The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

The student news site of Peddie School

The Peddie News

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...

Opinion: Why our Perception of Feminism Should Change

November 12, 2014

By: Grace Gu ’16 Section Editor I am a feminist. No, I don’t hate men, I don’t think men are evil, and I don’t think all men are rapists. But, what I do want is equality for all genders. To...

Con: Increased Sports Requirements

November 6, 2014

By: Julius Sim ’16 Staff Writer One of the most important things that gives Peddie such an incredible environment is the diversity of students. I do not solely mean diversity from a racial standpoint,...

Pro: Increased Sports Requirements

November 6, 2014

By: Cailin Brown ’17 Staff Writer When I came to Peddie as a freshman, I did what was required of all Peddie students; I joined a team sport—field hockey. Even though I was not very good, it allowed...

Opinion: The Dress Code Must Be Updated

October 23, 2014

By: Rajae McClinek ’16 Photography Editor Passionate discussion about the controversial dress code policy, which “reflects our belief that personal appearance affects manners, morale, attitude, and...

Opinion: Too much religion in chapel is uncomfortable

October 15, 2014

By: Cassie Follman Opinion Page Editor I am an Atheist. I do not believe in any higher power or associate myself with organized religion; however, this does not mean that I hate religion or judge those...

Opinion: Don’t Wait for A Boy to Ask You, Girls

May 25, 2014

By: Rajae McClinek ’16 Staff Writer With the Peddie Prom Facebook page flourishing with rich red, sparkling gold, and bold black dresses of predominantly upperclassmen girls; the time has come for prom. Prom...

Opinion: Senior Prank needs to be Less Offensive

May 11, 2014

By: Cassie Follman’16 Staff Writer Usually, the senior prank is enjoyable for the entire community. As I did not experience one last year, I was particularly looking forward to this year’s senior...

Opinion: No Such Thing as Too Far for Pranks?

May 11, 2014

By: Jesse Zhou’16 Staff Writer It has been a nationwide tradition at most high schools that the graduating class pulls a prank near the end of the year. Pranks have ranged from the stink bomb, which...

Opinion: Practice Makes Perfect

April 19, 2014

By: Cassie Follman '16 Although it is finally warming up on the campus, for the first few weeks of spring term the cold temperature embodied the true nature of the ever-changing New Jersey weather. Those who...

Opinion: Cloudy with a Chance of Practice

April 16, 2014

By: Jesse Zhou ’16 Staff Writer As the cold fades away to warmth and the snow melts away to grass, something long awaited has finally returned: spring term. Along with the usual activities that occur...

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