Joyce Carol Oates on “Blonde” and Boxing

Joyce Carol Oates on “Blonde” and Boxing

Justus Wilhoit

Though Oates described “Blonde” the film as “a brilliant work of cinematic art,” she added the disclaimer that it’s “not for everyone.”

Though Oates described “Blonde” the film as “a brilliant work of cinematic art,” she added the disclaimer that it’s “not for everyone.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/01/2022

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Kayla Hamilton and x tackle disability justice through movement-driven performance

Kayla Hamilton and x tackle disability justice through movement-driven performance

Allison Jiang

Contributing writer Allison Jiang reports on the intersection between disability and the arts, as presented in Kayla Hamilton and x’s performances at the Lewis Arts Complex.

Contributing writer Allison Jiang reports on the intersection between disability and the arts, as presented in Kayla Hamilton and x’s performances at the Lewis Arts Complex.

THE PROSPECT | 11/01/2022

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Middle of the night, middle of the road: A review of Taylor Swift’s “Midnights”

Middle of the night, middle of the road: A review of Taylor Swift’s “Midnights”

Kerrie Liang

“I can’t quite figure out if this is iconic or corny, but either way I’m left feeling slightly uncomfortable.”

“I can’t quite figure out if this is iconic or corny, but either way I’m left feeling slightly uncomfortable.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/01/2022

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From hidden to happy: On not fitting in, being myself, and Season 1, Episode 5 of ‘Modern Family’

From hidden to happy: On not fitting in, being myself, and Season 1, Episode 5 of ‘Modern Family’

Avery Danae Williams

Avery Danae Williams, contributing writer for The Prospect, frames a self-essay about fitting in with an episode of “Modern Family.”

Avery Danae Williams, contributing writer for The Prospect, frames a self-essay about fitting in with an episode of “Modern Family.”

THE PROSPECT | 10/30/2022

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I see you and learn how to be

I see you and learn how to be

Ina Aram

“I want to know how people do it. How do people wake up and put their feet on the ground and do what they do like it’s nothing at all? How are people doing this thing that is living? I look out my window and see.”

“I want to know how people do it. How do people wake up and put their feet on the ground and do what they do like it’s nothing at all? How are people doing this thing that is living? I look out my window and see.”

THE PROSPECT | 10/26/2022

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10 best Halloween movies, shows, and songs to make your week extra spooky

10 best Halloween movies, shows, and songs to make your week extra spooky

Tyler Wilson

“It’s the ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ of Halloween. It’s everything.” Check out these spooky movies, shows, and songs to get in the Halloween spirit.

“It’s the ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ of Halloween. It’s everything.” Check out these spooky movies, shows, and songs to get in the Halloween spirit.

THE PROSPECT | 10/25/2022

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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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First-year imposter syndrome, rejection cycles, and living in the moment

First-year imposter syndrome, rejection cycles, and living in the moment

Russell Fan

“Success is not limited to current achievements; it also encompasses future endeavors that I can build for myself.” Contributing writer Russell Fan comes to terms with rejection in a self essay about trying to find an extracurricular to join.

“Success is not limited to current achievements; it also encompasses future endeavors that I can build for myself.” Contributing writer Russell Fan comes to terms with rejection in a self essay about trying to find an extracurricular to join.

THE PROSPECT | 10/13/2022

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Student thesis play “Affecting Expression” explores letting go and unearthing identity

Student thesis play “Affecting Expression” explores letting go and unearthing identity

Regina Roberts

The play, written by Eliana Cohen-Orth ’21, directed by Eliyana Abraham ’23 for her directing thesis, and featuring Rosemary Paulson ’23 for her acting thesis, was presented in Wallace Theater from Oct. 7 through Oct. 9.

The play, written by Eliana Cohen-Orth ’21, directed by Eliyana Abraham ’23 for her directing thesis, and featuring Rosemary Paulson ’23 for her acting thesis, was presented in Wallace Theater from Oct. 7 through Oct. 9.

THE PROSPECT | 10/13/2022

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Too much Styles, not enough substance: “Don’t Worry Darling” review

Too much Styles, not enough substance: “Don’t Worry Darling” review

Wilson Conn

“With such a compelling twist and heart-racing finale, simple competency in other aspects of the production would have made for an above-average film. Alas, this was too much to ask,” writes Wilson Conn in a review of the latest USG offering at the Princeton Garden Theatre.

“With such a compelling twist and heart-racing finale, simple competency in other aspects of the production would have made for an above-average film. Alas, this was too much to ask,” writes Wilson Conn in a review of the latest USG offering at the Princeton Garden Theatre.

THE PROSPECT | 10/13/2022

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In anticipation of love

In anticipation of love

Kyung Eun Lee

“From the distance we see in each other, love emerges.” Contributing writer Kyung Eun Lee reflects on finding love and community through solitude and struggle.

“From the distance we see in each other, love emerges.” Contributing writer Kyung Eun Lee reflects on finding love and community through solitude and struggle.

