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To Simp or not to Simp: That is the Question

Peter Ryan and Margot Schneider November 2, 2020

Over the past year, a new term has circulated through the Friends Select community: “simping.” A “simp” is defined by the New York Times as “a person, often a man, who unsuccessfully throws...

5 Ways Students Are Getting Involved on Election Day

5 Ways Students Are Getting Involved on Election Day

November 2, 2020

Rachel Luce ‘21 Because this year’s election is critical to the provision of civil rights and justice in the United States, I wanted to do more than just vote. With Annie Rupertus’ help, I signed...

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Winter Break Schedule Updated

Peter Ryan and Annie Rupertus November 1, 2020

Friends Select School announced revisions to its winter break schedule in an email sent to parents on Friday afternoon. In the letter, Head of School Michael Gary wrote that all students will attend classes...

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School Warns Against Halloween Parties

Peter Ryan, Co-Editor in Chief November 1, 2020

In an email sent to all students at 7:10 PM last night, Upper School Director Chris Singler reiterated Friends Select’s Community Stewardship Statement in response to recent reports of plans for large...

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Student Halloween Plans During Pandemic

Margot Schneider, News & Sports Editor October 31, 2020

Due to various safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, some Friends Select students have changed their traditional Halloween plans. For many, COVID-19 has not interrupted family-oriented halloween plans....

Crustacean Club: FSS’s New Love for 🦞🦞🦞

Crustacean Club: FSS’s New Love for 🦞🦞🦞

Margot Schneider October 26, 2020

Crustacean Club, the newest club at Friends Select School, has gained a large following in recent weeks. Despite its success, very few students actually know the club's true origins. Math teacher and...

Hybrid Learning Alters Lunch Plans for FSS Students

Hybrid Learning Alters Lunch Plans for FSS Students

Peter Ryan October 25, 2020

This fall, the dining hall is closed during lunchtime due to concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19. Without a convenient and centralized space to purchase and eat lunch, students have found a number...

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Hybrid vs. iSelect Learning: Socializing, Safety, and Stress

Lily Brin October 23, 2020

Roughly three weeks into hybrid learning, Upper School students at Friends Select are adjusting to a new rhythm. With about 20% of high schoolers completely online and 80% in hybrid learning, school dynamics...

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The Bois League: 11th Graders Find Community in Fantasy Football

Peter Ryan, Co-Editor in Chief October 22, 2020

Despite the social disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, nine boys in the class of 2022 are staying in touch through a classic form of entertainment: an active and competitive fantasy football league. Their...

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Friends Select Announces School Closure on November 3rd, Election Day

The Falcon Editorial Staff October 21, 2020

All three divisions of Friends Select School will be closed on November 3rd to allow teachers and students to participate in the United States general election, according to an email sent to families...

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Crisis in Nigeria: SARS Explained

Peter Ryan, Co-Editor in Chief October 21, 2020

In recent days, many Friends Select students have used Instagram to share news stories about civil unrest in Nigeria. However, these brief posts do not provide sufficient information to offer an accurate...

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Student Groups Send Election Day Letter to School Administration

The Falcon Staff October 20, 2020

An alliance of social-justice-oriented student groups authored an open letter to the Friends Select School administration lobbying for the cancellation of all classes on Election Day. This cohort of clubs...