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NJ legislation mandates increase in emergency drills
Jill Cacciola, X
Contributing Writer
Emergency drills are important. They allow for the practice of safety procedures in the event of a real emergency. Without them, things could go horribly awry…
Steve Bailey plans to leave for Peace Corps
Lily Halpern, XI
News Editor
No matter how many papers they have to write or how many tests they have to take, PDS students always seem to find time to hang…
Eco-Conference receives high marks from participants
Iqra Asghar, IX
Contributing Writer
On April 16, the PDS EnAct Club saw a year’s worth of hard work pay off as students and ten renowned speakers from New Jersey, New…
Earthquake’s effects still felt in Japan
Lily Halpern, XI
News Editor
By now, the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on March 11 and triggered tsunami waves up to 124 feet in height is hardly breaking news.…
Gap year remains option
Katie Petrino, X
News Editor
As the school year begins to wind down, many seniors are finalizing college plans. A few, though, are planning to defer enrollment to a college and…
Number of students taking AP exams increases; stress heightens consequently
Maya Anjur-Dietrich, XII
Editor-in-Chief Emerita
The number of high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) tests and courses has reached a record number in the last few years (Wall Street Journal).
With…
Baseball legend Mays celebrates birthday
Mary Travers, IX
Sports Editor
May 6, 2011 marks the 80th birthday of one of the most influential and significant baseball players of all time. Willie Howard Mays Jr. was a…
’70s styles influence spring fashion
Adithi Ragajopalan, XI
Styles Editor
The 1970s are being brought back in the spring fashion season of 2011. Trends from the ’70s appeared in almost every runway show at the past…
DKE and Austin Powers: Dogs of the Month, May 2011
Jennifer Martin, XI
Features Editor
For many, pets play crucial roles in shaping their owners and often go unappreciated. Fortunately, this is not the case in the Powers household. The proud…
PDS Summer Programs introduces Arts Institute
Katie Petrino, X
News Editor
PDS offers many summer programs, ranging from academic courses to New Driver education. This year, the newest addition is the Summer Arts Institute.
With two sessions (June…