In defense of our stranger electivesLaasya GadiyaramPrinceton High School has a truly astounding assortment of elective classes, to the point where many students have never even heard of some of them. Ask the average PHS student if they’ve considered taking Cisco III,...
The unseen college edgeLaasya GadiyaramIt’s impossible to say that we don’t care about college. While that has been the aspirational message of PHS administration in an attempt to diverge from the cutthroat academic culture fostered at the school, students...
The reality of the new yearLaasya Gadiyaram • Christopher BaoAfter a year of quarantine, stepping into the school building and seeing all your friends and teachers in person almost seems normal. Yes, precautions like masks and social distancing give the whole situation a touch of...
In sickness or in healthChris Bao • Laasya GadiyaramIn extremely competitive schools like PHS, students often prioritize their academics at the expense of everything else. For the most part, this sounds completely rational. In fact, it sounds like a good thing that most...
What Reddit can teach us about inequalityChris Bao • Laasya GadiyaramWhen asked to justify their actions, many corporations claim that they create wealth for not only themselves but all Americans. Sometimes, it’s true. But when investments go wrong, the people bearing the greatest...