Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman


Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

Spotify vs. Apple Music

Spotify vs. Apple Music

Spokesman Writer December 12, 2021

“Check what he’s listening to,” your average Spotify user would say. But in the corner of that room, observing the conversation from Spotify users, an Apple Music listener scoffs, “Well he’s...

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Senior Privileges: Excessive or Well-Earned?

Navaneeth Rajan, Online Features Editor December 12, 2021

It’s an incredibly human tendency to begrudge that which we don’t have. From the elementary school chant: “You get what you get, and you don’t get upset,” to the inevitable groans when you lose...

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Should There Be More Time Allocated to Clubs and Affinity Groups?

Clara Shin, Online Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Extracurricular activities are an important part of all high schoolers’ lives, whether they are members or leaders. Much time outside of school is invested in clubs, athletics, and the arts, which strikes...

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Squid Game Hype

Kyler Zhou, Online News Editor November 24, 2021

It’s the show that everyone’s talking about, and if you haven’t already watched it, it’s because you don’t have the stomach for it. Squid Game, the most-watched original series of all time, is...

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Simone Biles: Pathetic or Brave?

Kacey Fisher, Online Staff Writer October 10, 2021

During the summer of 2020, there was little to do other than stay in the comfort of our homes and debate the flavor of the air. It didn’t help that the Pandemic caused the delay of the 2020 Olympics....

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The War on Terror: 20 Years Too Long

Navaneeth Rajan, Online Features Editor October 8, 2021

America fought in Afghanistan for nearly two decades. It was the longest war in our nation’s history– a gaping scar on the already-marred fresco of American foreign policy. But after twenty years of...

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Despite it’s Racist Origins, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a big win for the Asian American community

Kyler Zhou, Online News Editor October 4, 2021

On September 3, Marvel Studios released Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, starring Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu, who rose to fame playing Jung in the Canadian sitcom Kim’s Convenience. The...

Thoughts on Hailey and Justin Biebers Relationship

Thoughts on Hailey and Justin Bieber’s Relationship

Jazelle Covington, Online Staff Writer June 28, 2021

The popular, and well-known relationship between Justin and Hailey Bieber has blown up the drama world and spread across media. This on-and-off couple began their love life in 2016.  Soon, the couple’s...

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The Female Rap Game

Emily Zhu, Online Staff Writer May 31, 2021

Despite having been around since the early days of hip hop, most people agree that the past year has been especially strong for female artists in the rap scene. Female artists have been topping charts...

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How has the Online Learning Experience been for PDS Students?

Yvonne Wang, Online Staff Writer April 1, 2021

Since last September, Princeton Day School has been offering students the choice to attend school either in person or online due to concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Each month, students need...

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PDS Students Recount Pleasant Experiences with In-Person Learning

Spokesman Writer March 21, 2021

This school year, many students across the globe were forced to attend classes via Zoom, without some of the same communicational aspects as previous years. Some schools, including Princeton Day School,...

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Passive or Prompt? PDS’s Handling of the Pandemic

Milind Singh, Online Staff Writer February 12, 2021

As we enter the second full semester of PDS’s revised learning plan, many students have now gotten a taste of what online learning is really like. After five months, we have accepted DTENs, breakout...

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