PHS students travel to Italy Angela Chen • Harry DweckFrom November 1 to November 11, around 30 Italianlearning PHS students immersed themselves in Italy’s culture through scavenger hunts, pasta-making classes, and classes at Liceo Scientifico Statale “Manfredo Fanti,” a...
Euro Challenge wins fourth place at NationalsAngela Chen • Emil KapurIn its first top-five finish since 2022, PHS’s Euro Challenge team earned fourth place at the Euro Challenge national competition on May 7. Euro Challenge, a competition co-funded by the European Union (EU), encourages...
PHS Profile: Shefali MehtaAngela Chen • Rohan Srivastava • Simon SantamariaPHS Chemistry I and Accelerated Planetary Science teacher Shefali Mehta has worked to combine her curiosity for the cosmos and chemistry with a love for teaching throughout her career. Mehta was recently one of 30...
PHS Spanish students go to CubaAngela Chen • Daniel Gu • Fangwu YuThe recent Advanced Spanish trip, from January 19th to January 25th, marked the program’s eighth visit to Cuba since its start in 2015. This trip was designed for students to experience a unique culture, engage in...
Iconic hairstyles throughout historyAngela Chen • Kenzie MillerThe pixie cut: First made popular by 1920s flappers, and then Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s, this short hairstyle continues to serve as a symbol of change and individuality. The Farrah Fawcett blowout: Big, bouncy tresses...
Elliot Block ’25 finds his voice with the violaAngela ChenFor Elliot Block ’25, music has always been an integral part of his life. His passion for classical music began at an early age, sparked by his love for both the viola and the piano. Now, as the first chair violist of...
In defense of school assembliesAngela ChenSince the moment we first stepped into our elementary school auditoriums, school assemblies have defined our educational experience. Whether it’s the lessons of an antibullying assembly, the passion of a motivational...
PPS sues social media giantsAngela Chen • Avantika Palayekar • Reed SacksAt the November 19 board meeting, Princeton Public Schools (PPS) passed a resolution to join around 200 other districts nationwide in suing several of the largest social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok,...
“Rumors” brings laughter and joy beyond the stageAngela Chen • Rebecca ZhangShh, did you hear? PHS Spectacle Theatre and Tech Crew presented “Rumors,” a 1988 comedy, as their fall play. This award-winning play written by Neil Simon showcases a chaotic and seemingly joyous dinner party. Beneath...
Empowering minds: a new era of learning at PHSAngela Chen • Aryan SinglaIn a world where AI can be used as an automated thesaurus, grammar checker, editor, and worksheet filler all in one, it is understandable that schools may be hesitant about its ethics; but the benefits of integrating...
Testing infrastructure updateAngela Chen • Daniel da CostaWhile Princeton High School sophomores and juniors took the PSAT this month, they had a significantly better testing experience compared to last year. As an investment to improve the school’s testing infrastructure, PHS...
