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Relationships, Resistance, and Resilience: Roberto Lugo’s Orange and Black Exhibition

A man in a dress shirt and tie sits in a wooden chair, speaking with a woman in a yellow sweater in a large lecture hall with wooden paneling.

Relationships, Resistance, and Resilience: Roberto Lugo’s Orange and Black Exhibition

Irene Kim

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Irene Kim covers Roberto Lugo’s “Orange and Black” exhibition.

THE PROSPECT | April 24

Wandering, lounging, tea in bowls: My adventures in exploring Princeton department lounges

Coffee machines on surface, next to an array of tea bag packets and coffee pods.

Wandering, lounging, tea in bowls: My adventures in exploring Princeton department lounges

Nora Choi

Contributing writer for The Prospect Nora Choi visits several department lounges, tries their tea, and rates the spaces.

Contributing writer for The Prospect, Nora Choi, visits several department lounges, tries their tea, and rates the spaces.

THE PROSPECT | April 22

Finding joy in the mundane and cyclical — a review of Theatre Intime’s ‘Missing Dog, Very Helpful’

A person tries to navigate through outstretched strings while another person stands further back and guides them.

Finding joy in the mundane and cyclical — a review of Theatre Intime’s ‘Missing Dog, Very Helpful’

Eric Mohorea

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Eric Mohorea recaps his visit to the dress rehearsal of Theatre Intime’s latest play, “Missing Dog, Very Helpful.”

THE PROSPECT | April 17

Minimalist atmosphere, beloved spot: an afternoon at Sakrid Coffee Roasters

A brick building has a window with a draped curtain and the words “Sakrid Coffee Roasters” in fine print.

Minimalist atmosphere, beloved spot: an afternoon at Sakrid Coffee Roasters

Meredith Sneed

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Meredith Sneed recaps her time in the stylish Sakrid Coffee Roasters.

THE PROSPECT | April 16

Artist Q&A: Revival of Princeton University Wind Ensemble with Jacob Jackson ’26 and Wesley Sanders ’26

A group of students sit in chairs arranged in a concentric formation and play their respective instruments while looking at the music sheets in front of them.

Artist Q&A: Revival of Princeton University Wind Ensemble with Jacob Jackson ’26 and Wesley Sanders ’26

Navya Kommu

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Navya Kommu highlights the revival story of the Princeton University Wind Ensemble with Jacob Jackson ’26 and Wesley Sanders ’26.

THE PROSPECT | April 11

The seven best outdoor study spots on campus

The seven best outdoor study spots on campus

Marley Hartnett-Cody

With spring here, Marley Hartnett-Cody, a contributing writer for The Prospect, explores the campus’s best outdoor study spots.

THE PROSPECT | April 9

‘It’s the Princeton Way’: The award-winning bakery behind Princeton’s sweet treats

‘It’s the Princeton Way’: The award-winning bakery behind Princeton’s sweet treats

Gavin McLoughlin and Annika Plunkett

Associate Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin and Staff Writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett take us inside the hidden basement bakery fueling Princeton’s dining halls with over 6,000 desserts a day.

THE PROSPECT | April 8

Campus bags unzipped: the good, the bad, and the bulky

A gray backpack with an orange water bottle hangs from a metal hook. The gray metal hook is one of several gray metal hooks that are in a straight line and bolted to a long piece of brown wood. Another brown wooden panel with metal hooks is two feet underneath it.

Campus bags unzipped: the good, the bad, and the bulky

Amanda Hugas

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas analyzes campus fashion through the lens of backpacks, bags, and totes.

THE PROSPECT | April 8

Don’t judge a book by its cover: spending time in Princeton’s most overlooked study spot

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Don’t judge a book by its cover: spending time in Princeton’s most overlooked study spot

Gavin McLoughlin

Associate Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin recaps his visit to the Princeton Public Library and what he witnessed there.

THE PROSPECT | April 3

‘It’s Like Dragons’: Inside Princeton Students’ Hidden Musical Haven

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‘It’s Like Dragons’: Inside Princeton Students’ Hidden Musical Haven

Eric Mohorea

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Eric Mohorea covers Princeton’s musical haven, Princeton Record Exchange.

THE PROSPECT | April 3

‘It has to be a calling’: OBX Co-creator gives thumbs up on AI, independent film production

Three men sit together in chairs behind a projected image of the cast of “Outer Banks.”

‘It has to be a calling’: OBX Co-creator gives thumbs up on AI, independent film production

Luke Grippo

Contributing Writer for the Prospect and Staff News Writer Luke Grippo covers Josh Pate’s, co-creator of the hit series “Outer Banks,” special Q&A event.

THE PROSPECT | April 2

Yejin Suh ’25 wrote a novel in two weeks, and it’s coming out in June

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Yejin Suh ’25 wrote a novel in two weeks, and it’s coming out in June

Annie Rupertus

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Annie Rupertus talks with Yejin Suh ’25 about her soon-to-be released YA novel.

THE PROSPECT | April 2

A new contender in the sandwich game: Capriotti’s

Colorful canvases hung inside sandwich establishment.

A new contender in the sandwich game: Capriotti’s

Junie Ko

Contributing Writer for the Prospect Junie Ko reviews a new sandwich restaurant in Princeton's shopping center, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop.

Contributing Writer for the Prospect Junie Ko reviews a new sandwich restaurant in Princeton's shopping center, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Inc.

THE PROSPECT | April 2

Reviewing Coffee Club’s spring drink specials

Menu written in colorful letters on small chalkboard.

Reviewing Coffee Club’s spring drink specials

Lulu Pettit

Senior writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit reviews Coffee Club's newly released Spring drinks.

THE PROSPECT | April 1

The ‘Prince’ water sommelier’s search for the best water on campus

The ‘Prince’ water sommelier’s search for the best water on campus

Cynthia Lee

Contributing writer for The Prospect Cynthia Lee reviews different residential colleges on campus based on the taste of their available water.

THE PROSPECT | April 1

Artist Q&A: NYC’s Young Artist Scene With Sadat Ahmed ’28

A young man stands at a microphone stand, with his hands wrapped around the microphone, on a dark stage with purple and pink spotlights shining onto him.

Artist Q&A: NYC’s Young Artist Scene With Sadat Ahmed ’28

Monica Zepeda

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda sits down with first-year musician Sadat Ahmed, discussing topics ranging from facing criticism to the NYC music scene.

THE PROSPECT | March 31

Female scientists illuminate McCarter in play ‘Legacy of Light’

Two women, one in a blue petticoat and white dress and another in a red coat and a yellow dress, smile at each other and look at the camera.

Female scientists illuminate McCarter in play ‘Legacy of Light’

Lily Hutcheson

Assistant Editor for The Prospect Lily Hutcheson reviews the play “Legacy of Light,” which explores the stories of two women in the interconnection of science and art.

THE PROSPECT | March 28

Princeton Playhouse Ensemble examines memory and nature in spring concert

A group of people dressed in all black with colorful ties in front of a band on a purple-lit stage.

Princeton Playhouse Ensemble examines memory and nature in spring concert

Irene Kim

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Irene Kim covers the Princeton Playhouse Ensemble’s ethereal spring concert, “Foibles and Fables: Songs of Magic and Memory.”

THE PROSPECT | March 26