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In the stacks: New WPRB DJs give a studio tour

Senior Writer Cathleen Weng visits the WPRB studio and talks to some new DJs to get a behind the scenes look at the radio station on campus.

Senior Writer Cathleen Weng visits the WPRB studio and talks to some new DJs to get a behind the scenes look at the radio station on campus.

The bee's knees: Spelling bees and pop culture

In conversation with Dev Jaiswal ’23, Contributing Writer Clara McWeeny explores what makes spelling bees so compelling and the Scripps National Spelling Bee in particular a cultural force, driving memes and national media attention.

In conversation with Dev Jaiswal ’23, Contributing Writer Clara McWeeny explores what makes spelling bees so compelling and the Scripps National Spelling Bee in particular a cultural force, driving memes and national media attention.

Princeton Camerata's ‘Reprise’: A celebration of the joy of music-making

The concert was an evening free of judgement and affectation, focused on the beauty of the music and the relationships between performers, rather than the stuffy practices of more traditional or formal concerts.  

The concert was an evening free of judgement and affectation, focused on the beauty of the music and the relationships between performers, rather than the stuffy practices of more traditional or formal concerts.  

‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’: Sally Rooney’s frustratingly surface-level novel

Contributing Writer Thia Bian reviews Sally Rooney’s newest novel, “Beautiful World Where Are You,” arguing that while the novel interrogates the place of love and beauty in a falling world, it fails to provide a satisfying resolution or exploration of these difficult questions.

Contributing Writer Thia Bian reviews Sally Rooney’s newest novel, “Beautiful World Where Are You,” arguing that while the novel interrogates the place of love and beauty in a falling world, it fails to provide a satisfying resolution or exploration of these difficult questions.

Theatre Intime’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’: a lovely middle ground

Theatre Intime’s production of “Much Ado About Nothing,” the Bard of Avon’s silly enemies-to-lovers comedy, opened on Friday, Nov. 12 and will occur three more times this weekend.

Theatre Intime’s production of “Much Ado About Nothing,” the Bard of Avon’s silly enemies-to-lovers comedy, opened on Friday, Nov. 12 and will occur three more times this weekend.

Princeton Glee Club performs in third Hand in Hand concert

The free event, which took place in Richardson Auditorium, consisted of a performance from Princeton students and sets from the Harvard and Yale Glee Clubs. The concert was a collaborative effort between the three universities to raise money for the nonprofit “Save the Music,” which funds public school music programs in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

The free event, which took place in Richardson Auditorium, consisted of a performance from Princeton students and sets from the Harvard and Yale Glee Clubs. The concert was a collaborative effort between the three universities to raise money for the nonprofit “Save the Music,” which funds public school music programs in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Intersections: 11/12/21

‘Squid Game’: A dystopian nightmare with compelling messages

Contributing writer Olivia Kasule examines the anti-capitalist messaging of the recent hit “Squid Game“ through its humanizing character work and dramatic visuals.

Contributing writer Olivia Kasule examines the anti-capitalist messaging of the recent hit “Squid Game“ through its humanizing character work and dramatic visuals.

Conan Gray’s ‘Telepath’: why less is more

“Telepath” is an amalgamation of old and new. While the track is nostalgic, reminiscent of ’80s disco music, the lyrics detail the ever-so-relatable experience of a dying relationship.  

“Telepath” is an amalgamation of old and new. While the track is nostalgic, reminiscent of ’80s disco music, the lyrics detail the ever-so-relatable experience of a dying relationship.  

Reflections for National First-Generation Day

In honor of National First-Gen Day, The Prospect solicited reflections from Princeton's first-generation and/or low-income community about their experiences. Read for insights on the immigrant student experience, impostor syndrome, and how the University has provided support.

What ‘The Chair’ gets right about women of color in academia

While “The Chair” does sufficiently trace the professional and personal struggles of being a woman of color in academia, it fails to represent modern experiences students and professors may have. 

