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Making Change: Student Government Update

Making Change: Student Government Update

Peter Ryan and Lulu Nonemaker November 25, 2019

Now that freshman elections are finished and the Friends Select Student Government has a full body, student representatives are eager to incite change and progress in the school community. There are...

Chris Willis: Inspired by Schwarzenegger and Appreciative of Ankles

Chris Willis: Inspired by Schwarzenegger and Appreciative of Ankles

Mia Cohen and Margot Schneider November 22, 2019

You may see our athletic trainer, Chris Willis, walking around the hallways, gym, or fitness center. Maybe he even helps you tape an ankle or ice a knee. You’ve probably heard him use his signature catchphrase:...

Where Should You Eat?

Where Should You Eat?

Chloe Zhang November 21, 2019

This infographic is a map of restaurants recommended by Friends Select students, based on an online survey completed by 31 students in grades 9-12. The recommended restaurants’ locations are restricted...

Ralph Recounts Important Math Memories

Ralph Recounts Important Math Memories

Zoe Tzanis November 20, 2019

Ralph Reinwald is more than just your average math teacher, with interests spanning from linguistics to literature to complex calculus. Ralph is an untapped resource, a member of the community who is full...

How Well Do You Know The Math Department?

How Well Do You Know The Math Department?

Alec Kane November 20, 2019

This infographic details some basic personal features of the Friends Select math department.  The information in this infographic is based on personal interviews conducted with the teachers in the...

Safe Space: FSS Affinity Groups

Safe Space: FSS Affinity Groups

Tal Lesnik November 20, 2019

This infographic focuses on affinity groups at Friends Select School, and includes some of the group leaders’ thoughts about affinity groups and what they mean to them. This infographic was designed...

37 Years in Blauvelt Theater

37 Years in Blauvelt Theater

Yannick Haynes November 19, 2019

This infographic illustrates 37 years of productions in the Blauvelt Theater. Information was found in the Friends Select Archives with help from Dick Hoffman. The infographic was designed in Adobe Photoshop...

Student Body Divided and Confused over Homecoming

Student Body Divided and Confused over Homecoming

Annie Rupertus November 19, 2019

A Friends Select Homecoming is in the works, and the school is abuzz with rumors and questions about the motivations behind it, the logistical details, and whether or not it’s even happening. The...

Spotted Lanternfly to Return!

Spotted Lanternfly to Return!

Silas Mohr November 18, 2019

This infographic explains what a spotted lanternfly is and why it is a problem in Pennsylvania. The information comes from a variety of sources from the government and universities. The infographic...

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Review: Jesus is King by Kanye West

On Jesus is King, Kanye West is supported by top level production, but his foray into gospel music is dragged down by weak songwriting.
Matt D'Annunzio November 17, 2019

Very few names are as simultaneously loved and derided as “Kanye West.” Last year was a watershed moment in Kanye’s career. As part of his “Wyoming Sessions”, he worked on two of the year’s...

Meet the New 9th Grade Student Gov Reps

Meet the New 9th Grade Student Gov Reps

AJ Caldwell November 14, 2019

About one month ago, four members of the class of 2023 were elected as representatives to the Friends Select Student Government. Chosen by their classmates, these representatives hope to raise their peers’...

Cast and Crew Optimistic About Fall Play

Cast and Crew Optimistic About Fall Play

Gabe Tarini November 12, 2019

The final stretch of any theatre production is always stressful, but the cast and crew of Metamorphoses are comparatively at ease, despite the rapidly approaching opening night (November 15th).  "I think...