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ARTS & CULTURE

PROSPECT.

Several grey buildings with narrow windows. In the background, a dark sky with stars and a bright moon.

Alternatives to the Street

“When I want to try something a little more adventurous and not too tiring, I’ll explore the events, places, and other offerings found on campus and around town. If you’re looking for a weekend night alternative, here are some ideas.”

“When I want to try something a little more adventurous and not too tiring, I’ll explore the events, places, and other offerings found on campus and around town. If you’re looking for a weekend night alternative, here are some ideas.”

THE PROSPECT | April 7

Group of dancers in a white space wearing black shirts.

Trenton Arts at Princeton ‘taps’ into local creative community

Princeton’s SMArts program is a part of the larger Trenton Arts at Princeton program, which connects Princeton students with Trenton High School students that bond over a shared love of the arts.

Princeton’s SMArts program is a part of the larger Trenton Arts at Princeton program, which connects Princeton students with Trenton High School students that bond over a shared love of the arts.

THE PROSPECT | April 4

A collage of pizzas, salads, and a cookie ordered at Jules Thin Crust.

Jules Thin Crust: Is it worth your Paw Points?

In light of Jules Thin Crust now accepting Dining Points, contributing writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit investigates the quality, relative to cost, of its food to determine the value of using Dining Points on this pizzeria.

In light of Jules Thin Crust now accepting Dining Points, contributing writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit investigates the quality, relative to cost, of its food to determine the value of using Dining Points on this pizzeria.

THE PROSPECT | April 3

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MET review of ‘La Forza del Destino’: A modern take on a traditional opera

“It was admirable seeing the incorporation of new stage technologies with long-time operas, providing fresh interpretations and contexts for modern audiences. Still, I believe that the opera singing should always remain center stage.”

“It was admirable seeing the incorporation of new stage technologies with long-time operas, providing fresh interpretations and contexts for modern audiences. Still, I believe that the opera singing should always remain center stage.”

THE PROSPECT | April 3

A group of NAACHO dancers performing onstage.

Naacho’s supernatural South Asian fusion sees full house in Richardson

From bright costumes to blood-pumping beats, Naacho’s performance “Shastra: The Rise of Chaos” blended South Asian and American culture in a captivating way. Showcasing the community of Naacho’s company and the depth of their technique, the performance was not one to be missed.

From bright costumes to blood-pumping beats, Naacho’s performance “Shastra: The Rise of Chaos” blended South Asian and American culture in a captivating way. Showcasing the community of Naacho’s company and the depth of their technique, the performance was not one to be missed.

THE PROSPECT | April 3

A man and a woman look at each other while talking on-stage.

Stories Untold: A Baba Yaga Fit for the 21st Century

How are we to reconceive of Baba Yaga and the ire she draws from society in light of the crimes of those like Henry? Where one justice system might fail, does justice enter into the hands of another? “Yaga” presents the audience with the opportunity to sit with these questions and see how they play out on the stage. 

How are we to reconceive of Baba Yaga and the ire she draws from society in light of the crimes of those like Henry? Where one justice system might fail, does justice enter into the hands of another? “Yaga” presents the audience with the opportunity to sit with these questions and see how they play out on the stage. 

THE PROSPECT | April 2

The setup of the exhibition, with wooden benches surrounding the scanner in the center. There are scans projected onto a wall behind the benches.

‘The Commons presents ⍰⍰⍰’: a tribute to the art of community spaces

Contributing writer for the Prospect Audrey Zeng details a recent senior thesis exhibition from the visual arts program, which she describes as an art that "is not just something to look at, but something to interact with and be a part of."

Contributing writer for the Prospect Audrey Zeng details a recent senior thesis exhibition from the visual arts program, which she describes as an art that "is not just something to look at, but something to interact with and be a part of."

THE PROSPECT | April 1

Leaves are falling in front of East Pyne.

Women studying women and the humanities

As Women's History Month comes to a close, assistant editor for the Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth explores her place as a woman studying humanities, and how women in the humanities "have made it known that [they] will not ignore [their] history for the comfort of others."

As Women's History Month comes to a close, assistant editor for the Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth explores her place as a woman studying humanities, and how women in the humanities "have made it known that [they] will not ignore [their] history for the comfort of others."

THE PROSPECT | March 31

Large, modern glass building lit up at night.

Why are VIS classes so difficult to get into?

In recent years, VIS classes have been notoriously difficult to get into. Hundreds of students were on waitlists for Spring 2024 VIS classes. With course enrollment around the corner, The Prospect answers the question of why these courses are so difficult to actually get into.

In recent years, VIS classes have been notoriously difficult to get into. Hundreds of students were on waitlists for Spring 2024 VIS classes. With course enrollment around the corner, The Prospect answers the question of why these courses are so difficult to actually get into.

THE PROSPECT | March 29

An assortment of ceramic mugs, bowls, and containers on a wooden shelf by a window.

Princeton’s ceramics studio spins clay into creativity and community

The Ceramics Studio, which once existed in the now demolished Frist College, once again returned in the spring of 2023 upon the opening of New College West. The ‘Prince’ spoke to members involved in the ceramics community.

The Ceramics Studio, which once existed in the now demolished Frist College, once again returned in the spring of 2023 upon the opening of New College West. The ‘Prince’ spoke to members involved in the ceramics community.

THE PROSPECT | March 27

Two men sit down on a stage with microphones.

‘If you can't beat them, confuse them’: Academy Award-nominee Jeffrey Wright’s words of wisdom

After an evening screening of his latest film “American Fiction” at the Garden Theatre, actor Jeffrey Wright spoke to Princeton community members in a Q&A session on March 19. Wright offered advice to college-age students and addressed the themes of “American Fiction,” which tackles divisive, contemporary topics, especially focusing on art and the Black experience.

After an evening screening of his latest film “American Fiction” at the Garden Theatre, actor Jeffrey Wright spoke to Princeton community members in a Q&A session on March 19. Wright offered advice to college-age students and addressed the themes of “American Fiction,” which tackles divisive, contemporary topics, especially focusing on art and the Black experience.

THE PROSPECT | March 25

Theater entrance to "Drive Away Dolls" at the Garden Theatre. Text above the theater room reads "I drive away" in all caps.

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ USG Movies review: raunchy road trip comedy sputters and stalls out

Contributing writer for the Prospect Edward Rogers reviews USG Movies’ latest screening of “Drive Away Dolls,” a recent comedy drama directed by Ethan Coen of the Coen brothers.

Contributing writer for the Prospect Edward Rogers reviews USG Movies’ latest screening of “Drive Away Dolls,” a recent comedy drama directed by Ethan Coen of the Coen brothers.

THE PROSPECT | March 24

A white mug filled with orange liquid and a teabag.

The tale of a tea rookie

Staff writer for the Prospect Jessica Wang details her personal account of embracing caffeine at Princeton, having considered it "a forbidden fruit" for most of her adolescence.

Staff writer for the Prospect Jessica Wang details her personal account of embracing caffeine at Princeton, having considered it "a forbidden fruit" for most of her adolescence.

THE PROSPECT | March 19