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From barre to freestyle: Getting in step with Princeton's co-curricular dance classes

From barre to freestyle: Getting in step with Princeton's co-curricular dance classes

Annika Plunkett

Annika Plunkett leaps into discovery of the co-curricular dance classes offered at Princeton. The twist — they’re free.

THE PROSPECT | 11/11/2024

Artist Q&A: DJ KJ and the power of Electronic Dance Music

Three students cheering behind a girl DJing.

Artist Q&A: DJ KJ and the power of Electronic Dance Music

Marley Hartnett-Cody

Contributing writer for the Prospect Marley Hartnett-Cody talks with Kendall Jeong ’25, whose stage name is DJ KJ, about how a lifelong love of EDM jump-started her DJ career.

THE PROSPECT | 11/11/2024

Behind the curtain at Richardson Auditorium: Turning the spotlight on theater staff

Four theater employees stand together smiling.

Behind the curtain at Richardson Auditorium: Turning the spotlight on theater staff

Annika Plunkett

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett goes behind the scenes of Richardson Auditorium to learn about the work of Richardson staff.

THE PROSPECT | 11/07/2024

Campus friendships: building community during backdrops of conflict

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Campus friendships: building community during backdrops of conflict

Pia Sarah Haykel

Guest Contributor for The Prospect Pia Sarah Haykel reflects on her friendships during a time of conflict in the Middle East.

THE PROSPECT | 11/07/2024

A magical evening: Princeton Pianist Ensemble performs ‘Fantasia’

Red light illuminates a stage with five pianos.

A magical evening: Princeton Pianist Ensemble performs ‘Fantasia’

Lulu Pettit

Staff Writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit reviews the Princeton Pianist Ensemble’s latest performance, “Fantasia.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/06/2024

Artist Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon talks poetry, Paul McCartney, and spoken word music

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Artist Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon talks poetry, Paul McCartney, and spoken word music

Isabella Dail

Isabella Dail, head editor of The Prospect and staff writer for News, interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon about his spoken word group, Rogue Oliphant.

THE PROSPECT | 11/04/2024

Spooky, scary decorations adorn dining halls

NCW dining hall decorated in Halloween decor. Several students in shot. In the center is a werewolf figure, dressed in a white campus dining shirt, with a miniature pumpkin in its mouth.

Spooky, scary decorations adorn dining halls

Lily Hutcheson

Contributing writer for the Prospect Lily Hutcheston ranks Halloween decor found in University dining halls across campus.

THE PROSPECT | 10/31/2024

Ask the Sexpert: Sexual exploration in a relationship

The Sexpert

In this month’s column, the Sexpert discusses sexual exploration in relationships, emphasizing clear boundaries and consent between partners.

THE PROSPECT | 10/31/2024

Día de los Muertos at Princeton: A celebration of life, death, and community

An altar honoring the deceased, decorated with colorful cloth, orange marigolds, and bright tissue paper flowers.

Día de los Muertos at Princeton: A celebration of life, death, and community

Annika Plunkett

Contributing Writer for the Prospect Annika Plunkett details her experience of attending the Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration held at East Pyne.

THE PROSPECT | 10/30/2024

Looking for a last-minute costume? Here’s what you’ll see on the street this Halloween

Three carved pumpkin lanterns with candles inside them.

Looking for a last-minute costume? Here’s what you’ll see on the street this Halloween

Natalia Diaz

Staff writer for The Prospect Natalia Diaz predicts the most popular costumes that are going to be worn by students for this year’s Halloween.

THE PROSPECT | 10/30/2024

Sustainable spooks: College Halloween costumes and the push for conscious consumption

Sustainable spooks: College Halloween costumes and the push for conscious consumption

Amanda Hugas

Contributing writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas explores sustainable Halloween costumes.

THE PROSPECT | 10/30/2024

A frightfully fun night at the Sinfonia Halloween Show

An orchestra gathered upon a large stage lit by pink and purple lights.

A frightfully fun night at the Sinfonia Halloween Show

Lulu Pettit

Staff writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit describes the recent Halloween show performed by Sinfonia.

THE PROSPECT | 10/28/2024

Artist Q&A: Maddie Feldman’s DJ dreams as Disc Rocky

Girl with headphones plays music for others in a college dorm.

Artist Q&A: Maddie Feldman’s DJ dreams as Disc Rocky

Annie Wang

Assistant Editor for The Prospect Annie Wang talks with Maddie Feldman about her DJing experience under the name Disc Rocky.

THE PROSPECT | 10/28/2024

Bioart goes abroad: a freshman seminar in London

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Bioart goes abroad: a freshman seminar in London

Lily Hutcheson

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Lily Hutcheson reflects on her fall break in London for a freshman seminar.

THE PROSPECT | 10/23/2024

The Mountain Goats concert: A celebration of early 2000s indie perfection

The Mountain Goats concert: A celebration of early 2000s indie perfection

Gavin McLoughlin

Contributing writer for The Prospect, Gavin McLoughlin, reviews The Mountain Goats’ recent performance at McCarter Theater.

THE PROSPECT | 10/22/2024

A broke college student goes undercover: Inside the new Hermès store

Front entrance and display case of the Hermès store.

A broke college student goes undercover: Inside the new Hermès store

Amanda Hugas

Contributing writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas reflects on her investigative exploration of the new Hermès store in Princeton.

THE PROSPECT | 10/21/2024

Growing your garden: An evening with Grammy-award winner Natalia Lafourcade

A woman holding a guitar and leaning into a microphone

Growing your garden: An evening with Grammy-award winner Natalia Lafourcade

Narges Anzali and Natalia Diaz

Staff Writer for the Prospect Natalia Diaz and Contributing Writer for the Prospect Narges Anzali recap a performance by Grammy Award winning Natalia Lafourcade and her reflections on her experience with music.

THE PROSPECT | 10/20/2024