The Problem of Power and the Prince
“Eisgruber’s case, while morally objectionable, is at least understandable in light of his position as University president. As one who answers to several conflicted parties, he must at times make concessions that, while consistently appealing to the least satisfying intersection of opposing parties, keep at least some subset of people happy. The Prince, unlike Eisgruber, is (supposedly) not a spokesperson for the University.”
A Letter to the Frosh Who Don’t Like it Here
“What sets Princeton apart from most other universities is the degree to which students feel like they are not allowed to dislike this school. Students across America see their university as a place to learn, socialize, and network. As a tool with strengths and flaws to further their goals. Students at Princeton see Princeton as the place to pursue those goals. As the ultimate college. This outlook creates a culture in which it feels wrong to have reservations about the “greatness” of it all.”
The Real Deal
Who said pen pals couldn’t be best friends?
You’re Christopher Robin and Don’t You Forget It
On the collision course of youthful innocence and adulthoods muted palette.
Monochrome in Orange
A palette with only one color can paint a remarkable number of portraits.
Uma Lembrança
A chronicle of a drink by the seaside, foretold.
How to Live in a Single
“5. Spot your ex-roommates on campus. Remember their erratic sleep patterns, what they looked like in the mornings. The sounds of their alarms. They’ll ask, how’s the single? You say, great…”
The Nass Recommends Returns
This week the Nass recommends a short film (because who has the time for a feature length).
Cinema
‘This feels like a movie,’ I said./’Yeah?’ you laughed./You never understood/your role.