James Huang '26: fencingMeredith Fan • Johanna KraftWith foil in hand, James Huang ’26 stays focused as the match comes down to its final moments. His teammates hold their breaths, waiting for the buzzer to light up. After several back and forths, Huang makes his final...
Breats throughout historyStephanie Liao • Claire Yang### Renaissance Europe With the start of the Renaissance throughout Europe, breasts began to take on a more erotic and sexualized meaning. Artist Jean Fouquet is well-known for his portrayal of the Virgin Mary...
Top ten tennis players honor Althea Gibson in local eventClaire YangOn a Friday afternoon, my sister vaguely mentioned the chance to meet professional tennis players. My first reaction was one of surprise, which quickly morphed into skepticism. The obvious question was, which ones?...
Wicked: For Good reviewClaire Yang • Stephanie LiaoSince “Wicked” (2024) was released, audiences have been “holding space” for the second movie. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, “Wicked: For Good” had flurries of teenagers and adults alike, decked out in green and pink,...
Fall recapClaire Yang • Jonina Hou • Kelly Cenci • Zachary SchorrVolleyball Coming into the season as two-time state champions, the PHS volleyball team immediately went on a 16 game win streak within the first month, achieving their 31st consecutive win, continued from the previous...
Addressing “performative males”Claire Yang • Stephanie LiaoThe matcha-drinking, Clairo-listening, feminist literature-consuming male archetype has taken over social media. Known as the “performative male” trend, this type of man dresses and behaves in a manner that they believe...
Cross country teams sweep CVC championships Katie Qin • Claire YangHead Coach James Smirk “The real secret [to] being great at cross country is understanding that it never really gets easier. You just get better at dealing with it, and then, as such, you’re willing to run faster ... I...
Carmine Caruson '26: footballClaire Yang • Jackson ZwickReady, set, hike! The ball is immediately snapped and handed off to Carmine Carusone ’26. He sprints past defenders and breaks tackles on his way to scoring a pivotal touchdown for the Tigers. A couple seconds later, he...
How AI is transforming the fitness industryClaire Yang • Josh HuangBefore digging into a long-awaited meal, you may wonder about the true nutritional value of your food. Now, by simply snapping a picture of the burrito bowl sitting in front of you, detailed statistics about the...
James Smirk: Cross Country Coach of the YearKatie Qin**How did you get into coaching cross country?** Yeah, a little bit of a funny story, I was teaching here and I was actually coaching the ultimate [frisbee] team as a club sport, and [cross country] had an opening, and...
“KPop Demon Hunters” slays Claire YangA K-pop girl group fighting a hot demon boy band for the fate of the world? When I first heard the premise of “KPop Demon Hunters” from my sister, I laughed it off. After much insistence, I reluctantly sat down and...
An Odyssey of my ownClaire YangOne drowsy afternoon, my eight-year-old self decided to browse the library shelves for a new exciting adventure to delve into. When I opened a simple children’s book on Egyptian myths out of sheer curiosity, my...
Taking a look into ancient sportsClaire YangThroughout history, sports have always been a major source of entertainment and activity. The first major sporting event, the Olympic Games, took place over 2700 years ago. Even before, the earliest mention of physical...
PHS holds its first badminton tournamentClaire Yang • Kaelan Patel For the first time in PHS history, a student-run badminton tournament took place in the Old Gym, where 12 singles players and eight pairs of doubles all tried to claim the championship title. PHS Badminton Club leaders...
Women's impact on sportsClaire Yang • Katie QinThroughout history, women have played a significant role in challenging societal norms in the sports world. Efforts to bring attention to women's sports and close the gender pay gap were made possible by women who...
Sports drinks: healthy or harmful?Claire YangBrightly colored bottles and bold advertisements promise a multitude of benefits for athletes, from enhancing energy to boosting overall performance. These advertisements are highly attractive — according to a 2018...
Why doesn't PHS have a boys volleyball team?Claire YangThe Boys Volleyball Club operates with over 30 committed members, but that leaves many wondering: Why don’t they have an official team? The answer is more complex than it seems; it’s a time consuming process involving...
Isabella Posada ’24: discusClaire YangHolding the discus, Isabella Posada ’24 spins on one leg, generating power, before releasing and letting it fly far. Posada was introduced to discus through her friend at Cranbury Middle School. Joining the track and...
Summer vibes for the summer drives: a playlistJane Hu • Claire YangWith another exciting school year coming to an end, we all have one word in our minds: VACATION! Luckily, for those who are going on road trips by themselves, or with their friends or family, we have created a perfect...
AP restrictions: a plea for PHS’ s underclassmenClaire Yang • Helen YuWhen course selection rolls around, many PHS students look forward to picking interesting and challenging Advanced Placement (AP) classes, only to find that they’re not available. The College Board has 38 different AP...
Jocelyn Lee '24: LacrosseClaire YangDeep breaths. Firm stance. Tight grip. As attackers rush towards her, Jocelyn Lee ’24 stands her ground, rallying the team to move as one. Despite the opposing team’s relentless attack, Lee steps up as captain and,...
College sports - popularity built off a dark pastAsya Morozov • Claire YangFrom the University of Connecticut’s renowned women’s basketball team to Michigan’s football team, every college has a sports team that they’re known for. Duke University dominates men’s basketball with 19 Atlantic...
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