While “The Chair” does sufficiently trace the professional and personal struggles of being a woman of color in academia, it fails to represent modern experiences students and professors may have. 

Princeton a cappella returns to campus after a two-year hiatus

Gideon McFarland ’22 said that while Old NasSoul lost a lot during the pandemic, the time away gave the group space to evaluate itself and think intentionally about how to move forward: “I think it'll be a great year of new music and exciting performances and we can't wait to share it all with the campus community.”

Gideon McFarland ’22 said that while Old NasSoul lost a lot during the pandemic, the time away gave the group space to evaluate itself and think intentionally about how to move forward: “I think it'll be a great year of new music and exciting performances and we can't wait to share it all with the campus community.”

Combining piano and tap dance, Tao, Teicher stun and reinvent at Richardson Hall

This is the kind of music that overturns what you thought you knew about everything you’ve heard before. It makes you, sitting up on stage with the performers, think, “Jesus, what have I been listening to for my entire life?” 

This is the kind of music that overturns what you thought you knew about everything you’ve heard before. It makes you, sitting up on stage with the performers, think, “Jesus, what have I been listening to for my entire life?” 

We tried gluten-free desserts in Princeton so you don’t have to

Many of you may not know that I am celiac, meaning that I have to be gluten-free. While this is a fairly disappointing fact in the grand scheme of the world, I am comforted by the fact that there are still many places in Princeton to satisfy my sweet tooth. So for this installment of TTT, I reviewed gluten-free desserts in Princeton.  

Many of you may not know that I am celiac, meaning that I have to be gluten-free. While this is a fairly disappointing fact in the grand scheme of the world, I am comforted by the fact that there are still many places in Princeton to satisfy my sweet tooth. So for this installment of TTT, I reviewed gluten-free desserts in Princeton.   

On languages and possibility

For The Prospect, Contributing Writer Daniel Viorica reflects on the role language learning has played in his life and on the ways a language beyond your first can connect you to entirely new worlds.

For The Prospect, Contributing Writer Daniel Viorica reflects on the role language learning has played in his life and on the ways a language beyond your first can connect you to entirely new worlds.

An Ode to Course Offerings Day

In honor of the semesterly release of Course Offerings by the Office of the Registrar, for The Prospect, Associate Editor José Pablo Fernández García captures the excitement and possibility that a new slate of courses presents.

In honor of the semesterly release of Course Offerings by the Office of the Registrar, for The Prospect, Associate Editor José Pablo Fernández García captures the excitement and possibility that a new slate of courses presents.

On listening to foreign music: Why songs matter beyond their lyrics

For The Prospect, Associate Editor Aster Zhang reflects on why they enjoy listening to foreign music, even when it’s in a language they don’t understand — finding freedom in not understanding any particular narrative in a song.

For The Prospect, Associate Editor Aster Zhang reflects on why they enjoy listening to foreign music, even when it’s in a language they don’t understand — finding freedom in not understanding any particular narrative in a song.

Different types of menstrual products

We evaluated seven different types of menstrual products on sustainability and gave each an overall evaluation. In looking at sustainability, we considered carbon offsets, reusability, and the materials of the products. In our overall evaluation, we considered sustainability, price, accessibility, and general reviews in comfort of use. 

We evaluated seven different types of menstrual products on sustainability and gave each an overall evaluation. In looking at sustainability, we considered carbon offsets, reusability, and the materials of the products. In our overall evaluation, we considered sustainability, price, accessibility, and general reviews in comfort of use.  

Intersections: 10/29/21

The arts at Princeton without the art museum

The closure of the Princeton University Art Museum, in conjunction with the shutdown of the museum during the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected the ways that many students, faculty, and members of the local community interact with the arts and humanities on campus.  

The closure of the Princeton University Art Museum, in conjunction with the shutdown of the museum during the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected the ways that many students, faculty, and members of the local community interact with the arts and humanities on campus.