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

“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 | November 10

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

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

Elm Drive, which runs through campus.
Photo Credit: Ans Nawaz / The Daily Princetonian

Respecting those who make Princeton a great place to live

Zoya 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

Sushi Restaurant in the Omicho Fish Market, Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture in Japan.
Photo Courtesy of Everett Shen

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

Sometimes, there's no good in grief

Anna McGee

This won’t go back to normal. There is no normal without my brother. Sometimes, life just really, really sucks. But I’ll love anyway. For him, I will.

THE PROSPECT | 08/28/2019

Sexpert: Dry and Dissatisfied

The Sexpert

Dear Sexpert, Hi, I don't get much lubrication in my vagina when I’m having sex, is there any food or drink to help get wetter? Best, Dry and Dissatisfied

THE PROSPECT | 05/07/2019

Sincerely ridiculous

Photo Credit: Jon Ort / The Daily Princetonian

Sincerely ridiculous

Monique Legaspi

Humor can quickly become an easy way to avoid intimacy — armed with quips and witticisms, we become the world’s greatest escapists, slipping through the bonds of tenderness — but intimacy, much like oxygen, shelter, and late meal, is absolutely necessary to our survival.

THE PROSPECT | 04/25/2019

Monetizing Asian culture

Cameron Lee

I begin to have qualms when certain aspects of Asian culture are cherry-picked while other aspects are rejected or when white Americans begin profiting from the exploitation of Asian culture.

THE PROSPECT | 04/24/2019

Spice it up

Thomas Johnson

It’s disappointing, given that my favorite moment of trying new spicy dishes is seeing how each culture approaches giving a dish more kick. There are always different techniques, different spices, and different nuances that make each burning dish unique.

THE PROSPECT | 04/17/2019

Sexpert: Lackluster lover

The Sexpert

Dear Sexpert, I have been dating my girlfriend for about 3 months now. Recently, I’ve noticed that after we have sex, and I’ve seemingly fallen “asleep,” she sometimes reaches in her backpack for her vibrator. The mechanic hum isn’t what keeps me up, but the embarrassment from the fact that sex with me isn’t enough for her. I really care about her, but I don’t know how to confront her about this. What do you think I should do? Sincerely, Lackluster Lover

THE PROSPECT | 04/16/2019

Ask the Sexpert: Tear Preventer

The Sexpert

Dear Sexpert, Can I use micellar water or v-wash as anal lubricant (since it should be water-based)? What can I use apart from expensive lubes? Sincerely, Tear Preventer

THE PROSPECT | 04/11/2019