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Thank you, COVID-19, but an even bigger thank you to me

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Thank you, COVID-19, but an even bigger thank you to me

Claire Shin
| THE PROSPECT | March 7

I am rarely the star of my own works, which is oxymoronic since they’ve all been labeled “self essays.” This time is going to be different, though. This time, my co-protagonist is not a past lover. It’s the global pandemic that shook the world in 2020 — say it with me — COVID-19. 

I am rarely the star of my own works, which is oxymoronic since they’ve all been labeled “self essays.” This time is going to be different, though. This time, my co-protagonist is not a past lover. It’s the global pandemic that shook the world in 2020 — say it with me — COVID-19. 

Valentine's Prospects

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Valentine's Prospects

Claire Shin, Kerrie Liang, Brett Zeligson, and Katelyn Ryu
| PROJECTS | February 14

Whether you’re single, taken, battling a six-year situationship, or still mourning that breakup from a year ago, The Prospect invites you to join us on our emotional rollercoaster. We hope you enjoy.

Whether you’re single, taken, battling a six-year situationship, or still mourning that breakup from a year ago, The Prospect invites you to join us on our emotional rollercoaster. We hope you enjoy.

DISPATCH | Taking the leap: Traveling across the country alone to LA

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DISPATCH | Taking the leap: Traveling across the country alone to LA

Claire Shin
| THE PROSPECT | July 19

“This summer was filled with things I was uncomfortable doing, some of which I went into willingly and some I didn’t, but, regardless, I don’t regret taking the 2789-mile leap from home to the unknown.”

“This summer was filled with things I was uncomfortable doing, some of which I went into willingly and some I didn’t, but, regardless, I don’t regret taking the 2789-mile leap from home to the unknown.”

The transformation of Adele: “30” Review

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The transformation of Adele: “30” Review

Claire Shin
| THE PROSPECT | 12/08/2021

All in all, fans had sky-high expectations for “30,” and Adele delivered; she appeased listeners with more classic-sounding tracks while also successfully stepping out of the typical powerful ballad that characterized her past hits. However, because she refused to entirely keep within her original formula, I don’t expect “30” to be as much of a hit as “21” or “25.”

All in all, fans had sky-high expectations for “30,” and Adele delivered; she appeased listeners with more classic-sounding tracks while also successfully stepping out of the typical powerful ballad that characterized her past hits. However, because she refused to entirely keep within her original formula, I don’t expect “30” to be as much of a hit as “21” or “25.”

Lovejoy returns with EP “Pebble Brain”

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Lovejoy returns with EP “Pebble Brain”

Claire Shin
| THE PROSPECT | 12/05/2021

“Lovejoy’s newest EP, ‘Pebble Brain,’ follows the same high-energy pop-punk-rock formula that carried ‘Are You Alright?’ to Spotify’s ‘Viral Hits’ playlist. Overall, I’m impressed with it, especially considering that Soot isn’t a professional vocalist. The lyrics might be confusing to many, but their vagueness is their strength: depending on the listener’s interpretation, they can have implications on the personal, political, or societal level.”

“Lovejoy’s newest EP, ‘Pebble Brain,’ follows the same high-energy pop-punk-rock formula that carried ‘Are You Alright?’ to Spotify’s ‘Viral Hits’ playlist. Overall, I’m impressed with it, especially considering that Soot isn’t a professional vocalist. The lyrics might be confusing to many, but their vagueness is their strength: depending on the listener’s interpretation, they can have implications on the personal, political, or societal level.”  

Popular YouTubers MrBeast, Mark Rober partnered up on #TeamSeas to help save world’s oceans

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Popular YouTubers MrBeast, Mark Rober partnered up on #TeamSeas to help save world’s oceans

Claire Shin
| THE PROSPECT | 12/01/2021

The premise is simple: the two YouTubers teamed up with two prolific ocean cleanup organizations: Ocean Conservancy and Ocean Cleanup. Each dollar donated equals a pound of trash removed from the ocean, and the campaign seeks to raise $30 million by Jan. 1.  

The premise is simple: the two YouTubers teamed up with two prolific ocean cleanup organizations: Ocean Conservancy and Ocean Cleanup. Each dollar donated equals a pound of trash removed from the ocean, and the campaign seeks to raise $30 million by Jan. 1.  

“Optimist” by FINNEAS: Album in Review and Analysis

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“Optimist” by FINNEAS: Album in Review and Analysis

Claire Shin
| THE PROSPECT | 11/29/2021

FINNEAS is back, to the joy of millions of fans (including me) with his debut album “Optimist.”  For many, expectations for the album were high: FINNEAS has had a hand in making one of the most iconic voices of our generation, Billie Eilish, and his solo songwriting is clearly superb. He’s clearly delivered on those expectations.

FINNEAS is back, to the joy of millions of fans (including me) with his debut album “Optimist.”  For many, expectations for the album were high: FINNEAS has had a hand in making one of the most iconic voices of our generation, Billie Eilish, and his solo songwriting is clearly superb. He’s clearly delivered on those expectations. 

Coldplay goes cosmic in new album ‘Music of the Spheres’

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Coldplay goes cosmic in new album ‘Music of the Spheres’

Claire Shin
| THE PROSPECT | 10/27/2021

Contributing writer Claire Shin walks through Coldplay’s newest album song by song, from a transcendent take on love to a densely instrumented ten-minute track, and highlights the beneficial contributions of featured artists like BTS, Selena Gomez, and Jacob Collier.

Contributing writer Claire Shin walks through Coldplay’s newest album song by song, and highlights the beneficial contributions of featured artists like BTS, Selena Gomez, and Jacob Collier.

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