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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

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Art, Sans Artist: The Case Against AI Art

Lucy Li, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

In every sense of the word, the creations of generative AI cannot be designated as “art.” This word, three letters long and centuries deep, bears on its shoulders the weight of the human experience...

Photo Credit: Kyle Xu

Why City Living Outshines Suburban Life

Valentina Chen, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

In the debate between living in a big city or small town, urban environments offer advantages that make them the better choice for many people as many smaller towns lack some opportunities. The work...

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Homework Over Breaks: Beneficial or Burdensome?

Charlotte Wu, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

Between heavy workloads, extracurriculars, and daily sports practices, breaks are a highly anticipated and savored period of relaxation for many PDS students. It is a time for recharging, spending time...

Photo Credit: Alex Chia

Favorite Student Hangouts in Princeton

Jasper Mackey, Senior Writer April 26, 2025

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and downtown Princeton is packed with shoppers, students, and townspeople. This charming, quaint town is a hotspot for PDS students to congregate with friends....

Photo Credit: Victoria Sichel

Shining a Spotlight on PDS’s Underrated Sports

Robert Wei, Associate March 27, 2025

Picture this: a crisp autumn afternoon. The PDS cross-country team sprints around fields, lungs burning, legs pumping, hearts racing. But where is the crowd? The cheers? The hype? At PDS, some thrilling...

Princeton Day School Shepherd Commons. Photo Credit: V.J. Scozzari & Sons Inc.

The Study Spot Showdown—Overhyped or Hidden Gems?

Grant Bagga, Associate March 25, 2025

It’s a crisp Autumn day. Sunset-colored leaves dance through the wind, indie beats travel through your earphones, and the smell of pumpkin spice fills the room. However, as people swarm around you and...

Princeton Day School Classroom. Photo Credit: V.J. Scozzari & Sons Inc.

Tests vs. Projects vs. Essays: Which One Wins?

Charlotte Wu, Staff Writer March 23, 2025

Three types of assessments that are normally given by teachers are tests, essays, and projects. While all three can be equally challenging, one of them is certainly the least daunting when it gets posted...

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...

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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,...

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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...

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