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A broke college student goes undercover: A review of Princeton’s new Brandy Melville

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A broke college student goes undercover: A review of Princeton’s new Brandy Melville

Amanda Hugas

Staff writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas reviews the good and bad of Hulfish Gallery's replacement, Brandy Melville.

THE PROSPECT | 1 day ago

Tina M. Campt succeeds Paul Muldoon as new director of Princeton Atelier

Tina M. Campt succeeds Paul Muldoon as new director of Princeton Atelier

Lily Hutcheson

Assistant editor for The Prospect Lily Hutcheson sits down with the new director of Princeton Atelier to discuss the direction of the program and struggles that the arts are facing.

Assistant editor for The Prospect Lily Hutcheson sits down with new director of Princeton Atelier to discuss the direction of the program and struggles that the arts are facing.

THE PROSPECT | 1 day ago

Incoming seniors find summer is a fresh canvas for creativity

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Incoming seniors find summer is a fresh canvas for creativity

Ysabella Olsen

Associate Editor for The Prospect Ysabella Olsen details the lives of two seniors who created art over the summer, one at home in California and one on campus.

THE PROSPECT | September 1

Dispatch | Blissful solo dates: coffee shops and journaling in Brooklyn

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Dispatch | Blissful solo dates: coffee shops and journaling in Brooklyn

Russell Fan

Head Editor for The Prospect Russell Fan details how he started journaling while living in Brooklyn, New York.

THE PROSPECT | August 11

DISPATCH | Slowing down in Italy

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DISPATCH | Slowing down in Italy

Annika Plunkett

Follow staff writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett as she realizes the importance of slowing down during the Princeton in Pisa program.

THE PROSPECT | July 28

DISPATCH | Experiencing Philly's Gayborhood

DISPATCH | Experiencing Philly's Gayborhood

Irene Kim

Follow contributing writer for The Prospect Irene Kim as she experiences Pride Month in Philadelphia's “Gayborhood,” exploring its history and significance.

Follow contributing writer for The Prospect Irene Kim as she experiences Pride Month in Philadelphia's “Gayborhood,” and explores its history and significance.

THE PROSPECT | July 27

DISPATCH | Housing and human rights policy in Hawai’i

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DISPATCH | Housing and human rights policy in Hawai’i

Isaac Bernstein

Follow along staff News writer Isaac Bernstein’s deep dive into his many research projects during a summer in Hawai’i.

THE PROSPECT | July 13

DISPATCH | Bonnaroo 2025: a halfway ruined weekend

Six young people in bright colored clothing are laying down or sitting in a variety of hammocks and multi-colored inflatable chairs.

DISPATCH | Bonnaroo 2025: a halfway ruined weekend

Mackenzie Hollingsworth

Head Editor for The Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth recounts the ups and downs of her time at Bonnaroo 2025.

THE PROSPECT | July 3

DISPATCH | The mountains and metropolis: exploring Salt Lake City

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DISPATCH | The mountains and metropolis: exploring Salt Lake City

Eliana Du

Eliana Du details her time so far at the Computer Science Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) run by the University of Utah, delving into her new life in Salt Lake City.

THE PROSPECT | June 15

How Jeanie Chang ’25 turned Chancellor Green into a couture runway

Young men and women dressed in avant-garde outfits and fabrics stand in a pyramid formation behind one another, as they pose at the end of the rotunda or the runway.

How Jeanie Chang ’25 turned Chancellor Green into a couture runway

Irene Kim

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Irene Kim reviews the fashion show “Metanoilepsis,” which featured a collection of designs by Jeanie Chang ’25 that brought together distinct worlds.

THE PROSPECT | June 1

Sankofa’s latest fashion show, NTU, is the essence of the runway

A crowd of people are near a large square fountain that is filled with water. The fountain has a tall gray abstract sculpture in it.

Sankofa’s latest fashion show, NTU, is the essence of the runway

Amanda Hugas

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas covers the inside details on this year’s Sankofa fashion show.

THE PROSPECT | May 9

Gatsby on Spring Street: A centennial mural brings Fitzgerald’s vision to life

A mural depicting imagery from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," including colorful fireworks, a yellow automobile, a lighthouse emitting green light, eyes wearing glasses, and a flapper holding a drink.

Gatsby on Spring Street: A centennial mural brings Fitzgerald’s vision to life

Cynthia Lee

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Cynthia Lee highlights the Spring Street mural commemorating the centennial anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.”

THE PROSPECT | May 8

Class of 2029 campus recommendations

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Class of 2029 campus recommendations

Amanda Hugas, Annika Plunkett, and Lulu Pettit

Staff Writers for The Prospect Annika Plunkett and Amanda Hugas, and Senior Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit give suggestions to the Class of 2029 for the best places to study, eat, hang out, and see performances on campus.

Staff Writers for The Prospect Annika Plunkett and Amanda Hugas, and Senior Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit give suggestions to the class of 2029 for the best places to study, eat, hang out, and see performances on campus.

THE PROSPECT | May 4

No slides, no waste: TigerSwap and a sustainable move-out

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No slides, no waste: TigerSwap and a sustainable move-out

Amanda Hugas

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas explains how the new TigerSwap app encourages sustainable practices on campus and allows for an easier buying and selling experience as students prepare to move out for the summer.

THE PROSPECT | May 4

Merging ways of thinking at the art of science exhibition

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Merging ways of thinking at the art of science exhibition

Annika Plunkett

Staff Writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett gives an overview of the biannual Art of Science exhibition that will open on Thursday, May 8 in Friend Center.

THE PROSPECT | May 4

Punk rock and hoedowns: my 2025 Porchfest experience

A crowd of spectators are gathered in front of a large white house where three musicians playing the guitar and drums are standing and performing on the porch.

Punk rock and hoedowns: my 2025 Porchfest experience

Gavin McLoughlin

Associate Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin recaps Porchfest 2025.

THE PROSPECT | April 29

Strings attached: Yo-Yo Ma and Jeffrey Brown talk the art of listening at McCarter

A man on the right holds a cello and a cello bow, while a man on the left is clapping his hands together.

Strings attached: Yo-Yo Ma and Jeffrey Brown talk the art of listening at McCarter

Chloe Lau

Staff Writer for The Prospect Chloe Lau recaps McCarter Theatre’s most recent event hosting world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who led a conversation about music, memory, and searching for meaning in a world of uncertainty.

THE PROSPECT | April 29

The revival of the Princeton Blacksmith Club with Soloman Khan ’26

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The revival of the Princeton Blacksmith Club with Soloman Khan ’26

Monica Zepeda

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda spotlights the Princeton Blacksmith Club, which is being primarily revitalized by Soloman Khan ’26.

THE PROSPECT | April 24