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The Peddie News

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The Peddie News

Be Careful What You Watch: My Life As An Exchange Student

Be Careful What You Watch: My Life As An Exchange Student

Irina Tkebuchava ’25, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

Once upon a time, in chilly November, a girl decided to watch Friends. After hours of binge-watching, she fell in love with America and its citizens. Why? Well, it is hard not to when you see all these...

Freshman Fall: One for the Books

Freshman Fall: One for the Books

Olivia Ahn ’27, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

As the seasons change, Peddie’s graduating Class of 2027 finishes their freshman fall. About 140 new Falcons became more independent, went from knowing two people at school to at least 50 people, and...

Good Eats Since 1864: Peddie Food Service

Good Eats Since 1864: Peddie Food Service

Sree Lakkamraju ’25, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

I told my parents I wanted to be a Falcon after I came to visit campus in July. When they asked me why, I said, “The dining hall. For some reason, it reminds me of Harry Potter, and the lake is pretty....

The film’s leads, Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) and Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler). Picture: DiscussingFilm

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — a worthy heir to The Hunger Games’s legacy, or another weak prequel?

Chloe Yang ’27, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

* This review is about the MOVIE ADAPTATION of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, not the book it is based on. The review is spoiler-free in the context of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. General...

From Pencils to Pixels; Peddie Students Weigh in on the Digital PSAT

From Pencils to Pixels; Peddie Students Weigh in on the Digital PSAT

Oliver Goodman ’26, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

As we begin a new year here at Peddie, one thing is guaranteed for our returning students: the PSAT. This test is similar to the SAT, as it allows its takers to become acclimated to the testing environment...

Falcon fans cheer on their classmates during Blair Day on November 5, 2022.

120th Blair Day: Another Peddie Win?

Aakarsh Mamawala ʼ25, Web Editor October 29, 2023

On November 4, Falcons will descend upon the rural campus of Blair Academy to compete in the 120th year of New Jersey’s greatest prep school rivalry. After last year’s commanding 6-4 win featuring...

The Best Peddie Instagram Accounts

The Best Peddie Instagram Accounts

Sophie Wang ’27, Staff Writer October 29, 2023

The culture here at Peddie is rich, ranging from important school events like Blair Day to smaller aspects such as the Instagram accounts. From sports highlights to a banana cam, Peddie’s Instagram accounts...

From the Washington Football Team vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland, January 9, 2021 (All-Pro Reels Photography)

Tom Brady’s Retirement

Sophie Botwood ’25 April 28, 2023

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady announced via an Instagram post on February 1 that his long and storied NFL career would be coming to an end. In his 23-year career, Tom Brady was a five-time Super Bowl...

The Fight for Women in Iran

Maansi Misra ’24 April 20, 2023

Since the late 19th century, Iranian women have been fighting for their rights, but their solidarity and determination have never been as great as today. By Iranian law, women are required to wear hijabs...

Battle of the PFS: Chicken Nuggets or Chicken Cheddar Wraps

Sofia Cervantes ’26 January 28, 2023

Most faculty and students consistently love the chicken nuggets and chicken cheddar wraps prepared by Peddie Food Service. But between the two, which one reigns supreme?  When I first came to Peddie,...

Opinion: Activism X 2022: Amnesty International

Nikita Goyal '26 November 3, 2022

In response to the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, which ended the constitutional protection for abortion, the Peddie chapter of Amnesty International hosted a series of events in order to make a change....

Peddie’s New Schedule

Dalina Cao '24, Staff Writer March 28, 2022

Following the Peddie community’s return from winter break, a temporary schedule was enforced to accommodate the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the Hightstown area. The temporary schedule extended...

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