Lifestyle

Sexpert: Managing expectations of doing well in bed

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.

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

“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.”

All eyes on Soonja’s Cuisine, where traditional Korean dishes offer an underrated taste

Contributing writer for The Prospect Russell Fan reviews Soonja’s Cuisine, a Korean restaurant off the beaten path — on Alexander Street.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Russell Fan reviews Soonja’s Cuisine, a Korean restaurant off the beaten path — on Alexander Street.

Nassau Street welcomes slate of new restaurants

With a new academic year, comes new restaurants sprouting around Princeton. Here are a few that have recently opened (or are soon to open!) in town, just in time for that time of year when you start craving something — anything — other than dining hall food.

With a new academic year, comes new restaurants sprouting around Princeton. Here are a few that have recently opened (or are soon to open!) in town, just in time for that time of year when you start craving something — anything — other than dining hall food.

Famed playwright Tom Stoppard on art-making in a vexed era

“Art is a kind of denial of the physical world, and the political world is the physical world,” Tom Stoppard said.

“Art is a kind of denial of the physical world, and the political world is the physical world,” Tom Stoppard said.

Sexpert: Finding love in college

The Sexpert is back! In this month’s column, they tackle the trials and tribulations of dating in college and give some advice on how to approach relationships as a first-year student.

The Sexpert is back! In this month’s column, they tackle the trials and tribulations of dating in college and give some advice on how to approach relationships as a first-year student.

Signing off: Reflections on the email monogram

“At times, due to its vast range of applications and correspondents, learning the craft of email often feels like learning how to code switch online, perhaps more so than any other form of digital communication.” For The Prospect, Head Editor Emerita Cameron Lee examines her professors’ use of monograms in their email signatures.

“At times, due to its vast range of applications and correspondents, learning the craft of email often feels like learning how to code switch online, perhaps more so than any other form of digital communication.” For The Prospect, Head Editor Emerita Cameron Lee examines her professors’ use of monograms in their email signatures.

On the record with Jhumpa Lahiri: translation, transformation, love for Italian, and a move to Barnard

In anticipation of her new collection of essays, “Translating Myself and Others,” Jhumpa Lahiri sat down with Staff Writer for The Prospect Maria Khartchenko for an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

In anticipation of her new collection of essays, “Translating Myself and Others,” Jhumpa Lahiri sat down with Staff Writer for The Prospect Maria Khartchenko for an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

Lawnparties student opener Q&A: Strawberry Milk is ready for their second gig

On April 19, newly formed rock band Strawberry Milk was announced as the student opener for Lawnparties Spring 2022. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the group for a Q&A ahead of Sunday.

On April 19, newly formed rock band Strawberry Milk was announced as the student opener for Lawnparties Spring 2022. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the group for a Q&A ahead of Sunday.

On proms, past and present

“The sights and sounds of a high school dance bumped up against the walls of the mansion as contemporary music clashed with nineteenth-century architecture. Welcome to Redemption Prom.”

“The sights and sounds of a high school dance bumped up against the walls of the mansion as contemporary music clashed with nineteenth-century architecture. Welcome to Redemption Prom.”

East Pyne courtyard film set for ‘Oppenheimer’ creates campus chaos

On Thursday, April 14, the quiet majesty of East Pyne was shattered as news spread across campus that Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan was on campus shooting his upcoming film “Oppenheimer.”

On Thursday, April 14, the quiet majesty of East Pyne was shattered as news spread across campus that Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan was on campus shooting his upcoming film “Oppenheimer.”

The art of looking up

“It feels whimsical, indulgent almost, to tell people I want to spend this era of my youth studying the stars.” Paige Cromley reflects on declaring as an Astrophysics major and the grounding experience of stargazing.

“It feels whimsical, indulgent almost, to tell people I want to spend this era of my youth studying the stars. However, I think there is something fundamentally grounding about the field — it seems significantly removed from human-scale worries.” Prospect Staff Writer Paige Cromley reflects on declaring as an Astrophysics major and the grounding experience of stargazing.

PPop Up: Student-run fine dining takes center stage — on a budget

Contributing Writer for the Prospect Joshua Yang reviews a new student-run fine dining experience, PPop Up, an invitation-only pop-up restaurant located in the 1903 basement. 

Contributing Writer for the Prospect Joshua Yang reviews a new student-run fine dining experience, PPop Up, an invitation-only pop-up restaurant located in the 1903 basement. 

Vote100 and Hasan Minhaj are not for brown students like me

After attending Vote100’s event with Hasan Minhaj and professor Kevin Kruse, Contributing Prospect Writer Mollika Jai Singh examines the contrast between their own experience and Minhaj’s statements on the South Asian experience.

After attending Vote100’s event with Hasan Minhaj and professor Kevin Kruse, Contributing Prospect Writer Mollika Jai Singh examines the contrast between their own experience and Minhaj’s statements on the South Asian experience. 

Lunar New Year, on Princeton’s campus

To better understand what Lunar New Year looks like for students on Princeton’s campus, The Prospect solicited reflections from its editors and staff, as well as staffers from the ‘Prince’ at large.

To better understand what Lunar New Year looks like for students on Princeton’s campus, The Prospect solicited reflections from its editors and staff, as well as staffers from the ‘Prince’ at large.

The Prospect: 2021 year in review

In 2021, The Prospect saw Princeton’s arts and culture continue to flourish despite the difficulties of the year. As the year comes to a close, we look back on 25 articles, reviews, essays and much more that capture Princeton life over the past year.

In 2021, The Prospect saw Princeton’s arts and culture continue to flourish despite the difficulties of the year. As the year comes to a close, we look back on 25 articles, reviews, essays and much more that capture Princeton life over the past year.

We tried hot cocoa from 6 places in Princeton, so you don't have to

I sampled hot cocoa from six establishments in town: Small World Coffee, Halo Pub, The Bent Spoon, Starbucks, PJ’s Pancake House, and Milk & Cookies. I was shocked to find so many places serving this chocolaty treat. Every time I thought I had tried it all, I found more shops to explore! Now that winter is right around the corner, I recommend you all go out and get a steamy cup of cocoa to warm up. 

A new oasis of ‘tranquili-tea’ for tea and book lovers

“We want to be a place where people can know that when they’re buying something, they’re supporting ballet lessons, or they’re supporting braces; they’re supporting families and entrepreneurs who have a dream,“ said Doria Roberts, owner of Tipple & Rose which recently opened at 210 Nassau Street.

“We want to be a place where people can know that when they’re buying something, they’re supporting ballet lessons, or they’re supporting braces; they’re supporting families and entrepreneurs who have a dream,“ said Doria Roberts, owner of Tipple & Rose which recently opened at 210 Nassau Street.

In the stacks: New WPRB DJs give a studio tour

Senior Writer Cathleen Weng visits the WPRB studio and talks to some new DJs to get a behind the scenes look at the radio station on campus.

Senior Writer Cathleen Weng visits the WPRB studio and talks to some new DJs to get a behind the scenes look at the radio station on campus.

The bee's knees: Spelling bees and pop culture

In conversation with Dev Jaiswal ’23, Contributing Writer Clara McWeeny explores what makes spelling bees so compelling and the Scripps National Spelling Bee in particular a cultural force, driving memes and national media attention.

In conversation with Dev Jaiswal ’23, Contributing Writer Clara McWeeny explores what makes spelling bees so compelling and the Scripps National Spelling Bee in particular a cultural force, driving memes and national media attention.