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

Protesters march through Princeton in protest for the Black Lives Matter movement in June. (Photo/Katie Jain 21)

Did PDS Respond Correctly to the Black Lives Matter Movement?

Nazareth Mehreteab, Online Features Editor September 18, 2020

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, PDS has pledged to combat racism and discrimination within our school community. Over the course of the past few months, the school has held several town...

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One Greater Community: AAPI’s Opinion on the Black Lives Matter Movement

In light of the recent killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, people across the U.S. have taken to the streets, participating in Black Lives Matter protests. As young Asian Americans,...

Seniors Should Wait Until 2021 to Have a Formal Graduation

Karan Shah, Staff Writer June 7, 2020

COVID-19 has affected many students  by forcing them to switch to remote learning. The main group of students that has been affected the most during this time, is the class of 2020, set to graduate this...

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A Tale of a Dinosaur and an Acorn: Did CollegeBoard Try to Bait AP Students into Cheating?

Yishi Wang, Online Staff Writer June 7, 2020

COVID-19 is undoubtedly a significant medical and social crisis, but, perhaps equally important to some high school students, it is also an academic crisis. While social distancing guidelines are absolutely...

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An Editorial on the Current Civil Rights Movement

June 4, 2020

Disclaimer: This article is an editorial by the Editors-in-Chief of the Spokesman. The opinions and views presented in this article are our own and are not intended to represent Princeton Day School as...

Though there is potential for a vaccine to the virus, many doubt it will come out in the near future. (Photo/Hakan Nural/Unsplash)

Another Look at Vaccines: A Revisit to an Article from 2015

May 28, 2020

In 2015, the Spokesman published an article which argued that vaccines should not be mandated. It was the con side of an op-ed piece that delved into the specifics and stated that many vaccines can cause...

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Should some states be reopening while others remain in lockdown? 

Chloe Knerr, Staff Writer May 28, 2020

Although some states are now moving out of lockdown and starting to reopen, this will only cause an increase in coronavirus cases. Even if a significant effort is put into social distancing, avoiding all...

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The Murder of Breonna Taylor

Navaneeth Rajan, Staff Writer May 28, 2020

On March 13th, Breonna Taylor was murdered when police officers burst into her home. She was 26 years old and an EMT. She saved lives. She was a hero. And despite it all, she died in relative obscurity....

Though stores around the nation have closed due to the pandemic, some have begun to open. (Photo/Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash)

Non-Essential Businesses Should Remain Closed

Nazareth Mehreteab, Online Features Writer May 15, 2020

Various governors across the U.S. have recently chosen to disregard the health recommendations advised by the CDC, instead allowing certain activities to resume as normal. Restaurants, businesses and gathering...

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Unfairness in the New College Board Tests

Brendan Chia, Online Sports Editor May 15, 2020

Due to the coronavirus, schools have moved online for the rest of the year, and everyday life as it once was has become a novelty. With this massive lifestyle change, many students have struggled with...

Those facing housing instability are currently make up one of the most vulnerable populations. (Photo/Ev/Unsplash)

How to Help Those Facing Housing Instability During the Coronavirus

Karan Shah, Print Staff Writer May 15, 2020

As we sit in our homes, protected from the outside world and comforted by our families, homeless people, along with others in need, continue to suffer during these challenging times. Many states are issuing...

Although only one exhibited symptoms, the entire Brooklyn Nets roster received COVID-19 tests. Brooklyn Nets by karlnorling is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

Here’s Why Athletes Shouldn’t Get Preferred Access to COVID-19 Tests

Alex Nowakoski, Print Staff Writer May 8, 2020

Considering the ruthless and indiscriminate nature of COVID-19, this should be a time when people finally overlook their differences and show support for one another. However, when it comes to who gets...

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