Gabriel Robare

Book-ish reviews "A Mathematician's Apology" by G.H. Hardy

G. H. Hardy, one of the most prominent mathematicians of the twentieth century, would agree with you: math is useless. You’ll never need it. And yet: Hardy still thinks math is worth your while. Why? Listen in to our newest episode of Book-ish to find out. 

G. H. Hardy, one of the most prominent mathematicians of the twentieth century, would agree with you: math is useless. You’ll never need it. And yet: Hardy still thinks math is worth your while. Why? Listen in to our newest episode of Book-ish to find out. 

‘A Formal Occasion’: Crossword Commentary

Play this Friday's crossword, ‘The Other America’

The latest Friday crossword comes to us courtesy of Gabe Robare and features a quote from MLK, many clever clues, and a wide selection of trivia.

The latest Friday crossword comes to us courtesy of Gabe Robare and features a quote from MLK, many clever clues, and a wide selection of trivia.

Introducing Book-ish: A Prospect podcast

“In the summer before my senior year of high school, I read my first Jane Austen novel, Emma. And I hated it. But this past winter, I read it again, wanting to give it another chance. And I loved it. In this episode, I’ll tell you why.”

“In the summer before my senior year of high school, I read my first Jane Austen novel, Emma. And I hated it. But this past winter, I read it again, wanting to give it another chance. And I loved it. In this episode, I’ll tell you why.”

Commentary: “1000 Dollar Puzzle”

Hints and commentary on tricky clues and the puzzle's theme from the constructor.

Hints and commentary on tricky clues and the puzzle's theme from the constructor.

Play this Friday's crossword, “Over in Berlin”

51 down: Kelly Clarkson was an American one

51 down: Kelly Clarkson was an American one

Play our inaugural crossword, ‘A Bad Online School Day.’

3 down: Place where you might get into hot water?

3D: Place where you might get into hot water?

Crossword commentary: ‘A Bad Online School Day’

Read for help on tricky clues, the puzzle’s theme, and comments from the constructor.

Read below for help on tricky clues, the puzzle’s theme, and comments from the constructor.

Remembering Hank Aaron, the home-run king

Henry “Hank” Aaron, an honorary Princeton alumnus, died on Jan. 22 at 86. By all measures, he was one of the greatest to ever play baseball, and he was a monumental force in moving the game toward racial equality.

‘From President to Daddy’: Eisgruber abuses Campus Message system

The University’s Campus Message system has been co-opted for President Eisgruber’s personal — and often confusing — use. Last night, at about 9:15 p.m., every Princeton student received an email with the subject line “Campus Message: Felt Cute, Might Delete Later”; enclosed within was a mirror selfie in his office. Students are unsure how to react to the barrage of messages.