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Memes and mobilization

Memes and mobilization

Auhjanae McGee

In light of being prematurely sent home due to the coronavirus, never have I seen such complex, crafty, and community-minded memes be published at this quick of a pace. In memes and advocacy, I see conduits for empathy, for community building, and ways to make people feel better, in variant but parallel methods.

THE PROSPECT | April 27

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Episode 1 of the Great Princeton Bake-Off (Quarantine Edition)

Episode 1 of the Great Princeton Bake-Off (Quarantine Edition)

Brigitte Harbers

Attending classes from the comfort of my bed is turning into my academic Achilles heel. When I’m not in class, I’ve found this time has given me plenty of opportunities to explore hobbies, both old and new. What have I spent all my free time doing? Baking. 

THE PROSPECT | April 19

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Tigers and TikTok

Tigers and TikTok

José Pablo Fernández García

The world we live in is undoubtedly changing in various facets day by day, and how we socialize and connect with our communities is no exception. For at least some Princeton students, TikTok is taking on an increasingly prominent part of their social lives as our campus community is spread out across the world. 

THE PROSPECT | April 12

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Recipes for your social distancing needs

Recipes for your social distancing needs

Annabelle Duval

No matter what you make, stress-baking is a productive, easy, and joyful way to take care of yourself and your family members. Food Network Star Giada de Laurentiis says, “Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body; it's truly love.” I think that right now, we could all use a little extra nourishment, for our bodies and our souls. 

THE PROSPECT | April 5

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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 | April 1

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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 | March 31

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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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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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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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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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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 | 02/24/2020

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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 | 02/20/2020

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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 | 02/19/2020

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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 | 02/18/2020

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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 | 02/16/2020

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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

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On grilled cheese sandwiches

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

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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 | 11/10/2019

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