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The Falcon

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Behind the Scenes of Radium Girls

Janis Ng May 17, 2024

It’s 3:30 pm on a typical school day, and as I walk into the theater, my attention is immediately grabbed by the sounds of cast members rehearsing their lines and adjusting sets; they are scattered across...

Painting by Adi Perelman ‘24

Sights on Site at Arch Street Meeting House

Patrick Ryan, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2024

On Thursday, March 7, the 2024 Sights on Site art show opened at the Arch Street Meeting House. The show featured art from students in all three divisions (Lower, Middle, and Upper School) and focused...

Musician of the Month: Cheo Mangum

Musician of the Month: Cheo Mangum

Sam Goldwert, Assistant Editor May 10, 2024

Listen to Cheo's music under the name “Lord Cheo” on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and all other streaming platforms.  

The Angry Grammarian, A Musical for Hopeless Romantics and Grammar Enthusiasts

The Angry Grammarian, A Musical for Hopeless Romantics and Grammar Enthusiasts

Sam Goldwert, Assistant Editor March 15, 2024

Have you ever given someone unsolicited grammar advice? Do you have strong opinions about the Oxford comma? Do you cringe internally when someone uses “it’s” when they really mean “its”, or “further”...

Musician of the Month: Olukayode Ekundare ‘25

Musician of the Month: Olukayode Ekundare ‘25

Sam Goldwert, Assistant Editor March 5, 2024

You can listen to Olukayode's music on his YouTube channel or his SoundCloud.

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Cappies Reviews: Matilda at Archmere Academy

Sarah Gorenstein “Platinum blonde hair dye. Extra strong. Oil of Violets hair tonic. For men,” a pinch of naughtiness, and a miracle… the perfect recipe for Archmere Academy’s Matilda! The company...

A shelf of comic book volumes for sale at the local Barnes and Noble bookstore. The store moved locations from Rittenhouse Square to 17th and Chestnut in 2023.

Comic Book Collecting: Where to Go and What to Choose?

Ethan Gutstadt February 27, 2024

With over 60 years of popular brand names in the world of comic books like DC, Marvel, and other notable series, it can be overwhelming to pick a franchise to follow. Here are some of my picks for...

Asain Arts Initiative extended a warm welcome to Karen Cho, director of Big Fights in Little Chinatown.

Big Fight in Little Chinatown: Explore the Heart of Chinatown through the Documentary

Janis Ng February 27, 2024

On January 12th, Karen Cho, a fifth-generation Chinese-Canadian and a documentary filmmaker, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) and the Asian Arts Initiative,...

Senior Artists Paint Mural at Friends Child Care Center

Senior Artists Paint Mural at Friends Child Care Center

Daphne Klose February 5, 2024

“I think it’s like every child’s dream to paint on a wall,” says Adelle Wampler ‘24. Livia Smollen ‘24 explains, “Deborah came up to me and was like, ‘Oh do you want to go paint a mural...

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FSS Cappies Reviews: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Phoenixville Area High School

Sarah Gorenstein: Don’t miss Phoenixville Area High School’s stunning production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, for “It doth shine that night!” The company excellently captured the passion...

Musician of the Month: Atia Osborne

Musician of the Month: Atia Osborne

Sam Goldwert, Assistant Editor February 5, 2024

Note: Non-traditional text is the request of the interviewee

Image Courtesy of Cardinal OHara School

Reviews of Elf at Cardinal O’Hara

Sarah Gorenstien: This article was chosen for Publication on the Philadelphia Inquirer WordPress Site. The cast and crew at Cardinal O’Hara High School will certainly be making the “nice list”...

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