I was sitting at my desk around noon yesterday when I first heard whisperings of a Nor’easter. Like any child (or child at heart), I was overwhelmed with excitement — the 12+ inches of snow predicted...

As Donald Trump’s presidency dwindles to a whimpering close, he has authorized five federal executions in the last forty days of his lame-duck term. This unprecedented spree of executions appears to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.”...

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...

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...