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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 | 04/06/2020

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 | 04/01/2020

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 | 03/31/2020

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 | 03/26/2020

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 | 03/12/2020

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 | 03/05/2020

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 | 02/27/2020

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 | 02/26/2020

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 | 02/24/2020

The desk chair and the rear: A dormitory war

The desk chair and the rear: A dormitory war

Zoya Amir 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 | 02/18/2020

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

On grilled cheese sandwiches

José Pablo Fernández García

When I took the first bite, I instantly knew I was home. Much like the scene in “Ratatouille” where the food critic Anton Ego has a flashback to his childhood upon tasting the ratatouille served to him, I remembered all the previous times I had eaten grilled cheese at home. The warm, gooey center of cheese between the buttery, crispy-on-the-outside-but-soft-on-the-inside bread slices brought me a sense of inner warmth and joy.

THE PROSPECT | 11/12/2019

“Where can I find a Denman brush?”: How to navigate Afro haircare in a PWI

Auhjanae McGee

So, here’s your guide for black haircare here at Princeton: set aside a specific day to take care of your hair, and develop a thorough wash day routine. If you are transitioning to a natural style, focus on highlighting other aspects of your appearance that make you feel confident. While you are natural, stick to one brand that works for you. And finally, whether you are in need of a particular product or hair for your protective styles, your best bet is to find them online, probably Amazon.

THE PROSPECT | 11/10/2019

Taking a break in the Tiger Tea Room

Katie Heinzer

The Tiger Tea Room in Firestone is a hidden gem for studying students, especially during midterms season.

THE PROSPECT | 10/20/2019

The Princeton Reject Club

Juliana Wojtenko

But for all of those of you who are still lamenting your rejections, I propose a new student group: The Princeton Reject Club. It’s completely normal to be rejected. Princeton is a highly selective school to get into in the first place. And here we are, existing as a pool of extremely talented, ambitious, (slightly) competitive people, and we’re all fighting to belong.

THE PROSPECT | 10/16/2019

Mama didn’t raise a quitter: a lamentation in five parts

Monique Legaspi

I hope you’re not overcommitting yourself the way I am. If you are, though, I hope you’ve found comfort in knowing someone else has it the same way.

THE PROSPECT | 10/08/2019

The power of naps

The power of naps

Ashley Nurse

I know doctors say we’re supposed to get at least seven hours of sleep a night, but with our schedule, it’s a blessing if we even get four. Adding naps throughout the day will give us that boost of energy we need to stay up during the night.

THE PROSPECT | 10/08/2019

Sexpert: missing birth control pills

The Sexpert

Hi Sexpert, I’ve been on birth control the past two weeks, and being new to it, I’ve either missed a day or taken them hours late numerous times. I’ve had unprotected/no-pull-out sex about five times this week, including today, which was my original ovulation day (before I started BC). Am I at risk for pregnancy? — Forgetful

THE PROSPECT | 10/01/2019

Respecting those who make Princeton a great place to live

Respecting those who make Princeton a great place to live

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Today, ask the person who swipes your meal card how their day is going. Make the effort to pick up that piece of paper towel that accidentally missed the trash can. Thank the cook that made a warm stew for you on another one of those cold New Jersey days.

THE PROSPECT | 09/26/2019

Relearning how to learn

Cameron Lee

But when I stripped away all expectations and started from a baseline of nothing, adding instead of subtracting from my potential, I found that communicating in Japanese began to feel fun rather than embarrassing.

THE PROSPECT | 09/24/2019

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