Thriving together: Princeton’s 8% reflects on the impact of Thrive last weekend
Maya HouserSpaces like Thrive that enable black people to be unapologetic and at ease in their space are imperative, especially at a place like Princeton.
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.
But for all of those of you who are still lamenting your rejections, I propose a new student group: The Princeton Reject Club. It’s completely normal to be rejected. Princeton is a highly selective school to get into in the first place. And here we are, existing as a pool of extremely talented, ambitious, (slightly) competitive people, and we’re all fighting to belong.
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.
I hope you’re not overcommitting yourself the way I am. If you are, though, I hope you’ve found comfort in knowing someone else has it the same way.
I know doctors say we’re supposed to get at least seven hours of sleep a night, but with our schedule, it’s a blessing if we even get four. Adding naps throughout the day will give us that boost of energy we need to stay up during the night.
Hi Sexpert, I’ve been on birth control the past two weeks, and being new to it, I’ve either missed a day or taken them hours late numerous times. I’ve had unprotected/no-pull-out sex about five times this week, including today, which was my original ovulation day (before I started BC). Am I at risk for pregnancy? — Forgetful
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.
But when I stripped away all expectations and started from a baseline of nothing, adding instead of subtracting from my potential, I found that communicating in Japanese began to feel fun rather than embarrassing.
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.
A preview of arts and culture events in Princeton for the week of Sept. 16.
As the school year kicks off, Princeton welcomes new and returning students alike with a variety of performances and cultural events.
Assistant Design Editor Harsimran Makkad ’22 reflects on her summer working with the non-profit, Give Like a Mother.
“To tell a story, I think, is to be a part of something bigger than yourself.”
Managing Editor Jon Ort ’21 grapples with the horrific crimes of Argentina’s military junta at ESMA, the regime’s largest torture and detention site.
Head News Editor Ivy Truong ’21 explores oft-overlooked corners of Philadelphia with newfound friends.
This won’t go back to normal. There is no normal without my brother. Sometimes, life just really, really sucks. But I’ll love anyway. For him, I will.