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If you give a tiger a cookie: celebrating 50 years of Murray-Dodge Café

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If you give a tiger a cookie: celebrating 50 years of Murray-Dodge Café

Mia Mazzeo

Assistant Editor for The Prospect Mia Mazzeo celebrates and reflects on the significance of Murray-Dodge Café's 50th Anniversary.

THE PROSPECT | 3 days ago

‘Hope’ might just be a hopeless cause

The facade of the Princeton Garden Theater features a movie poster titled "Hope."

‘Hope’ might just be a hopeless cause

Alexis Choi

Contributing writer for The Prospect Alexis Choi reviews the South Korean film "Hope."

THE PROSPECT | 6 days ago

‘The Love Hypothesis’ fails at its own genre

A movie poster with a blue background is seen against a gray wall, titled "The Love Hypothesis," with a woman and a man holding each other and looking at one another.

‘The Love Hypothesis’ fails at its own genre

Amaya Taylor

Associate Editor for The Prospect Amaya Taylor reviews Princeton's advance screening of "The Love Hypothesis."

THE PROSPECT | 6 days ago

Prospect Picks: back to school

"Prospect Picks" is written in large font over a graphic of painting utilities, a film camera, and books.

Prospect Picks: back to school

Kaichen Chou, Gavin McLoughlin, Mia Mazzeo, Amaya Taylor, Amy Jeon, and Ysabella Olsen

Editors of The Prospect write about their recent favorites in media, trends, and food.

THE PROSPECT | September 16

DISPATCH | The sound of music: discovering Geneva at the Fête de la Musique

A group of people are sitting in brown wooden chairs. The people are wearing clothing of various colors and styles. You can see the backs of the people as they are all facing a stage on the right side of the image. On the stage, an adult person is wearing a purple shirt, black capri style pants, black glasses, and black sandals. The person is seated; they appear to be singing into a microphone and playing a tan-colored acoustic guitar.

DISPATCH | The sound of music: discovering Geneva at the Fête de la Musique

Annika Plunkett

Staff writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett explores how a music festival in Geneva allowed her a greater understanding of the city’s culture.

THE PROSPECT | August 24

DISPATCH | A broke college student takes on the Big Apple

There is green grass in the foreground. People are strewn across the grass in multicolored clothing. The people are doing a range of things including laying on the grass, walking around, or playing catch with a ball. The mid-ground of the image has trees with green leaves. Behind the trees, the New York City skyline is visible with silver buildings of mostly rectangular shape. The sky is cloudy with light pastel colors.

DISPATCH | A broke college student takes on the Big Apple

Amanda Hugas

Senior writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas reflects on how a tight budget as a summer intern in NYC led to exploring new activities and developing her social life in the city.

THE PROSPECT | August 23

Nightmare on Washington Road: Princeton Pictures Debuts Three Suspenseful Shorts

Mia Mazzeo

Contributing writer for The Prospect Mia Mazzeo covers Princeton Pictures’ Spring 2026 film debut.

THE PROSPECT | May 14

Five English-department inspired reading recs from a graduating English major

Four books are facing spine-outward on the top shelf of a white bookshelf.

Five English-department inspired reading recs from a graduating English major

Mackenzie Hollingsworth

Senior writer for The Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth reviews five books that are the top of her list as a graduating English major.

THE PROSPECT | May 13

More than awards: The PTONYs unite Princeton’s theater community

A stage lit with yellow floor lights sits in the back as students dressed up talk amongst themselves.

More than awards: The PTONYs unite Princeton’s theater community

Amanda Hugas

Senior writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas recaps Princeton’s first PTONY awards.

THE PROSPECT | May 10

After hours: Inside the drama and comedy of All-Nighter

A crowd of individuals gather after the end of the All-Nighter show.

