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Q&A with @lonelycovidtiger: Jeongmin ‘JM’ Cho ’21

Q&A with @lonelycovidtiger: Jeongmin ‘JM’ Cho ’21

Sam Kagan

Jeongmin “JM” Cho ’21, the student behind the Instagram account @lonelycovidtiger, opens up about documenting campus life amid COVID-19. “I hope we will be looking back and be able to appreciate the things that we may have otherwise taken for granted — simple things like being able to be with one another, hug your friends, and express appreciation.”

THE PROSPECT | May 15

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What to read during reading period: Prospect Recommendations, Week Five [Books]

What to read during reading period: Prospect Recommendations, Week Five [Books]

The Prospect

Living in a pandemic leaves you with little to do to keep yourself entertained. To help combat impending boredom, Prospect has launched a series in which our staff recommend content and creative outlets to keep you occupied while you’re stuck in your home. This week, our writers and editors read books from a multitude of genres that are sure to keep you feeling good with finals looming ahead. Here are the books that we recommend you read during quarantine.

THE PROSPECT | May 8

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The STEM School shooting, one year later: a reflection

The STEM School shooting, one year later: a reflection

Rooya Rahin

On May 7, two students went into our high school, STEM School Highlands Ranch, and opened fire at our peers, killing one student, Kendrick Castillo. On May 7, our entire world shattered in mere moments.

THE PROSPECT | May 7

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Davis, Smith announced as U. Arts Fellows for 2020-22

Davis, Smith announced as U. Arts Fellows for 2020-22

Sreesha Ghosh

The Arts Fellows program at the University provides support for early-career artists who have demonstrated both extraordinary promise and a record of achievement in their fields with the opportunity to further their work while teaching within a liberal arts context.

THE PROSPECT | April 30

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It’s the last week of classes, so wind back with these classics: Prospect Recommendations, Week Four [Movies to Watch]

It’s the last week of classes, so wind back with these classics: Prospect Recommendations, Week Four [Movies to Watch]

The Prospect

Living in a pandemic leaves you with little to do to keep yourself entertained. To help combat impending boredom, Prospect has launched a series in which our Staff recommend content and creative outlets to keep you occupied while you’re stuck in your home. This week, our writers and editors watched some hilarious and heartwarming movies to round off the final week of classes. Here are the films that we recommend you watch during quarantine.

THE PROSPECT | April 30

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In conversation with Trenton seniors: The importance of music and the arts

In conversation with Trenton seniors: The importance of music and the arts

Cameron Lee

As we search for ways to keep ourselves entertained while sequestered within our homes, we have become increasingly dependent on art. However, not everyone can easily engage with the arts, as participation demands a high premium, particularly for the performing arts, such as classical music and ballet. For Trenton Youth Orchestra students, Princeton’s closure means a loss of both music and a vibrant community. Their reflections remind us of the importance of the arts, particularly during trying times.

THE PROSPECT | April 28

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Memes and mobilization

Memes and mobilization

Auhjanae McGee

In light of being prematurely sent home due to the coronavirus, never have I seen such complex, crafty, and community-minded memes be published at this quick of a pace. In memes and advocacy, I see conduits for empathy, for community building, and ways to make people feel better, in variant but parallel methods.

THE PROSPECT | April 27

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Zoom games in the time of quarantine

Zoom games in the time of quarantine

Annabelle Duval

Of course, nothing can substitute hanging out with friends in person, but we have to find ways to stay connected and make each other laugh. 

THE PROSPECT | April 26

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Queueing Up Some Quarantunes: Prospect Recommendations, Week Three [Spotify Playlists]

Queueing Up Some Quarantunes: Prospect Recommendations, Week Three [Spotify Playlists]

Daily Princetonian Staff

Living in a global pandemic leaves you with little to do to keep yourself entertained. To help combat impending boredom, Prospect has launched a series in which our Staff recommend content and creative outlets to keep you occupied while you’re stuck in your home. This week, our writers and editors curated some fabulous playlists for you to jam out to during studying. Here are the songs we recommend that you listen to during quarantine.

