Emil Kapur's Work

14 pieces

News & Features - October, 2025
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PHS mental health counselors plan RISE initiative
Joy Chen Emil Kapur
This year, the three mental health counselors at PHS — Bethzayda Matos, Michelle Simborski, and Ryan Stingel — have rebranded the Student Assistance Program from last year to Resilience, Intervention, Support, and...
News & Features - September, 2025
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PHS students campaign for 16 and 17 year olds to vote in school board elections
Angela Chen Emil Kapur Asma Frough
Decades after the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18, a new generation of activists are raising a familiar question: should 16 and 17 year olds be allowed to vote? At PHS, Carina He ’26 is answering this...
News & Features - June, 2025
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Euro Challenge wins fourth place at Nationals
Angela Chen Emil Kapur
In 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...
News & Features - April, 2025
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PPS purchases two electrical buses
Emil Kapur Daniel da Costa
In a step towards a more sustainable future, Princeton Public Schools recently announced their purchase of two electric school buses and an electric bus charger. The district hopes to receive the two 54-passenger Blue...
News & Features - March, 2025
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Muslim Student Union hosts Interfaith Iftar
Harry Dweck Emil Kapur
The Interfaith Iftar at PHS, led by the Muslim Student Union (MSU) on March 17, brought together students, staff, and the local community to celebrate Ramadan and build connections among people of all faiths. The Iftar...
Arts & Entertainment - March, 2025
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Studio Band and Studio Vocals compete in the National Jazz Festival
Yunsheng Xu
A day of spreading music and bonding with your band and vocals members: that’s exactly what the National Jazz Festival (NJF) is about. Every year, the PHS Studio Band and PHS Studio Vocals compete with high school...
News & Features - February, 2025
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Board of Education approves Michael LaSusa as superintendent
Joy Chen Emil Kapur Tyler Fiorentino
On January 8, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) appointed Dr. Michael LaSusa as the district’s new superintendent. LaSusa will undergo a six-month transition process before officially replacing...
News & Features - December, 2024
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PHS Investigates: bathrooms
Emil Kapur Joy Chen Aarna Dharmavarapu
At PHS, bathrooms have slowly become the center of disruptive student activity during instructional periods. While these issues have been present in past years, their increasing frequency has raised concerns about...
News & Features - November, 2024
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BOE passes resolution to hold $85 million referendum
Emil Kapur Avantika Palayekar Reed Sacks
On September 1, the Princeton Board of Education passed a resolution to vote on a bond referendum worth over $85 million intended to renovate school facilities. The proposed renovations, if passed in full, would impact...
News & Features - September, 2024
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Tower Spotlight: new teachers
Matias Blix Daniel da Costa Emil Kapur
### Lauren Fedorko An avid reader and poet for most of her life, Lauren Fedorko has taken the next step in her literary journey by joining the PHS English department this year. Fedorko, a former teacher at Rutgers...
News & Features - April, 2024
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PHS and TCNJ collaborate in creating dual enrollment program
Bengu Bulbul Emil Kapur Maiya Qiu
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is opening doors to higher education for PHS students through its new dual enrollment program, an initiative aimed at elevating learning while promoting equity among students and giving...
News & Features - March, 2024
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PHS to display its cultural diversity at the Day of Dialogue
Emil Kapur Avantika Palayekar
Established in 2022, the annual PHS Day of Dialogue aims to promote representation, education, and celebration. The next Day of Dialogue will occur on April 5 during students’ gym periods. Then, multiple clubs...
News & Features - February, 2024
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Lauren Freedman joins the administration as Assistant Principal
Leila Guitton Emil Kapur
Now working in an administrative position, Lauren Freedman is one of two Assistant Principals at PHS with Rashone Johnson. A former math teacher at PHS since 2008, Freedman joined the PHS administrative team in...
News & Features - December, 2023
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PHS Research Program invited to speak at Columbia University's Climate Education Summit
Leila Guitton Mattias Blix Emil Kapur
On January 26 and 27, PHS research teacher Mark Eastburn and student Daniela Gonzalez ’24 will attend the Global Education Benchmark Group’s Climate Education Summit at Columbia University to present the PHS Research...