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How Venues Like Veterans Stadium Contributed to White Flight and Systemic Racism

Peter Ryan April 10, 2021

Saturday, April 10th marks the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Phillies’ first game at Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia’s premier outdoor sports and entertainment from 1971-2003. The stadium, located...

Roundtable: Swiftie Song Smackdown

Roundtable: Swiftie Song Smackdown

There are few figures in the past couple of decades that have garnered as much attention as Taylor Swift. From the Nashville-twang of her self-titled debut to the unabashed pop of 1989 to the indie-folk...

What Does Georgia's New Voting Bill Actually Stipulate?

What Does Georgia’s New Voting Bill Actually Stipulate?

Peter Ryan April 9, 2021

Georgia’s new voting law, which includes a number of updated rules and regulations for municipal, county, and statewide elections, has received major national attention over the past two weeks. Critics...

Infographic: Feminism Club Student Survey Results

Infographic: Feminism Club Student Survey Results

Olivia Shuman April 9, 2021

This infographic presents information collected this fall by the Feminism Club from 70% of our student body. Feminism Club recently visited a faculty and administration meeting to give a presentation...

Photo Courtesy of Peter Ryan '21

More Classes to Occupy 1700 During Fourth Quarter

Peter Ryan April 7, 2021

Due to limitations imposed by renovation construction in the front lobby, several Upper School classes will relocate to the building at 1700 Race Street during the fourth quarter of the 2020-21 school...

Drawing by Ian Lamont '22

Milk-O-Rama

Peter - Whole Milk The ideal type of milk varies depending on the consumer’s criteria, but judging by conventional factors such as taste, health benefits, and versatility, whole milk is the best...

Photo Courtesy of Peter Ryan '21

Upper School Director Outlines Action Steps to Combat Harassment, Misogyny

Peter Ryan March 24, 2021

In an email sent to students and parents earlier today, Upper School Director Chris Singler announced a number of action steps in response to recent conversations surrounding misogyny and sexism in the...

Students, Faculty Vie for March Madness Glory

Students, Faculty Vie for March Madness Glory

Peter Ryan March 24, 2021

For the fourth time in five years, several students and teachers at Friends Select submitted brackets to the FSS Bracket Challenge.  In any March Madness competition, participants make predictions...