THE PROSPECT | April 23

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Episode 1 of the Great Princeton Bake-Off (Quarantine Edition)

Episode 1 of the Great Princeton Bake-Off (Quarantine Edition)

Brigitte Harbers

Attending classes from the comfort of my bed is turning into my academic Achilles heel. When I’m not in class, I’ve found this time has given me plenty of opportunities to explore hobbies, both old and new. What have I spent all my free time doing? Baking. 

THE PROSPECT | April 19

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Getting crafty and creative during COVID-19: Prospect recommendations, Week Two [Creative Activities]

Getting crafty and creative during COVID-19: Prospect recommendations, Week Two [Creative Activities]

Living in a global pandemic leaves you with little to do to keep yourself entertained. To help combat impending boredom, Prospect has launched a series in which our staff recommend content and creative outlets to keep you occupied while you’re stuck in your home. This week, our writers and editors have been getting in touch with their artistic sides and sharing how they get the creative juices flowing even when stuck inside. Here are the creative activities we recommend for you during quarantine. 

THE PROSPECT | April 17

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‘A Strange Story’: The Love Song of T. Stearns Eliot

‘A Strange Story’: The Love Song of T. Stearns Eliot

Zach Sahin

It’s quite the experience delving into the relationship between Eliot and Hale, mixed with a tingling of happiness and giddiness, laughter, bits of intelligence and wisdom, and of course romping about in the sentiment and longing that such a tragic love story can cause.

THE PROSPECT | April 15

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Tigers and TikTok

Tigers and TikTok

José Pablo Fernández García

The world we live in is undoubtedly changing in various facets day by day, and how we socialize and connect with our communities is no exception. For at least some Princeton students, TikTok is taking on an increasingly prominent part of their social lives as our campus community is spread out across the world. 

THE PROSPECT | April 12

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Quarantine and chill: Prospect recommendations, week one [shows to stream]

Quarantine and chill: Prospect recommendations, week one [shows to stream]

Living in a global pandemic leaves you with little to do to keep yourself entertained. To help combat impending boredom, Prospect has launched a series in which our staff recommend content and creative outlets to keep you occupied while you’re stuck in your home. This week, our writers and editors watched a variety of awesome shows on multiple streaming services. Here’s what we recommend you watch during quarantine.

THE PROSPECT | April 9

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The art of socializing

The art of socializing

Sreesha Ghosh

The quarantine has taught us many, many things. Like working from home isn’t as cool as it seems. Or that Animal Crossing is apparently still a thing. It has also taught us that we are people that need each other. And that while this situation is far from ideal, the fact that we still have access to one another is something to be grateful for.

THE PROSPECT | April 8

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Xenophobia in the midst of COVID-19

Xenophobia in the midst of COVID-19

Cameron Lee

When a pandemic means losing control over one’s life, the qualities which make us human become compromised. The choice to associate COVID-19 with China stems from historical and systemic choices in America to associate disease with foreigners and particularly Chinese immigration.

THE PROSPECT | April 6

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Recipes for your social distancing needs

Recipes for your social distancing needs

Annabelle Duval

No matter what you make, stress-baking is a productive, easy, and joyful way to take care of yourself and your family members. Food Network Star Giada de Laurentiis says, “Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body; it's truly love.” I think that right now, we could all use a little extra nourishment, for our bodies and our souls. 

THE PROSPECT | April 5

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In photos: When senior year ends early

In photos: When senior year ends early

Jon Ort, Ivy Truong, and Mark Dodici

To recognize this time of uncertainty and finality, The Daily Princetonian invited students from the Class of 2020 to participate in a photo essay that aimed to create alternative thesis photos in honor of all of the seniors who will not be able to celebrate the capstone of their Princeton careers on campus.

THE PROSPECT | April 1

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To the late meal California burger — oh, how I miss you

To the late meal California burger — oh, how I miss you

Caitlin Limestahl

Recently, my mother asked me what I miss most from my incomplete first year as a Princeton student. When remembering began to hurt just a little bit too much, I gave an answer that was true, just not entirely: I missed the California burger from late meal. 

THE PROSPECT | April 1

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To all the memories unmade, photos untaken

To all the memories unmade, photos untaken

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

These memories are ones we were promised, ones we were banking on, and ones our peers, just a year or two older, do bank on — for support, solace, and strength. Now, they’re like polaroids that got jammed and never came out: we came tantalizingly close to having them, but there’s nothing to be done about the simple fact that we won’t.

THE PROSPECT | March 31