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SJW Track Reflection: Addiction

SJW Track Reflection: Addiction

Anna Masino February 11, 2026

For Social Justice Week, I chose to be in the Addiction track group, where we learned about how addiction affects our community. On our first day, Eriach Fox visited and talked to our group about the biological...

Ifeoluwa Akinyemi ‘26 works alone during a free period in The Commons. The free space is empty during most of the day, but quickly fills up during lunch and break.

Adapting to New Common Spaces, in Photos

Jake Fogg and Bode Wild February 11, 2026

 In early January of 2026, Friends Select School opened an extension to the Parkway building for upper school students and classrooms. It came with four new common spaces for students, including the largest,...

An inner room at Graffiti Pier, full to the brim with street art and personal tags. The walls have been repainted many times, adding depth and history to the walls.

Graffiti Pier Park in Fishtown

Sam Barth and Jonah Gottesman February 11, 2026

Graffiti Pier Park, outside of Fishtown on the Delaware River, is a landmark sight for graffiti artists and writers that clearly displays why Philadelphia is a hub for graffiti culture. Pier 18, originally...

Center City Spotlight: Benjamin Perez

Center City Spotlight: Benjamin Perez

Abby Davenport February 11, 2026

Wawa and Comcast, perhaps two of the most recognizable brands in Philadelphia. Between the gleaming monument to Philadelphia’s advancement and the humble shrine to Philadelphia’s grit stands Benjamin...

The Phoenician Scheme Review

The Phoenician Scheme Review

Carl Heyne February 11, 2026

Ever heard of the Wes Anderson Paradox? The answer should be no, because I’ve made it up. It goes a little something like this: If Wes Anderson ever makes a stylistically different movie, is it still...

SJW Track Reflection: Women's Empowerment

SJW Track Reflection: Women’s Empowerment

Emma McCahill January 30, 2026

This Social Justice Week, I, alongside my two peers, Lily and Giselle, took on the responsibility of leading the Women’s Empowerment track. My experience as a track group leader was rewarding, enlightening,...

SJW Track Reflection: Immigration Reform

SJW Track Reflection: Immigration Reform

Lyla Harel January 30, 2026

During Friends Select’s annual Social Justice Week, I participated in the Immigration Reform track. We spent the week doing activities, going on field trips, and hearing from speakers.  On our first...

Semester Smash Photo Series

Semester Smash Photo Series

Julia D’Amico January 29, 2026

On January 16th, in the FSS theater, the lab bands, Infinite Static and The Basement, performed at Semester Smash. Both bands performed a setlist full of songs from all different genres, including...