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Review: The raw intimacy and tragedy of ‘A Star is Born’

Samuel Aftel

“A Star Is Born” is an emotional masterpiece. The film documents the tragic love story of Ally and Jack, two musicians played astoundingly by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Jack — an aging, severely depressed, hearing-impaired, washed-up, alcoholic rock star who dabbles in coke and pills when the booze can’t get the job done — meets Ally, a slightly younger, existentially restless waitress.

THE PROSPECT | 12/06/2018

Happiness, politics, and stories with Arthur C. Brooks

Francesca Walton

Arthur C. Brooks, the 10-year president of the American Enterprise Institute, one of the world’s leading conservative think-tanks, is a frequent lecturer. On campus last spring, he talked about “The Art of Happiness.”

THE PROSPECT | 12/05/2018

Hamentaschens victorious in most important debate of the year

Noa Wollstein

Originating at the University of Chicago in 1946, this illustrious dispute pits two popular Jewish holiday foods, the latke and the hamentaschen, against one another.

THE PROSPECT | 12/05/2018

Attention: Lifeguard needed ASAP

Ashley Nurse

Princeton: We need more breaks. The drive to be the best can become very taxing on a student’s mental health, and the last thing any student wants is to crash.

THE PROSPECT | 12/04/2018

Mousey musings

Priya Vulchi

Because whether it’s for something as small as mice in my room, to a professor saying something offensive in class, I don’t want my gratitude to hold me back — especially regarding injustices on campus because, unlike the mice, I can control my choice to confront them.

THE PROSPECT | 12/03/2018

Review: The exuberance and excitement of BAC’s ‘Stranded’

Isabel Griffith-Gorgati

BAC’s fall show “Stranded” combined technical precision in their dancing with sheer exuberance in their dancing that kept the audience entertained and excited throughout the night.

THE PROSPECT | 12/03/2018

What to do in Princeton this week

What to do in Princeton this week

The Prospect

Excited for the holidays? Counting down the days to break? This adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” (directed by Adam Immerwahr) will surely get you into the right spirit.

THE PROSPECT | 12/02/2018

Single and fabulous

Leora Eisenberg

Just because you are single doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy college or learn about yourself. I’ve realized that being single often means that you can do so more.

THE PROSPECT | 11/29/2018

Christmas without ‘The Crown’? Five shows from across the pond to stream right now

Jack Allen

As we count down the weeks to winter break, here are some shows to stream from across the pond that are guaranteed to keep you entertained.

THE PROSPECT | 11/28/2018

Abolish sign-in clubs

Abolish sign-in clubs

Guest Contributor

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

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

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