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How lucky we are to be alive right now: Reflections on “Hamilton,” grief, and 2020

How lucky we are to be alive right now: Reflections on “Hamilton,” grief, and 2020

AG McGee

Maybe the reason watching the filmed version of “Hamilton” brought to mind so many memories of James Luke was because he, too, is now part of history. And I guess I’m just here, listening to the songs that remind me of my brother and writing down old memories of us as if telling them again could change how they ended.

THE PROSPECT | 07/15/2020

DISPATCH | Great American road trip

DISPATCH | Great American road trip

Carter Gipson

It would be so satisfying to offer some kind of grand insight into the American people and all the places they inhabit, but my only conclusion is that America defies facile generalization.

THE PROSPECT | 07/12/2020

Did Princeton make the best decision? A guide for those grieving, considering gap years, and (for the first time) wishing they could transfer to Cornell

Did Princeton make the best decision? A guide for those grieving, considering gap years, and (for the first time) wishing they could transfer to Cornell

Lillian Chen

Grief does not end in a day. Sometimes it doesn’t ever go away. I know it will surface again sometime in late August, and October during Halloween, and November in the weeks leading up to and during Thanksgiving. What will I be thankful for then?

THE PROSPECT | 07/12/2020

The two faces of Dayton police

The two faces of Dayton police

Katie Heinzer

But in the face of peaceful Black protesters, officers took their Blackness as a signal of violence, disrespect, and “thuggishness.”

THE PROSPECT | 06/30/2020

Lewis Center awards Hodder Fund grants to 10 artists for the 2020-21 academic year

Lewis Center awards Hodder Fund grants to 10 artists for the 2020-21 academic year

Cameron Lee

Recipients of Hodder grants must continue to produce work, “making the most of their creative potential.”

THE PROSPECT | 06/25/2020

Pulitzer Prize winner Hilton Als selected as inaugural Presidential Visiting Scholar for 2020–2021

Pulitzer Prize winner Hilton Als selected as inaugural Presidential Visiting Scholar for 2020–2021

Paige Allen

The University recently named Pulitzer Prize-winning theater critic and writer Hilton Als an inaugural Presidential Visiting Scholar for the 2020–2021 academic year.

THE PROSPECT | 06/23/2020

Members of the Class of 2024 unveil virtual, interactive campus in Roblox

Members of the Class of 2024 unveil virtual, interactive campus in Roblox

Sreesha Ghosh

Ever since Princeton’s temporary closure in March, each and every student has felt the gaping absence of their campus, but some of that still stands to be recovered. While remaining on campus was impossible, an alternative was unveiled on May 30 via the creation of a virtual campus on Roblox.

THE PROSPECT | 06/23/2020

Processing race: navigating social media activism as a NBPOC

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Processing race: navigating social media activism as a NBPOC

Cameron Lee

Conceptualizing race and racism inherently creates a set of paradoxes. It asks us to recognize that racism impacts everyone, but that it impacts everyone differently; it asks us to disassociate from our own racial identity/ies to see the human in each other, but to also celebrate the individuality in our human experiences; it both unites and divides us, because the problem is divisive but the solution is unity.

THE PROSPECT | 06/14/2020

Students support local businesses with new platform Zage

Jack Allen

After hearing about the struggles faced by a number of these restaurants after students left campus in mid-March, Dilbagi created Zage, an online platform that allows community members to send money to local businesses now to redeem as credits on their purchases in the future.

THE PROSPECT | 06/14/2020

Q&A with @lonelycovidtiger: Jeongmin ‘JM’ Cho ’21

Q&A with @lonelycovidtiger: Jeongmin ‘JM’ Cho ’21

Sam Kagan

Jeongmin “JM” Cho ’21, the student behind the Instagram account @lonelycovidtiger, opens up about documenting campus life amid COVID-19. “I hope we will be looking back and be able to appreciate the things that we may have otherwise taken for granted — simple things like being able to be with one another, hug your friends, and express appreciation.”

THE PROSPECT | 05/15/2020

What to read during reading period: Prospect Recommendations, Week Five [Books]

The Prospect

Living in a pandemic leaves you with little to do to keep yourself entertained. To help combat impending boredom, Prospect has launched a series in which our staff recommend content and creative outlets to keep you occupied while you’re stuck in your home. This week, our writers and editors read books from a multitude of genres that are sure to keep you feeling good with finals looming ahead. Here are the books that we recommend you read during quarantine.

THE PROSPECT | 05/08/2020

The STEM School shooting, one year later: a reflection

Rooya Rahin

On May 7, two students went into our high school, STEM School Highlands Ranch, and opened fire at our peers, killing one student, Kendrick Castillo. On May 7, our entire world shattered in mere moments.

THE PROSPECT | 05/07/2020

Davis, Smith announced as U. Arts Fellows for 2020-22

Sreesha Ghosh

The Arts Fellows program at the University provides support for early-career artists who have demonstrated both extraordinary promise and a record of achievement in their fields with the opportunity to further their work while teaching within a liberal arts context.

THE PROSPECT | 04/30/2020

It’s the last week of classes, so wind back with these classics: Prospect Recommendations, Week Four [Movies to Watch]

It’s the last week of classes, so wind back with these classics: Prospect Recommendations, Week Four [Movies to Watch]

The Prospect

Living in a pandemic leaves you with little to do to keep yourself entertained. To help combat impending boredom, Prospect has launched a series in which our Staff recommend content and creative outlets to keep you occupied while you’re stuck in your home. This week, our writers and editors watched some hilarious and heartwarming movies to round off the final week of classes. Here are the films that we recommend you watch during quarantine.

THE PROSPECT | 04/30/2020

In conversation with Trenton seniors: The importance of music and the arts

In conversation with Trenton seniors: The importance of music and the arts

Cameron Lee

As we search for ways to keep ourselves entertained while sequestered within our homes, we have become increasingly dependent on art. However, not everyone can easily engage with the arts, as participation demands a high premium, particularly for the performing arts, such as classical music and ballet. For Trenton Youth Orchestra students, Princeton’s closure means a loss of both music and a vibrant community. Their reflections remind us of the importance of the arts, particularly during trying times.

THE PROSPECT | 04/28/2020

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 | 04/27/2020

Zoom games in the time of quarantine

Zoom games in the time of quarantine

Annabelle Duval

Of course, nothing can substitute hanging out with friends in person, but we have to find ways to stay connected and make each other laugh.

THE PROSPECT | 04/26/2020

Queueing Up Some Quarantunes: Prospect Recommendations, Week Three [Spotify Playlists]

Daily Princetonian Staff

Living in a global pandemic leaves you with little to do to keep yourself entertained. To help combat impending boredom, Prospect has launched a series in which our Staff recommend content and creative outlets to keep you occupied while you’re stuck in your home. This week, our writers and editors curated some fabulous playlists for you to jam out to during studying. Here are the songs we recommend that you listen to during quarantine.

THE PROSPECT | 04/23/2020

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 | 04/19/2020

Getting crafty and creative during COVID-19: Prospect recommendations, Week Two [Creative Activities]

Living in a global pandemic leaves you with little to do to keep yourself entertained. To help combat impending boredom, Prospect has launched a series in which our staff recommend content and creative outlets to keep you occupied while you’re stuck in your home. This week, our writers and editors have been getting in touch with their artistic sides and sharing how they get the creative juices flowing even when stuck inside. Here are the creative activities we recommend for you during quarantine.

THE PROSPECT | 04/17/2020

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