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By candlelight sits an open book. On the left is Mayakovsky’s poetry in Russian and on the right, the English translation. Next to the candle is a mug with the following text written in black bubble letters "They told me I could be anything, so I became a [unintelligible text]"

Poetry now: Insights from a poet on the art form’s place today

In honor of April being National Poetry Month, Princeton Professor of Poetry Lynn Melnick talks poetry — from reading and writing, to falling in love with the art form.

In honor of April being National Poetry Month, Princeton Professor of Poetry Lynn Melnick talks poetry — from reading and writing, to falling in love with the art form.

THE PROSPECT | 04/24/2024

Fluffy pancake with green frosting on top.

J.S. Foodies review: Delicious, unique pancake spot just off Nassau

The Daily Princetonian reviews J.S. Foodies, Tokyo, a Japanese brunch place specializing in “kiseki pancakes,” or Japanese soufflé pancakes, which recently opened in Princeton.

The Daily Princetonian reviews J.S. Foodies, Tokyo, a Japanese brunch place specializing in “kiseki pancakes,” or Japanese soufflé pancakes, which recently opened in Princeton.

THE PROSPECT | 04/22/2024

Three dishes, soup dumplings, scallion oil noodles, and jumbo meatballs, sit on a table.

Nostalgia for Shanghai: Tasty Moment’s appetizing ambiance

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan reviews a Shanghainese restaurant in Edison, N.J., and how his dining experience resonated with his Shanghainese background.

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan reviews a Shanghainese restaurant in Edison, N.J., and how his dining experience resonated with his Shanghainese background.

THE PROSPECT | 04/17/2024

A mural with a black background and the words "stronger together" with each letter in a different font and color.

The Spring Street Mural: Inspiring the Princeton community through public art

“Four years since its first iteration, the Spring Street Mural continues to be a Princeton staple, with each new artist helping to uplift the community.”

“Four years since its first iteration, the Spring Street Mural continues to be a Princeton staple, with each new artist helping to uplift the community.”

THE PROSPECT | 04/15/2024

Two people face each other on a stage with a bathtub and covered in purple light.

Forging Hope in ‘Flight of a Legless Bird’ by Ethan Luk ’24

Staff writer for the Prospect Emma Cinocca reviews the recent play of “Flight of a Legless Bird,” which “ends where it began” and sees the emergence of hope through one’s art.

Staff writer for the Prospect Emma Cinocca reviews the recent play of “Flight of a Legless Bird,” which “ends where it began” and sees the emergence of hope through one’s art.

THE PROSPECT | 04/15/2024