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Percell Coles: Changing Friends Select Basketball

Percell Coles: Changing Friends Select Basketball

Mark Aaronson
May 7, 2021

Percell Coles, who grew up in the heart of North Philadelphia around 24th and Allegheny Street, was brought up through basketball. Percell says, “Basketball served as instant therapy for me, it kept...

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The Pigeon: American Anti-Maskers Face Blatant Discrimination

The Pigeon: American Anti-Maskers Face Blatant Discrimination

Mark Aaronson
April 6, 2021

As COVID-19 cases rise, anti-maskers around the country have faced more frequent and intense discrimination, according to several recent reports. A recent tragedy in Texas is the last example of this...

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Herb Kerns: Over the Years at FSS

Herb Kerns: Over the Years at FSS

Mark Aaronson
March 22, 2021

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Friends Select Implements Contact Tracing Bracelets

Mark Aaronson
February 24, 2021

On February 1st, 2021, FSS Students returned to in-person school. Along with wearing masks, remaining six feet apart, being divided by plexiglass, sitting in assigned seats, and daily Ruvna forms, FSS...

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Opinion: Will The Sixers Bounce Back from Their 2019-20 Slump to Contend For an NBA Championship?

Mark Aaronson, Staff Writer
January 20, 2021

2021 may finally be the year for Sixers fans. After a long, grueling process of ups and downs over the last few years, Sixers fans are ready now more than ever for an exciting NBA season. In 2019, the...

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Michael Gary, Head of School

A Day in the Life of Michael Gary: COVID Edition

Mark Aaronson
November 18, 2020

Michael loves the beginning of his day; it is the only thing that has remained the same before and during COVID-19. Michael has a strict routine in the morning. “I wake up every morning at 6am. I get...

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Travis Scott Burger Spikes Sales

Mark Aaronson
October 16, 2020

On September 8th, rapper Travis Scott and his label, Cactus Jack Records partnered with McDonalds to produce the “Travis Scott Meal,” luring massive amounts of customers to the popular fast food restaurant,...

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