Friends Select Student News Media

The Falcon
University of Pennsylvania
Congratulations! You’ve Been Accepted! Now, How Will You Afford It?
: FSS freshman wearing Converse shoes. These are the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Canvas in white.
The Fine Footwear at FSS
The Wise Old Falcons: Senior Advice for Underclassmen
The Wise Old Falcons: Senior Advice for Underclassmen
How Much is that Kitty In The Window? He Works Here.
How Much is that Kitty In The Window? He Works Here.
The Year of Snake: How Does FSS Upper School Celebrate Lunar New Year?
The Year of Snake: How Does FSS Upper School Celebrate Lunar New Year?
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
Maddie Cohen

Maddie Cohen

Maddie Cohen is a senior at Friends Select School and is a member of the Journalism class. She is the leader of Helping Hands, the Jewish Student Union, and Spirit Club and also a Senior Class Officer. She also is a player and captain on the FSS Varsity Softball and Field Hockey Team. She also enjoys working with Bill Klose to run our athletics social media page and make all the different sports graphics.

All content by Maddie Cohen
: FSS freshman wearing Converse shoes. These are the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Canvas in white.

The Fine Footwear at FSS

Maddie Cohen
March 3, 2025

The oldest known shoe, crafted from cowhide, dates back 5,500 years. Today, Friends Select students showcase a variety of popular footwear brands, including Nike, New Balance, Ugg, Converse, and other...

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Test Optional Policies: Should They Stay or Should They Go?

Test Optional Policies: Should They Stay or Should They Go?

Maddie Cohen
February 3, 2025

“What did you get on the SAT/ACT?” This is a question many high school juniors and seniors know all too well. For some, the answer is a source of pride; for others, it’s a point of anxiety. But do...

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Looking for Delicious Pizza? Check out Emmy Squared

Looking for Delicious Pizza? Check out Emmy Squared

Maddie Cohen
December 20, 2024

During the Thanksgiving break, I enjoyed some quality time with my family as we dined at one of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia - Emmy Squared Pizza in Queen Village. Originally opening in Williamsburg,...

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Featured Athlete: Nora Colgan

Featured Athlete: Nora Colgan

Maddie Cohen
November 14, 2024

This informational infographic spotlights one of our Friends Select Athletes, Nora Colgan, class of 2025. Nora is a three-season athlete who participates in Tennis, Basketball, and Cross Country. The...

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Summer Trip to Italy: Friends Select Student Perspectives

Summer Trip to Italy: Friends Select Student Perspectives

Maddie Cohen
October 14, 2024

On June 18th, thirty-two students and five faculty members from the Friends Select Upper School embarked on a summer trip to Italy to explore Italian culture and history. Throughout their week,...

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