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Under a Microscope: The Treatment and Standards of Girls at Friends Select

Lily Brin December 11, 2020

From Lower School to Upper School, girls at Friends Select have been told by teachers and parents/guardians that girls and boys behave differently because males reach puberty later and females mature...

Op/Counter-Op: Should Underclassmen be Required to take PE if they Play on 2+ School Sports Teams?

Op/Counter-Op: Should Underclassmen be Required to take PE if they Play on 2+ School Sports Teams?

Margot Schneider and Peter Ryan December 4, 2020

Peter Ryan: YES P.E. teaches cooperation and leadership skills in a way that official school sports cannot. Whereas school sports teams are somewhat self-selected groups of talented and driven...

Illustration of doctors treating Coronavirus, by Kevin Zhang '21

COVID 19: Many Asians Face Discrimination During Global Pandemic

Tony Lian and Harrison Li December 4, 2020

2020 has been an extraordinarily rough year for many Asians around the globe. The Asian community currently faces two devastating pandemics: the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken countless lives, and a...

On the Other Side of the Earth: iSelect from China

On the Other Side of the Earth: iSelect from China

Aaron Li December 3, 2020

At the end of a busy day, it’s about 7:30 pm and I have just finished my dinner. After a brief conversation with my mom, I am ready to turn on my computer and begin iSelectLearning. Now that I am not...

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Opinion: The Eagles Should Not Bench Carson Wentz, at Least for Now

Peter Ryan November 27, 2020

Although fans and pundits have clamored for the benching of Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz in response to last Sunday's embarrassing 22-17 loss against the Cleveland Browns, head coach Doug Pederson...

2020 Falcon Pie Smackdown

2020 Falcon Pie Smackdown

The Falcon Editorial Staff November 25, 2020

Apple Pie: Annie Rupertus Apple is the obvious choice for the champion of pies. It’s a classic Thanksgiving staple that easily overshadows its lesser counterpart, the mushy-textured pumpkin...

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Opinion: Live Music During Quarantine

C.C. Servon November 15, 2020

I used to go to shows every couple of weeks. In fact, one of my favorite things about living in Philadelphia is that there are so many diverse places to experience our thriving live music scene. Back...

Opinion: The Controversial Cancel Culture

Opinion: The Controversial Cancel Culture

Lily Brin November 11, 2020

Cancel culture has swept the digital age of Gen Z. It seems as though every time I log onto Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, or other social media platforms, a new celebrity or content creator is getting “canceled.”...

Opinion:  No Electoral College, No Popular Vote: Let Congress Elect the President

Opinion: No Electoral College, No Popular Vote: Let Congress Elect the President

Peter Ryan, Co-Editor in Chief November 4, 2020

As the final tallies from Tuesday’s presidential election trickle in, it is likely that Democratic nominee Joseph R. Biden will win the national popular vote. However, the election is still considered...

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Opinion: 9th Grade Students Should Have Building Leave

Patrick Ryan '24 October 26, 2020

This year, students do not have access to the dining hall. This is how I, along with many others, have purchased food for years, but now, 9th graders must bring in their own lunch each day. Giving 9th...

Opinion: Trump’s Tree Plan Debunked

Opinion: Trump’s Tree Plan Debunked

Elena Milliken and Alessandra Yang October 25, 2020

During Thursday night’s presidential debate, President Donald Trump responded to criticism of his inaction on climate change by pointing to the Trillion Trees Program, a WWF backed tree protection program....

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Student Opinions on the Fishbowl

Hayden Wiltshire ‘24 As a participant in Wednesday's Fishbowl, my thoughts on the activity are pretty conflicted. While I had fun participating, I’m unsure of the Fishbowl’s purpose and effectiveness....