Jessica Chen's Work

22 pieces

Opinions - December, 2024
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Self-regulating social media usage
Stephanie Liao Sarah Chen
Picture 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...
News & Features - December, 2023
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PPS technology workers petition to unionize public schools
Jessica Chen Shumona Bhattacharjya
On December 11, PPS Technology Workers filed a petition to create a union to the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) with OPEIU Local 32 following the Board of Education’s refusal to voluntarily...
News & Features - September, 2023
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Pre-game ceremony pays tribute to detained PHS alumnus Evan Gershkovich
Jessica Chen Shumona Bhattacharjya Peter Eaton
As the PHS boys varsity soccer team warmed up for their game on September 26, the regular blue jerseys of the team were nowhere to be found. Instead, #IStandWithEvan was plastered in bold letters across their white...
News & Features - June, 2023
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Decision to not renew Frank Chmiel holds after heated Donaldson hearing
Jessica Chen Hangyeol Cheong Daniel Guo
On May 15 at 6:00 p.m., the Board of Education held an over five-hour-long Donaldson hearing per the request of former PHS Principal Frank Chmiel, resulting in an 8–2 Board of Education vote to uphold Superintendent...
News & Features - April, 2023
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PHS Alum Evan Gershkovich ’10 Detained in Russia
Jessica Chen Chloe Zhao
On March 30 2023, the Federal Security Bureau (FSB) of Russia arrested Wall Street journalist and PHS alum Evan Gershkovich ’10, marking the first Russian detainment of an American journalist on espionage charges since...
News & Features - March, 2023
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PPS Dismisses Frank Chmiel
Jessica Chen Shumona Bhattacharjya
On Friday, March 17th at 5:30 p.m., Superintendent Carol Kelley and the Board of Education sent an email to all PPS community members stating that PHS was to undergo a leadership transition and Assistant Principals...
Sports - October, 2022
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IIWhy athletes should take advantage of Option IIPHS
Jessica Chen
As the last bell rings to signal the end of the school day, Rebecca Zou ’24 quickly leaves class and goes straight to a five-hour ballet practice. Zou is a level VI ballet dancer, the highest level at Central New Jersey...
Sports - September, 2022
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Meet Unique Athletes at PHS!
Jessica Chen
How long have you been doing your sport? Can you explain your sport briefly? What encouraged you to start your sport? What is your goal for your sport? Athena Huan ’24 I started snowboard racing when I was ten years...
Sports - September, 2022
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Morgan Thompson ’23: cheerleading
Jessica Chen
The team puts their hands together. Varsity Cheerleading Co-Captain Morgan Thompson ’23 starts their chant: “3...2...1... Tigers!” Exhaling a breath, she leads the team to their formations on the football field. The...
Sports - June, 2022
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Swimming with Pride: Trans athletes in high school sports
Jessica Chen Heidi Engelbert
For most high school athletes, their sport is the perfect way to de-stress after a long school day. Athletes look to sports to not only get a good workout in, but also to learn from and cooperate with a like-minded...
News & Features - June, 2022
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Jacqueline Katz brings her love for science to the classroom
Peter Eaton Jessica Chen
The start of the 2021 school year marked the tenth year of teaching for PHS Science Teacher Jacqueline Katz. Since 2012, Katz has inspired numerous students at the high school with her enthusiasm and appreciation for...
Sports - April, 2022
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How music benefits athletes
Jessica Chen
As 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,...
Sports - March, 2022
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PHS alumna Kelly Curtis flies high in her first Olympic Games
Frankie Gamio Jessica Chen
Kelly Curtis ’07 takes a deep breath as she kneels down on the Olympic ice track before her. With the crowd cheering before her, she sprints forward and slides straight onto her skeleton sled. Propelling up to...
Sports - February, 2022
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Emma Traylor ’22: Ice Hockey
Jessica Chen Cody Jiang
On the rink, Emma Traylor ’22 is not afraid to be bold. With the goal of hitting the puck into the net on her mind, she accelerates across the ice. Swiftly intercepting the puck, she shoots it toward the goal with no...
Sports - February, 2022
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PHS boys and girls swim teams both crowned Mercer County Champions
Jessica Chen Raymond Chang
On January 31, the PHS boys and girls swim teams found success by taking the top spots at the Mercer County Finals, their first side-by-side win in eight years. The boys team won for the first time since 2014, scoring...
Sports - February, 2022
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PHS boys ice hockey team finds success through teamwork
Jessica Chen Frankie Gamio Dester Selby-Salazar
After putting on their hockey gear, the boys ice hockey team huddles for their courtside ritual. A hush falls over the group. The laughter and chitchat is replaced with focus and determination. Captain Cooper Zullo ’23...
News & Features - November, 2021
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2021 district testing report showcases PHS’s academic culture
Laura Liu Jessica Chen Jieruei Chang
According to the 2021 district academic testing report presented at the October 26 Board of Education meeting, nearly half of the PHS student population is taking at least one Advanced Placement course. District testing...
News & Features - October, 2021
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New this year: PHS lunch free for all
Jessica Chen Daniel Guo
Since the beginning of the new school year, Princeton Public Schools have served free lunches throughout the district. In April 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that free meals would be available to...
News & Features - September, 2021
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Princeton Public Schools receives $2.9 million in federal COVID-19 aid
Jessica Chen
To cover expenses spent during the pandemic, the Princeton Public Schools received a total of about $2.9 million in COVID-19 federal aid. The aid was used to fund multiple upgrade initiatives and to smoothly transition...
News & Features - March, 2021
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PHS students partner with Egypt school to give virtual English lessons
Jessica Chen
After participating in a 10-week English teaching program with K–8 students at the Diwan Languages School in Egypt, 54 Ideas Center volunteers bid farewell to their fellow students over their last Friday Zoom session....