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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

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Uplifting the Voices of Princeton Day School

The Spokesman

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Girls’ Varsity Soccer Huge Comeback Season

Phoebe Dickler, Sports Editor November 3, 2025

Two years ago, Princeton Day School Girls’ Varsity Soccer was on top of the world. After a 17-2 record in the regular season, the girls’ team lifted the state trophy in a historic game. The next year,...

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Fall Pep Rally Creates Excitement for the Upcoming Athletic Season

Sara Nandwana, Senior Writer November 2, 2025

Students filled the Upper Gym for the Fall Pep Rally, a short but lively event celebrating the season’s sports. Organized by Zoo, the student-led group that runs all of our school’s athletic spirit...

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Is Dance a Sport?

Olivia Lumba, Staff Writer November 2, 2025

What do you think of when you hear the word sport? Most people probably think of soccer, football, or baseball. Many people might not think of dance, but why not?  The Oxford Dictionary defines a sport...

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Importance of Sleep and Nutrition to High School Athletes

Harrison Bagga, Copy Editor November 2, 2025

The Cambridge English Dictionary defines “sleep” as “the resting state in which the body is not active and the mind is unconscious.” This period allows for the body and the mind to refuel, just...

Superstitions Lead to Victory: Fact or Myth?

Superstitions Lead to Victory: Fact or Myth?

Nica Martin, Staff Writer November 2, 2025

Alex Morgan always wore her signature pink headband. Lebron James does a chalk toss before every game. Michael Jordan wore his college shorts underneath his Bulls shorts. Serena Williams wore the same...

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Athlete Spotlight: Colten McLaughlin

Harrison Bagga, Copy Editor May 20, 2025

“Man…this team—when we started out, we were just a bunch of players. But over time, it turned into something way more than that. We became a family,” said junior and squash co-captain Colten McLaughlin....

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PDS Girls’ Ice Hockey Team Wins State Championship

Shuchi Vanga, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

History was made on March 10, 2025 as the Princeton Day School Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey Team defeated Immaculate Heart Academy 7-0, successfully capturing their first New Jersey State Championship....

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The Impact of a Good Captain in High-School Sports

Prisha Tiwari, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

At Princeton Day School, strong leadership continues to shape the athletics program. Whether through engagement during tough pre-season practices or setting the tone on game day, team captains play a major...

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School Spirit in the Stands: Why PDS Athletes Need Their Fans

Zarna Kalra, Staff Writer May 10, 2025

Here at PDS, student athletes and fans seem to have one message for the student body: more needs to be done in support of our under-recognized teams. Student support directly boosts the morale and performance...

2024 D3 Athletics Commitment Ceremony; Photo Credit: PDS Photography

To Commit or Not to Commit: What It Takes to Play at the Next Level

Leon Zheng, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

For every high school athlete who has ever dreamed of playing in college, the phrase “college recruitment” carries both excitement and pressure. It’s the best reward after years of training, traveling,...

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A Day in the Life of a PDS Athletic Trainer

Olivia Lumba, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

The athletic trainers at PDS work hard to make sure athletes are conditioned and prepared for games and practices. What many may not know is that their days start before practices do. On a typical day,...

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Girls’ Flag Football: The Next Big Thing?

Phoebe Dickler, Sports Editor May 9, 2025

It’s no argument that football holds a significant place in American culture. Every year, the NFL is America’s favorite sports league, and the Super Bowl is its most-watched television event. On a...

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