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

Blue & Gold Chapel and the Pep Rally

Sukhroop Singh ‘24, Staff Writer January 23, 2022

“In a way, it was extra important to make this Blair chapel, and this Blair Week in general, special, so that the freshmen and sophomores could embrace it so that we could continue this tradition,”...

Peddie Students Efforts on the State of Afghanistan

Sean Lee, Senior Co-Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2022

America’s 20 years of war in Afghanistan came to a violent end in August when President Biden pulled U.S. troops out of Afghanistan in a disorderly fashion. There were no plans for what would happen...

Peddie Students engage in the celebration of Diwali on campus.

Diwali Celebration at Peddie

Lisa Kogawa ‘23, Staff Writer January 13, 2022

As Peddie prepared for Blair Week and the final showdown with their rival school Blair, the Desi Culture Club planned to bring their own Diwali celebration to the Peddie community, drawing a festive end...

Cross Country Runners take a victory lap around Blair’s field following a crushing win.

Blair Day 2021

Ananya Hari '25, Staff Writer November 13, 2021

After last year’s Blair Day was canceled because of the pandemic, this year's Blair Week celebrations returned in full glory. Following the much-anticipated Blair Week celebrations (including an all-school...

The Current State of Afghanistan

Anthony Morales '25 November 12, 2021

A little over 20 years ago, the first U.S. troops arrived in Afghanistan as part of Operation “Enduring Freedom” after Afghanistan refused to turn over the perpetrator of 9/11, Osama Bin Laden. This...

Student leaders welcome new falcons to the nest during the first Peddie On Campus Orientation (POCO) in two years.

Returning to school during COVID

Claire Chen '25, Staff Writer November 8, 2021

After nearly two years of online school, Peddie has returned to a fully on-campus education for the 2021-2022 school year. Simultaneously prioritizing a sense of community and safety, some of Peddie’s...

Falcons enjoying their day off by painting each others nails in one of the many wellness activities. 

Peddie’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Day

Grace Edelstein '23, Staff Writer November 8, 2021

September 22 marked Peddie’s first emotional wellness and mental health awareness day, known as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Day. The day began with opening remarks from Head of School Peter...

Freshman Adjusting to the New Normal

Freshman Adjusting to the New Normal

Mike Yan '23, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

The Class of 2024 has experienced an unprecedented entry into a community adapting to a new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Navigating the academic and social life at Peddie during a pandemic that...

Kimberly Ndombe’s Visit to Peddie

Tyler Frojmovich '22, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

Television drama writer Kimberly Ndombe visited Peddie virtually on February 15, 2021 to describe her career and communicate the importance of embracing identity, pursuing passion, and fighting for social...

Reflections on the Winter Term and Looking Ahead into the Spring

Reflections on the Winter Term and Looking Ahead into the Spring

Sean Li '24, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

With the pandemic, this past year gave the world a strong blow, and presented the Peddie community with unprecedented challenges. Amix of hybrid and remote learners, Peddie students have mixed feelings...

COVID Cases On and Off Campus

COVID Cases On and Off Campus

Jasmine Zhao '23 January 25, 2021

Since Peddie students left campus after the fall, there has been an increase in COVID cases within both the Peddie community and the United States. According to Dr. Aimee Goodman, there were 5 reported...

New Faculty Interview

New Faculty Interview

Lisa Kogawa '23 January 25, 2021

Acclimating to a new environment presents a variety of emotions: anxiety, excitement, anticipation, and more. Adjusting to her new role as history faculty at Peddie--amidst a pandemic no less--Mikaela...

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