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The Falcon

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Podcast: Developments in Twitter World

Ian Lamont and Jonas Gruber
June 2, 2022

In these episodes, we discuss current events in technology. More specifically, we talk about Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter for 44 billion dollars. We share our thoughts on where we think...

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Electric Vehicles: The Future of Transportation for More Reasons Than One

Ian Lamont
May 24, 2022

In January 2021, Elon Musk became the richest person in the world because of his electric vehicle company named Tesla. Today, it seems like every major vehicle producer is turning to electric cars - so...

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Reading Terminal Market prepares for the coming lunch rush. While too far away to eat at in a normal lunch period, students enjoy the food here when they have the time.

Limited Dining Hall Access Moves Students Outside for Lunch 

Ian Lamont
February 17, 2022

Since returning to school on January 4th, Friends Select Students have had limited access to the dining hall, forcing students outside the building to look for lunch. Between December 1st and January...

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Why You Shouldn’t Join the Metaverse Just Yet

Ian Lamont
January 12, 2022

In the metaverse, you can sit at your desk and give a presentation to people around the planet face to face, then go meet some friends to play cards in a space station in zero gravity, or at least you...

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Falcon Roundtable: Which Season is Best?

WINTER by Henry & Ian Imagine this. A person sits down on their couch after walking home from school through the snow. Their cheeks are red and puffy. It’s cold but not freezing. There is...

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The Wheres and Whys of Friends Select Student College Choices

Ian Lamont
November 15, 2021

Seniors line the hall, faces aglow from their computer screens. Everyone is writing a different college application. This moment is months in the making, hours upon hours of research have been spent by...

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Construction site at the corner of 17th and Race St.

Cathedral Place Development Continues Across From 1700

Ian Lamont
October 5, 2021

Phase one of the two-phase construction project for Cathedral Place across from 1700 is well underway. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia sold the land to developers and construction began in early 2020. One...

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Falcon Talk Show: Episode 0 & 1

Falcon Talk Show: Episode 0 & 1

Episode 0: An introduction to us and our goals for the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6YQaTNK8pE Episode 1: In this episode, we discuss what it's like to have COVID-19 with our special...

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