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Life, Death, and Construction: An Urban Staple

Life, Death, and Construction: An Urban Staple

Jonas Gruber February 23, 2022

This construction site is on 23rd and Chestnut. It’s a part of the ongoing efforts to rehabilitate Philadelphia’s bridges that cross over the Schuylkill. No completion date has been posted at this...

Reading Terminal Market prepares for the coming lunch rush. While too far away to eat at in a normal lunch period, students enjoy the food here when they have the time.

Limited Dining Hall Access Moves Students Outside for Lunch 

Ian Lamont February 17, 2022

Since returning to school on January 4th, Friends Select Students have had limited access to the dining hall, forcing students outside the building to look for lunch. Between December 1st and January...

Courtesy of Trusted Reviews.

Falcon Fact #2 – Semantic Satiation

Margot Schneider February 15, 2022

In our second weekly Falcon Fact, we bring you a concept with which you are probably familiar, but never knew the name: semantic satiation. Semantic satiation is the “physical phenomenon in which...

Original Design by Editor-in-Chief Annie Rupertus '21

Breaking News: New and Updated Courses Announced for the 2022-2023 School Year

Lily Brin February 14, 2022

For the 2022-23 school year, there are 20 new or updated options for upper school students to choose from.  They are as follows: History Department: Gender Studies - Semester 1: What is...

Knitted Heart.

Rafael Foster Launches Knitting for Charity Club 

Niamh Williams February 11, 2022

Have you ever wished that you had the skill to knit a sweater for a loved one? Do you want to be able to make your own hats, scarves, or even plush animals? Rafi Foster ‘24 has you covered! Welcome...

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Falcon Fact #1 – Falcons are fast!

Margot Schneider February 10, 2022

Hello readers of The Falcon, and welcome to our new weekly column - Falcon Fact of the Week. Each week we will provide you with a new piece of random information for you to show off to your friends and...

The senior internship Blackbaud page.

Updates on Senior Internships

Margot Schneider February 9, 2022

An email sent yesterday afternoon by Upper School Language and English Teacher Naomi Faszczyk, who is also the senior internship coordinator this year, explained the details of the internships and projects...

New York Times Purchases Wordle

New York Times Purchases Wordle

Patrick Ryan February 7, 2022

On Monday, January 31st, the New York Times announced its purchase of Wordle, the online word game that has exploded in popularity since its creation in October 2021.   Wordle, created by Josh Wardle,...

Recent Events Canceled Due to Covid Spike, New Dates Announced

Recent Events Canceled Due to Covid Spike, New Dates Announced

Patrick Ryan and Zoe Siegel February 2, 2022

Due to recent spikes of COVID-19, specifically the omicron variant, many events in the Friends Select community have been delayed. The events and new dates for some of these events are as follows: Soph...

Nadia Sumner: Leader in and out of the Pool

Nadia Sumner: Leader in and out of the Pool

Margot Schneider January 31, 2022

Nadia Sumner ‘22 has always been a swimmer. Since age three, she was drawn to the water and has found the beach and the pool to be relaxing. “I love the water. It’s always been my favorite place,...

Courtesy of Pixabay.

Asian Student Union Sends Open Letter to the Administration Regarding Lunar New Year

The Asian Student Union January 7, 2022

This afternoon, Friends Select's Asian Student Union sent a letter to the administration requesting modifications to the workload this Lunar New Year on February 1st. In addition, they requested the cancellation...

How, Where, and Why to Get the Covid Booster

How, Where, and Why to Get the Covid Booster

Lily Brin January 6, 2022

Recently, the FDA and CDC approved booster shots for everyone ages 12 and up. The third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is to be given 5 months after the first two doses for people under 18 and 6 months...