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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
Sofia Rouco

Sofia Rouco

Sofia Rouco is a senior at Friends Select who joined the community in 10th grade. Sofia is the founder and leader of Latino Student Union as well as the leader of Yoga and Wellness Club. She participated in the Girls Varsity Basketball Team as well as the Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team. Outside of school, Sofia is a waitress at an Argentinian restaurant and enjoys going to the gym.

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Do YOU Know What Is in Your Food?

Do YOU Know What Is in Your Food?

Sofia Rouco
February 3, 2025

According to Dr. Cindy Jakubiec, 74% of Americans are overweight or obese. The average American consumes 19 teaspoons of sugar a day on average.  In the U.S., food safety is a big issue, but many Americans...

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Did You Know This About Endangered Polar Bears?

Did You Know This About Endangered Polar Bears?

Sofia Rouco
December 16, 2024

This infographic is a comparison of Antarctica’s temperatures in 2008 vs. 2024 and how this affects the polar bears living there. This comparison shows the difference in temperature, weight of polar...

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Up For Gore? Check Out Terrifier 3 in Theaters

Up For Gore? Check Out Terrifier 3 in Theaters

Sofia Rouco
November 14, 2024

Terrifier 3 is by far the goriest, most demented movie I have ever seen. Terrifier 3 is not rated, unlike the Terrifier 2 movie, which is rated R. This movie consists of jump scares, gore, extreme volume,...

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Friends Select Boys Soccer Team 2024

Goal for Friends Select Boys’ Soccer Team

Sofia Rouco
October 28, 2024

The Friends Select Boys Varsity Soccer Team is excited to continue and have a strong finish to the 24-25 season.  The team had an impressive preseason, according to Soccer Team Captain Gavin Ewing...

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