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Perry? More Like 'Legend'

Perry? More Like ‘Legend’

Izzy Ebede December 8, 2020

Perry Zanki is teaching the Krebs cycle in biology class. Students listen intently as he paces back and forth in front of the whiteboard explaining the almost instantaneous chemical reactions that take...

Annie Rupertus

How to Distract Yourself from Impending Doom

Annie Rupertus, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2020

(Note: All interviews were conducted prior to November 20th, when the city of Philadelphia announced that maskless outdoor gatherings are no longer allowed, among other things.) Do you find yourself...

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...

Courtesy of Hannah Dubb '21

The Utopia Project, Coming December 3rd

Peter Ryan December 2, 2020

After months of fully virtual brainstorming sessions, table reads, and rehearsals, the FSS theater department will release its virtual fall play and multimedia art experience, titled The Utopia Project,...

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Sarah Fuller Makes History Playing for Vanderbilt Men’s Football

Margot Schneider, Editor: Hard News & Sports December 2, 2020

On November 28th, Sarah Fuller, Senior Goalkeeper for Vanderbilt University’s women’s soccer team, kicked for Vanderbilt’s men’s football team against the University of Missouri. Fuller became...

Minas Macos '20: Falcon Cadet

Minas Macos ’20: Falcon Cadet

Peter Ryan December 1, 2020

Last November, Minas Macos ‘20 woke up less than an hour before class to make the short daily walk from his house to Friends Select School. One year later, he rises at exactly 5:15 AM to participate...

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Review: JoJo’s Rockin’ Christmas by Jojo Siwa

C.C. Servon November 28, 2020

On November 13th, children’s pop star Jojo Siwa released a 4 song Christmas EP entitled  Jojo’s Rockin’ Christmas. The EP has had little hype around it -- barring some TikTok discourse around...

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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...

Quiz: Which FSS Science Teacher Are You?

Quiz: Which FSS Science Teacher Are You?

Izzy Ebede and C.C. Servon November 25, 2020

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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...