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Shannon Ma

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Shannon Ma is a writer for The Prospect. She is in the Class of 2027 and comes from Saratoga, California. She can be reached at sm2818@princeton.edu.


A group of NAACHO dancers performing onstage.

Naacho’s supernatural South Asian fusion sees full house in Richardson

From bright costumes to blood-pumping beats, Naacho’s performance “Shastra: The Rise of Chaos” blended South Asian and American culture in a captivating way. Showcasing the community of Naacho’s company and the depth of their technique, the performance was not one to be missed.

From bright costumes to blood-pumping beats, Naacho’s performance “Shastra: The Rise of Chaos” blended South Asian and American culture in a captivating way. Showcasing the community of Naacho’s company and the depth of their technique, the performance was not one to be missed.


Actors smile and pose for a photoshoot in front of a blue screen.

‘Right person, wrong time’ exemplified in a film: Past Lives

In every scene, a gentle blanket of minimalism is draped beautifully as the film relies on deft cinematography to tell the story. One of the most memorable shots was on Nora’s last day in Korea before she emigrated. When her and Hae Sung split to leave, the camera captures their backsides as they walk in the same direction but on diverging paths.

In every scene, a gentle blanket of minimalism is draped beautifully as the film relies on deft cinematography to tell the story. One of the most memorable shots was on Nora’s last day in Korea before she emigrated. When her and Hae Sung split to leave, the camera captures their backsides as they walk in the same direction but on diverging paths.


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