Princeton unites during community iftarAsma FroughOn Thursday, March 5, the Muslim Student Union (MSU) hosted the annual Interfaith Iftar in the PHS cafeteria. This year’s community Iftar gathered the largest number of participants to date, bringing together over 200...
An introduction to Irish cinemaMaeve Walsh# ### Derry Girls (2018-2022) dir. Micheal Lennox ### “Being a Derry girl is a state of mind.” This quote, from one of the main characters of “Derry Girls,” embodies the entire sentiment of the 2018 sitcom. Following...
Student artist of the month: Mia Dunlap ’26Kelly CenciMia Dunlap fell in love with music at a young age, and she hasn’t looked back since. As the current music director for Cloud Nine, a member of Studio Vocals, and a vocalist for Jazz Ensemble, Dunlap has shared her...
Beating doomscroll depressionAryan Singla • Eva Larsen • Eloise WeaverFor many high school students, life is a never-ending list of tasks — solving calculus problems, in-class essays, and attending sports practice — then going home to complete more homework. Amidst the stressors of the...
The reality of elitist sportsMichael Yang • Elsie TreutingIn some sports, the competition starts far before the whistle blows. Training, equipment, and travel costs can create invisible barriers, preventing many from entering or even considering playing, while the more...
Cons of AI in SchoolJoshua HuangAI has rapidly seeped through all levels of society, permeating through each layer of academia — and it looks like it’s here to stay. Thus, the district’s ban on ChatGPT is a necessary measure to protect academic...
The achievement gap at PHSJoy Chen • Tyler Fiorentino • Joshua HuangOn August 21, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Kimberely Tew released the results of PHS’s New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA), which revealed disparities in pass rates between...
Student artist of the month: Andrew Kim ’26 Jane HuEven with a busy schedule, Andrew Kim ’26 always finds a way to pursue his passion: singing. Kim began to sing at the age of 10, and ever since, music has shaped who he is. Through years of choir and singing with his...
A guide to arts-related community service programsYunsheng XuWith the start of another school year, yet another group of sophomores are looking for ways to fulfill their community service hour requirement. Many community services programs are offered at Princeton High School,...
The perils of unopposed electionsPrinceton is no stranger to unopposed elections. On the ballot this coming November, there will be two unopposed positions for the Princeton Council, and three unopposed seats on the PPS Board of Education. During PHS’s...
Student artist of the month: Sheena “Angel” Ash ’25Asma FroughSheena Ash ’25 conveys her emotions through singing and poetry. Being raised in the rich culture of church, Ash was surrounded by music and gospel throughout her childhood. Now as an artist, Ash channels her emotions...
PHS Choir wraps up an eventful year with Cabaret NightIvy Cordle • Maiya QiuPHS Choir ended the year with a final performance: Cabaret Night. Both teachers and students dedicated hours of preparation in and out of school to make it a night to remember. Cabaret Night is the last performance for...
Student artist of the month: Will Ponder ’25Maeve WalshWilliam Ponder ’25 has been involved in theater and the arts throughout his life. Starting at his church, then taking part in productions in middle school, Ponder has found community through his fellow cast members and...
Learning history through filmsJane HuWhile most students are introduced to history through textbooks, few recognize the educational value that historical films can provide. Although these films are not always historically accurate, they offer a captivating...
A warning on the social media dietJosh Huang • Alex GuWhile lounging on the sofa and mindlessly scrolling through social media, a fitness influencer pops up, advertising an amazing overnight oats recipe in a “What I Eat in a Day” vlog. It’s easy to prepare and packed with...
The dark side of NILKaelan Patel • Luna XuWhat was once a level playing field for athletes has become a marketplace. Modern college athletics has reached an all-time high in popularity, becoming a multimillion dollar business built on the backs of athletes who...
Why inclusive initiatives are failing in the academic spaceChloe Zhao“Stop GENDER DISCRIMINATION in debate,” reads the cover slide of the hit 2024 Instagram post by the Debate Hotline. This particular post collected (at the time of writing this article) a whopping 2,164 likes and 247...
What we can learn from controversial figuresMarc Andre MorelIt is well-accepted that the sense of American security collapsed along with the World Trade Center back in 2001. From a country dazed and confused, the War on Terror began, and, soon enough, our generation was born: a...
Jenna Stucky ’25 finds community through singingSamantha HendersonJenna Stucky ’25 grew up in a household full of musicians, so music has always been an important part of her life. She discovered her love for singing and performing at a very young age, and soon began singing in choral...
Cassie Speir ’25: ice hockeyGabriel Andrade • Aarna DharmavarapuAs the puck drops, Cassie Speir ’25 glides across the rink with unwavering focus, her eyes sharp and her grip firm. She closes in on the net and shoots, sending the puck into the back of the posts and marking her 31st...
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...
PHS Profile: Shwu-Fen LinDaniel Gu • Rohan SrivastavaAs a published author and the creator of the Mandarin curriculum at PHS, Shwu-Fen Lin has taught Mandarin for over 30 years. Growing up in Taiwan, Lin dreamed of becoming a Mandarin teacher ever since she was a young...
We should embrace quittingHarry Dweck • Franciszka CzerniakIn the United States, endurance is a virtue valued above all else. It’s a foundation of the American dream, the belief that through determination anyone can achieve anything. And while not a bad ideal by itself, somehow...
In defense of student-run nonprofitsHarry DweckAt PHS, there are dozens of student-run nonprofits: StemRoots, PHS Building Bridges, Music Mentoring, PHS Novae, the Aligned Minds Foundation, etc. This list represents just a fraction of the nonprofits I saw from...
You should still read booksSarah ChenStudents Who Can’t Read Books,” caused quite a stir online. The article puts a spotlight on college professors’ surprising realization that many college freshmen struggle with reading multiple books per semester. Being...
Rising housing costs hurt New JerseyAndrew KuoMost students at PHS know that New Jersey is not an easy place to buy a home, but what they might not know is that expensive housing doesn’t just make it harder to buy a house: it raises the costs of everything from...
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