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...
JoJo Vitaro '26: ice hockeyJoshua Huang • Jasper Block • Winston JungThe roar of the crowd fades around Jojo Vitaro ’26 as she takes a deep breath and steadies herself. As an oncoming attacker rushes toward her, Vitaro stands her ground and deftly steals the puck from the attacker with a...
‘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...
Football team banned from playoffsJoshua Huang • Winston Jung • Alex XuOn October 24, the PHS varsity boys football team ended their season with a 35–0 shutout against West Windsor-Plainsboro South, marking the finale of a 7–2 season, a team best in 11 years. However, their season was cut...
Cons of AI in SchoolJoshua HuangAI has rapidly seeped through all levels of society, permeating through each layer of academia — and it looks like it’s here to stay. Thus, the district’s ban on ChatGPT is a necessary measure to protect academic...
The achievement gap at PHSJoy Chen • Tyler Fiorentino • Joshua HuangOn August 21, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Kimberely Tew released the results of PHS’s New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA), which revealed disparities in pass rates between...
Ellie Kovalick '25: rowingJoshua Huang • Tyler Fiorentino,With each precise stroke, Ellie Kovalick ’25 brings her team closer to the finish line. Guided by the rhythmic splash of the oars against the water, the boat inches past the others. In a succinct, combined effort,...
The evolution of profanityAsya Morozov • Joshua HuangConversations at PHS are often embedded with strings of expletives, which occasionally result in teachers warning students about their language. This seemingly normal occurrence demonstrates that although profanity has...
Jaiden Xu ’25: swimmingJackson Zwick • Joshua HuangThe sound of the starting horn reverberates throughout the pool as Jaiden Xu ’25 dives off the block, precisely cutting his way through the water. His rivals struggle to keep up, as he glides through the water in a...
