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April, 2026
PPS debuts “Visigo Agent” software to increase student monitoring
Harry Dweck
On April 22, a pop-up called “Visigo Agent” appeared on the screens of all PHS-issued devices, requesting permission for input monitoring and screen recording. Though PHS students speculated that the software was being...
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April, 2026
Senator Andrew Zwicker’s decade-long bill expands voting rights to 17-year-olds
Uma Kleven Anya Kshirsagar Maiya Qiu
This January, Governer Phil Murphy signed the New Voter Empowerment Act into law in New Jersey, which allowed 17-year-olds who turn 18 by the general election to vote in state primaries for the first time, as long as...
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April, 2026
Latinos Unidos share a message of love and unity during Hispanic Heritage Assembly
Skinah Lateef Haley Oakman Mira Sethuraman
On April 28, the Latinos Unidos club led their sixth annual assembly for PHS students in celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture. Students gathered in the gym to watch dances and songs performed by Latinos Unidos,...
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April, 2026
Future Pathways Program encourages students to explore different careers
Kyle Chen Asma Frough Aarav Patel
PHS introduced its first ever Future Pathways Program on April 15, alongside the annual college fair held during April 14 and 15. Across the two days, juniors at PHS explored post-secondary futures that involved higher...
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April, 2026
Francophone Festival unites worldwide French-speaking cultures in Princeton
Aidan Sutphin Nikolai Morozov
On Saturday, April 11, many PHS students attended the second annual Francophone Festival held on Hinds Plaza at Princeton Public Library. The event, organized by Princeton-based francophone organization Princeton...
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March, 2026
Tower Investigates: Commute Safety
Daniel Gu Nikolai Morozov
When it comes to commuting to school, visiting town, or simply enjoying the greater Princeton area, many choose to walk and bike. In fact, according to the PPS School Travel Survey, 16.1 percent of students choose to...
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March, 2026
Students and faculty fall victim to widespread phishing attacks
Uma Kleven Anya Kshirsagar
This March, thousands of fraudulent emails containing links leading to scam invitations and offers of free electronic devices were sent to PHS students and staff. The accounts of PHS staff and students who clicked on...
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March, 2026
PHS appoints Crystal Riddick as fourth assistant principal
Joy Chen Rohan Srivastava
Effective April 1st, Dr. Crystal Riddick will join the administrative team as the fourth Assistant Principal at PHS. On March 17, the PPS Board of Education approved Dr. Crystal Riddick for the position following a...
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March, 2026
Princeton celebrates 19th annual Asian Fest
Jacob Rogart Tyler Fiorentino Aidan Sutphin
On Friday, March 6, PHS hosted the 19th annual Asian Fest. Language classes and cultural clubs at PHS collaborated during the festival, putting together two main segments: cultural booths and food stalls along with an...