For each assignment, there are two excerpts of essays that were written and submitted by real FSS students for real assignments. One excerpt was written by ChatGPT, given the exact same prompts that students...

Something doesn’t have to be perfect, or even good, to be enjoyable. Food, books, video games, TV shows, and, of course, movies. Sometimes, the stupid and fun are simply better than the complex and boring....

In February, 3 other students and I spent 2 weeks in Dublin, Ireland for an exchange trip. With our hosts, we went to a lab at Dublin City University where we shadowed Dr. Kieran Nolan, a professor...

The Anderson Monarchs, a South Philadelphia-based youth sports organization located at the Marian Anderson Rec Center on South 17th Street, offers more than just athletics; they provide a supportive community...

There are a couple of study spots in school, but some are more popular than others. A Google form was sent out to all upper school students asking what spot in school is their favorite to study in.  Supported...

Lower, Middle, and Upper School students crafted various kinds of art inspired by their observations from field trips to The Academy of Natural Sciences. All of the pieces were then composed into an art...

Students from Friends Select School (FSS) were among the thousands who attended the Eagles' recent Championship parade, showing their pride and support for the team. Ninth through twelfth graders joined...

What are the benefits of finding a good place to work near school? For students, finding a dedicated space to study outside of school, yet close to it, can further their productivity and minimize distractions,...

25 students from Journalism and The Falcon voice their opinions on the use of AI at Friends Select. Paloma Puig, Grade 12 I don’t think students should be able to use AI unless appropriate...

These days, an acceptance letter doesn’t guarantee you admission. During each college admission cycle, thousands of students bear the disheartening reality – being accepted to college, but unable...

The oldest known shoe, crafted from cowhide, dates back 5,500 years. Today, Friends Select students showcase a variety of popular footwear brands, including Nike, New Balance, Ugg, Converse, and other...

Paloma Puig ‘25 and Sofia Rouco ‘25 share their advice for underclassmen, making and documenting memories. “Have a life outside of school,” says Sofia Rouco. “What advice would you give to...