THE PROSPECT | 10/11/2022

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USG Movie Review: ‘See How They Run’

USG Movie Review: ‘See How They Run’

Ella Colby

Contributing writer Ella Colby provides a comprehensive review on ‘See How They Run,’ which was shown during a USG movie showing on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Contributing writer Ella Colby provides a comprehensive review on ‘See How They Run,’ which was shown during a USG movie showing on Saturday, Oct. 1.

THE PROSPECT | 10/11/2022

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In ‘The Wolves,’ adolescence collides with adulthood under the lights and on the field

In ‘The Wolves,’ adolescence collides with adulthood under the lights and on the field

Clara McWeeny

“‘The Wolves’ — subtly and then all at once — depicts how teenagers come into their own. In a chaotic collision of sports and grief and intense anxieties, viewers watch as these soccer players become who they will be.”

“‘The Wolves’ — subtly and then all at once — depicts how teenagers come into their own. In a chaotic collision of sports and grief and intense anxieties, viewers watch as these soccer players become who they will be.”

THE PROSPECT | 10/11/2022

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Anticipatory articulation: Q&A with curator and artists of “Anticulation”

Anticipatory articulation: Q&A with curator and artists of “Anticulation”

José Pablo Fernández García

“It is a call back in time to express gratitude and wonder at the foresight of these incredible figures who articulated themselves even when those around them were uninterested because they anticipated me, they anticipated the audience that came out to this show, they anticipated a world that might lend an attentive ear.”

“It is a call back in time to express gratitude and wonder at the foresight of these incredible figures who articulated themselves even when those around them were uninterested because they anticipated me, they anticipated the audience that came out to this show, they anticipated a world that might lend an attentive ear.”

THE PROSPECT | 10/11/2022

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The story behind “The Woman King”: an interview with politics professor Leonard Wantchekon

The story behind “The Woman King”: an interview with politics professor Leonard Wantchekon

Auhjanae McGee

The Daily Princetonian spoke with economics professor Leonard Wantchekon about his involvement with “The Woman King,“ a new film about a group of all-female warriors from the West African kingdom of Dahomey.

The Daily Princetonian spoke with economics professor Leonard Wantchekon about his involvement with “The Woman King,“ a new film about a group of all-female warriors from the West African kingdom of Dahomey.

THE PROSPECT | 10/09/2022

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Tierra y memoria

Tierra y memoria

Rodrigo Córdova Rosado

“To see land and memory intertwined, the physical world and our experience of it, is perhaps one of the greatest lessons my communities have taught me.”

“To see land and memory intertwined, the physical world and our experience of it, is perhaps one of the greatest lessons my communities have taught me.”

THE PROSPECT | 10/09/2022

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‘What is America? Who is America?’: Q&A with Art Museum curator Mitra Abbaspour

‘What is America? Who is America?’: Q&A with Art Museum curator Mitra Abbaspour

Kerrie Liang

“In collecting contemporary Indigenous art, I may have set out to complicate the definition of what America is, but I certainly have learned and continue to learn the ways that my own identity and education as a US citizen has structured a worldview that is only one way of seeing history.”

“In collecting contemporary Indigenous art, I may have set out to complicate the definition of what America is, but I certainly have learned and continue to learn the ways that my own identity and education as a US citizen has structured a worldview that is only one way of seeing history.”

THE PROSPECT | 10/09/2022

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Marianne Nicolson on Indigenous art, community, and visibility

Marianne Nicolson on Indigenous art, community, and visibility

Isabella Dail

“Nicolson’s art questions the material emphasis of a capitalist society. She explained that Indigenous artists have been pushed to commodify sacred and culturally significant art to satisfy consumer markets.” Contributing writer Isabella Dail reports on the art and archeology department’s artist conversation with Marianne Nicolson of Musgamakw Dzawada’enuxw First Nations.

“Nicolson’s art questions the material emphasis of a capitalist society. She explained that Indigenous artists have been pushed to commodify sacred and culturally significant art to satisfy consumer markets.” Contributing writer Isabella Dail reports on the art and archeology department’s artist conversation with Marianne Nicolson of Musgamakw Dzawada’enuxw First Nations.

THE PROSPECT | 10/09/2022

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Back to the B floor

Back to the B floor

José Pablo Fernández García

Head Prospect Editor José Pablo Fernández García reflects on the calm and stability that Firestone Library’s B floor brings him, after all these years.

Head Prospect Editor José Pablo Fernández García reflects on the calm and stability that Firestone Library’s B floor brings him, after all these years.

THE PROSPECT | 10/06/2022

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Existence, in theory and in practice

Existence, in theory and in practice

Joshua Yang

“What I do on my Fridays has little bearing on my Tuesdays, and vice versa, yet I’ve found that it’s only through the dichotomy of these dual existences that I can be all of myself.” Contributing Prospect writer Joshua Yang reflects on balancing the theoretical, abstract world of philosophy and the concreteness of reality.

“What I do on my Fridays has little bearing on my Tuesdays, and vice versa, yet I’ve found that it’s only through the dichotomy of these dual existences that I can be all of myself.” Contributing Prospect writer Joshua Yang reflects on balancing the theoretical, abstract world of philosophy and concreteness of reality.

THE PROSPECT | 10/06/2022