Mira Eashwaran

The Little Chef Pastry Shop: a Princeton town staple ‘hidden away in plain sight’

The Little Chef Pastry Shop has been a subject of quiet fame amongst Princeton townies for the past 20 years, boasting numerous accolades and a small but dedicated group of student regulars and visitors. The Daily Princetonian spoke with Chef Fils-Aimes, the owner and pastry chef, and students to learn more about this shop’s history in Princeton and meaning to the community.

The Little Chef Pastry Shop has been a subject of quiet fame amongst Princeton townies for the past 20 years, boasting numerous accolades and a small but dedicated group of student regulars and visitors. The Daily Princetonian spoke with Chef Fils-Aimes, the owner and pastry chef, and students to learn more about this shop’s history in Princeton and meaning to the community.

‘I’m not getting pushed out’: Indigenous students advocate for a place at Princeton

The''Prince’ spoke with Indigenous students about their advocacy for a space and resources on campus.

The ‘'Prince’ spoke with Indigenous students about their advocacy for a space and resources on campus.

Finding an ‘academic home’: The push for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Princeton

Princeton University remains one of only three Ivy League schools without an official academic program in Native American and Indigenous Studies. After many years of advocacy, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and students on the path forward for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Princeton.

Princeton University remains one of only three Ivy League schools without an official academic program in Native American and Indigenous Studies. After many years of advocacy, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and students on the path forward for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Princeton.

‘We are all Mercer County’: Bridging the constructed divide between Trenton and Princeton

Though it sits a mere 20 minutes from Princeton University, Trenton, NJ is often portrayed in a radically different manner. The University is involved in several community engagement programs with the city. The Daily Princetonian analyzed these ties and more to better understand the relationships between Princeton and Trenton.

Though it sits a mere 20 minutes from Princeton University, Trenton, NJ is often portrayed in a radically different manner. The University is involved in several community engagement programs with the city. The Daily Princetonian analyzed these ties and more to better understand the relationships between Princeton and Trenton.

Small World Coffee: A ‘vehicle for bringing people together’

Well-known by students, locals, and tourists alike, Small World Coffee recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary in December 2023. The 'Prince' spoke with Jessica Durrie, the co-owner of the establishment, along with employees and a loyal Princeton student customer, reflecting on the coffee shop’s place in the Princeton community.

Well-known by students, locals, and tourists alike, Small World Coffee recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary in December 2023. The 'Prince' spoke with Jessica Durrie, the co-owner of the establishment, along with employees and a loyal Princeton student customer, reflecting on the coffee shop’s place in the Princeton community.

Visiting the Forbes College dogs at home

The Daily Princetonian spoke to Head of Forbes College Maria Garlock and Dean of Forbes College Patrick Caddeau to learn about their puppies and the joy their dogs bring to students on campus.

South Asian groups on campus foster community, cultural belonging

South Asian culture has manifested on campus in myriad ways, not least through student clubs. The Daily Princetonian looked at the history of some of these organizations.

The University keeps Princeton's last community theater afloat, yet again

From its early status as the “runt” of Princeton’s movie theaters, the Garden Theatre has overcome financial and pandemic-related difficulties thanks to university support from the 1990s to today.

From its early status as the “runt” of Princeton’s movie theaters, the Garden Theatre has overcome financial and pandemic-related difficulties thanks to university support from the 1990s to today.