Lifestyle

Princeton on ice: a review of the Princeton Figure Skating Club’s homage to the decades

Princeton on ice: a review of the Princeton Figure Skating Club’s homage to the decades

Anthony Nathan

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Anthony Nathan describes his experience watching the “Skating Through the Decades” show by Princeton University’s Figure Skating Club. 

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Anthony Nathan describes his experience watching the “Skating Through the Decades” show by Princeton University’s Figure Skating Club. 

THE PROSPECT | May 4

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Rain and spread out venues don't dampen Princeton’s Porchfest

Rain and spread out venues don't dampen Princeton’s Porchfest

Isabella Dail

The Princeton Porchfest is a great way to explore both the local music scene and the town of Princeton. However, I would recommend planning in advance for the best experience, especially in the case of a bad weather forecast. 

The Princeton Porchfest is a great way to explore both the local music scene and the town of Princeton. However, I would recommend planning in advance for the best experience, especially in the case of a bad weather forecast. 

THE PROSPECT | May 4

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Six apps and extensions I use to manage my reading workload

Six apps and extensions I use to manage my reading workload

Avery Danae Williams

“I ask myself: What about the text is making me feel this way and why? How does the reading relate to past and present life events? When I finish, I feel a lot better knowing I’m in a calmer headspace to continue reading.”

“I ask myself: What about the text is making me feel this way and why? How does the reading relate to past and present life events? When I finish, I feel a lot better knowing I’m in a calmer headspace to continue reading.”

THE PROSPECT | April 5

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Hidden between bookshelves, braille tells a story

Hidden between bookshelves, braille tells a story

Macy Kwon

“Without braille texts — even with aid and technology — materials with graphs, mathematics, and tables become almost illegible.”

“Without braille texts — even with aid and technology — materials with graphs, mathematics, and tables become almost illegible.”

THE PROSPECT | March 29

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Hit the sweet spot with Coffee Club’s spring drinks

Hit the sweet spot with Coffee Club’s spring drinks

Isabella Dail

“With the slowly-warming temperature of late-March and sunnier days, it was officially time for the collection of four new spring drinks to be unveiled.”

“With the slowly-warming temperature of late-March and sunnier days, it was officially time for the collection of four new spring drinks to be unveiled.”

THE PROSPECT | March 28

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Grab a refreshing, gluten-free lunch at Maman

Grab a refreshing, gluten-free lunch at Maman

Isabella Dail

“However, Maman is not just a cozy café: it also offers decent options for people with dietary restrictions, including those who maintain a gluten-free diet like myself.”

“However, Maman is not just a cozy café: it also offers decent options for people with dietary restrictions, including those who maintain a gluten-free diet like myself.”

THE PROSPECT | March 26

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Sexpert: Dealing with the size of male genitalia

Sexpert: Dealing with the size of male genitalia

The Sexpert

For the March issue, the Sexpert explores the concern of an above-average-sized penis, and how it could affect the health of and intimacy with a partner during intercourse. 

For the March issue, the Sexpert explores the concern of an above-average-sized penis, and how it could affect the health of and intimacy with a partner during intercourse. 

THE PROSPECT | March 9

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Sexpert: Non-menstrual Vaginal Bleeding

Sexpert: Non-menstrual Vaginal Bleeding

The Sexpert

For the February issue, the Sexpert discusses the topic of non-menstrual vaginal bleeding, and how to both prevent and address this health concern.

For the February issue, the Sexpert discusses the topic of non-menstrual vaginal bleeding, and how to both prevent and address this health concern.

THE PROSPECT | February 9

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The Prospect: Year in Review 2022

The Prospect: Year in Review 2022

José Pablo Fernández García, Cathleen Weng, Kerrie Liang, and Brett Zeligson

As the year comes to a close, we look back on the article, reviews, essays and more that capture the joint exploration and interrogation of our art and our lives as we pushed through towards 2023.

As the year comes to a close, we look back on the article, reviews, essays and more that capture the joint exploration and interrogation of our art and our lives as we pushed through towards 2023.

THE PROSPECT | December 30

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Sexpert: Sex shops

Sexpert: Sex shops

The Sexpert

In this month’s column, the Sexpert gives a run down on sex shops near campus.

In this month’s column, the Sexpert gives a run down on sex shops near campus.

THE PROSPECT | December 8

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‘It’s all I ever wanted to do, sit with language’: Q&A with Translator in Residence Saskia Vogel

‘It’s all I ever wanted to do, sit with language’: Q&A with Translator in Residence Saskia Vogel

Hana Widerman

“It’s nice to feel like this, to have a sense of purpose. I think storytelling has always been my through-line. Linnea was talking about how language itself isn’t a home. It's what you make of language that makes language a home.”

