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Gatsby on Spring Street: A centennial mural brings Fitzgerald’s vision to life

A mural depicting imagery from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," including colorful fireworks, a yellow automobile, a lighthouse emitting green light, eyes wearing glasses, and a flapper holding a drink.

Gatsby on Spring Street: A centennial mural brings Fitzgerald’s vision to life

Cynthia Lee

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Cynthia Lee highlights the Spring Street mural commemorating the centennial anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.”

THE PROSPECT | May 8

Class of 2029 campus recommendations

A large Gothic-style auditorium stands in the sunset.

Class of 2029 campus recommendations

Amanda Hugas, Annika Plunkett, and Lulu Pettit

Staff Writers for The Prospect Annika Plunkett and Amanda Hugas, and Senior Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit give suggestions to the Class of 2029 for the best places to study, eat, hang out, and see performances on campus.

Staff Writers for The Prospect Annika Plunkett and Amanda Hugas, and Senior Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit give suggestions to the class of 2029 for the best places to study, eat, hang out, and see performances on campus.

THE PROSPECT | May 4

No slides, no waste: TigerSwap and a sustainable move-out

A laptop on top of white bed sheets. On the laptop screen, an advertisement for Tigerswap has an orange and black background with white font, and a list of features of the app at the bottom of the screen.

No slides, no waste: TigerSwap and a sustainable move-out

Amanda Hugas

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas explains how the new TigerSwap app encourages sustainable practices on campus and allows for an easier buying and selling experience as students prepare to move out for the summer.

THE PROSPECT | May 4

The revival of the Princeton Blacksmith Club with Soloman Khan ’26

A young male student with his arms crossed in front of him and smiling, standing in front of some anvils and forge materials in an alleway.

The revival of the Princeton Blacksmith Club with Soloman Khan ’26

Monica Zepeda

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda spotlights the Princeton Blacksmith Club, which is being primarily revitalized by Soloman Khan ’26.

THE PROSPECT | April 24

Wandering, lounging, tea in bowls: My adventures in exploring Princeton department lounges

Coffee machines on surface, next to an array of tea bag packets and coffee pods.

Wandering, lounging, tea in bowls: My adventures in exploring Princeton department lounges

Nora Choi

Contributing writer for The Prospect Nora Choi visits several department lounges, tries their tea, and rates the spaces.

Contributing writer for The Prospect, Nora Choi, visits several department lounges, tries their tea, and rates the spaces.

THE PROSPECT | April 22

Minimalist atmosphere, beloved spot: an afternoon at Sakrid Coffee Roasters

A brick building has a window with a draped curtain and the words “Sakrid Coffee Roasters” in fine print.

Minimalist atmosphere, beloved spot: an afternoon at Sakrid Coffee Roasters

Meredith Sneed

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Meredith Sneed recaps her time in the stylish Sakrid Coffee Roasters.

THE PROSPECT | April 16

The seven best outdoor study spots on campus

The seven best outdoor study spots on campus

Marley Hartnett-Cody

With spring here, Marley Hartnett-Cody, a contributing writer for The Prospect, explores the campus’s best outdoor study spots.

THE PROSPECT | April 9

Campus bags unzipped: the good, the bad, and the bulky

A gray backpack with an orange water bottle hangs from a metal hook. The gray metal hook is one of several gray metal hooks that are in a straight line and bolted to a long piece of brown wood. Another brown wooden panel with metal hooks is two feet underneath it.

Campus bags unzipped: the good, the bad, and the bulky

Amanda Hugas

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas analyzes campus fashion through the lens of backpacks, bags, and totes.

THE PROSPECT | April 8

Don’t judge a book by its cover: spending time in Princeton’s most overlooked study spot

A red-brick building with red-brick pillars and tinted windows.

Don’t judge a book by its cover: spending time in Princeton’s most overlooked study spot

Gavin McLoughlin

Associate Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin recaps his visit to the Princeton Public Library and what he witnessed there.

THE PROSPECT | April 3

‘It’s Like Dragons’: Inside Princeton Students’ Hidden Musical Haven

A ramp leading up to the front door of a small white house decorated with vintage stickers of vinyl records.

‘It’s Like Dragons’: Inside Princeton Students’ Hidden Musical Haven

Eric Mohorea

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Eric Mohorea covers Princeton’s musical haven, Princeton Record Exchange.

THE PROSPECT | April 3

A new contender in the sandwich game: Capriotti’s

Colorful canvases hung inside sandwich establishment.

A new contender in the sandwich game: Capriotti’s

Junie Ko

Contributing Writer for the Prospect Junie Ko reviews a new sandwich restaurant in Princeton's shopping center, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop.

Contributing Writer for the Prospect Junie Ko reviews a new sandwich restaurant in Princeton's shopping center, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Inc.

THE PROSPECT | April 2

Reviewing Coffee Club’s spring drink specials

Menu written in colorful letters on small chalkboard.

Reviewing Coffee Club’s spring drink specials

Lulu Pettit

Senior writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit reviews Coffee Club's newly released Spring drinks.

THE PROSPECT | April 1

The ‘Prince’ water sommelier’s search for the best water on campus

The ‘Prince’ water sommelier’s search for the best water on campus

Cynthia Lee

Contributing writer for The Prospect Cynthia Lee reviews different residential colleges on campus based on the taste of their available water.

THE PROSPECT | April 1

Fresh flavors meet Chinese food at new restaurant XiBei Cuisine

A white plate with 'XiBei Cuisine' printed in small gray letters contains a white block of rice with brown raisins, tan peanuts, green pepitas, tan sesame seeds, and multi-colored dried fruit.

Fresh flavors meet Chinese food at new restaurant XiBei Cuisine

Lulu Pettit

Senior writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit reviews a new Chinese restaurant in Princeton called XiBei Cuisine.

THE PROSPECT | March 25

The best off-campus study spots

Collage of all pictures taken of the off-campus study spaces.

The best off-campus study spots

Navya Kommu

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Navya Kommu lists and describes her five favorite off-campus spaces to frequent for studying and doing work.

THE PROSPECT | February 27

Craft, art, and flavor take the stage at Ooika, Witherspoon Street’s new matcha cafe

A man is holding two small cups over a bowl as he is mixing ingredients to make a matcha beverage.

Craft, art, and flavor take the stage at Ooika, Witherspoon Street’s new matcha cafe

Kat McLaughlin

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Kat McLaughlin recounts her visit and experience of drinking matcha at Ooika, a new matcha cafe on Witherspoon Street.

THE PROSPECT | February 26