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Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon

Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon

Running Out of Time: Is the Senior Internship Program Too Short?

Running Out of Time: Is the Senior Internship Program Too Short?

Alden Karp April 5, 2024

Last summer, I participated in a five-and-a-half-week research program at Indiana University, and it was one of the most intellectually and socially fulfilling experiences I’ve had the chance to be a...

Spring Break Recommendations

Spring Break Recommendations

Spring break is approaching, and students have lots of time to fill. The Falcon has recommendations for nicer days and not-so-nice days. We hope you enjoy these ideas from our staff!   Lila: While...

Students eat their lunch during Ninjago club. Ninjago club held its first meeting recently, bringing in a large audience of mostly underclassmen.

Beyond the Dining Hall: Where do Students Eat their Lunch?

Patrick Ryan, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2024

Friends Select students have an abundance of options when it comes to lunch. Students can eat their lunch anywhere in the Upper School, with the notable exception of the hallways. Once students receive...

Tons of trash in an area that is not supported enough financially. It appears as though the area does not typically receive maintenance.

Philly’s Litter: Help Clean Up

Scott Aaronson March 5, 2024

Although Philadelphia is commonly known for its cultured and wealthy history, there are many under-resourced neighborhoods filled with trash. The City of Philadelphia’s Litter Index found that Philly...

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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...

Into the Weeds of It: Why Philadelphia Needs More Community Gardens

Into the Weeds of It: Why Philadelphia Needs More Community Gardens

Zoie Jackson-Lawrence March 4, 2024

Community gardens come in many shapes and sizes, many things can be grown in them, and they can be created pretty much everywhere! They are considered to be under the umbrella term “urban agriculture”....

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...

Unavoidable pothole right off of Gray Ferry.

Florida Makes Oranges, Idaho Makes Potatoes, and Hollywood Makes Movies: In Philadelphia, We Make Potholes

Noah Markovich February 27, 2024

Philadelphia's pothole problem stems from several unfortunate factors including a fluctuating climate, poorly run municipal services, and outdated drainage sites. These conditions are ideal for potholes...

The batting cages in the Marian Anderson Recreation Center. This training space is used by the Anderson Monarchs.

Marian Anderson Recreation Center Makes Big Impact on the South Philadelphia Community

Bryan Dedmon February 27, 2024

I have spent a lot of time at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located in South Philadelphia. I have played baseball for the center’s team, the Anderson Monarchs. The Anderson Monarchs training...

Friends Select Students help pack food to give out to the community.

Why You Should Go to QYLC 2025

Bryce Dodd February 20, 2024

QYLC 2024 was a vibrant, friendly, and informative conference, surpassing the previous year's event.  This year's conference, hosted by William Penn Charter School and Germantown Friends School, emphasized...

Dunkin’ storefront, February 2024, 117 S 16th Street.

We Need Coffee! Ranking Friends Select’s Local Coffee Shops

Niamh Williams, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2024

Caffeine intake is on the rise for high school students. According to MedicalNewsToday, the recommended daily consumption of caffeine in adolescents is a maximum of 100 mg or less, but American teens...

One of many “No Arena” posters scattered throughout Chinatown, aimed to bring awareness to the inevitable negative consequences of building the arena at the proposed location. The Save Chinatown Coalition, the group responsible for the artwork, is focused on protesting the construction of the arena and generating ideas that allow the community to survive.

Chinatown Under Duress: A Social Justice Week Recount

Alden Karp February 20, 2024

  During Social Justice Week, I participated in the Asian American Experiences track group, which aimed to discuss problems that the Asian American community, especially in Philadelphia, faces....

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