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

Baljeet, a stereotypical depiction of South Asian American identity in the TV Show Phineas and Ferb (Artwork/Ishnoor Kaur 26)

The Problem With Baljeet: South Asian Representation in Children’s TV

Arun Patel, Print Copy Editor March 5, 2023

In early January of 2023, co-creator of the childhood classic “Phineas and Ferb” Dan Povenmire announced the return of the hit TV show for two more seasons. While many people (including me) rejoiced...

Valentines Day Artwork depicting two hands forming a heart (Artwork/Ishnoor Kaur 26)

Valentine’s Day: Yay or Nay?

Ethan Wang, Online Arts Editor March 1, 2023

Valentine’s Day is celebrated each year on February 14. Originally, this was the day the Catholic Church honored three different saints, all of whom were martyrs. Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is more...

(Artwork/Hannah Park 24)

Cookies Galore: What is the Best Girl Scout Cookie?

Michelle Xu, Online Features Editor February 28, 2023

There is something special about opening a pack of fresh, new, Girl Scout cookies. As the sugary-sweet scent fills the room, it is tempting not to eat the entire box in one sitting. Though the enjoyment...

(Artwork/Elena Sichel 24)

Should Students Have to Fundraise for Prom?

Anya Gruteser, Online Staff Writer February 28, 2023

In most American high schools, the end of the school year is marked by prom. It is a dance almost exclusively for seniors and juniors, allowing the students to celebrate their completion of the school...

(Artwork/Hannah Park 24)

Is Chess a Sport?

Vivann Khanna and Caleb Willner February 19, 2023

Chess is a game that requires planning, fast thinking, skillful positioning, and years of experience to master, but should it be considered a sport? To settle this debate, we must first define what a sport...

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What is the Best Pizza in Princeton?

Spokesman Writer February 4, 2023

The PDS community often debates what ranks as the best pizza in Princeton, yet there is still no definitive consensus. There are countless places, each with its unique kind of pizza to offer customers....

(Artwork/Kayla Zhang 24)

Does Artificial Intelligence Have a Place in the Art World?

Abby Leonardi, Online Staff Writer February 3, 2023

In 2022, Jason Allen won first prize in the Colorado State Fair with his artificial-intelligence-generated piece titled "Théatre D'opéra Spatial." Soon after this victory, Allen and the State Fair received...

Artwork/Amy Lin 26

What’s Happened Since Elon Musk’s Takeover of Twitter?

Hart Nowakoski, Online Sports Editor January 31, 2023

This past April, Elon Musk purchased Twitter for 44 billion dollars. The process was drawn out for months and filled with near-comical negotiations. Because of the bizarre nature of the deal, many do not...

Harvard University, pictured above, is one of multiple universities currently fighting for the right to use affirmative action in the SCOTUS

Photo Courtesy of Tim Sackton

An Argument For Affirmative Action

Jai Kasera, Online Opinions Editor December 5, 2022

For decades, affirmative action has remained a contentious policy implemented by many colleges, companies, and agencies. The policy aims to increase the educational and workplace opportunities of groups...

(Artwork/Kayla Zhang 24)

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation: An Overdue Step Towards Diversity

Adya Jha, Online Features Editor April 26, 2022

Since the creation of the United States Supreme Court over 200 years ago, the faces that preside over the institution have mainly remained the same: white, male, and often unrepresentative of the true...

Omicrons resurgence has taken over the world– has PDS combatted it effectively?

Photo Courtesy of Innovative Genomics Institute

Was PDS’s Response to Omicron Successful?

Arun Patel, Online Sports Editor April 13, 2022

“Omicron” or “Omnicron” — no matter how you pronounce it, you definitely know about it. Headlines all over the news, radio, snapchat, and Instagram make it virtually impossible to not know about...

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