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

Multi-colored leaves line a stone walkway. A bench is to the left, and leaves are scattered on the ground.

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 | November 20

At Princeton, you can have Friendsgiving with a famous philosopher

An open living room space with couches, chairs, a fireplace, and a piano.

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 | November 20

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 | November 19

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

A display case with the namesake movie poster hanging on a wall.

‘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 | November 18

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 | November 18

‘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 | November 18

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 | November 15

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

Two actors standing on a platform with multicolored stage lights shining on them.

(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 | November 15

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 | November 14

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 | November 13

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 | November 12

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 | November 12

A colorful evening with Princeton University Ballet’s ‘chroma’

Seven dancers in long, flowy pink dresses with their hands outreached upwards.

A colorful evening with Princeton University Ballet’s ‘chroma’

Natalia Diaz

Staff writer for the Prospect Natalia Diaz reviews the Princeton University Ballet’s recent show “chroma” — a vibrant and colorful performance.

THE PROSPECT | November 12

New musical from Jeffery Chen ’25 welcomes you to the milieu in “A Life Worth Living”

Student performers sit on cubes on stage, mid-performance.

New musical from Jeffery Chen ’25 welcomes you to the milieu in “A Life Worth Living”

Isabella Rivera

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera reviews a new student musical, “A Life Worth Living.”

THE PROSPECT | November 11

Conclave: A cinematic meditation on power, the church, and change

A brightly-lit movie poster of a pope in a black gown and a red mitre.

Conclave: A cinematic meditation on power, the church, and change

Faith Ho

Contributing writer for The Prospect Faith Ho reviews USG screened movie, “Conclave.”

THE PROSPECT | November 11

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 | November 11

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 | November 11