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Hit me with your best shot: exploring Princeton’s strangest coffee orders

Hit me with your best shot: exploring Princeton’s strangest coffee orders

Lulu Pettit

Senior writer for The Prospect, Lulu Pettit, explores the most bizarre orders at Princeton coffee shops.

Senior writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit explores Princeton coffee shop's most bizarre orders.

THE PROSPECT | 4 hours ago

Clash of the Colleges: Library Edition

Clash of the Colleges: Library Edition

Kate Chun

Writer for The Prospect Kate Chun reviews different study spots in the residential colleges.

THE PROSPECT | 1 day ago

Valentine’s Day might be over, but these drinks are still available

A warm drink, topped with dried rose petals and foam, in a mug sits on a saucer cup with blue floral designs.

Valentine’s Day might be over, but these drinks are still available

Leia Pei

Contributing writer for The Prospect Leia Pei reviews Valentine's Day themed drinks near campus.

THE PROSPECT | 2 days ago

Soft aesthetics, powerful choreography: a look into Koko Pops’ ‘Etherea’

Several dancers in all white outfits dance on a stage with a black curtain in the background.

Soft aesthetics, powerful choreography: a look into Koko Pops’ ‘Etherea’

Kaichen Chou

Assistant editor for The Prospect Kaichen Chou reviews Koko Pops’ spring show “Etherea.”

THE PROSPECT | 3 days ago

Theatre Intime’s 2026 Student Playwrights Festival explores careerism, academia, mortality, and more

Students stand before a purple background on the Theatre Intime stage pointing to the left while smiling.

Theatre Intime’s 2026 Student Playwrights Festival explores careerism, academia, mortality, and more

Amaya Taylor

Associate Editor of the Prospect Amaya Taylor opens the doors to Theatre Intime’s 2026 Student Playwrights Festival.

THE PROSPECT | 4 days ago

Inside the Ivy Ballet Exchange: PUB Dancers Take the Alvin Ailey Stage

Dancers in mostly black outfits sit and stand in front of a large window through which one can see New York City buildings.

Inside the Ivy Ballet Exchange: PUB Dancers Take the Alvin Ailey Stage

Daphne Lewis and Ambre Van de Velde

Staff News Writers Ambre Van de Velde and Daphne Lewis give a deep dive into this year's Ivy Ballet Exchange.

Staff 'News' Writers Ambre Van de Velde and Daphne Lewis give a deep dive into this year's Ivy Ballet Exchange.

THE PROSPECT | 4 days ago

Princeton’s Todd Bashore adds another Grammy win to distinguished jazz career

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Princeton’s Todd Bashore adds another Grammy win to distinguished jazz career

Devon Williams

Princeton Creative Large Ensemble Director Todd Bashore reflects on his recent 2026 Grammy win, his collaborative work in jazz, and how his professional experience shapes his teaching philosophy centered on discipline, passion, and musical community.

Princeton Creative Large Ensemble Director Todd Bashore reflects on his recent 2026 GRAMMY win, his collaborative work in jazz, and how his professional experience shapes his teaching philosophy centered on discipline, passion, and musical community.

THE PROSPECT | 4 days ago

First nomination, first win — Dennehy wins Grammy for Irish musical epic ‘Land of Winter’

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First nomination, first win — Dennehy wins Grammy for Irish musical epic ‘Land of Winter’

Luke Grippo

Head News editor Luke Grippo details Princeton Professor of Music Donnacha Dennehy's musical journey and rise to the Grammys.

Head 'News' editor Luke Grippo details Princeton Professor of Music Donnacha Dennehy's musical journey and rise to the Grammys.

THE PROSPECT | 4 days ago

A sneak peek into Coffee Club’s Valentine’s menu through romance tropes

A girl wearing a floral top and jeans sits behind a brown and white coffee shop register.

A sneak peek into Coffee Club’s Valentine’s menu through romance tropes

Marley Hartnett-Cody

Contributing writer for The Prospect Marley Hartnett-Cody provides a sneak peak into Coffee Club’s exclusive seasonal Valentine’s menu.

THE PROSPECT | February 13

‘I failed onto the page’: Ocean Vuong on upbringing, American identity, and more.

A man in a stylish blue jacket with light brown boots sits with a woman dressed in all black on a big wooden stage.

‘I failed onto the page’: Ocean Vuong on upbringing, American identity, and more.

Annika Plunkett

Staff writer for The Prospect, Annika Plunkett, covers Ocean Vuong’s wide-ranging discussion with Princeton Professor of English Anne Cheng.

THE PROSPECT | February 13

Five unique films you’ll fall for this Valentine’s Day

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Five unique films you’ll fall for this Valentine’s Day

Mia Mazzeo

Contributing writer Mia Mazzeo shares five alternative film picks to shake up your Valentine’s Day viewing.

THE PROSPECT | February 12

Ann Lee is a testament to risky filmmaking

The facade of a movie theater with darker green accents surrounding the doors. A marquee displays coming attractions while the theater itself is flanked by a blue sky and green tree.

Ann Lee is a testament to risky filmmaking

Roya Reese

Contributing writer for The Prospect Roya Reese reviews “The Testament of Ann Lee” showing at The Garden Theatre.

THE PROSPECT | February 12

“Suffering Fools”: Jordan Klepper’s odyssey through Kennedy conspiracies and MAGA rallies

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“Suffering Fools”: Jordan Klepper’s odyssey through Kennedy conspiracies and MAGA rallies

Annika Plunkett

Staff writer Annika Plunkett covers comedian Jordan Klepper’s political comedy show, “Suffering Fools,” at McCarter Theatre.

THE PROSPECT | February 5

Marty Supreme: All Match, No Point

Cream colored building with green trim. Green letters spell out “Princeton Garden Theatre.”

Marty Supreme: All Match, No Point

Roya Reese

Contributing writer for The Prospect Roya Reese reviews “Marty Supreme” showing at The Garden Theatre.

THE PROSPECT | February 4

The joyful clutter of jaZams: A broke college student goes undercover

A building facade that says “JaZams” in white letters. Green garland wrapped in red ribbon stretches across the top of the facade.

The joyful clutter of jaZams: A broke college student goes undercover

Amanda Hugas

Senior Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas goes undercover at jaZams, detailing the variety of toys, books, trinkets, and everything in between that the toy store can offer as last-minute gifts this holiday season.

THE PROSPECT | December 18

Princeton University Art Museum’s Student Advisory Board celebrates their first annual gala since reopening

Six students sitting on chairs in a semi-circle, holding cellos, looking at music stands.

Princeton University Art Museum’s Student Advisory Board celebrates their first annual gala since reopening

Devon Williams

The Student Advisory Board’s annual Student Gala, this year entitled “Voyage,” filled the many halls and pavilions with food, music, activities, and conversation. This is the first year the Gala has been held in the new museum space — in past years, it has been taking place in Campus Club, with much of the school not noticing any relation to the art museum.

The Student Advisory Board’s annual Student Gala, this year entitled “Voyage,” filled the many halls and pavilions with food, music, activities, and conversation. This is the first year the Gala has been held in the new museum, although it has occurred in past years in Campus Club, often unnoticed by much of the school as related to the art museum.

THE PROSPECT | December 16