Desire paths, ‘Walden,’ and walking without a path

Inspired by walks around campus, Senior Writer Gabriel Robare meditates on the desire path — a trail created by repeated foot traffic — in a passage from Thoreau’s “Walden,” as well as in his personal life, as someone who finds joy in creating patterns and routines out of the chaos of life.

Inspired by walks around campus, Senior Writer Gabriel Robare meditates on the desire path — a trail created by repeated foot traffic — in a passage from Thoreau’s “Walden,” as well as in his personal life, as someone who finds joy in creating patterns and routines out of the chaos of life.  

How (and why) Minecraft YouTube raised hundreds of thousands for cancer research

As someone who has (thankfully) never had to experience the anguish of having a loved one suffer through cancer, I foolishly thought it wasn’t something that affected me. Since then, I’ve taken time to educate myself on sarcoma, which, due to its rarity, has had relatively less research. 

As someone who has (thankfully) never had to experience the anguish of having a loved one suffer through cancer, I foolishly thought it wasn’t something that affected me. Since then, I’ve taken time to educate myself on sarcoma, which, due to its rarity, has had relatively less research. 

Reflecting on travel through the lives of 20th century philosophers

Contributing Writer Tommy Goulding examines how travel abroad informed the work of 20th century existentialists to consider what the loss of travel due to COVID-19 means for Princeton students.

Contributing Writer Tommy Goulding examines how travel abroad informed the work of 20th century existentialists to consider what the loss of travel due to COVID-19 means for Princeton students.

We tried 6 local pizza places so you don’t have to

I sampled a classic slice of cheese pizza from six establishments in town. In alphabetical order, they are Conte’s Pizza, D’Angelo Italian Market, Jules Thin Crust Pizza, Nomad Pizza, Pizza Den, and Proof. 

I sampled a classic slice of cheese pizza from six establishments in town. In alphabetical order, they are Conte’s Pizza, D’Angelo Italian Market, Jules Thin Crust Pizza, Nomad Pizza, Pizza Den, and Proof. 

Sō Percussion: Experimenting with textures and sound

Sō is back! On Sept. 18, the percussion quartet performed their season opener in Princeton with a program featuring works from the late 20th and 21st centuries. 

Sō is back! On Sept. 18, the percussion quartet performed their season opener in Princeton with a program featuring works from the late 20th and 21st centuries. 

First-year encounters with Princeton critters

Contributing writer Guanyi Cao speaks to several first-years about their encounters with the wildlife at Princeton, from hornet attacks to a late-night rendezvous with the campus fox.

Contributing writer Guanyi Cao speaks to several first-years about their encounters with the wildlife at Princeton, from hornet attacks to a late-night rendezvous with the campus fox.

For all the queer tigers, but especially for myself

On National Coming Out Day, what does it take to come out and then to live unabashedly and fully?

On National Coming Out Day, what does it take to come out and then to live unabashedly and fully?

Theatre Intime’s first show is emotionally raw and complex, opening amid controversy and sparking conversation

“Sniper,” a play by Bonnie Culver, produced by Princeton’s Theatre Intime, is a compassionate telling of a story rife with grief and amorality. The play is a fictionalized portrayal of the life of a mass shooter and the irrevocable consequences of his actions. To carry the weight of such a sensitive narrative with grace and clarity is near impossible. The cast and crew of “Sniper” boldly shoulder this burden. 

“Sniper,” a play by Bonnie Culver, produced by Princeton’s Theatre Intime, is a compassionate telling of a story rife with grief and amorality. The play is a fictionalized portrayal of the life of a mass shooter and the irrevocable consequences of his actions. To carry the weight of such a sensitive narrative with grace and clarity is near impossible. The cast and crew of “Sniper” boldly shoulder this burden. 

Intersections: 10/8/21

Spend fall break in SoHo!

Are you looking for somewhere to visit over fall break? We would highly recommend the SoHo area in New York City. Here’s a few spots that we checked out there over the past summer.  

