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Blauvelt Theater

FSS Theatre Deserves Better

Sam Goldwert May 27, 2025

The content in this article reflects the views and opinions of the student journalist and does not represent the views of The Falcon staff, student body, or school administration.  For four months...

End of the Year Roundtable: Highlights and Favorite Moments of the 24-25 School Year

End of the Year Roundtable: Highlights and Favorite Moments of the 24-25 School Year

The Falcon club shares their highlights and favorite moments from the school year. Carl Heyne ‘27 Working on the musical, specifically during tech week, was probably the best part of my sophomore...

The Rising Freshman’s Guide to High School

The Rising Freshman’s Guide to High School

Chloe Kozuch and Serena Krouk April 25, 2025

Hello, rising freshmen! Serena K and Chloe K, rising sophomores of The Falcon, will share special secrets that will help ease your transition into high school. There is a notable difference between...

Podcast: Top Five Parks and Nature Reserves in Philadelphia and its Surrounding Counties

Podcast: Top Five Parks and Nature Reserves in Philadelphia and its Surrounding Counties

Liam Danford April 23, 2025

The podcast aims to inform listeners about known and obscure outdoor options in and around Philadelphia. It also informs listeners about the activities these parks and reservations offer and what...

Podcast: FSS Hot Takes- Grade Inflation, Cell Phone Policy, Uniforms, & More!

Podcast: FSS Hot Takes- Grade Inflation, Cell Phone Policy, Uniforms, & More!

Daphne Klose April 23, 2025

Students and Faculty were asked to share their unpopular opinions about Friends Select. In this podcast, 3 FSS seniors unpack the anonymous opinions shared. These Hot Takes range from “which...

Pacific Rim: Action and VFX Done Right

Pacific Rim: Action and VFX Done Right

Carl Heyne March 20, 2025

Something doesn’t have to be perfect, or even good, to be enjoyable. Food, books, video games, TV shows, and, of course, movies. Sometimes, the stupid and fun are simply better than the complex and boring....

25 Students Weigh in on AI Use at FSS

25 Students Weigh in on AI Use at FSS

25 students from Journalism and The Falcon voice their opinions on the use of AI at Friends Select. Paloma Puig, Grade 12 I don’t think students should be able to use AI unless appropriate...

Social Justice Week: Our Experiences

Social Justice Week: Our Experiences

Duc Tran ‘26  I was a member of the Healthcare track. In SJW, I learned a lot of interesting things like how to perform CPR and first aid correctly from Rae Asbridge. I also had a crazy time at the...

Splitting the Difference: The Argument for Both Gendered and Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Splitting the Difference: The Argument for Both Gendered and Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Liam Danford February 4, 2025

Currently, all bathrooms at Friends Select have transitioned from gendered to gender-neutral. Since 2023, this change has caused a debate among the community: should our bathrooms be gender-neutral or...

A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms

A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms

Jay Chiles February 4, 2025

A few years ago, after the 2022-2023 season, I was placed in a bad position after my basketball season when I misplaced the shorts of my basketball uniform. After a few weeks, I received an email from...

Is True Crime Bad for the Brain?

Is True Crime Bad for the Brain?

Sam Goldwert February 4, 2025

Disclaimers:  This article discusses potentially sensitive topics, including murder, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Please use discretion while reading.  This article should not be used...