“It’s nice to feel like this, to have a sense of purpose. I think storytelling has always been my through-line. Linnea was talking about how language itself isn’t a home. It's what you make of language that makes language a home.”

THE PROSPECT | December 7

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Caffeine and Continuity: An Ode to Teatime at Fine Hall

Caffeine and Continuity: An Ode to Teatime at Fine Hall

Jack Gallahan

“Teatime may be just a mathematical tradition, but I think its ethos belongs everywhere on campus.”

“Teatime may be just a mathematical tradition, but I think its ethos belongs everywhere on campus.”

THE PROSPECT | November 21

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Mediterranean cuisine in the ‘Orange Bubble’: A review of Taïm

Mediterranean cuisine in the ‘Orange Bubble’: A review of Taïm

Russell Fan

Contributing writer for The Prospect Russell Fan reviews Mediterranean restaurant Taïm, located in the Princeton Shopping Center.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Russell Fan reviews Mediterranean restaurant Taïm, located in the Princeton Shopping Center.

THE PROSPECT | November 17

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At Planted Plate, original vegan dishes and reinvented classics unite

At Planted Plate, original vegan dishes and reinvented classics unite

Albert Lee

Senior writer for The Prospect Albert Lee reviews Planted Plate, a vegan restaurant on Spring Street, and finds that it “offers a fun and eclectic perspective on vegan cuisine, with options for both first-timers and adventurous plant-based foodies.”

Senior writer for The Prospect Albert Lee reviews Planted Plate, a vegan restaurant on Spring Street, and finds that it “offers a fun and eclectic perspective on vegan cuisine, with options for both first-timers and adventurous plant-based foodies.”

THE PROSPECT | November 15

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New College West’s Coffee Club: new location, same great taste

New College West’s Coffee Club: new location, same great taste

Isabella Dail

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Dail reviews the new Coffee Club location, an extension of the popular student-run Princeton establishment. 

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Dail reviews the new Coffee Club location, an extension of the popular student-run Princeton establishment. 

THE PROSPECT | November 13

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Sexpert: Vaginal discharge 101

Sexpert: Vaginal discharge 101

The Sexpert

In this month’s column, The Sexpert gives a rundown on what to know about vaginal discharge.

In this month’s column, The Sexpert gives a rundown on what to know about vaginal discharge.

THE PROSPECT | November 9

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Students reflect on first two months of Pay with Points program

Students reflect on first two months of Pay with Points program

Sofiia Shapovalova

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Sofiia Shapovalova interviewed several members of the Classes of 2025 and 2026 about their opinions on the new Paw Points Initiative connected to the unlimited meal plan.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Sofiia Shapovalova interviewed several members of the Classes of 2025 and 2026 about their opinions on the new Paw Points Initiative connected to the unlimited meal plan.

THE PROSPECT | November 6

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A graduate student’s guide to group fitness

A graduate student’s guide to group fitness

Emily Miller

“There are many reasons to attend group fitness classes offered through Campus Rec. Importantly, they are fun and free for students. Because group fitness classes are at a set time, they add some structure to your life, which is especially important in during post-general-exam life.”

“There are many reasons to attend group fitness classes offered through Campus Rec. Importantly, they are fun and free for students. Because group fitness classes are at a set time, they add some structure to your life, which is especially important in during post-general-exam life.”

THE PROSPECT | October 23

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Sexpert: Managing expectations of doing well in bed

Sexpert: Managing expectations of doing well in bed

The Sexpert

In this month’s column, the Sexpert discuss how to manage the stress you might experience if you and your partner have had different levels of experience with sex.

In this month’s column, the Sexpert discuss how to manage the stress you might experience if you and your partner have had different levels of experience with sex.

THE PROSPECT | October 5

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Haikus by Princetonians: Dr. Mayumi Itoh’s haiku workshop returns to Frist

Haikus by Princetonians: Dr. Mayumi Itoh’s haiku workshop returns to Frist

Arec Keomurjian

“Because haikus have such a dependence on the writer’s surroundings, several students presented poetry that differed dramatically from that showcased in the in-person sessions. The students were experiencing the seasons differently than they would at Princeton, which was reflected in their writing.”

“Because haikus have such a dependence on the writer’s surroundings, several students presented poetry that differed dramatically from that showcased in the in-person sessions. The students were experiencing the seasons differently than they would at Princeton, which was reflected in their writing.”

THE PROSPECT | September 29

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