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

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Summer Is Almost Here…What Do I Do?

Ethan Wang, Online Arts Editor May 19, 2023

With the school year wrapping up, it will soon be time to start thinking about what to do during the summer. However, if you find that you’re the type of student who quickly becomes overwhelmed by all...

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From Status to Shame: Twitter’s Blue Checkmark

Anya Gruteser, Online Staff Writer May 19, 2023

The checkmark is a universal symbol throughout all social media platforms—it signifies the verification of an account and is generally a symbol of trust. Recently, Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion,...

Rating the Concerts I’ve Attended in the Past Two Years

Sam Cohen, Online Staff Writer April 15, 2023

Junior Sam Cohen shares and rates his favorite concerts. Scroll to the bottom to see some photos! Tyler, The Creator: Call Me If You Get Lost Tour  Tyler, The Creator embarked on his first sold-out...

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Why We Should Forgive Student Loan Debt

Michael Arnwine, Online Staff Writer April 15, 2023

Each year, young Americans are faced with the difficult decision of taking out student loans to fund their college education. As a result, over 44 million Americans owe a combined $1.7 trillion in federal...

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The Last of Us: An Apocalyptic Phenomenon Worth Seeing

Tony Wang, Online Staff Writer April 15, 2023

The Last of Us, a TV drama adapted from the eponymous video game series, has exceeded its audience's expectations. This is especially monumental after many failed video game adaptations, such as the Halo...

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The Struggle With Standardized Testing

Stellan Salvner, Online Staff Writer April 15, 2023

The college application process is often stressful for students. Unfortunately, standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, which are an integral part of admissions in the United States, only add to this...

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Where Should You Buy Your Books?

Ruth Mehreteab, News Associate March 4, 2023

There are numerous locations that PDS students enjoy going whenever they are looking for a good book to read. For those who like to own their books rather than borrow them from the library, there is always...

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America’s Favorite Breakfast

Sophia Barber, Online Staff Writer March 4, 2023

Cereal is one of America’s most popular breakfast dishes. Cereal can be eaten in different ways, such as with or without milk or as a snack on a long road trip, and varies in flavors. There are several...

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How Did PDS Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Carol Zhang, Online Staff Writer March 4, 2023

On February 14th, the PDS community took the opportunity to partake in an eventful Valentine's Day filled with joy and laughter. The Upper School Service Learning Committee, deans, and Student Life Committee...

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Top 5 Places To Nap at PDS

Sara Nandwana, Online Staff Writer February 28, 2023

It goes without saying that school can be tiring. From hours of homework, athletics, and even extracurriculars, it is likely for a student to want to take a nap during the school day. At PDS, here are...

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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...

PDS Upper School students at Blue Mountain Ski Resort (Photo/Mr. Rhodes)

PDS Ski Trip: The Beginning of a New Tradition

Andrew Thallemer, Online Staff Writer February 28, 2023

On an unseasonably warm Saturday afternoon in February, 51 PDS students departed on a two-hour bus trip for night skiing at Blue Mountain Ski Resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. The February...

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