After hours: Inside the drama and comedy of All-Nighter

Lily Hutcheson

Contributing writer for The Prospect Lily Hutcheson provides a behind the scenes of All-Nighter.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Lily Hutcheson provides a behind the scenes of All-Nighter

THE PROSPECT | May 8

Mic check: An inside look into the process of a WPRB DJ

Two people in black and white clothing sit in a colurful yet dark room with twinkle lights.

Mic check: An inside look into the process of a WPRB DJ

Monica Zepeda

Contributing writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda sits down with WPRB DJ Ryan Moores to discuss his creative process and experience at the student-run station.

THE PROSPECT | May 6

Fuzzy Dice is on a roll

Mia Mazzeo

Contributing writer for The Prospect Mia Mazzeo interviews student improv group Fuzzy Dice.

THE PROSPECT | April 30

Nassau vs. Dillon Gym: which fitness class is the best fit?

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Nassau vs. Dillon Gym: which fitness class is the best fit?

Larkin Macosko

Contributing writer for The Prospect Larkin Macosko reviews and compares fitness classes on Nassau and offered by Dillon Gym.

THE PROSPECT | April 22

‘Hurricane Diane’ plants queerness, climate individualism, tragedy, and pawpaw on the front lawn

Five actors gesture out beyond the stage to the audience.

‘Hurricane Diane’ plants queerness, climate individualism, tragedy, and pawpaw on the front lawn

Amaya Taylor

Associate Editor for The Prospect Amaya Taylor unpacks Theater Intime's whirlwind play, "Hurricane Diane."

THE PROSPECT | April 21

Hope Gantt ’28 is kiln it in the ceramics studio

A collection of multicolored ceramic works.

Hope Gantt ’28 is kiln it in the ceramics studio

Leia Pei

Contributing writer for The Prospect Leia Pei sits down with ceramic artist Hope Gantt ’28.

THE PROSPECT | April 20

From roots to runway: A look at Princeton’s African fashion show ‘Sankofa’

Model on the runway dressed in a pink dress among a crowd of Sankofa attendees.

From roots to runway: A look at Princeton’s African fashion show ‘Sankofa’

Amanda Hugas

Senior writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas takes an in-depth look into Princeton’s annual African fashion show, “Sankofa.”

THE PROSPECT | April 15

How to CBK your life: Carolyn Bessette, JFK Jr., and the current ’90s fashion obsession

A brick building with the clothing store "Nic+Zoe" stands on the corner of a street in Palmer Square.

How to CBK your life: Carolyn Bessette, JFK Jr., and the current ’90s fashion obsession

Monica Zepeda

Contributing writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda covers the rise of ’90s fashion with the airing of “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.”

Contributing writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda covers the rise of 90s fashion with the airing of “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.”

THE PROSPECT | April 15

‘The Drama’ was funny but I felt bad for laughing

A white building with a green facade has a movie poster on it with a man in a white shirt and a woman in a black shirt and text, The Drama, in white font.

‘The Drama’ was funny but I felt bad for laughing

Roya Reese

Contributing writer for The Prospect Roya Reese review A24’s recent release, “The Drama.”

THE PROSPECT | April 14

‘A connection that transcends decades’: Intergenerational bonds at The Princeton Nassoons 85th Reunion

Several dozen people of all ages are standing together on a stage in outfits of many different colors and styles.

‘A connection that transcends decades’: Intergenerational bonds at The Princeton Nassoons 85th Reunion

Devon Williams

Contributing writer for The Prospect Devon Williams covers intergenerational connections, an abundance of music, and a strong community as current members and alumni of The Princeton Nassoons came together for their 85th reunion this past weekend.

THE PROSPECT | April 13

In the Lewis Center for the Arts’ production of ‘The Comeuppance,’ Death is Brought to Life

In the Lewis Center for the Arts’ production of ‘The Comeuppance,’ Death is Brought to Life

Mia Mazzeo and Amaya Taylor

Associate Editor for The Prospect Amaya Taylor and Contributing Writer for The Prospect Mia Mazzeo unpack the play "The Comeuppance."

THE PROSPECT | April 13

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