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Balanced, bold, and fresh — Small World’s new menu items make the perfect bite for spring

Alexis Choi

Contributing writer for The Prospect Alexis Choi reviews the newest food menu items at Small World Coffee's Nassau St. location.

THE PROSPECT | April 1

Five things to cross into spring

Students sit, scattered across the grass of Cannon Green.

Five things to cross into spring

Emma Cinocca

Staff writer for The Prospect Emma Cinocca reviews her five arts and culture picks for spring.

THE PROSPECT | March 31

Novelist Percival Everett on AI, literature, and not giving a f--k

A beige room with a brown, vaulted wood ceiling has a black chandelier hanging from the middle of the ceiling. There are many people sitting watching Everett who is standing on a stage at the front of the room. Everett is wearing a white shirt.

Novelist Percival Everett on AI, literature, and not giving a f--k

Lily Hutcheson

Senior writer for The Prospect Lily Hutcheson covers Percival Everett's recent public lecture.

THE PROSPECT | March 31

A quiet archive of living: intimacy and absence in ‘Keepsakes,’ an exhibition by Tessa Mudd ’26

A white wall has black curvy text on it that reads "Keepsakes" in large text with a smaller "Tessa Mudd" to the bottom right of the title.

A quiet archive of living: intimacy and absence in ‘Keepsakes,’ an exhibition by Tessa Mudd ’26

Kaichen Chou

Assistant editor for The Prospect Kaichen Chou reviews the themes and details of Tessa Mudd's senior exhibition, Keepsakes.

THE PROSPECT | March 30

Behind ‘The Man of Many Fathers’ is a man of many stories: Roy Wood Jr. visits McCarter

Behind ‘The Man of Many Fathers’ is a man of many stories: Roy Wood Jr. visits McCarter

Annika Plunkett

Staff writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett recaps comedian Roy Wood Jr.'s recent book talk at McCarter Theatre.

THE PROSPECT | March 26

Busy does not equal valuable: a Buddhist monk’s advice for college life

The Namobuddha Monastery under a clear blue sky.

Busy does not equal valuable: a Buddhist monk’s advice for college life

Tara Prakash

Incoming gap-year student Tara Prakash reflects on navigating college life through conversations with Buddhist Monks.

THE PROSPECT | March 25

All hail the newest sci-fi hit: “Project Hail Mary”

The facade of Princeton Garden Theater sits against a gray sky.

All hail the newest sci-fi hit: “Project Hail Mary”

Mackenzie Hollingsworth

Senior writer for The Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth reviews "Project Hail Mary."

THE PROSPECT | March 25

‘You have to change if you’re going to remain the same’: on the Art Museum’s Willem de Kooning exhibit

One visitor in a grey shirt and another in a black shirt observe two black and white abstract paintings.

‘You have to change if you’re going to remain the same’: on the Art Museum’s Willem de Kooning exhibit

Gavin McLoughlin and Amy Jeon

Head editor Gavin McLoughlin and Associate editor Amy Jeon for The Prospect review Princeton University Art Museum's new exhibit “Willem de Kooning: The Breakthrough Years, 1945–50.”

Head Editor Gavin McLoughlin and Associate Editor Amy Jeon for The Prospect review Princeton University Art Museum's new exhibit “Willem de Kooning: The Breakthrough Years, 1945–50.”

THE PROSPECT | March 23

The new Marquand Library is the perfect place to people-watch

A row of glass panels looks out upon a rainy walkway with students making their way to class.

The new Marquand Library is the perfect place to people-watch

Amanda Hugas

Senior writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas finds a new go-to study spot at the Marquand Library.

THE PROSPECT | March 19

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

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