Are you looking for somewhere to visit over fall break? We would highly recommend the SoHo area in New York City. Here’s a few spots that we checked out there over the past summer.   

A taste of Chinese food in Princeton

Contributing Writer Mary Ma visits three Chinese restaurants in Princeton and reflects on her experiences at each as a Chinese American.

Contributing Writer Mary Ma visits three Chinese restaurants in Princeton and reflects on her experiences at each as a Chinese American. 

A day-by-day review of the Governors Ball Music Festival

Contributing writers Claire Shin and Davina Thompson walk readers through two days of the Governors Ball Music Festival 2021, describing notable performances from Megan Thee Stallion and Post Malone.

Contributing writers Claire Shin and Davina Thompson walk readers through two days of the Governors Ball Music Festival 2021, describing notable performances from Megan Thee Stallion and Post Malone.

Revisiting the reread

For The Prospect, Assistant Editor Molly Cutler examines the value of revisiting old favorites, the risk of nostalgia, and the transactional nature of media consumption today after her own experience rereading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

For The Prospect, Assistant Editor Molly Cutler examines the value of revisiting old favorites, the risk of nostalgia, and the transactional nature of media consumption today after her own experience rereading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

The death of the pleasure read

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Clara McWeeny reflects on how the burdensome reading load of the Humanities sequence has practically killed the pleasure read, keeping her from returning to the books and worlds she’s grown accustomed to calling her own.

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Clara McWeeny reflects on how the burdensome reading load of the Humanities sequence has practically killed the pleasure read, keeping her from returning to the books and worlds she’s grown accustomed to calling her own.

Naaji Hylton ’22 discusses music influences and upcoming Lawnparties performance

Senior Writer Gabriel Robare speaks with Naaji Hylton ’22 (J. Paris) about his musical influences, sources of inspiration, and expectations for his upcoming performance at Fall Lawnparties 2021.

Senior Writer Gabriel Robare speaks with Naaji Hylton ’22 (J. Paris) about his musical influences, sources of inspiration, and expectations for his upcoming performance at Fall Lawnparties 2021. 

Musgraves’ ‘star-crossed’: a moving and meaningful sequel

“star-crossed” is not “Golden Hour,” but it’s also not meant to be. It is its part two, its sister album, the night to its day. 

“star-crossed” is not “Golden Hour,” but it’s also not meant to be. It is its part two, its sister album, the night to its day. 

Intersections: 9/24/21

New arts co-op Princeton Makes welcomes local artists looking for community

Princeton Makes is the brainchild of Jim Levine, who used word-of-mouth to spread information about his new art cooperative, where artists have the opportunity to use studio spaces and sell their work on consignment.

Princeton Makes is the brainchild of Jim Levine, who used word-of-mouth to spread information about his new art cooperative, where artists have the opportunity to use studio spaces and sell their work on consignment. 

Saturnia Arts founders give behind-the-scenes look at their organization

Founded by two sisters during the COVID-19 pandemic, Saturnia Arts connects artists with people who want art, whether for themselves or others. Senior Writer for The Prospect Cathleen Weng sat down with Cassandra James ’23 and Kate James to discuss their experience creating and running the project.

Founded by two sisters during the COVID-19 pandemic, Saturnia Arts connects artists with people who want art, whether for themselves or others. Senior Writer for The Prospect Cathleen Weng sat down with Cassandra James ’23 and Kate James to discuss their experience creating and running the project.

Life on campus for a ’24

“As students adjust to this new environment, their thoughts and feelings offer a unique perspective on the University’s transition as a whole. With this in mind, I sat down with three members of the Class of 2024 and spoke with them about their past year.”  

“As students adjust to this new environment, their thoughts and feelings offer a unique perspective on the University’s transition as a whole. With this in mind, I sat down with three members of the Class of 2024 and spoke with them about their past year.”