Definitely not too cool for school

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

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Will I finish this degree or will it finish me?

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

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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

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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

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The best way to waste a break

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

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What is Plan B?

What is Plan B?

sexpert

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

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Falling in love with Princeton

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

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Stop swiping, say hello

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

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Pumpkin carving with refugees: An encounter

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

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Cultural appropriation and Princetoween

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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How to Get Ready for Halloween in 10 Easy Steps

How to Get Ready for Halloween in 10 Easy Steps

Francesca Walton

Step 1) Find friends who are as excited as you are (or just encourage friends to partake if you cannot find anyone who can match your enthusiasm). Once you have a crowd, and depending on the size, assign each person a character of a TV show that you all like or at least know a little about.

THE PROSPECT | 10/24/2018

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Falling for Fall? Pumpkin Spice and all things nice

Falling for Fall? Pumpkin Spice and all things nice

Jack Allen

So, in the ultimate act of journalistic endeavor (and to test the boundaries of human-pumpkin fusion), I hit the Orange Bubble’s favorite even-more-orange fall spots. I began, as one must, with the spiritual home of pumpkin appropriation – Starbucks itself. And, despite the little-known fact that I am in fact a Starbucks member on three continents (and gold on two), this was only my second time of giving into my rapidly developing basic girl stereotype and indulging myself in the “nectar of the gods” (as one friend described it): PSL.

THE PROSPECT | 10/23/2018

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A Trip Down Princetoween Pasts

A Trip Down Princetoween Pasts

Samantha Liu

And for you studious freshmen who find yourselves staring at your closet the night before, Miao offers some sound advice: “If you happen to be in a time crunch, I would first resort to Amazon Prime. They now sell all your basic and most out-there costume necessities.” 

THE PROSPECT | 10/22/2018

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Letter from the Editors: Welcome to The Prospect

Letter from the Editors: Welcome to The Prospect

Danielle Hoffman, Lyric Perot, and Dora Zhao

We want to explore the prospect of arts and academics, of friendship and love, of the good memories we make and the struggles as well. We want to explore the prospect of Princeton. 

THE PROSPECT | 10/22/2018