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Artist Q&A: How improvising led to composing for first-year musician Marvel Jem Roth ’28

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Artist Q&A: How improvising led to composing for first-year musician Marvel Jem Roth ’28

Annika Plunkett

Contributing writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett '28 interview composer Marvel Jem Roth ’28.

THE PROSPECT | 11/25/2024

PJ’s has pizza: A menu refresh for the Princeton classic

Red sign on door with white text advertising pizza sold from4 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

PJ’s has pizza: A menu refresh for the Princeton classic

Lulu Pettit

Staff writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit explains the newest change to PJ’s Pancake House’s menu, with the Princeton staple now offering pizza during dinner.

THE PROSPECT | 11/22/2024

Ask the Sexpert: Establishing boundaries in friendship

The Sexpert

In this month’s column, the Sexpert explains how to maintain boundaries in friendship after platonic and sexual lines have been blurred.

THE PROSPECT | 11/22/2024

Shall we dance?: A ‘breakdown’ of BAC’s ‘After Hours’ performance

Shall we dance?: A ‘breakdown’ of BAC’s ‘After Hours’ performance

Gavin McLoughlin

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin reviews the Black Arts Company’s recent performance “After Hours.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/21/2024

Love, loss, and memory in Theatre Intime’s ‘Eurydice’

A scene with Eurydice and her father standing next to each other.

Love, loss, and memory in Theatre Intime’s ‘Eurydice’

Natalia Diaz

Staff writer for the Prospect Natalia Diaz reviews the tragic story of “Eurydice” in Theatre Intime’s recent show of the Greek myth.

THE PROSPECT | 11/20/2024

Talk turkey to me: Princeton students’ meal options for Thanksgiving Day

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Talk turkey to me: Princeton students’ meal options for Thanksgiving Day

Gavin McLoughlin

Staying in town for Thanksgiving day but don’t feel like cooking? Here are restaurants open in Princeton for your Thanksgiving Day meal needs.

THE PROSPECT | 11/20/2024

At Princeton, you can have Friendsgiving with a famous philosopher

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At Princeton, you can have Friendsgiving with a famous philosopher

Amanda Hugas, Mackenzie Hollingsworth, and Lily Hutcheson

The Prospect asks Princeton students what their “Friendsgiving” plans are this holiday season.

THE PROSPECT | 11/20/2024

Gratitude and guilt: A reflection on retreating to rural life over Thanksgiving break

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Gratitude and guilt: A reflection on retreating to rural life over Thanksgiving break

Connor Romberg

Assistant editor for the Prospect Connor Romberg reflects on returning to his rural hometown during Thanksgiving break.

THE PROSPECT | 11/19/2024

‘A Real Pain’ USG Movies Review: How does one process grief?

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‘A Real Pain’ USG Movies Review: How does one process grief?

Meredith Sneed

Contributing writer for the Prospect Meredith Sneed reviews USG Movies’ latest screening of Jesse Eisenberg’s film “A Real Pain,” which explores how one processes grief.

THE PROSPECT | 11/18/2024

Artist Q&A: Professional pianist Benjamin Grosvenor on finding colors in classical music

Man in tuxedo performs on a grand piano on stage.

Artist Q&A: Professional pianist Benjamin Grosvenor on finding colors in classical music

Chloe Lau

Staff writer for the Prospect Chloe Lau interviews Benjamin Grosvenor, a piano prodigy, on his career.

THE PROSPECT | 11/18/2024

‘Extra! Extra!’ Triangle show, read all about it

Pamphlet reading "Tribill" with a cartoon woman wearing a sash that reads "Pageant Pending." The pamphlet sits atop scattered newspaper.

‘Extra! Extra!’ Triangle show, read all about it

Eden Teshome

Triangle’s latest show promises to delve into the world of pageantry. The ‘Prince,’ however, finds journalism and its many existential quesiton lay at the center of the drama — but, hey, we’re certainly not complaining.

THE PROSPECT | 11/18/2024

Better ‘lait’ than never: A so-so Rojo’s Roastery, Princeton students’ forgotten coffee shop

Front view of a coffee shop with people inside. On the white trim, it says "Rojo's Roastery Artisan Roasted Coffees & Teas."

Better ‘lait’ than never: A so-so Rojo’s Roastery, Princeton students’ forgotten coffee shop

Gavin McLoughlin

Gavin McLoughlin, contributing writer for the Prospect, reviews the somewhat unknown Rojo’s Roastery.

THE PROSPECT | 11/15/2024

(Anon)ymous roams through remembrance, grief, and connection

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(Anon)ymous roams through remembrance, grief, and connection

Kat McLaughlin

Prospect contributing writer Kat McLaughlin reviews Anon(ymous), a modern story inspired by Homer’s “Odyssey.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/15/2024

A broke college student goes undercover: a review of Alo’s price point

An awning covering a brightly lit storefront reads Alo.

A broke college student goes undercover: a review of Alo’s price point

Amanda Hugas

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas reviews price points and clothing quality at the opening of Alo.

THE PROSPECT | 11/14/2024

I spent 54 minutes on the Weekend Shopper: Here’s what I saw

An orange and black bus is parked against a curb.

I spent 54 minutes on the Weekend Shopper: Here’s what I saw

Meredith Sneed

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Meredith Sneed recaps her adventure on the Weekend Shopper.

THE PROSPECT | 11/13/2024

Palestinian food comes to Princeton with Ayat

Front windows and green awning reading “Palestinian Cuisine” of a new restaurant in town.

Palestinian food comes to Princeton with Ayat

Lulu Pettit

Staff Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit reviews the recently-opened Princeton location of Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant chain in the New York area.

THE PROSPECT | 11/12/2024

Decoding patriarchal and colonial perspectives with SAB visiting artist Shahzia Sikander

A slideshow of one of an art exhibition called the “Singing Spheres.”

Decoding patriarchal and colonial perspectives with SAB visiting artist Shahzia Sikander

Emma Cinocca

Staff writer for the Prospect recounts the conversation that the Princeton University Art Museum hosted with Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander, as part of the series SAB Visiting Artist Conversation.

THE PROSPECT | 11/12/2024