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Safety On Campus: Do We Need More Security?
Safety On Campus: Do We Need More Security?
Is Book Banning Our Country’s New Normal?
Is Book Banning Our Country’s New Normal?
Splitting the Difference: The Argument for Both Gendered and Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Splitting the Difference: The Argument for Both Gendered and Gender Neutral Bathrooms
March for a Clean Energy Revolution Philadelphia (2016)
How Does Climate Change Affect Pennsylvania?
Trip to Chinatown
In the City of the City: FSS Turns Philadelphia into a Classroom
A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms
A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms
Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Inequality in Girls' Sports
Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Inequality in Girls’ Sports
Trust the Process No More: Why the 76ers Need a New Beginning
Trust the Process No More: Why the 76ers Need a New Beginning
The Seniors
Photo Series: Varsity Boys Basketball Media Day
Philly Sports Championship Timeline
Philly Sports Championship Timeline
Arcane Season 2: More Than The Sum of its Parts?
Arcane Season 2: More Than The Sum of its Parts?
Winter Concert Review
Winter Concert Review
Filmmakers and Moviegoers are Suffering, It’s Streaming’s Fault
Filmmakers and Moviegoers are Suffering, It’s Streaming’s Fault
Unpacking K-Dot’s “GNX”
Unpacking K-Dot’s “GNX”
The Penguin: Power, Betrayal, and Gotham's Darkest Desires
The Penguin: Power, Betrayal, and Gotham’s Darkest Desires
Social Justice Week: Our Experiences
Social Justice Week: Our Experiences
Splitting the Difference: The Argument for Both Gendered and Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Splitting the Difference: The Argument for Both Gendered and Gender Neutral Bathrooms
A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms
A New Way of Teaching Responsibility: Athletic Uniforms
Is True Crime Bad for the Brain?
Is True Crime Bad for the Brain?
Religion in Politics: Once Separate, Now Together
Religion in Politics: Once Separate, Now Together
Frankly Falcon: How Does Fss Prepare You for College
Frankly Falcon: How Does Fss Prepare You for College
Scott Aaronson '24
Photo Series: Varsity Baseball
Podcast: The Breakdown Ep. 1, Philadelphia Eagles
Podcast: The Breakdown Ep. 1, Philadelphia Eagles
Sistah’s Chat: The Podcast, Deneen Young on the Need for Affinity Space for Young Black Women at PWI’s
Sistah’s Chat: The Podcast, Deneen Young on the Need for Affinity Space for Young Black Women at PWI’s
Podcast: Student Wellness and New Year's Resolutions, Feat. Natan Gottesman PhD
Podcast: Student Wellness and New Year’s Resolutions, Feat. Natan Gottesman PhD
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Crossword: How Much Do You Know About Animals?
Crossword: How Much Do You Know About Animals?
Crossword: Global Top Artists 2024
Crossword: Global Top Artists 2024
Crossword: Disney/Pixar Movies
Crossword: Disney/Pixar Movies
Crossword: Musical Artists
Crossword: Musical Artists
Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon
Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon
Daniel Pessin

Daniel Pessin

Daniel Pessin is a senior at Friends Select and a captain of the FSS Soccer team. He is also a member of the baseball team. He will be covering the Girls’ Field Hockey and Tennis teams.

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Psychedelic Therapy From the Past to the Future

Psychedelic Therapy From the Past to the Future

Daniel Pessin
May 23, 2024

Note: This article is a reflection of the research and opinions of the writer.  It is not representative of the views of the Falcon staff, the faculty advisor, or the FSS administration. As the...

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Tray with chips, keys, a bag, lint roller, and yarn, January 16th.

Inside Backpacks: A Glimpse into FSS Essentials

Daniel Pessin
February 20, 2024

  Have you ever wondered what people find most essential to their lives? I have, so in an attempt to highlight the mystery concealed in each backpack, I conducted an intriguing experiment....

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Seniors Reflect on Social Justice Week

Seniors Reflect on Social Justice Week

Daniel Pessin, Niamh Williams, Patrick Ryan, Janis Ng, Zoie Jackson-Lawrence, Ethan Gutstadt, Noah Markovich, Bryce Dodd, Scott Aaronson, Elliot Forman, and Bryan Dedmon
February 5, 2024

Daniel Pessin: Drugs and Opioids (Track Leader) Leading a track group was a very unique experience for me. As one of the leaders of the Drugs and Opioids track group, I had the opportunity to make...

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Should the World Be Concerned About Saudi Arabia’s Venture Into the World of Sports? Opinion and Counter

Should the World Be Concerned About Saudi Arabia’s Venture Into the World of Sports? Opinion and Counter

Elliot Forman and Daniel Pessin
December 11, 2023

YES by Elliot Forman On October 2nd, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered in the Saudi Arabian embassy in Istanbul, Turkey on orders from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Khashoggi was a...

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Mental Fortitude: Girls Tennis

Daniel Pessin
November 7, 2023

Self-discipline, mental strength, and a will to keep going drove recent Quaker Cup Champions, Friend Select’s Girls’ Tennis Team. The coaches, captains, and players recently reflected on a unique element...

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Team Traditions on Friends Select Field Hockey

Team Traditions on Friends Select Field Hockey

Daniel Pessin
October 9, 2023

Like other sports clubs, Friends Select Field Hockey players show their support for one another through valued team traditions that help players connect with each other both on and off the field, becoming...

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