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Kylo Ren and Loki Laufeyson: The Two of the Most Misunderstood Villains in Modern Media

Emma Ozdogan, Print Staff Writer • June 5, 2020

Across books and movies, there are various examples of misunderstood villains, ranging from characters such as Ursula in The Little Mermaid to Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada. However, easily...

Are Live Action Adaptations Better than the Cartoon Originals?

Hayden Masia, Print Arts Editors • June 5, 2020

During my downtime during quarantine, I’ve had a lot of time to think about the things that I appreciate in life. I’ve thought about things that I’m especially grateful to have in quarantine, one...

Avatar: The Last Airbender is Still One of the Best Shows Ever

Nikita Bhardwaj, Print Opinions Editor • June 5, 2020

Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender is arguably the most beloved cartoon of all time and for good reason. The series, which initially ran from 2005 to 2008, is the epitome of good character development...

Which Businesses will Benefit from the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Jai Kasera, Contributing Writer • June 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on daily life. Countless companies are going out of business or furloughing employees. That being said, some businesses, such as technological corporations, are...

Debunking Fake News Articles about COVID-19

Allison Liang, Print Sports Editor • June 2, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the nation, you’ve probably heard about some miracle food, drug, or method that can supposedly be used to prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. Unfortunately, while...

NYC Subways will Start Using UV Light to Kill Coronavirus

Natasha Ray, Features Editor • June 2, 2020

Though the spread of COVID-19 is an enormous concern right now, essential transportation is still in use in major cities. This is the case in New York City, where the subways are still running. The Metropolitan...

How Sportswear Companies are Affected by the COVID-19 crisis

Divya Sharma, Online Opinions editor • May 30, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost everyone has been affected in some way or another. One industry in particular has been deeply affected: the fashion industry. Retail prices have dropped a significant...

Princeton University Names Nicolas Johnson ’20 as First Black Valedictorian

Alex Nowakoski, Print Staff Writer • May 27, 2020

Although he may not do it while standing in front of his classmates under the shadow of Nassau Hall as he might have wished, Nicholas Johnson ’20 was recently distinguished with the honor of giving the...

Senior Graduation: PDS Decides on a New Way to Honor the Class of 2020

Hector Capeilleres, Staff Writer • May 25, 2020

As the school year comes to a close, many people are asking: how will the graduating seniors be honored for their time spent at Princeton Day School? Many institutions, such as the University of Pennsylvania,...

Are Non-Contact Sports Safe to Play While Social Distancing?

Ritika Kumar, Online Arts Editor • May 22, 2020

We have been quarantining for two months now, and as a result, many of us are out of games we can play alone or with our families and wondering what we can do with our friends. Such inquiries, consequently,...

The End of An Animated Era: A Review of The Final Season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Emma Ozdogan, Staff Wrier • May 22, 2020

After the show’s initial cancellation in 2014 and its surprise announcement in 2018, the long-awaited seventh and final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is finally streaming on Disney+. The series...

Good Intentions Does Not Meet Expectations

Alex Darenkov, Staff Writer • May 22, 2020

Nav is a very entertaining hip-hop artist to follow at the moment. Although he has been around for a few years, dropping singles on SoundCloud since 2015 and albums since 2017, Nav has not evolved much....