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The Horrendous History of Horror

Elijah Gallagher May 19, 2022

Some nights, when I was a kid and my parents were out, I would sit in the dim lights of our living room and watch shows like Courage The Cowardly Dog. Even though the show made me scared to turn the lights...

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Blood Quantum and What it Can Mean to Indigenous People

Quaye Agoyo May 18, 2022

Imagine having an official card or document that states what race you are and the specific percentage of blood you have for that race. Despite what you identify as, this information on this card, or even...

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Senate Candidates for May 17th Primaries

Lucy Rupertus May 15, 2022

The Pennsylvania Primary Elections will happen on May 17th, 2022. One of the positions that people are running for is Senator, in order to place Senator Pat Toomey (R). Below is an informational guide...

Tomorrow: Art for Charity Concert

Tomorrow: Art for Charity Concert

Jakob Miller May 5, 2022

The annual Art for Charity concert is back in person for the first time since 2020. “The purpose of Art for Charity is to try to help reduce educational inequality in Philly through music and performance,”...

Tomorrow: FSS Spring Fair

Tomorrow: FSS Spring Fair

Lena Kinser April 29, 2022

Tomorrow, on April 30th, the Spring Fair will be held for the first time in two years. The fair will last from 12:30 to 3:30. In attendance will be new families for students entering Pre-K and Kindergarten,...

Yolanda Wisher teaches African-American Literature class.

Reflecting on Yolanda Wisher Teaching African-American Literature Class

Uma Vincent April 29, 2022

Yolanda Wisher, writer, educator, and former Philadelphia poet laureate, visited FSS on Monday. Her visit included an assembly for the entire Upper School where she spoke to us and performed some of her...

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Falcon Fact #6 – Peto’s Paradox and Hypertumors

Margot Schneider April 27, 2022

Think of a blue whale. Now think of an ant. Which would you think is more likely to have cancer? Many assume that the larger animal has a greater chance of developing cancer, simply because it has thousands...

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Breaking News: Margot Schneider Achieves her 100th Friends Select Career Hit

Lily Brin April 27, 2022

Margot Schneider '22 reached and surpassed her 100th hit yesterday against the Academy of the New Church. Despite losing her sophomore season due to Covid-19, she joins the only 5 other former FSS softball...

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Yolanda Wisher Visits FSS, Teaches Workshops

Margot Schneider April 25, 2022

Today, April 25th, Yolanda Wisher is visiting Friends Select. She will be teaching a social justice workshop class during the E block and a writing workshop during the X block into lunch period. In addition,...

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Music and the Brain: The Science Behind Your Favorite Songs

Margot Schneider April 25, 2022

Have you ever noticed how the perfect playlist or song can increase your mood after a bad day? While you may think you are simply expressing your emotions through the feel of the music you are playing,...

Plans for Spirit Day 4/22

Plans for Spirit Day 4/22

Uma Vincent April 21, 2022

Friends Select's annual Spirit Day will take place this tomorrow, April 22nd. Students were given a survey with myriad choices for mixed-grade group trips with teachers chaperoning. The choices for trips...

Taking a Look at Gentrification in Francisville

Taking a Look at Gentrification in Francisville

Katie Kern April 12, 2022

A mix of old houses and new developments, spanning from 898 to 829 Cameron Street (left to right). These houses sit behind an abandoned lot, and are adjacent to Francisville Playground, which is considered...