April, 2026Bring back home economicsAnya Kshirsagar • Franciszka Czerniak • Uma KlevenSchool is designed to prepare students to become contributing citizens. However, when students who can succeed in AP Calculus BC question their ability to cook a simple meal, a serious issue presents itself. A 2019...
April, 2026The power of failureSaanvi SharmaHigh school students are often reduced to their victories. An environment that centers around achievements is an environment that discourages failure, imposing social expectations that pressure individuals to constantly...
April, 2026The cost of code switchingAryan Singla • Asha NagNone of us are the same person in every room. The “skill” of changing our tone and mannerisms to match those of the people around us is ingrained into everyday life. The voice that garners respect in class, the voice...
April, 2026Letters to the Editor: April 2026*The Tower asked Princeton High School students for their opinions on next year’s in-school phone ban for the state of New Jersey. Here’s what they had to say:* ## The state law lacks clarity There is a gray area in the...
April, 2026What is a war nowdays?On February 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military attacks on Iran, marking the beginning of Operation Epic Fury. Congress did not officially declare war, nor was there a public referendum on the...
April, 2026Dark humor desensitizesRohan Srivastava • Eloise Weaver“Kirkification,” known for adding Charlie Kirk’s face to existing memes, was popular within days of his assassination. In the modern political landscape, memes about news headlines spread fast – often disregarding any...
March, 2026The value of board game nightsAnya Kshirsagar • Saanvi Sharma“We play a lot of card games,” shared Elizabeth Wong ’28. “There is this game called Big Two which is kind of like a regional version of [Chinese] Dou Dizhu ... If they are collaborative games I get closer to my...
March, 2026The benefits of boredomAryan Singla • Eloise WeaverThere are moments in the day that are strangely empty. A task ends, a conversation finishes, and for a brief second, there is nothing that needs to be done next. Nothing is calling your name, nothing is demanding your...
March, 2026Letters to the Editor: March 2026# *Tower readers respond to* Letters to the Editors: ICE *published last month.* ## RE: ICE is necessary to uphold the law *“The clowns that are in outrage against ICE think it’s okay for people to come in illegally?...
