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DISPATCH | Bonnaroo 2025: a halfway ruined weekend

Six young people in bright colored clothing are laying down or sitting in a variety of hammocks and multi-colored inflatable chairs.

DISPATCH | Bonnaroo 2025: a halfway ruined weekend

Mackenzie Hollingsworth

Head Editor for The Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth recounts the ups and downs of her time at Bonnaroo 2025.

THE PROSPECT | 4 days ago

DISPATCH | The mountains and metropolis: exploring Salt Lake City

An expansive view of a green mountainscape and blue sky with white clouds.

DISPATCH | The mountains and metropolis: exploring Salt Lake City

Eliana Du

Eliana Du details her time so far at the Computer Science Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) run by the University of Utah, delving into her new life in Salt Lake City.

THE PROSPECT | June 15

How Jeanie Chang ’25 turned Chancellor Green into a couture runway

Young men and women dressed in avant-garde outfits and fabrics stand in a pyramid formation behind one another, as they pose at the end of the rotunda or the runway.

How Jeanie Chang ’25 turned Chancellor Green into a couture runway

Irene Kim

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Irene Kim reviews the fashion show “Metanoilepsis,” which featured a collection of designs by Jeanie Chang ’25 that brought together distinct worlds.

THE PROSPECT | June 1

Sankofa’s latest fashion show, NTU, is the essence of the runway

A crowd of people are near a large square fountain that is filled with water. The fountain has a tall gray abstract sculpture in it.

Sankofa’s latest fashion show, NTU, is the essence of the runway

Amanda Hugas

Staff Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas covers the inside details on this year’s Sankofa fashion show.

THE PROSPECT | May 9

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

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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

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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

Merging ways of thinking at the art of science exhibition

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Merging ways of thinking at the art of science exhibition

Annika Plunkett

Staff Writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett gives an overview of the biannual Art of Science exhibition that will open on Thursday, May 8 in Friend Center.

THE PROSPECT | May 4

Punk rock and hoedowns: my 2025 Porchfest experience

A crowd of spectators are gathered in front of a large white house where three musicians playing the guitar and drums are standing and performing on the porch.

Punk rock and hoedowns: my 2025 Porchfest experience

Gavin McLoughlin

Associate Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin recaps Porchfest 2025.

THE PROSPECT | April 29

Strings attached: Yo-Yo Ma and Jeffrey Brown talk the art of listening at McCarter

A man on the right holds a cello and a cello bow, while a man on the left is clapping his hands together.

Strings attached: Yo-Yo Ma and Jeffrey Brown talk the art of listening at McCarter

Chloe Lau

Staff Writer for The Prospect Chloe Lau recaps McCarter Theatre’s most recent event hosting world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who led a conversation about music, memory, and searching for meaning in a world of uncertainty.

THE PROSPECT | April 29

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

Relationships, Resistance, and Resilience: Roberto Lugo’s Orange and Black Exhibition

A man in a dress shirt and tie sits in a wooden chair, speaking with a woman in a yellow sweater in a large lecture hall with wooden paneling.

Relationships, Resistance, and Resilience: Roberto Lugo’s Orange and Black Exhibition

Irene Kim

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Irene Kim covers Roberto Lugo’s “Orange and Black” exhibition.

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

Finding joy in the mundane and cyclical — a review of Theatre Intime’s ‘Missing Dog, Very Helpful’

A person tries to navigate through outstretched strings while another person stands further back and guides them.

Finding joy in the mundane and cyclical — a review of Theatre Intime’s ‘Missing Dog, Very Helpful’

Eric Mohorea

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Eric Mohorea recaps his visit to the dress rehearsal of Theatre Intime’s latest play, “Missing Dog, Very Helpful.”

THE PROSPECT | April 17

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

Artist Q&A: Revival of Princeton University Wind Ensemble with Jacob Jackson ’26 and Wesley Sanders ’26

A group of students sit in chairs arranged in a concentric formation and play their respective instruments while looking at the music sheets in front of them.

Artist Q&A: Revival of Princeton University Wind Ensemble with Jacob Jackson ’26 and Wesley Sanders ’26

Navya Kommu

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Navya Kommu highlights the revival story of the Princeton University Wind Ensemble with Jacob Jackson ’26 and Wesley Sanders ’26.

THE PROSPECT | April 11

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

‘It’s the Princeton Way’: The award-winning bakery behind Princeton’s sweet treats

‘It’s the Princeton Way’: The award-winning bakery behind Princeton’s sweet treats

Gavin McLoughlin and Annika Plunkett

Associate Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin and Staff Writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett take us inside the hidden basement bakery fueling Princeton’s dining halls with over 6,000 desserts a day.

THE PROSPECT | April 8