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ARTS & CULTURE

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Lina Lyssia Abtouche inside the Princeton Chapel.

Never was I understood, until I withstood

"I saw my tears reflected in the irises of my mother’s eyes: the color of the fertile soil birthing nature, to nurture, to ensure my future. I am the reclamation of her voice, the embodiment of her dreams, and the catalyst for the future, whereby I speak on behalf of those underrepresented — who have guarded their tears — and empower them to release their burdens."

"I saw my tears reflected in the irises of my mother’s eyes: the color of the fertile soil birthing nature, to nurture, to ensure my future. I am the reclamation of her voice, the embodiment of her dreams, and the catalyst for the future, whereby I speak on behalf of those underrepresented — who have guarded their tears — and empower them to release their burdens."

THE PROSPECT | 11/13/2023

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Three different variations of 1989, Taylor's version album covers.

The return to ‘Wonderland’: a review of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

“From the visuals of the cover artwork to the songs themselves, the album dazzles. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ presents an opportunity to return to Swift’s anthems of the past through the lens of her talent and perspective today.”

“From the visuals of the cover artwork to the songs themselves, the album dazzles. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ presents an opportunity to return to Swift’s anthems of the past through the lens of her talent and perspective today.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/05/2023

Overhead view of an orchestra from the balcony.

Soloist’s string snaps on opening night, Orchestra proceeds triumphantly

“At the end of the piece, the crowd roared in much-deserved applause to Zhang, who then shared a heartfelt hug with Pratt. The orchestra’s collaboration was on full display as each instrument supported one another to create another stellar number.”

“At the end of the piece, the crowd roared in much-deserved applause to Zhang, who then shared a heartfelt hug with Pratt. The orchestra’s collaboration was on full display as each instrument supported one another to create another stellar number.”

THE PROSPECT | 10/29/2023

This is a photo taken at night with Cleveland Tower, a tall gothic tower that's part of Princeton's graduate college, in the foreground. Trees surround the base of the tower, and a few stars are visible in the sky.

Grief from 700 miles away

There’s something fundamentally different about grieving that loss on a college campus and having to call family instead of being with them as you cry. Princeton, as much as I've loved it here, is not the place I needed to be at that moment. 

There’s something fundamentally different about grieving that loss on a college campus and having to call family instead of being with them as you cry. Princeton, as much as I've loved it here, is not the place I needed to be at that moment. 

THE PROSPECT | 10/26/2023

Interior of a shop with green walls, a long table, and a heart decoration on the window.

I tried hot chocolate from 5 places in Princeton, so you don’t have to

Happy fall! To ease you into golden leaves and pumpkin spice season, Prospect Contributing Writer Brianna Suliguin is here to give you the best hot chocolate recommendations in and around campus.

Happy fall! To ease you into golden leaves and pumpkin spice season, Prospect Contributing Writer Brianna Suliguin is here to give you the best hot chocolate recommendations in and around campus.

THE PROSPECT | 10/24/2023

The signed vinyl cover of Troye Sivan's new album called "Something To Give Each Other." Part of hot pink vinyl is visible on a light pink background. On top of the vinyl is a lavender rectangle with the words "XOXO Troye Sivan" on it. The album title is on the light pink background.

Everything to give you: A review of Troye Sivan’s ‘Something To Give Each Other’

Taken together with the visually stunning and radiant music videos that Troye Sivan has created, the artist’s new album dares to inspire ambition, daydreaming, and forever yearning. If you have not yet taken the time to listen to “Something To Give Each Other,” I can guarantee that it has everything to give you emotionally.

Taken together with the visually stunning and radiant music videos that Troye Sivan has created, the artist’s new album dares to inspire ambition, daydreaming, and forever yearning. If you have not yet taken the time to listen to “Something To Give Each Other,” I can guarantee that it has everything to give you emotionally.

THE PROSPECT | 10/23/2023