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Dazed, confused, and mildly inept

Dazed, confused, and mildly inept

Sreesha Ghosh

Not only does Princeton have a club for almost any extracurricular you can dream up, almost half of these clubs concern sports or performance arts almost none of us has tried before. So, whether you’re looking to diversify from the extracurriculars you did at high school, trying to find a squad, or have no idea where to start, here’s a (far too) brief list of some of the hidden gems you can find on campus.

THE PROSPECT | 10/10/2019

Mama didn’t raise a quitter: a lamentation in five parts

Monique Legaspi

I hope you’re not overcommitting yourself the way I am. If you are, though, I hope you’ve found comfort in knowing someone else has it the same way.

THE PROSPECT | 10/08/2019

The power of naps

The power of naps

Ashley Nurse

I know doctors say we’re supposed to get at least seven hours of sleep a night, but with our schedule, it’s a blessing if we even get four. Adding naps throughout the day will give us that boost of energy we need to stay up during the night.

THE PROSPECT | 10/08/2019

Sexpert: missing birth control pills

The Sexpert

Hi Sexpert, I’ve been on birth control the past two weeks, and being new to it, I’ve either missed a day or taken them hours late numerous times. I’ve had unprotected/no-pull-out sex about five times this week, including today, which was my original ovulation day (before I started BC). Am I at risk for pregnancy? — Forgetful

THE PROSPECT | 10/01/2019

What to do in Princeton this week

The Prospect

A curated list of arts and culture events in Princeton this week.

THE PROSPECT | 09/30/2019

Respecting those who make Princeton a great place to live

Respecting those who make Princeton a great place to live

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Today, ask the person who swipes your meal card how their day is going. Make the effort to pick up that piece of paper towel that accidentally missed the trash can. Thank the cook that made a warm stew for you on another one of those cold New Jersey days.

THE PROSPECT | 09/26/2019

Relearning how to learn

Cameron Lee

But when I stripped away all expectations and started from a baseline of nothing, adding instead of subtracting from my potential, I found that communicating in Japanese began to feel fun rather than embarrassing.

THE PROSPECT | 09/24/2019

This fall, go beyond the 'Bubble'

This fall, go beyond the 'Bubble'

Dora Zhao

Even though classes are picking up, weekends are the perfect time for students to escape the Orange Bubble. While going out to eat on Nassau is enjoyable, there is so much to see beyond Princeton. For those looking for a day trip or a chance to explore the area outside of Princeton, here is a list of ideas to do this fall.

THE PROSPECT | 09/19/2019

What to do in Princeton this week

The Prospect

A preview of arts and culture events in Princeton for the week of Sept. 16.

THE PROSPECT | 09/16/2019

What to do in Princeton this week

What to do in Princeton this week

The Prospect

As the school year kicks off, Princeton welcomes new and returning students alike with a variety of performances and cultural events.

THE PROSPECT | 09/10/2019

DISPATCH | Giving children smiles

Harsimran Makkad

Assistant Design Editor Harsimran Makkad ’22 reflects on her summer working with the non-profit, Give Like a Mother.

THE PROSPECT | 09/07/2019

DISPATCH | Stories worth telling

Benjamin Ball

“To tell a story, I think, is to be a part of something bigger than yourself.”

THE PROSPECT | 09/07/2019

DISPATCH | Argentina's terror, near at hand

DISPATCH | Argentina's terror, near at hand

Jon Ort

Managing Editor Jon Ort ’21 grapples with the horrific crimes of Argentina’s military junta at ESMA, the regime’s largest torture and detention site.

THE PROSPECT | 08/30/2019

DISPATCH | Tuesdays with Germaine

DISPATCH | Tuesdays with Germaine

Ivy Truong

Head News Editor Ivy Truong ’21 explores oft-overlooked corners of Philadelphia with newfound friends.

THE PROSPECT | 08/30/2019

Sometimes, there's no good in grief

Sometimes, there's no good in grief

AG McGee

This won’t go back to normal. There is no normal without my brother. Sometimes, life just really, really sucks. But I’ll love anyway. For him, I will.

THE PROSPECT | 08/28/2019

DISPATCH | Striving and driving

DISPATCH | Striving and driving

Rachel Kennedy

Associate Opinion Editor Rachel Kennedy ’21 investigates the intersections of artifice and aspiration that define Los Angeles.

THE PROSPECT | 08/20/2019

DISPATCH | Loving and losing in Miami

Samuel Aftel

Managing editor Samuel Aftel ’20 reflects on his heady experiences in Miami this summer, at once embracing and lamenting the impermanence of his stay.

THE PROSPECT | 07/29/2019

DISPATCH | Horseplay at the Hipódromo

DISPATCH | Horseplay at the Hipódromo

Jon Ort

Managing Editor Jon Ort ’21 finds himself taking in a brand new world of horse racing at the Hipódromo outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

THE PROSPECT | 07/19/2019

The power of orange

The power of orange

Maha Al Fahim

As a marriage between the two colors, orange embodies the intensity of red and the levity of yellow. It is the essence of Princeton captured in a color.

THE PROSPECT | 06/07/2019

Princeton conservator Bart Devolder shares a vision for the Art Museum

Isabel Griffith-Gorgati

On May 2, Princeton University Art Museum’s conservator, Bart J.C. Devolder, delivered this year’s Friends Annual Mary Pitcairn Keating Lecture: “A New Day for Art Conservation at the Art Museum.” During his talk, Devolder outlined the past, present, and future of conservation at the museum, shedding light on his own role in this trajectory.

THE PROSPECT | 05/09/2019

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