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To Simp or not to Simp: That is the Question

Peter Ryan and Margot Schneider November 2, 2020

Over the past year, a new term has circulated through the Friends Select community: “simping.” A “simp” is defined by the New York Times as “a person, often a man, who unsuccessfully throws...

5 Ways Students Are Getting Involved on Election Day

5 Ways Students Are Getting Involved on Election Day

November 2, 2020

Rachel Luce ‘21 Because this year’s election is critical to the provision of civil rights and justice in the United States, I wanted to do more than just vote. With Annie Rupertus’ help, I signed...

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Winter Break Schedule Updated

Peter Ryan and Annie Rupertus November 1, 2020

Friends Select School announced revisions to its winter break schedule in an email sent to parents on Friday afternoon. In the letter, Head of School Michael Gary wrote that all students will attend classes...

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School Warns Against Halloween Parties

Peter Ryan, Co-Editor in Chief November 1, 2020

In an email sent to all students at 7:10 PM last night, Upper School Director Chris Singler reiterated Friends Select’s Community Stewardship Statement in response to recent reports of plans for large...

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Student Halloween Plans During Pandemic

Margot Schneider, News & Sports Editor October 31, 2020

Due to various safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, some Friends Select students have changed their traditional Halloween plans. For many, COVID-19 has not interrupted family-oriented halloween plans....

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3 Things – Eagles vs Cowboys

Peter Ryan, Co-Editor in Chief October 30, 2020

Despite very shaky starts to the 2020 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles (2-4-1) and Dallas Cowboys (2-5) will face off for first place in the NFC East on Sunday night.  Mutual Weaknesses Present...

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Opinion: 9th Grade Students Should Have Building Leave

Patrick Ryan '24 October 26, 2020

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...

Crustacean Club: FSS’s New Love for 🦞🦞🦞

Crustacean Club: FSS’s New Love for 🦞🦞🦞

Margot Schneider October 26, 2020

Crustacean Club, the newest club at Friends Select School, has gained a large following in recent weeks. Despite its success, very few students actually know the club's true origins. Math teacher and...

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Girls Play Soccer With Boys at FSS

Isabelle Hills October 26, 2020

The Friends Select boys' and girls’ soccer teams will merge this fall due to insufficient turnout for the girl's roster. A full soccer team requires at least sixteen players. Seventeen girls played...

Opinion: Trump’s Tree Plan Debunked

Opinion: Trump’s Tree Plan Debunked

Elena Milliken and Alessandra Yang October 25, 2020

During Thursday night’s presidential debate, President Donald Trump responded to criticism of his inaction on climate change by pointing to the Trillion Trees Program, a WWF backed tree protection program....