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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti. Pallets of USAID-supplied food, water and supplies sit on the flight line at the airport as a MH-53E helicopter awaits to be on loaded with supplies. Photo Credit: U.S. Navy

Uncertain Future of USAID: PDS Student Opinions

Elizabeth Wang, Senior Writer March 10, 2025

The future of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is uncertain with President Trump pushing to shut it down or merge it into the State Department. Amid these efforts, thousands...

Photo Credit: Free Malaysia Today (FMT)

The Competitive 2025 Grammys: Who Actually Deserved the Award?

Aria Johnson, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

The Grammy Awards, also known as music’s biggest night, recognizes the most influential music artists of each year. It celebrates some of the biggest names in music with awards such as Best New Artist,...

(Photo / Ally Cao ‘27)

Should a 97% Be Considered an A+? (And Other Questions About Grading at PDS)

Ethan Wang, Copy Editor December 16, 2024

Picture this scenario: a diligent student has been studying for her courses, keeping up with assessments, and consistently turning in homework on time. Doing so, she has earned a 98% average in her class....

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New Zoo Leaders Radiate School Spirit

Phoebe Dickler, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Zoo leaders at PDS are in charge of rallying students for student life events. This year in particular, they are involved in a variety of student life activities, like Student Council and the performing...

(Photo/Cynthia Shen’25)

Stress-tober

Sophia Simms, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

While Senior Year is often perceived as the best year of high school, that premise does not apply to October. Although improved by Halloween and the crisp fall weather, the last two weeks of the month...

(Photo / Vera Goliyad ‘25)

Rising Stars and Returning Icons: 2024 Grammy Nominations Excite PDS Community

Ziya Kartar Sangha, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

The Grammys, a music award show held annually to celebrate outstanding artists and achievements in the music industry, welcomed a slew of new artists and returning favorites for nominations on November...

(Credit: US Embassy)

Did PDS Handle the Election Well?

Leo Chang, Associate Editor December 16, 2024

An election year in the United States, 2024 proved a hectic period from a political and social standpoint. Tensions were high as Democrats, Republicans, and Independents anticipated the election for the...

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Senior Class Wins 2025 Halloween Parade!

Nandini Kolli, Sports Editor December 16, 2024

The PDS Halloween Parade is a time-honored tradition, one which each grade looks forward to each year. Each grade has the opportunity to cultivate a theme of their choice to win an award. There is a great...

(Photo/Ally Cao ’27)

PDS’s Phone Ban in Shepherd Commons: Is It Helpful?

Em Gao, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

The PDS administration implemented several new rules surrounding phones for the 2024-2025 academic year, one of which restricting phone usage in Shepherd Commons, or Shep, a common area occupied by mostly...

(Photo/Ally Cao ’27)

No Phones In Shepherd: A Necessary Step

Jasper Mackey, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

In recent years, new evidence continues to reveal the effect cell phones have on the well-being of adolescents. Cell phones have been proven to severely impair students’ social skills and intrapersonal...

(Artwork/Vera Goliyad ’26)

The Election Season at PDS: To Promote Awareness or Not?

Nandini Kolli, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

The 2024 Presidential Election brings excitement, anger, and uncertainty to many individuals across the nation. At Princeton Day School, educators tasked themselves with teaching Upper School students...

(Artwork/Vera Goliyad ’26)

Hocopropos: yay or nay?

Phoebe Terry, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Hocopropos have been a source of longing for PDS students for many years. Until this fall, PDS students were not permitted to do Homecoming Proposals. While the reasoning for this was sound—wanting to...

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