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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

(Artwork/Vera Goliyad ’26)

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

Nandini Kolli, Sports Editor December 3, 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...

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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...

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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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Students Share Opinions on the 2024 Academy Awards

Ruth Mehreteab, Floating Editor May 16, 2024

The Academy Awards of Merit, also known as the Oscars, is an important time of year for many actors. This past March marked the 96th Academy Awards ceremony, which Jimmy Kimmel hosted. The annual event...

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America’s Proposed TikTok Ban: Is It Even Worthwhile?

Anya Gruteser, Opinions Editor May 16, 2024

On March 13, the House of Representatives passed a bill dictating that ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, must either sell its app or lose access to American web stores and web-hosting services....

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Banning TikTok Is Necessary for Our Safety

Riya Mani, Staff Writer May 16, 2024

By a vote of 352-65, on March 13, the House of Representatives passed the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act”, a bill that could ultimately ban TikTok. The bill...

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The Future of AI Integration at PDS

Sophie Yao, Associate April 29, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) holds both promise and challenges. Currently, PDS is in the process of exploring various AI technologies and...

(Artwork/Kayla Zhang ’24)

What are PDS Students Doing Over Spring Break?

Leo Chang, Associate Writer April 12, 2024

Spring Break is always an eagerly anticipated period every school year. It is a time when both students and faculty alike can sleep in, unwind, reunite with family, and embark on vacations. The long weeks...

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Carnations or Candygrams: Which Reigns Supreme?

Sophia Simms, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

From bake sales to carnations to candygrams, there are many ways to support your classmates. However, one seems to rise above the rest. It is durable, a fan favorite, and a perfect representation of the...

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What’s the Best Restaurant in Downtown Princeton?

Riya Mani, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Nothing beats a relaxing day in downtown Princeton—whether you want to walk around, study in the library, or buy some clothes, there’s something fun for everyone. But, there’s one thing that could...

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