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Prospect Picks: Spring semester selections

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Prospect Picks: Spring semester selections

Kaichen Chou, Gavin McLoughlin, Zane Mills VanWicklen, Amaya Taylor, Amy Jeon, and Ysabella Olsen

Editors of The Prospect write about their recent favorites in media, trends, and food.

THE PROSPECT | March 19

Cocoa Crazy: Exploring the best and worst of Princeton’s hot chocolate

Cocoa Crazy: Exploring the best and worst of Princeton’s hot chocolate

Larkin Macosko

Contributing writer for The Prospect Larkin Macosko sets out to find the best Princeton hot chocolate.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Larkin Macosko sets out to find the best campus hot chocolate

THE PROSPECT | March 6

Transcending vision in art: a look at the 2026 VIS Book and Poster show

In a room with white walls and windows, rows of colorful desks with books sit. On the rear wall, there is a line of posters.

Transcending vision in art: a look at the 2026 VIS Book and Poster show

Alexis Choi

Contributing writer for The Prospect Alexis Choi reviews the 2026 VIS Book and Poster show.

THE PROSPECT | March 3

Misery loves ‘Company,’ and so do I

Actors stand on the left side of the stage, under a dark blue light, while one actor stands on the right side of the stage, under a spotlight.

Misery loves ‘Company,’ and so do I

Mia Mazzeo

Contributing writer for The Prospect Mia Mazzeo reviews the Princeton University Players and Theatre Intime's "Company."

THE PROSPECT | March 3

Short and sweet: A review of five Oscar Narrative Shorts

A tan and green movie theater stands with various colorful movie posters under a clear blue sky.

Short and sweet: A review of five Oscar Narrative Shorts

Roya Reese

Contributing writer for The Prospect Roya Reese covers five Oscar-Nominated Narrative Shorts.

THE PROSPECT | February 26

The Thomas Edison Film Festival: Princeton’s Secret Cinema

Grey double-door entrance with "The James Stewart Film Theater" written above it.

The Thomas Edison Film Festival: Princeton’s Secret Cinema

Lily Hutcheson

Senior writer for The Prospect Lily Hutcheson reviews the recent Thomas Edison Film Festival.

THE PROSPECT | February 26

Princeton Playhouse Ensembles on building community and grappling with loss: ‘How to Be Not Alone’

Student performers sing, play instruments, and move across a stage.

Princeton Playhouse Ensembles on building community and grappling with loss: ‘How to Be Not Alone’

Michael Grasso

Contributing writer for The Prospect Michael Grasso covers the Princeton Playhouse Ensembles Concert “How to be Not Alone.”

THE PROSPECT | February 24

From air to flair: Sympoh makes breaking elemental

Dozens of students in dark outfits are in a half circle on a stage. In the middle of the circle, three dancers make a choreographed movement.

From air to flair: Sympoh makes breaking elemental

Eesha Sutaria

Contributing writer for The Prospect Eesha Sutaria details the moves and grooves of Sympoh Urban Arts Crew’s spring show: BeatBender.

THE PROSPECT | February 24

Short films, big talent: student projects from VIS fall film classes

A colorful office contains two people. A light-skinned man wearing an orange shirt is sitting at a desk. A girl with brown hair and light-skin is wearing a blue jean jacket. She is in a crunched over position holding a green book to her forehead.

Short films, big talent: student projects from VIS fall film classes

Mia Mazzeo

Contributing writer for The Prospect Mia Mazzeo covers student projects from the VIS program’s fall film classes.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Mia Mazzeo covers student projects from VIS program’s fall film classes.

THE PROSPECT | February 23

Prospect Picks: From the blizzard

Kaichen Chou, Gavin McLoughlin, Zane Mills VanWicklen, Amaya Taylor, Amy Jeon, and Ysabella Olsen

Editors from The Prospect give you their recent favorites in media, trends, and food.

THE PROSPECT | February 23

5 tips to stay stylish and warm

Afar stand Nassau Hall and East Pyne with flurries of snow descending on Cannon Green.

5 tips to stay stylish and warm

Monica Zepeda

Contributing writer for The Prospect Monica Zepeda gives you five tips to keep warm — and stylish — on a cold Princeton day.

THE PROSPECT | February 23

Hit me with your best shot: exploring Princeton’s strangest coffee orders

Hit me with your best shot: exploring Princeton’s strangest coffee orders

Lulu Pettit

Senior writer for The Prospect, Lulu Pettit, explores the most bizarre orders at Princeton coffee shops.

Senior writer for The Prospect Lulu Pettit explores Princeton coffee shop's most bizarre orders.

THE PROSPECT | February 19

Clash of the Colleges: Library Edition

Clash of the Colleges: Library Edition

Kate Chun

Writer for The Prospect Kate Chun reviews different study spots in the residential colleges.

THE PROSPECT | February 19

Valentine’s Day might be over, but these drinks are still available

A warm drink, topped with dried rose petals and foam, in a mug sits on a saucer cup with blue floral designs.

Valentine’s Day might be over, but these drinks are still available

Leia Pei

Contributing writer for The Prospect Leia Pei reviews Valentine's Day themed drinks near campus.

THE PROSPECT | February 17

Soft aesthetics, powerful choreography: a look into Koko Pops’ ‘Etherea’

Several dancers in all white outfits dance on a stage with a black curtain in the background.

Soft aesthetics, powerful choreography: a look into Koko Pops’ ‘Etherea’

Kaichen Chou

Assistant editor for The Prospect Kaichen Chou reviews Koko Pops’ spring show “Etherea.”

THE PROSPECT | February 17

Theatre Intime’s 2026 Student Playwrights Festival explores careerism, academia, mortality, and more

Students stand before a purple background on the Theatre Intime stage pointing to the left while smiling.

Theatre Intime’s 2026 Student Playwrights Festival explores careerism, academia, mortality, and more

Amaya Taylor

Associate Editor of the Prospect Amaya Taylor opens the doors to Theatre Intime’s 2026 Student Playwrights Festival.

THE PROSPECT | February 16

Inside the Ivy Ballet Exchange: PUB Dancers Take the Alvin Ailey Stage

Dancers in mostly black outfits sit and stand in front of a large window through which one can see New York City buildings.

Inside the Ivy Ballet Exchange: PUB Dancers Take the Alvin Ailey Stage

Daphne Lewis and Ambre Van de Velde

Staff News Writers Ambre Van de Velde and Daphne Lewis give a deep dive into this year's Ivy Ballet Exchange.

Staff 'News' Writers Ambre Van de Velde and Daphne Lewis give a deep dive into this year's Ivy Ballet Exchange.

THE PROSPECT | February 15

Princeton’s Todd Bashore adds another Grammy win to distinguished jazz career

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Princeton’s Todd Bashore adds another Grammy win to distinguished jazz career

Devon Williams

Princeton Creative Large Ensemble Director Todd Bashore reflects on his recent 2026 Grammy win, his collaborative work in jazz, and how his professional experience shapes his teaching philosophy centered on discipline, passion, and musical community.

Princeton Creative Large Ensemble Director Todd Bashore reflects on his recent 2026 GRAMMY win, his collaborative work in jazz, and how his professional experience shapes his teaching philosophy centered on discipline, passion, and musical community.

THE PROSPECT | February 15