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The joyful clutter of jaZams: A broke college student goes undercover

A building facade that says “JaZams” in white letters. Green garland wrapped in red ribbon stretches across the top of the facade.

The joyful clutter of jaZams: A broke college student goes undercover

Amanda Hugas

Senior Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas goes undercover at jaZams, detailing the variety of toys, books, trinkets, and everything in between that the toy store can offer as last-minute gifts this holiday season.

THE PROSPECT | December 18

Best picture nominations: Garden Theatre edition

Cream colored building with green trimming, next to red-panneled building.

Best picture nominations: Garden Theatre edition

Roya Reese

Contributing writer for The Prospect Roya Reese ranks this year’s Garden Theatre film selections.

THE PROSPECT | December 16

Ultimate guide to last minute gifts on Nassau Street

A blue tiger sculpture has a red bow on its neck.

Ultimate guide to last minute gifts on Nassau Street

Cynthia Lee

Contributing writer for The Prospect Cynthia Lee details a list of last-minute gifts that are ideal for student shoppers.

THE PROSPECT | December 11

Ask the Sexpert: AI romance

The Sexpert

In the November issue, the Sexpert explains the pitfalls of using AI chatbots for emotional intimacy.

THE PROSPECT | November 24

Tired of walking 20 minutes for matcha? Ooika is coming to Nassau — although it’s unclear when

Tired of walking 20 minutes for matcha? Ooika is coming to Nassau — although it’s unclear when

Navya Kommu

Contributing writer for the Prospect, Navya Kommu, interviews Ooika owner about his upcoming Nassau Street opening.

THE PROSPECT | November 18

Coffee Club heats things up with their new winter menu

A beige paper-bag is a taped on a glass mirror. It has black sharpie writing on it that lists the winter drinks. The image next to it is a light brown iced latte in a transparent cup on a brown wood table.

Coffee Club heats things up with their new winter menu

Eesha Sutaria

Contributing writer for The Prospect Eesha Sutaria reviews Coffee Club’s new winter drink menu.

THE PROSPECT | November 17

Broke college student goes undercover: Not your average gift shop

People standing in front of shelves of artistic goods.

Broke college student goes undercover: Not your average gift shop

Amanda Hugas

Senior writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas reviews the gift shop at the Princeton University Art Museum.

THE PROSPECT | November 11

‘An homage to creativity in all its forms’: Mosaic restaurant lives up to the hype

A large number of people sat inside a restaurant. Lights hang down from the ceiling while sunlight shines through the windows.

‘An homage to creativity in all its forms’: Mosaic restaurant lives up to the hype

Gavin McLoughlin

Head Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin reviews a variety of items from Princeton University Art Museum’s restaurant, Mosaic.

THE PROSPECT | November 2

Crafting space for fashion with Vivian Chang ’28

A collage of pictures includes multi-colored dresses.

Crafting space for fashion with Vivian Chang ’28

Leia Pei

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Leia Pei talks to student designer Vivian Chang ’28 about the role of fashion in the educational space.

THE PROSPECT | October 30

I tried these workout classes so you don’t have to

Stone building with bikes placed outside.

I tried these workout classes so you don’t have to

Marley Hartnett-Cody

Follow Contributing Writer for The Prospect Marley Hartnett-Cody as she reviews CampusRec group fitness classes.

THE PROSPECT | October 30

Looking for Halloween candy? Try Tiger Treats

Multicolored bags of candy are hanging on a white wall. There is a Tiger Treats sign in orange script font on the adjacent white wall.

Looking for Halloween candy? Try Tiger Treats

Lulu Pettit

Senior writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit tries Swedish and Halloween-themed candy at Princeton's Tiger Treats.

THE PROSPECT | October 29

Bagel Nook’s cereal-flavored line is a big ol’ disappointment

An assortment of bagels on parchment paper labeled "The Bagel Nook." The bagels are divided into two rows, each row containing three bagels. Between the rows are three plastic containers of bagel spreads.

Bagel Nook’s cereal-flavored line is a big ol’ disappointment

Eesha Sutaria

Contributing writer for The Prospect Eesha Sutaria taste tests Bagel Nook bagel and spread combinations.

THE PROSPECT | October 27

Ten must-have pieces for your fall fashion wardrobe

Ten must-have pieces for your fall fashion wardrobe

Monica Zepeda

Contributing writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda predicts the styles we'll be seeing more of this fall.

THE PROSPECT | October 24

Checking off your non-academic Princeton bucket list

A red brick building with cars parked in front, and a few people walking by.

Checking off your non-academic Princeton bucket list

Devon Williams

Contributing writer for The Prospect Devon Williams shares her Princeton bucket list essentials.

THE PROSPECT | October 23

Is Princeton Shopping Center’s Wonder Pho worth the walk?

A variety of colorful dishes and drinks are on a brown table.

Is Princeton Shopping Center’s Wonder Pho worth the walk?

Caroline Naughton

Contributing writer for The Prospect Caroline Naughton details her experience at the new restaurant Wonder Pho, which serves Vietnamese cuisine.

THE PROSPECT | October 9

Firestone offers phone jails to save students from themselves

A paper advertises the Yondr phone pouch to students. In bold, it says "Free yourself from your phone." Below it, it says "Check out a Yondr pouch." In front of the paper is a device to unlock pouches.

Firestone offers phone jails to save students from themselves

Isabella Rivera

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera tests out how effective Firestone’s new Yondr pouches are at creating a distraction-free environment for studying.

THE PROSPECT | October 5

Having trouble orgasming? Wear socks (or maybe not)

Rows of students gathered in an auditorium.

Having trouble orgasming? Wear socks (or maybe not)

Amanda Hugas

Staff writer for the Prospect Amanda Hugas recaps “The Big O,” an event that works to dispel myths regarding sex education and provide more accurate information.

THE PROSPECT | September 28