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Archive as Art, Community as Practice: a review of ‘sarry about saying you don’t’

Omar Farah

“In her senior thesis show “sarry about saying you don’t,” artist Raya Ward ’22 debuts a captivating visual language that incisively guides viewers through a sophisticated meditation on the nature of our personal archives.”

“In her senior thesis show “sarry about saying you don't,” artist Raya Ward ’22 debuts a captivating visual language that incisively guides viewers through a sophisticated meditation on the nature of our personal archives.”

THE PROSPECT | April 18

Stomaching uncertainty

Emily Miller

“But, improvement and progress are not binary variables between perfection and abdication — they are continuous with many fluctuations,“ writes Emily Miller in a guest Self essay for The Prospect.

THE PROSPECT | April 18

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 PROSPECT | April 17

East Pyne courtyard film set for ‘Oppenheimer’ creates campus chaos

East Pyne courtyard film set for ‘Oppenheimer’ creates campus chaos

Hope Perry

On Thursday, April 14, the quiet majesty of East Pyne was shattered as news spread across campus that Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan was on campus shooting his upcoming film “Oppenheimer.”

THE PROSPECT | April 14

Maggie Nelson on freedom, queerness, and (not) knowing ourselves

Maggie Nelson on freedom, queerness, and (not) knowing ourselves

Clara McWeeny

Covering Maggie Nelson’s recent campus appearance in a conversation with professor Gayle Salamon for Princeton’s Public Lecture Series, Staff Writer Clara McWeeny also explores her own understanding of knowing one’s self.

THE PROSPECT | April 13

The art of looking up

Paige Cromley

“It feels whimsical, indulgent almost, to tell people I want to spend this era of my youth studying the stars.” Paige Cromley reflects on declaring as an Astrophysics major and the grounding experience of stargazing.

“It feels whimsical, indulgent almost, to tell people I want to spend this era of my youth studying the stars. However, I think there is something fundamentally grounding about the field — it seems significantly removed from human-scale worries.” Prospect Staff Writer Paige Cromley reflects on declaring as an Astrophysics major and the grounding experience of stargazing.

THE PROSPECT | April 11

Alternative rock just isn't so alternative anymore

Alternative rock just isn't so alternative anymore

Eric Fenno

“The world’s tastes have simply evolved from the raw instrumentation of the 20th century, substituting it for a more electronic sound in a more technologically advanced age.”

THE PROSPECT | April 11

‘A collaboration without knowing each other’: Werner Herzog reflects on ‘Grizzly Man’ at campus screening

‘A collaboration without knowing each other’: Werner Herzog reflects on ‘Grizzly Man’ at campus screening

Wilson Conn

“We are speaking about a wonderful movie, great poetry of footage, and phenomenal achievements in filmmaking … which [are] unique in film history,” Herzog said to a crowd of Princeton community members at the James M. Stewart ’32 theater on April 6. “It will never happen again.”

THE PROSPECT | April 10

Writing myself into Princeton’s story

Writing myself into Princeton’s story

José Pablo Fernández García

“For some reason, I’ve hesitated to write more explicitly about my Mexican identity or my story of immigration. They’re weird, complex identities and issues I often struggle to understand on a personal, internal level, especially as an immigrant to a country with a distinctly difficult history of race and otherness.”

“For some reason, I’ve hesitated to write more explicitly about my Mexican identity or my story of immigration.”

THE PROSPECT | April 10

Doormats, being nonbinary, and me

Doormats, being nonbinary, and me

Aster Zhang

“This journey hasn’t been affirming. It’s not hopeful. It’s crushing.”

THE PROSPECT | April 7

Experiencing ‘Signatures’: Relearning how to read

Experiencing ‘Signatures’: Relearning how to read

Cameron Lee

“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.”

THE PROSPECT | April 5

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

Audrey Zhang

“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 PROSPECT | March 30

Smith’s slap steals the show as CODA wins Best Picture at 94th Oscars

Smith’s slap steals the show as CODA wins Best Picture at 94th Oscars

Wilson Conn

“The ceremony’s various antics drew more attention than the awards or films themselves.” Head Sports Editor Wilson Conn reviews a slapdash Academy Awards ceremony in a guest appearance in The Prospect.

THE PROSPECT | March 28

Breaking Up with STEM

Breaking Up with STEM

Kerrie Liang

"And although some days I wonder whether the grass is greener on the other side, for the first time I am learning for the sake of learning — and that should be enough." Assistant Editor Kerrie Liang reflects on her struggles with letting go of her STEM persona.

“And although some days I wonder whether the grass is greener on the other side, for the first time I am learning for the sake of learning — and that should be enough.” Assistant Editor Kerrie Liang reflects on her struggles with letting go of her STEM persona.

THE PROSPECT | March 28

‘tick, tick… BOOM!’: chase your dreams, but at what cost?

‘tick, tick… BOOM!’: chase your dreams, but at what cost?

Auhjanae McGee

“Immediately you’re drawn into Garfield’s theatrical performance. The messy hair, flitting eyes, expressive hand gestures, and breathy, impassioned voice...” Senior Writer Auhjanae McGee reviews “tick, tick, BOOM!” for The Prospect.

THE PROSPECT | March 28

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

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

Aster Zhang

“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.”

THE PROSPECT | March 23

Growing up with instant noodles

Albert Lee

“Instant noodles will always have a special place in my heart.” Senior Writer Albert Lee revisits the roles instant noodles have played in his life and that of his family.

THE PROSPECT | March 22

'Philosophy with the body in it'

'Philosophy with the body in it'

Andrew Johnson

“I found myself in an intimidatingly silent studio dotted with students deep in serene contemplation, forming a perfect circle between the colossal window and mirror.” Contributing Writer Andrew Johnson reflects on his first foray into dance classes at Princeton.

THE PROSPECT | March 21