Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman


Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

(Drawing/Madeline Chia)

Should some states be reopening while others remain in lockdown? 

Chloe Knerr, Staff Writer May 28, 2020

Although some states are now moving out of lockdown and starting to reopen, this will only cause an increase in coronavirus cases. Even if a significant effort is put into social distancing, avoiding all...

(Photo/Logan Weaver/Unsplash)

The Murder of Breonna Taylor

Navaneeth Rajan, Staff Writer May 28, 2020

On March 13th, Breonna Taylor was murdered when police officers burst into her home. She was 26 years old and an EMT. She saved lives. She was a hero. And despite it all, she died in relative obscurity....

(Photo/Trnava University/Unsplash)

What We Know About COVID-19 Reinfection

Neha Khandkar, Staff Writer May 19, 2020

Arguably the scariest thing to hear from a doctor are the words, “I don’t know.” Unfortunately, that has so far been the response to a new, frightening question: Can you be reinfected with COVID-19?...

(Photo/Maria Oswalt/Unsplash)

The Tragic Death of Ahmaud Arbery

Kyler Zhou, Opinions Associate May 19, 2020

On February 23, Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed African-American man, was jogging in Brunswick in Glynn County, Georgia, when he was violently confronted by Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael, who...

Try It: Sydney Cummings’ 60 Minute Full Body Sweat Workout

Hayden Masia, Arts Editor May 16, 2020

So, we’re still all staying inside, and that’s okay! If you’re like me, you might be more than a little upset that we’ve been advised by the CDC to social distance, meaning that no one can play...

(Photo/Alisa Anton/Unsplash)

How to Take Care of Yourself During Social Isolation

Lila Pechter, Staff Writer May 12, 2020

Right now we are all experiencing the most turbulent but also the most boring time of our lives. We have too much free time, and many of us don’t know what to do with ourselves or how to maintain our...

Con

Anonymous, Contributing Writer May 8, 2020

On April 17, the PDS administration sent an email to parents regarding the Upper School’s remote learning plans. The email included a link to this site, in which three major points could be concluded...

Pro

Natasha Ray, Features Editor May 7, 2020

As we all made our first forays into the virtual learning environment, the PDS administration quickly rolled out a new grading policy for the remainder of the second semester. They created a system that...

The government recently passed a major stimulus plan for those struggling with COVID-19. (Photo/Pepi Stojanovski/Unsplash)

The Stimulus Check System is Flawed

Brendan Chia, Online Sports Editor May 7, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to keep the country in quarantine, the government has come up with a temporary solution in response to the millions of US citizens who have filed for unemployment in the past month:...

(Drawing/Madeline Chia)

Holding Protests Against Quarantine is Dangerous

Samay Nandwana, Sports Associate May 7, 2020

While stay-at-home orders have forced millions of Americans to be stuck inside of their homes for weeks, some restless people are protesting to get out of the house. Protestors argue that it is their right...

(Photo/Anjali Bhatia)

PDS Required English Books: Ranked

Bolin Shen, Arts Associate May 1, 2020

The PDS English Department offers an incredibly rich curriculum, with an array of meaningful books to accompany. Read on to find out the top six PDS student fan favorites! The Namesake This summer...

Load More Stories
Activate Search