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The Falcon

Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon

Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon

All content by Isabelle Hills
Video: Seniors 2021

Video: Seniors 2021

Friends Select has always been a close and tight-knit community, but with the events of the past year, it has been difficult for students and faculty to connect in the ways we used to. As graduation approaches,...

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Top 5 Places to Sleep at FSS

Top 5 Places to Sleep at FSS

Isabelle Hills
April 9, 2021

As high school students, we must ensure that we nurture our delicate minds. Studies show that well-rested students have increased focus, mood, and overall academic performance. One might suggest that...

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Infographic: Valentine's Day

Infographic: Valentine’s Day

Isabelle Hills
March 19, 2021

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A reimagined and colorful painting of a Roman god done by @calablacksand. Found in front of Sculpere Ballet Body + Yoga Mind on Poplar St.

Street Art of Philadelphia

Izzy Ebede and Isabelle Hills
March 11, 2021

The late Kobe Bryant painted on a white wall in Lakers jersey. Found on 2nd St.A wooden fence covered in pink flowers and green background. Found on the corner of Wildey St. A muscular dog-like creature....

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“I am here” graffiti, stenciled over top of past graffiti. This is located at “Graffiti Pier” where the art is constantly changing and getting covered up by new art.

“I am here” graffiti, stenciled over top of past graffiti. This is located at “Graffiti Pier” where the art is constantly changing and getting covered up by new art.

Maya Angelou sticker placed on a traffic sign along with other stickers. This was taken in Fishtown.

Maya Angelou sticker placed on a traffic sign along with other stickers. This was taken in Fishtown.

“Freedom Sculpture” by Zenos Frudakis on 16th and Vine. His intent was to capture the struggle for freedom. “I was conscious that it was a universal desire with almost everyone; that need to escape from some situation—be it an internal struggle or an adversarial circumstance, and to be free from it.”

“Freedom Sculpture” by Zenos Frudakis on 16th and Vine. His intent was to capture the struggle for freedom. “I was conscious that it was a universal desire with almost everyone; that need to escape...

Picasso sticker placed on a street pole among other stickers. This was taken in Fishtown.

Picasso sticker placed on a street pole among other stickers. This was taken in Fishtown.

Mural titled “Colorful Legacy” by Willis "Nomo" Humphrey & Keir Johnston. This west Philly mural was meant to raise awareness about the issues that black men and boys face today.

Mural titled “Colorful Legacy” by Willis "Nomo" Humphrey & Keir Johnston. This west Philly mural was meant to raise awareness about the issues that black men and boys face today.

The iPhone 12.  Free Use Image Courtesy of Wikimedia.com.

“New Phone, Who Dis”: The iPhone 12

Isabelle Hills
January 6, 2021

Since Apple released the new iPhone 12 series on October 23, 2020, many people might consider purchasing the newly revamped iPhone, but is it really worth it? The Apple website shows the starting price...

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The Falcon Crossword: 1st Edition

The Falcon Crossword: 1st Edition

Isabelle Hills, Jessie Littman, and Annie Rupertus
December 18, 2020

Crossword Puzzle Maker

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Maia Weintraub '21

Who is Maia Weintraub?

Isabelle Hills
November 24, 2020

The theater is full of students waiting to hear the announcements from Chris Singler. He walks up casually to the microphone and announces, “Maia Weintraub has won yet another tournament!” The theater...

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Free Use Image Courtesy of Pixnio.com

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...

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