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Discovering Firestone

Discovering Firestone

José Pablo Fernández García

I had forgotten the joy of checking out books from the library, but I was reminded of it once again after arriving in Princeton. I was first reminded of it when I checked out three books for my writing seminar and felt weirdly excited about the fact that the oldest due date in any of the books was from approximately four decades ago.

THE PROSPECT | March 26

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In photos: A campus deserted

In photos: A campus deserted

Daily Princetonian Staff and Mark Dodici

In this photoessay, The Daily Princetonian looks at hotspots of student life, sharply contrasted against the stark emptiness that filled the Orange Bubble on a rainy Thursday morning just hours before the evacuation deadline.

PROJECTS | March 25

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For all the frustrated Tigers

For all the frustrated Tigers

José Pablo Fernández García

As I write that, all I’m hoping for is that the saying “third time’s the charm” really holds come next fall. 

THE PROSPECT | March 12

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Womanhood, Love, and the Gaze in ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’

Womanhood, Love, and the Gaze in ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’

Paige Allen

Currently showing at the Princeton Garden Theatre, Céline Sciamma’s latest film “Portrait de la jeune fille en feu” (translated as “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”) explores the dialectics of artist/subject, love/beloved, and viewer/viewed, presenting them as fluid and reciprocal. In the act of viewing, the film posits, oneself is viewed.

THE PROSPECT | March 10

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The five phases of going to an acclaimed history museum

The five phases of going to an acclaimed history museum

Auhjanae McGee

As I try to summarize my thoughts on the museum and my overall impressions of the city, I realize that I took on five different personas in response to the bright new sights. Allow me to expand.

THE PROSPECT | March 5

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Photographing Raqs: Exploring a new artistic challenge

Photographing Raqs: Exploring a new artistic challenge

Zoya Gauhar

Beyond just the mechanical elements of photography, such as shutter speed, ISO, and aperture, I had to look at how I, the photographer, chose to present the art I was capturing. 

THE PROSPECT | March 4

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Sexpert: Porn revelations

Sexpert: Porn revelations

The Sexpert

I just found out that my boyfriend prefers a certain type of porn a few months into our relationship. When we first started dating, I asked him and he lied to me repeatedly saying he has never watched porn. What he’s into isn’t bad, but it is different than what I was expecting. Is it a red flag that he lied to me when I asked the first few times?

THE PROSPECT | March 4

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Spilling the Tea: Is Afternoon Tea at the Tiger Tea Room Worth It?

Spilling the Tea: Is Afternoon Tea at the Tiger Tea Room Worth It?

Lauren Fromkin

If you yearn to escape, however briefly, from the Orange Bubble, afternoon tea is your place.

THE PROSPECT | March 2

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Midnight, Firestone, and me

Midnight, Firestone, and me

I was laying in the courtyard — the galleons of the sky were dancing impressionists imitating varying animals and beings — when President Eisgruber walked over to me and began to say in a monotone voice: “The library is now closed. The library is now closed.”

THE PROSPECT | February 27

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On Triangle tour: Fernández García ’23 reflects on a whirlwind trip

On Triangle tour: Fernández García ’23 reflects on a whirlwind trip

José Pablo Fernández García

“I am exhausted,” I said to every person who asked how I was doing during the first week and a half of the semester. Naturally, the question-askers wanted to know why I was exhausted, and my answer was simple: the Princeton Triangle Club’s 2020 tour of “Once Uponzi Time.”

THE PROSPECT | February 26

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USG Movie Review: ‘The Social Network’

USG Movie Review: ‘The Social Network’

Sreesha Ghosh

Today, I have aspirations of being a screenwriter — and Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Network’ is precisely the reason why.

THE PROSPECT | February 25

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There's no place like home

There's no place like home

Caroline Hana

I expected all of these feelings before leaving for break, and although new to this, I was mentally bracing myself for this whirlwind. I wasn’t immune to any of these post-break effects, but no one mentioned the overwhelming homesickness I would feel.

THE PROSPECT | February 24

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Q&A with comedian Zach Zimmerman ’10

Q&A with comedian Zach Zimmerman ’10

José Pablo Fernández García

A stand-up comedian who has recently performed at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and is about to embark on his 2020 Gay But Not Too Fabulous national tour, Zimmerman discussed his journey as a performing artist and the Princeton experience.

THE PROSPECT | February 23

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The bittersweet paradox of ‘Parasite’ and the Oscars

The bittersweet paradox of ‘Parasite’ and the Oscars

Cameron Lee

A closer examination of the politics of “Parasite” and its Oscar success reveals the extremity of Western culture’s global influence and Hollywood’s domination of the film industry, and it inadvertently sets a standard for foreign countries that desire inclusion in the glamour and prestige of the Academy Awards.

THE PROSPECT | February 20

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‘Does anybody know how to box braid?’: Identifying resources for Afro hair care at a PWI

‘Does anybody know how to box braid?’: Identifying resources for Afro hair care at a PWI

Auhjanae McGee

How are you supposed to get your hair braided in Princeton when most local shops haven’t seen the hair type chart or even heard of the word “porosity”? Looking for Beyoncé-inspired “Lemonade” braids? Good luck getting them done here. 

THE PROSPECT | February 19

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The desk chair and the rear: A dormitory war

The desk chair and the rear: A dormitory war

Zoya Gauhar

It is a known fact, by anyone who has attempted to get work done while sitting in one, that the dorm desk chairs do not do a good job at the one thing that is expected from a desk chair: being a comfortable place to sit, which would allow the user to get their work done. 

THE PROSPECT | February 18

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“Women in Film” features in special installation of Black Maria Film Festival

“Women in Film” features in special installation of Black Maria Film Festival

Noa Wollstein

Screened at the James Stewart theater, the short films ranged across documentary, animation and experimental genres. Despite the stylistic diversity, all four works explored time, particularly in relation to family and the complications of intergenerational relationships.  

THE PROSPECT | February 17

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Welcome back to The Prospect

Welcome back to The Prospect

Benjamin Ball and Elizabeth Parker

Whether you’ve been reading us for years or you’ve just started now, welcome back to the Prospect section.

THE PROSPECT | February 16

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'Sister Mok-rahn' elevates artists of East Asian descent through story of North Korean defector

'Sister Mok-rahn' elevates artists of East Asian descent through story of North Korean defector

Paige Allen

The Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater will present the first full English-language production of “Sister Mok-rahn,” a critically acclaimed contemporary Korean play written by Eunsung Kim and translated by Dayoung Jeong. The production is the senior thesis project of Jenny Kim ’20, who provided dramaturgy, lighting design, and set design, while Carol Lee ’20 plays the title character, Jo Mok-rahn.

THE PROSPECT | February 13

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Sexpert: female ejaculation

Sexpert: female ejaculation

The Sexpert

Dear Sexpert, Basically, my boyfriend and I were in bed. He was going down on me while simultaneously fingering me. When he was doing that I felt like something was going to be released, but I thought it would be squirting. My body did become a little tensed up, and my muscles felt stuck. When we finished having intercourse, he said that there was some liquid that had flown down my vagina. He thought it was cum. I have a history of white discharge, but this one seemed a lot more liquid-y. I don’t know if I came or if it was white discharge. Could you help me out? –Fluid Detective

THE PROSPECT | 12/03/2019