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ARTS & CULTURE

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The Spring Street Mural: Inspiring the Princeton community through public art

A mural with a black background and the words "stronger together" with each letter in a different font and color.

The Spring Street Mural: Inspiring the Princeton community through public art

Regina Roberts

“Four years since its first iteration, the Spring Street Mural continues to be a Princeton staple, with each new artist helping to uplift the community.”

“Four years since its first iteration, the Spring Street Mural continues to be a Princeton staple, with each new artist helping to uplift the community.”

THE PROSPECT | April 15

Forging Hope in ‘Flight of a Legless Bird’ by Ethan Luk ’24

Two people face each other on a stage with a bathtub and covered in purple light.

Forging Hope in ‘Flight of a Legless Bird’ by Ethan Luk ’24

Emma Cinocca

Staff writer for the Prospect Emma Cinocca reviews the recent play of “Flight of a Legless Bird,” which “ends where it began” and sees the emergence of hope through one’s art.

Staff writer for the Prospect Emma Cinocca reviews the recent play of “Flight of a Legless Bird,” which “ends where it began” and sees the emergence of hope through one’s art.

THE PROSPECT | April 15
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Princeton South Asian Theatrics redeems Glasgow Willy Wonka experience

Five people on a stage performing under spotlights. Three people stand around a stool and two other people are sitting at a table.

Princeton South Asian Theatrics redeems Glasgow Willy Wonka experience

Sophie Zhang

As the “nation’s first South Asian college theater group,” Princeton South Asian Theatrics was able to comment on the South Asian American experience through the lens of comedy. Nonsensical humor added elements of unpredictability and absurdity to the play, creating a unique experience enjoyed by the performers and the audience alike.

As the “nation’s first South Asian college theater group,” Princeton South Asian Theatrics was able to comment on the South Asian American experience through the lens of comedy. Nonsensical humor added elements of unpredictability and absurdity to the play, creating a unique experience enjoyed by the performers and the audience alike.

THE PROSPECT | April 9

An ode to my dorm plants

plants in pots that have various faces drawn on them

An ode to my dorm plants

Jessica Wang

“To some people, plants are just plants — to me, they’re like companions. If they can live here, so can I; if they can stick it out through a gloomy twiggy East Coast winter, so can I.”

“To some people, plants are just plants: to me, they’re like companions. If they can live here, so can I; if they can stick it out through a gloomy twiggy East Coast winter, so can I.”

THE PROSPECT | April 7

Alternatives to the Street

Several grey buildings with narrow windows. In the background, a dark sky with stars and a bright moon.

Alternatives to the Street

Meredith Sneed

“When I want to try something a little more adventurous and not too tiring, I’ll explore the events, places, and other offerings found on campus and around town. If you’re looking for a weekend night alternative, here are some ideas.”

“When I want to try something a little more adventurous and not too tiring, I’ll explore the events, places, and other offerings found on campus and around town. If you’re looking for a weekend night alternative, here are some ideas.”

THE PROSPECT | April 7

Trenton Arts at Princeton ‘taps’ into local creative community

Group of dancers in a white space wearing black shirts.

Trenton Arts at Princeton ‘taps’ into local creative community

Isabella Dail

Princeton’s SMArts program is a part of the larger Trenton Arts at Princeton program, which connects Princeton students with Trenton High School students that bond over a shared love of the arts.

Princeton’s SMArts program is a part of the larger Trenton Arts at Princeton program, which connects Princeton students with Trenton High School students that bond over a shared love of the arts.

THE PROSPECT | April 4

Jules Thin Crust: Is it worth your Paw Points?

A collage of pizzas, salads, and a cookie ordered at Jules Thin Crust.

Jules Thin Crust: Is it worth your Paw Points?

Lulu Pettit

In light of Jules Thin Crust now accepting Dining Points, contributing writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit investigates the quality, relative to cost, of its food to determine the value of using Dining Points on this pizzeria.

In light of Jules Thin Crust now accepting Dining Points, contributing writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit investigates the quality, relative to cost, of its food to determine the value of using Dining Points on this pizzeria.

THE PROSPECT | April 3

MET review of ‘La Forza del Destino’: A modern take on a traditional opera

A dark theater with a gold ceiling and chandeliers before the curtains open.

MET review of ‘La Forza del Destino’: A modern take on a traditional opera

Chloe Lau

“It was admirable seeing the incorporation of new stage technologies with long-time operas, providing fresh interpretations and contexts for modern audiences. Still, I believe that the opera singing should always remain center stage.”

“It was admirable seeing the incorporation of new stage technologies with long-time operas, providing fresh interpretations and contexts for modern audiences. Still, I believe that the opera singing should always remain center stage.”

THE PROSPECT | April 3

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

A group of NAACHO dancers performing onstage.

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

Shannon Ma

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.

THE PROSPECT | April 3

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