Culture

Dazed, confused, and mildly inept

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.

What to do in Princeton this week

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

Respecting those who make Princeton a great place to live

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.

This fall, go beyond the 'Bubble'

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.

What to do in Princeton this week

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

What to do in Princeton this week

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

DISPATCH | Giving children smiles

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

DISPATCH | Stories worth telling

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

DISPATCH | Argentina's terror, near at hand

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.

DISPATCH | Striving and driving

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

DISPATCH | Loving and losing in Miami

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

DISPATCH | Horseplay at the Hipódromo

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 power of orange

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.

Monetizing Asian culture

I begin to have qualms when certain aspects of Asian culture are cherry-picked while other aspects are rejected or when white Americans begin profiting from the exploitation of Asian culture. 

What to do in Princeton this week

The Prospect’s guide to arts and culture events this week. 

What to do in Princeton this week

The Prospect’s picks for arts and culture events in Princeton this week. 

Yoruba Richen’s “The Green Book: Guide to Freedom” lacks an Oscar but preserves a history

Richen’s work is informative, personal, and poignant, bringing home the importance of remembering the “Green Book,“ the history that made it necessary, and the black-owned businesses it showcased. And maybe it doesn’t have an Oscar, but it preserves a history that the actual award winner uses as little more than a title and a decoration in the passenger seat. 

What to do in Princeton this week

The Prospect’s picks for arts and culture events in Princeton this week. 

What to Do in Princeton this week

Is Glossier worth the hype?

Glossier, the champion of the fresh-faced and clear lip gloss aesthetic, has taken the makeup world by storm. The Prospect reviews whether Glossier’s products are actually worth their hype.