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Sleep on It

Vivian Sun'18, Opinions Section Editor October 27, 2016

Peddie sophomores and juniors took the PSAT October 19, and it’s safe to say a good deal of us were asleep for a decent chunk of the testing.         The PSAT is otherwise known as the Preliminary...

Finding the Right Balance

Vivian Sun '18, Opinions Section Editor October 21, 2016

Having just gone on the recent junior US History class trip to Philadelphia, I began to feel nostalgic of elementary and middle school days, when field trips were plentiful in my education. Reminiscing...

Opinion: The Lesser of Two Evils

Vivian Sun'18, Opinions Section Editor October 12, 2016

As the upcoming presidential election on November 8 draws closer, I’m reminded yet again of the difficult decision of-age Americans must make: Republican candidate Donald Trump or Democratic candidate...

OPINION: Either Ban All Bottle Drinks or None

Alan Wang ’19, Staff Writer April 13, 2016

School-wide disposable water bottle bans aren’t as effective as they seem to be. Peddie students have not-so-recently returned from a relaxing spring break – and with that came a school-wide disposable...

OPINION: Dirty Dancing or Just Dance?

Vivian Sun '18, Staff Writer January 28, 2016

In anticipation of the annual Sadie Hawkins dance around the corner this February, I’m reminded once again of Peddie School concentric dances – the center of which is, I hear, the place for grinding. Last...

Opinion: Civil Liberties Should Not Be Compromised For the Sake of National Security

Jesse Zhou '16, Opinions Section Editor January 21, 2016

Following any act of terrorism, whether it be in this nation or abroad, people are quick to say certain things regarding security. “No more refugees!” they exclaim, a nervous paranoia on their faces....

On Guns

Jesse Zhou '16, Opinions Section Editor December 18, 2015

I was sitting in English two weeks ago when my phone buzzed in my pocket. The muscle memory kicked in and I slid the device out ever so slightly to see why it had went off. “Shooting in San Bernadino,...

When Satire Abuses Free Speech

Julius Sim '16, Social Media Editor November 4, 2015

The Peddie School prides itself as a place where ideas and opinions can be freely expressed, without fear of retribution or punishment. As teenagers, high school is a place to mature both in character...

Opinion: Political Participation on Campus: is it worth it?

Julius Sim '16, Social Media Editor October 14, 2015

Three out of 15. That’s the score I got on the Washington Post’s monthly Politics and Pints quiz, a short quiz based on political and current event knowledge. (To test your knowledge, here it is)....

The Importance of Being In-the-Know

Cassie Follman '16, opinions editor May 6, 2015

When I was in the seventh grade, my history teacher made us look up current events and write a short report about a specific one once a week. My classmates and I stumbled through accounts of wars we had...

Ethics of Limitless Freedom of Speech

Cassie Follman '16, opinion editor April 8, 2015

Freedom of speech has always been seen as an ultimate right of people. Often understanding how far this extends has been a topic of dispute. While some arguments state that freedom of speech and expression...

Opinion: When it comes to entertainment, what are the limits?

Cassie Follman January 21, 2015

By: Cassie Follman ’16 Section Editor The podcast Serial has completely redefined how podcasts, and forms of entertainment, are viewed. While some people may have been reluctant to listen to a podcast...

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