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In order to prepare students for the harsh, demanding social climbing that they will need to do to reach the pinnacle of their money-grubbing careers and donate vast sums to the University, it is essential that they experience isolating social behavior at an early stage.

THE PROSPECT | 11/27/2018

How much porn is too much porn?

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Dear Sexpert; Over the past year, I have been watching porn more and more. How much porn is too much porn and how do I know if I have a problem? Browser

THE PROSPECT | 11/27/2018

Sexpert: Does Size Matter?

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Dear Sexpert, I’ve only recently started watching porn online, and I’ve seen countless advertisements about “guaranteed” ways to make my penis bigger. Also, the guys in the videos are usually longer than I am. I never really questioned my size before watching porn, and I’m starting to feel as if I won’t be able to please my partner if I don’t do something about my penis size. So I’m wondering: does size really matter?

THE PROSPECT | 11/27/2018

Review: Breaking traditions in ‘Legally Blonde’

Isabel Griffith-Gorgati

We should keep in mind that alongside shows with inclusive casting that make us think critically about traditional white narratives, we also need more shows that engage directly with minority narratives. This thoughtful rendition of “Legally Blonde” pushes the Princeton community to continue opening up these spaces in theater with intentionality.

THE PROSPECT | 11/26/2018

The truth behind ‘Leave No Trace’: A discussion with Debra Granik

Noa Wollstein

The unity of the United States in its humanity, so often ignored in mainstream media and inescapable political coverage, is delicately reinforced throughout the film “Leave No Trace.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/25/2018

What to watch on Netflix over Thanksgiving break

Paul Schorin

Whether you are in the mood for something scary or a lighthearted comedy, here are our top picks off Netflix for things to watch this Thanksgiving break.

THE PROSPECT | 11/19/2018

Sticks and stones: Eminem and the words that hurt

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Sticks and stones: Eminem and the words that hurt

Samuel Aftel

Although Eminem is a remarkable artist, his music is intensely misogynistic and homophobic, exuding a paranoid, desperate masculinity that feels as if it is always on the brink of emasculation.

THE PROSPECT | 11/18/2018

Challenging the boundaries of religion

Daniel Te

So I set the following challenge for myself: attend any religious event that I get personally invited to, provided that I have time — with the caveat that if it’s a recurring event, then I am only obligated to go to the first meeting.

THE PROSPECT | 11/16/2018

Review: Authenticity and passion in eXpressions Dance Company’s ‘Transparent’

Samantha Liu

And as the show’s title “Transparent” suggests, the audience is quickly able to see through the dancing onstage to the passion and dedication of the dancers in eXpressions Dance Company that exists underneath all their movement.

THE PROSPECT | 11/14/2018

Review: Ghosts are real in “The Night of the Laughing Dead”

Isabel Griffith-Gorgati

Beyond the absurdity of its plot line, this fall’s Triangle Club show uses comedy to deliver some well-timed political commentary.

THE PROSPECT | 11/13/2018

Definitely not too cool for school

Leora Eisenberg

Does it sometimes bother me that I’m not “cool”? Of course it does. There are days when I would give anything to be the type of person who fits in at Ivy Club or would rush Kappa Alpha Theta. But thinking with my grown-up brain, I’m pretty happy with myself.

THE PROSPECT | 11/11/2018

Will I finish this degree or will it finish me?

Ashley Nurse

We sit around, mumble, groan, and complain about all the things we need to do — all the things that must get done — instead of actually doing it. I am not trying to attack anyone, but all I am saying is that in the time it takes to go on Snapchat and rant behind a black screen, those readings could have been completed.

THE PROSPECT | 11/08/2018

Books to fall in love with

Books to fall in love with

Dora Zhao

With Labyrinth’s fall sale coming up this Thursday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 11, here are some book recommendations that everybody can enjoy.

THE PROSPECT | 11/07/2018

I hope you’re okay now: Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s broken, beautiful love

I hope you’re okay now: Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s broken, beautiful love

Samuel Aftel

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are at the front of the line for those who need and deserve sexual and emotional healing.

THE PROSPECT | 11/06/2018

The best way to waste a break

Chisom Ilogu

Sometimes just getting your laundry done is an accomplishment to be proud of.

THE PROSPECT | 11/06/2018

What is Plan B?

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Dear Sexpert, My friend told me that she went to McCosh Health Center this morning to get Plan B after having unprotected sex with her boyfriend. I am curious to find out more about how Plan B works. Is it the same as an abortion? — Plan A Preferred

THE PROSPECT | 11/05/2018

Falling in love with Princeton

Dora Zhao

Coming back to Princeton after break is always difficult. But these illustrations by Wendy Ho ’21 made us fall back in love with campus.

THE PROSPECT | 11/05/2018

Stop swiping, say hello

Noa Wollstein

Don’t lie in bed, idly swiping through the faces you see every day. Just say hello. What’s the worst that could happen?

THE PROSPECT | 11/01/2018

Pumpkin carving with refugees: An encounter

Shira Moolten

For the Princeton students rushing by on their way to brunch, or the tourists hurrying to the cathedral, if there is something to gain from pausing to observe a seemingly miscellaneous group of people carve pumpkins together on a Saturday afternoon, it might just be a tiny bit more faith in human nature.

THE PROSPECT | 10/26/2018

Cultural appropriation and Princetoween

Isabel Griffith-Gorgati

For many Princeton students, one of the few bright spots of the midterms slog is planning themed Princetoween costumes, events, and decor with friends. While Princeton’s premature Halloween festivities bring together a student body emerging from many days of library hibernation, an offensive theme choice can do just the opposite. Often the University emails a cultural sensitivity reminder at this time of year.

THE PROSPECT | 10/25/2018

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