May 16, 2013
Coed Varsity Golf
Katie edelblut: 40 (+3) 2nd place overall
scout Hammond: 42 (+4) 4th place overall (tied for 3rd, 4th after match of cards)
Syria
Lena Zlock, X Contributing Writer The dynamite box of Syria has exploded, and its ashes are falling on President Obama’s desk. With the clamor of newspapers and human rights zealots ringing in his ears, the President must face the barbed question: will he intervene in the Syrian conflict? By the evidence found at the crossroads of history and foreign policy, there is no doubt that the United States must avoid at all costs intervention in Syria. Before we even engage with Syria, there are...
Editorial –– March 14
Alteration of School Calendar Editorial
Caroline Lippman
In recent weeks, the Administration has discussed the possibility of extending the school calendar so that we may have more class days per school year. According to Head of School Paul Stellato, the options include beginning school earlier in the summer, ending later in June, or removing days from our winter or spring breaks. Mr. Stellato attributed the desire to alter the school’s calendar to the Administration’s closer examination of the calendar post-Hurricane Sandy and the loss of five school days. This discussion was also spurred by a consideration of the school calendars of other private day schools state- and nationwide, many of which, according to Mr.… Read More
Artist of the Month: Rory Finnegan
Lena Zlock, X
Contributing Writer
“I basically took my camera everywhere, and I got some really cool shots.” With a few clicks and a keen eye for the spontaneous, Rory Finnegan ’14 dove into photography. Chances are high that you’ve seen her projects, whether it’s through the 365 Project on Facebook, the Hipstamatic display in the Arts Wing, or her award-winning exhibits at Drexel University and the Montclair Art Museum.
With a golden touch, Finnegan has fearlessly tackled a plethora of subjects, producing eclectic work that combines innovation, spontaneity, and vision–and she’s been doing it all for less than a year.… Read More
PDS After Hours
Chloe Berger, IX
Staff Writer
Many students believe that soon after they leave PDS the lights go out, and all that’s left is a lifeless, pitch-black school waiting to be revived for the students’ return. But nothing could be further from the truth. PDS serves as a common ground for language classes, religious school, and multiple sports teams after students leave campus. Our school is really not just our school; many other people take advantage of the facilities the school has to offer. The gymnasiums, classrooms, and athletic facilities are not only alive in the daylight, but are also utilized throughout the night until ten o’clock, through weekends, and during winter, spring, and summer breaks.… Read More
Syria
Lena Zlock, X
Contributing Writer
The dynamite box of Syria has exploded, and its ashes are falling on President Obama’s desk. With the clamor of newspapers and human rights zealots ringing in his ears, the President must face the barbed question: will he intervene in the Syrian conflict? By the evidence found at the crossroads of history and foreign policy, there is no doubt that the United States must avoid at all costs intervention in Syria.
Before we even engage with Syria, there are two items we can take away from the situation: first, that there is no benefit associated with intervention; and second, that the United States must face its foreign policy identity crisis now.… Read More
