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Students support local businesses with new platform Zage

Jack Allen

After hearing about the struggles faced by a number of these restaurants after students left campus in mid-March, Dilbagi created Zage, an online platform that allows community members to send money to local businesses now to redeem as credits on their purchases in the future.

THE PROSPECT | 06/14/2020

On grilled cheese sandwiches

José Pablo Fernández García

When I took the first bite, I instantly knew I was home. Much like the scene in “Ratatouille” where the food critic Anton Ego has a flashback to his childhood upon tasting the ratatouille served to him, I remembered all the previous times I had eaten grilled cheese at home. The warm, gooey center of cheese between the buttery, crispy-on-the-outside-but-soft-on-the-inside bread slices brought me a sense of inner warmth and joy.

THE PROSPECT | 11/12/2019

“Where can I find a Denman brush?”: How to navigate Afro haircare in a PWI

Auhjanae McGee

So, here’s your guide for black haircare here at Princeton: set aside a specific day to take care of your hair, and develop a thorough wash day routine. If you are transitioning to a natural style, focus on highlighting other aspects of your appearance that make you feel confident. While you are natural, stick to one brand that works for you. And finally, whether you are in need of a particular product or hair for your protective styles, your best bet is to find them online, probably Amazon.

THE PROSPECT | 11/10/2019

Thriving together: Princeton’s 8% reflects on the impact of Thrive last weekend

Thriving together: Princeton’s 8% reflects on the impact of Thrive last weekend

Maya Houser

Spaces like Thrive that enable black people to be unapologetic and at ease in their space are imperative, especially at a place like Princeton.

THE PROSPECT | 10/22/2019

Taking a break in the Tiger Tea Room

Katie Heinzer

The Tiger Tea Room in Firestone is a hidden gem for studying students, especially during midterms season.

THE PROSPECT | 10/20/2019

The Princeton Reject Club

Juliana Wojtenko

But for all of those of you who are still lamenting your rejections, I propose a new student group: The Princeton Reject Club. It’s completely normal to be rejected. Princeton is a highly selective school to get into in the first place. And here we are, existing as a pool of extremely talented, ambitious, (slightly) competitive people, and we’re all fighting to belong.

THE PROSPECT | 10/16/2019

Tiger Confessions' fantastic evolution towards live performance

Tiger Confessions' fantastic evolution towards live performance

José Pablo Fernández García

Spann said she was open to holding future evenings of live Tiger Confessions, so long as the demand is there for it. I, for one, would be very excited to see where these ideas lead, as “Tiger Confessions: An Evening of Song and Dramatic Reading” was a wonderful way to blow off some steam at the end of a week of classes and enjoy the start of the weekend.

THE PROSPECT | 10/15/2019

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

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

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

Spice it up

Thomas Johnson

It’s disappointing, given that my favorite moment of trying new spicy dishes is seeing how each culture approaches giving a dish more kick. There are always different techniques, different spices, and different nuances that make each burning dish unique.

THE PROSPECT | 04/17/2019

Passionless at Princeton

Roy Kim

“If I really had a passion and really knew I could change the world, I wouldn't be here.”

THE PROSPECT | 03/12/2019

Capitalism and Princeton dance companies

Guest Contributor

What boosts ticket sales? Prestige. Dance companies understand that your time and financial resources are limited, so we want you to spend them on our show. We need you to care because that’s how we survive. In the spring there are multiple shows every weekend, and we want you to know that ours is the best.

THE PROSPECT | 03/06/2019

A ton of disposable income and no style

Shira Moolten

Canada Goose’s symbolism, not only of wealth and status but of wealth and status as requirements for acceptance to the larger Princeton social scene, feeds into both its popularity and its disrepute. The intensity to which wealth is ridiculed in these memes, memes often made and shared by Canada Goose owners themselves, also points to a layer of self awareness, or perhaps just hypocrisy.

FEATURES | 03/04/2019

Mousey musings

Priya Vulchi

Because whether it’s for something as small as mice in my room, to a professor saying something offensive in class, I don’t want my gratitude to hold me back — especially regarding injustices on campus because, unlike the mice, I can control my choice to confront them.

THE PROSPECT | 12/03/2018

Falling in love with Princeton

Dora Zhao

Coming back to Princeton after break is always difficult. But these illustrations by Wendy Ho ’21 made us fall back in love with campus.

THE PROSPECT | 11/05/2018

Pumpkin carving with refugees: An encounter

Shira Moolten

For the Princeton students rushing by on their way to brunch, or the tourists hurrying to the cathedral, if there is something to gain from pausing to observe a seemingly miscellaneous group of people carve pumpkins together on a Saturday afternoon, it might just be a tiny bit more faith in human nature.

THE PROSPECT | 10/26/2018

Cultural appropriation and Princetoween

Isabel Griffith-Gorgati

For many Princeton students, one of the few bright spots of the midterms slog is planning themed Princetoween costumes, events, and decor with friends. While Princeton’s premature Halloween festivities bring together a student body emerging from many days of library hibernation, an offensive theme choice can do just the opposite. Often the University emails a cultural sensitivity reminder at this time of year.

THE PROSPECT | 10/25/2018

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