that it “offers a fun and eclectic perspective on vegan cuisine, with options for both first-timers and adventurous plant-based foodies.”

Senior writer for The Prospect Albert Lee reviews Planted Plate, a vegan restaurant on Spring Street, and finds that it “offers a fun and eclectic perspective on vegan cuisine, with options for both first-timers and adventurous plant-based foodies.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/15/2022

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New College West’s Coffee Club: new location, same great taste

New College West’s Coffee Club: new location, same great taste

Isabella Dail

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Dail reviews the new Coffee Club location, an extension of the popular student-run Princeton establishment. 

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Dail reviews the new Coffee Club location, an extension of the popular student-run Princeton establishment. 

THE PROSPECT | 11/13/2022

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Sexpert: Vaginal discharge 101

Sexpert: Vaginal discharge 101

The Sexpert

In this month’s column, The Sexpert gives a rundown on what to know about vaginal discharge.

In this month’s column, The Sexpert gives a rundown on what to know about vaginal discharge.

THE PROSPECT | 11/09/2022

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Students reflect on first two months of Pay with Points program

Students reflect on first two months of Pay with Points program

Sofiia Shapovalova

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Sofiia Shapovalova interviewed several members of the Classes of 2025 and 2026 about their opinions on the new Paw Points Initiative connected to the unlimited meal plan.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Sofiia Shapovalova interviewed several members of the Classes of 2025 and 2026 about their opinions on the new Paw Points Initiative connected to the unlimited meal plan.

THE PROSPECT | 11/06/2022

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A graduate student’s guide to group fitness

A graduate student’s guide to group fitness

Emily Miller

“There are many reasons to attend group fitness classes offered through Campus Rec. Importantly, they are fun and free for students. Because group fitness classes are at a set time, they add some structure to your life, which is especially important in during post-general-exam life.”

“There are many reasons to attend group fitness classes offered through Campus Rec. Importantly, they are fun and free for students. Because group fitness classes are at a set time, they add some structure to your life, which is especially important in during post-general-exam life.”

THE PROSPECT | 10/23/2022

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Sexpert: Managing expectations of doing well in bed

Sexpert: Managing expectations of doing well in bed

The Sexpert

In this month’s column, the Sexpert discuss how to manage the stress you might experience if you and your partner have had different levels of experience with sex.

In this month’s column, the Sexpert discuss how to manage the stress you might experience if you and your partner have had different levels of experience with sex.

THE PROSPECT | 10/05/2022

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Haikus by Princetonians: Dr. Mayumi Itoh’s haiku workshop returns to Frist

Haikus by Princetonians: Dr. Mayumi Itoh’s haiku workshop returns to Frist

Arec Keomurjian

“Because haikus have such a dependence on the writer’s surroundings, several students presented poetry that differed dramatically from that showcased in the in-person sessions. The students were experiencing the seasons differently than they would at Princeton, which was reflected in their writing.”

“Because haikus have such a dependence on the writer’s surroundings, several students presented poetry that differed dramatically from that showcased in the in-person sessions. The students were experiencing the seasons differently than they would at Princeton, which was reflected in their writing.”

THE PROSPECT | 09/29/2022

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All eyes on Soonja’s Cuisine, where traditional Korean dishes offer an underrated taste

All eyes on Soonja’s Cuisine, where traditional Korean dishes offer an underrated taste

Russell Fan

Contributing writer for The Prospect Russell Fan reviews Soonja’s Cuisine, a Korean restaurant off the beaten path — on Alexander Street.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Russell Fan reviews Soonja’s Cuisine, a Korean restaurant off the beaten path — on Alexander Street.

THE PROSPECT | 09/27/2022

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Nassau Street welcomes slate of new restaurants

Nassau Street welcomes slate of new restaurants

Stephenie Chen

With a new academic year, comes new restaurants sprouting around Princeton. Here are a few that have recently opened (or are soon to open!) in town, just in time for that time of year when you start craving something — anything — other than dining hall food.

With a new academic year, comes new restaurants sprouting around Princeton. Here are a few that have recently opened (or are soon to open!) in town, just in time for that time of year when you start craving something — anything — other than dining hall food.

THE PROSPECT | 09/23/2022

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Famed playwright Tom Stoppard on art-making in a vexed era

Famed playwright Tom Stoppard on art-making in a vexed era

Isabella Dail

“Art is a kind of denial of the physical world, and the political world is the physical world,” Tom Stoppard said.

“Art is a kind of denial of the physical world, and the political world is the physical world,” Tom Stoppard said.

THE PROSPECT | 09/23/2022

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Sexpert: Finding love in college

Sexpert: Finding love in college

The Sexpert

The Sexpert is back! In this month’s column, they tackle the trials and tribulations of dating in college and give some advice on how to approach relationships as a first-year student.

The Sexpert is back! In this month’s column, they tackle the trials and tribulations of dating in college and give some advice on how to approach relationships as a first-year student.

THE PROSPECT | 09/07/2022

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Signing off: Reflections on the email monogram

Signing off: Reflections on the email monogram

Cameron Lee

“At times, due to its vast range of applications and correspondents, learning the craft of email often feels like learning how to code switch online, perhaps more so than any other form of digital communication.” For The Prospect, Head Editor Emerita Cameron Lee examines her professors’ use of monograms in their email signatures.

“At times, due to its vast range of applications and correspondents, learning the craft of email often feels like learning how to code switch online, perhaps more so than any other form of digital communication.” For The Prospect, Head Editor Emerita Cameron Lee examines her professors’ use of monograms in their email signatures.

THE PROSPECT | 05/11/2022

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On the record with Jhumpa Lahiri: translation, transformation, love for Italian, and a move to Barnard

On the record with Jhumpa Lahiri: translation, transformation, love for Italian, and a move to Barnard

Maria Khartchenko

In anticipation of her new collection of essays, “Translating Myself and Others,” Jhumpa Lahiri sat down with Staff Writer for The Prospect Maria Khartchenko for an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

In anticipation of her new collection of essays, “Translating Myself and Others,” Jhumpa Lahiri sat down with Staff Writer for The Prospect Maria Khartchenko for an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

THE PROSPECT | 04/29/2022

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Lawnparties student opener Q&A: Strawberry Milk is ready for their second gig

Lawnparties student opener Q&A: Strawberry Milk is ready for their second gig

Auhjanae McGee

On April 19, newly formed rock band Strawberry Milk was announced as the student opener for Lawnparties Spring 2022. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the group for a Q&A ahead of Sunday.

On April 19, newly formed rock band Strawberry Milk was announced as the student opener for Lawnparties Spring 2022. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the group for a Q&A ahead of Sunday.

THE PROSPECT | 04/22/2022

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On proms, past and present

On proms, past and present

Albert Lee

“The sights and sounds of a high school dance bumped up against the walls of the mansion as contemporary music clashed with nineteenth-century architecture. Welcome to Redemption Prom.”

“The sights and sounds of a high school dance bumped up against the walls of the mansion as contemporary music clashed with nineteenth-century architecture. Welcome to Redemption Prom.”

THE PROSPECT | 04/17/2022

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