The role of sports in international relationsAlexander Gu • Ferran KotschickAthletic events such as the Olympics are often viewed as mere entertainment or sports competition. However, they have historically occupied a powerful middle ground, functioning as links between alienated countries and...
Free speech vs. student safetyJacob Rogart • Alexander GuPublic schools maintain a balancing act between protecting student free speech and upholding order. Under First Amendment Rights, public school districts cannot explicitly support or oppose the sentiment of a given...
Don’t forget about movie theatersAlexander Gu • Uma KlevenIn trading plush leather seats, 50-foot screens, and buttery popcorn for the comfort of their couches, society has exchanged the magic and human connection of movie theaters for instant gratification. Younger...
‘Tis the season for small businessesAlexander Gu • Joshua Huang • Nikolai MorozovWinter is the time of year for hot chocolate, festive spirits, and the best part: gifts. Exchanging holiday presents allows loved ones to come together and express their gratitude for each other. Unfortunately, the task...
How we treat AI comfort contentAlexander GuAfter a long day at school, you open up TikTok and are immediately greeted by a satisfying honey-covered keyboard, soft whispers, and cute animals bringing you plates of food. With the prevalence of social media,...
Our political debates need a makeoverAlexander Gu • Fangwu YuPeople love to argue. In recent politics, debates are upheld as the primary arena of resolving disagreements between the parties involved. However, another way to understand disagreement is through political...
Substitutes deserve our respectFangwu Yu • Alexander GuIt’s the first period of the day, and you sit in the classroom, waiting for your teacher to arrive. The door swings open, and a substitute teacher enters instead. Some students turn to each other and start whispering,...
PHS Profile: Martha HaydenAndrew Kuo • Alexander GuFollowing 23 years of dedication to her students, colleagues, and community, veteran PHS teacher and Princeton-Cranbury community member Martha Hayden is preparing to retire from teaching. Throughout her career, Hayden...
The importance of positivityBen Li • Alexander GuPollution, climate change, and overpopulation are just a few of the major global issues that are yet to be solved. Posts about these issues are omnipresent on social media, along with comments sections full of people...
Librarians need to be protectedBen Li • Alexander GuIf there are laws to protect individuals in marginalized communities from discrimination in areas like employment, healthcare, and education, why shouldn’t there be laws to protect books that reflect their stories and...
PHS hosts a Seeds of Peace assemblyAlexander Gu • Benjamin LiOn October 21, the international organization Seeds of Peace held an online assembly at PHS between 9:40 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. during a 60-minute homeroom day. The organization aims to cultivate leaders who work together...
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