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...
The 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...
The role of immigrants in the 2026 Winter Olympics Team USAJoshua HuangIn the last three weeks, the United States saw 232 of its athletes — the largest U.S. Winter Olympic team to date — represent the nation in over 116 events across 16 disciplines at the 2026 Winter Olympics. More...
Responsible snow removalAsha Nag • Jayden ZhengWith the blizzards that have recently swept across the East Coast, many families in Princeton are experiencing the wondrous joys of snow. For students, a snow day usually means sledding, building snowmen, and avoiding...
Look away from online resolutionsHannah Chang • Rohan SrivastavaMaking resolutions has become an advent for the new year. After all, the blank pages of our new journals and calendars need to be filled with something new. In need of inspiration, many students turn to social media for...
Pros of participation: How important is class participation Fangwu YuThe most valuable resource in a classroom isn’t any textbook, worksheet, or even the expertise of the teacher. It’s the voices and thoughts of the students, which are often overlooked when students stay silent in class....
Student artist of the month: Nicole Lee ’26Asma FroughNicole Lee ’26 has been immersed in music for as long as she can remember. Her passion for singing, particularly jazz, began at a very young age. Over the years, she has dedicated her time to exploring music and honing...
Student artist of the month: Jonathan Ji ’26Jane HuEver since picking up the tenor saxophone in elementary school, Jonathan Ji ’26 has always been captivated by music. As a member of PHS Studio Band, he leads the saxophone section, bringing energy to every performance....
The Tower peeks into PHS historyRohan Srivastava • Simon Santamaria*The PHS Learning Commons stores archives of The Tower dating back to the first issue in 1929. We decided to take a look and show some of the most interesting pieces of PHS history throughout the years.* ### The Tower...
Ways to stay active after school endsFangwu Yu • Rohan SrivastavaAs the school year comes to a close, it can be tempting to sit back and relax, letting the whole summer blur past while you stay indoors and retreat to the online world. While relaxing is crucial, staying physically fit...
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...
Sports events to watch over the summerKaelan Patel2025 FIFA Club World Cup Millions of soccer fans across the globe look forward to the FIFA Club World Cup every 4 years. This year, the United States will be hosting the tournament, with the final taking place at the...
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 Profile: Renee SzpornRohan Srivastava • Fangwu YuAs co-president of the PHS teachers’ union, advisor to the Science Olympiad club, former Hebrew and chemistry teacher, and current special education teacher, Renee Szporn’s résumé spans 40 years and multiple careers....
Student artist of the month: Grace Waldman ‘25Maiya QiuHaving been involved in theatrical productions most of her life, from on-stage performances in middle school to now leading the PHS Tech Crew and Spectacle Theatre, Grace Waldman ’25 finds joy in being able to manage...
Tower Investigates: Peer GroupDaniel da Costa • Elena PavicevikAs the final bell rings on a Tiger Day, Siddarth Chellapan ’28, along with the rest of PHS’s freshmen, heads to Peer Group to meet up with classmates and Peer Group leaders to discuss various social and school-related...
PHS students reflect on Asian FestJoy Chen • Andrew KuoThe PHS community celebrated the 18th annual Asian Fest on March 21, with performances to showcase the diversity of Asian culture. Featured events included Chinese yo-yo, a rendition of the story of Diwali, and cultural...
PHS Profile: Shefali MehtaAngela Chen • Rohan Srivastava • Simon SantamariaPHS Chemistry I and Accelerated Planetary Science teacher Shefali Mehta has worked to combine her curiosity for the cosmos and chemistry with a love for teaching throughout her career. Mehta was recently one of 30...
The consequences of a blanket ban on phones in schoolsShaya BhatiaOn January 14, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called for a statewide ban on cell phone use in public schools for students in grades K-12. In his State of the State address, Murphy justified his proposal by declaring...
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...
In defense of school assembliesAngela ChenSince the moment we first stepped into our elementary school auditoriums, school assemblies have defined our educational experience. Whether it’s the lessons of an antibullying assembly, the passion of a motivational...
January 2025: Save the datesClaire Tang • Harry Dweck • Stephanie Liao### StuCocoa day *January 9, 2025 at Tiger Time* A long day at school can wear down even the toughest of students. On January 9 at Tiger Time, you can stop by at the main intersection for a sweet pick-me-up! At Student...
Self-regulating social media usageStephanie Liao • Sarah ChenPicture this: it’s 4:00 p.m., and you’ve just gotten home from school with a mountain load of assignments on your to-do list. You make yourself a snack, plug in your phone, immediately open Instagram or TikTok, and...
PHS Investigates: bathroomsEmil Kapur • Joy Chen • Aarna DharmavarapuAt 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...
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 Investigates: coordinating transportationDaniel Gu • Fangwu YuGetting the 3,800 students in the Princeton district to and from school would cause a considerable amount of traffic in Princeton if not for the district’s transportation system. As the Transportation Supervisor of PPS,...
Empowering minds: a new era of learning at PHSAngela Chen • Aryan SinglaIn a world where AI can be used as an automated thesaurus, grammar checker, editor, and worksheet filler all in one, it is understandable that schools may be hesitant about its ethics; but the benefits of integrating...
The pitfalls of “die-hard” fandomStephanie Liao • Aarna Dharmavarapu“If you can recognize these songs, you’re a real fan of Sabrina Carpenter,” reads an Instagram reel. At the 10 percent mark, a radio hit like “Espresso” plays, but the songs get progressively harder to recognize. By the...
Tower Spotlight: new teachersMatias 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...
Theo Lee ’24: weightliftingDester Selby-SalazarTheo Lee ’24 grips the bar, ready to attempt a clean and jerk lift. Lee starts in a squating position then quickly stands up and swings the barbell up onto his chest with his strength and momentum. After a moment to...
Formula 1: engineering the futureAsya MorozovThe world of motorsports reaches far — audiences from all over the world tune in to popular competitions like IndyCars, MotoGP, NASCAR, Esports racing, and the Formula championships. The Formula championships in...
From stage to screen: the acting career of Sedona Raphael ’24Aleena ZhangFrom back to center stage, Sedona Raphael ’24 has had quite a successful high school acting career. Recently featured on the TV show “Law and Order,” Raphael has played over 15 roles since her debut in middle school....
Post-AP classes are being misusedJane BennettThe AP season is over, and in order to deal with the ample class time that they now have on their hands, AP teachers often choose to assign end-of-the-year projects, teach further content, or just watch movies to tie...
The fight for abortion is ours, tooTamar AssayagIn early May of this year, a draft of an opinion overruling Roe v. Wade, written by conservative Justice Samuel Alito, was leaked. In light of this new development, heartbreaking stories like that of an unwanted...
How music benefits athletesJessica ChenAs athletes pack their bags for a big game, they have many indispensable items: a water bottle, a snack, a hoodie, but above all, headphones. A pregame ritual of listening to music is a part of most, if not all,...
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