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Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon

Pop Culture in Upper School Classrooms

Pop Culture in Upper School Classrooms

Niamh Williams, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2024

How do teachers hold student attention? Is it even possible given how short our attention span is collectively becoming? Maybe the secret is to combat the attention issues with the culprit – bringing...

Screen Time Causes Headaches? FSS Students Weigh In

Screen Time Causes Headaches? FSS Students Weigh In

Talia Mono May 30, 2024

As students, we spend a lot of time looking at screens. Most of the school work we do is on our computers, the main way we communicate outside of school is through our phones, and many of us watch TV shows...

Falcon Roundtable: Summer Recommendations

Falcon Roundtable: Summer Recommendations

What are some movies/music/books/TV shows (ideally summer-themed, summer vibes) that you’d recommend people check out over the summer? Sam Goldwert I’ll admit I am still making my way through...

Falcon Roundtable: Highlights of the School Year

Falcon Roundtable: Highlights of the School Year

What have been some of the best moments or classes this school year? Sam Goldwert A highlight of mine has been my history classes this year. I’ve really enjoyed U.S. History a lot more than...

Upper School English Syllabus: Which Book Wins? 

Upper School English Syllabus: Which Book Wins? 

Niamh Williams, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2024

My mom has always told me, “If you want to be a good writer, you have to read”. She is both an exceptional writer and an avid reader, so I don’t doubt that her sentiment is correct – even so, I’m...

The Falcon Club Reflects on US Service Days

The Falcon Club Reflects on US Service Days

The 23-24 school year was only the second year under the updated Upper School service program, rehauled by Sarah Kelly, the Upper School Service Coordinator. Writers for The Falcon reflect on the most...

Dune: Part 2: Impossibly Good

Dune: Part 2: Impossibly Good

Carl Heyne May 24, 2024

Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part 2 is amazing. The plot is faithfully recreated, and the aesthetics are on point. The technology feels believable while still being somewhat fantastical. The writing is great...

Seven Breakout Soccer Youngsters to Look Out For

Seven Breakout Soccer Youngsters to Look Out For

Bryce Dodd May 24, 2024

In the world of soccer, the “Ronaldos” and “Messis” are getting ready to hang up their boots and make room for the next generation. Young stars are rising to the occasion to help their teams...

A Day in the Life of Julia Leonard

A Day in the Life of Julia Leonard

Zoie Jackson-Lawrence May 24, 2024

Julia Leonard, also known as Tr. Julia, wakes up at 4:30 am to prepare for the busy day that lies ahead of her. Her work day begins at 6 when she arrives at the school to prepare tasty treats, such as...

The Red Cross Isnt the Innocuous Non-profit You Thought it Was

The Red Cross Isn’t the Innocuous Non-profit You Thought it Was

Noah Markovich May 24, 2024

Did you know that the pint of blood you donated last month was sold for $150? The American Red Cross’s income last year was 3.01 billion; 14%-20% of this was spent on aid relief. The American Red Cross...

Why Doesn’t Friends Select Offer AP Courses?

Why Doesn’t Friends Select Offer AP Courses?

Alden Karp May 23, 2024

  In a world where over 70% of America’s 30,000 high schools offer at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course, and AP discourse dominates many elements of the college admissions process,...

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