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Are you feeling this, whenever you open your planner? If so, youre not alone. Exams are almost upon us, and the Quill has some tips to make it easier to get organized.
As Midterms Approach, 3 Tips to Stay Organized
December 2, 2023
Junior Yipeng Lu stands on the campus of Friends School of Baltimore. The Chinese student wanted to come to Friends so badly, he went to college first to prove himself.
From China to College to Us: Yipeng Lu
November 20, 2023
Friends School of Baltimore 10th grader Jacob Batho disposes of weeds as part of an effort to clear out an area to plant new, better plants in Stillmeadow Peace Park.
Students Give Back on Quaker Community Day [Slideshow]
November 19, 2023
A plastic skull greeted visitors to the computer science haunted house - then jumped at them when they got too close.
Haunted House Makes Comp Sci Less Scary, More Fun [Review]
November 15, 2023
Beloved Friends math department chair Carl Schlenger sits in his classroom, three decades after he made the decision to leave the law for teaching.
He Tried the Law, But the Math Won
November 14, 2023
An activist holds a sign using the phrase pro-life outside the United States Supreme Court.
‘Pro-life’ is the Wrong Phrase [Opinion]
September 26, 2023
Dont Tip Me For Your Icecream [Opinion]
Don’t Tip Me For Your Icecream [Opinion]
September 26, 2023
Why is our society so obsessed with streaming true-crime shows?
I’m Sick of Watching Sickos [Opinion]
September 19, 2023
9th grader Lily Marr (center), appears in an early scene from Friends Schools Spring 2023 musical, The Prom.
When I Starred in ‘The Prom,’ Art Imitated Life for My Five Gay Parents [Opinion]
August 31, 2023
I Hate Machine Gun Kelly [Opinion]
I Hate Machine Gun Kelly [Opinion]
May 23, 2023
Jala and JJ Review Mid90s [Podcast]
Ja’la and JJ Review ‘Mid90s’ [Podcast]
November 20, 2023
A plastic skull greeted visitors to the computer science haunted house - then jumped at them when they got too close.
Haunted House Makes Comp Sci Less Scary, More Fun [Review]
November 15, 2023
A still from the movie Women Talking, which inspired a thoughtful discussion on Quaker Community Day 2023.
‘Women Talking’ Gave Us Lots to Talk About
November 1, 2023
Award-winning novelist Jenny Offill visits the 10th grade English class of Rob Traviesso - her own former student.
Upper School Author Visit Brings Reunion [Brief]
October 10, 2023
9th grader Lily Marr (center), appears in an early scene from Friends Schools Spring 2023 musical, The Prom.
When I Starred in ‘The Prom,’ Art Imitated Life for My Five Gay Parents [Opinion]
August 31, 2023
Water fountains in Forbush Hall are wrapped with Caution tape after low levels of a parasite found in the water supply caused a boil-water advisory in Baltimore earlier this month.
School Has Little to Fear From Water-Borne Parasite
October 17, 2023
This year, Friends has stepped up enforcement of a handbook policy requiring students not to have their phones during class.
“Phones in the Bin, Please”
October 10, 2023
This is the first year where students can choose a variety of different types of computer science classes at Friends!
New Computer Science Department Hammers Out the Details
February 1, 2023
In this screen-grab from a video by storm chaser Max Olson, a Fort Meyers, FL, house is in the process of being swept away by a 15-foot wall of water.
Brief: Inside Deadly Hurricane Ian
October 10, 2022
Brief: Has BeReal Made Friends Realer?
Brief: Has BeReal Made Friends Realer?
September 11, 2022
NFL Week 8 Predictions
NFL Week 8 Predictions
November 2, 2023
Sweet Soccer Success [Brief]
Sweet Soccer Success [Brief]
November 1, 2023
NBA fans watch an LA Clippers game in Los Angeles.
With Towering Height and an 8-Foot Armspan, Wembanyama Is a Rookie to Watch
October 25, 2023
NFL Week 6 Predictions
NFL Week 6 Predictions
October 15, 2023
Football season is in full swing. What will happen? Quill sports commentators make their weekly predictions.
NFL Week 5 predictions
October 4, 2023
Spice Advice: November Nuisances
Spice Advice: November Nuisances
November 26, 2023
Realtors say Hells housing market is heating up. Critics say gentrification is making the place a home-buying hell-scape.
Quaker Quill Investigates the Gentrification of Hell [Humor]
November 15, 2023
Friends advice columnists weigh in on students back-to-school problems.
Advice of the Month
October 29, 2023
Junior Mason Cost prepares to sample items from the new Friends vending machine.
Reviewing the New Vending Machine Snacks [Humor]
September 23, 2023
A few sad cushions lie on the library floor - painful reminders of the comfy chairs that used to reside there.
The Lackluster Library [Humor]
September 9, 2023
Jala and JJ Review Mid90s [Podcast]
Ja’la and JJ Review ‘Mid90s’ [Podcast]
November 20, 2023
History teacher Travis Henschens senior advisory met over Zoom in November, 2021.
Virtual School: “It Was Too Terrible!” [Podcast]
November 6, 2023
Melody Monday: Normal Girl & Turks & Caicos [Podcast]
Melody Monday: “Normal Girl” & “Turks & Caicos” [Podcast]
October 16, 2023
Straight Talk About Stereotypes [Podcast]
September 25, 2023
Seven-year-old Keely in the hospital, a few days after her surgery
Fixing a Broken Heart [Podcast]
September 17, 2023

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Former Friends Master Plumber Bill Smith descends into one of numerous tunnels that run under the school, as student reporters look on.

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This year, Friends has stepped up enforcement of a handbook policy requiring students not to have their phones during class.

"Phones in the Bin, Please"

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Friends advice columnists weigh in on students back-to-school problems.

Advice of the Month

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Seven-year-old Keely in the hospital, a few days after her surgery

Fixing a Broken Heart [Podcast]

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Spice Advice: November Nuisances

Spice Advice: November Nuisances

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Junior Mason Cost prepares to sample items from the new Friends vending machine.

Reviewing the New Vending Machine Snacks [Humor]

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Where does Friends Schools budget go? Most of it, the ~70% in green, goes to teachers and staff. Around 20% percent, in orange, goes to maintaining the buildings and campus. The last ~10%, in yellow, goes to fixed costs like utility bills and insurance.

Where Does Your Tuition Go?

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Beloved Friends math department chair Carl Schlenger sits in his classroom, three decades after he made the decision to leave the law for teaching.

He Tried the Law, But the Math Won

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NBA fans watch an LA Clippers game in Los Angeles.

With Towering Height and an 8-Foot Armspan, Wembanyama Is a Rookie to Watch

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Friends juniors prepare for the 2023 Homecoming dance.

'Back to the Future' at Friends School [Brief]

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Friends juniors prepare for the 2023 Homecoming dance.
'Back to the Future' at Friends School [Brief]
Homecoming 2023 threw students from the '80s to the future, as DJ Ok got everyone on their feet, and even faculty busted a move.
Fans line up for snowballs from a Kona Ice truck during a break in the rain on Scarlet and Grey day.
Scarlet & Grey Day Hits the Quarter Century Mark [Brief]
On a recent rainy Saturday, Park and Friends School sports teams faced off in a series of contests, cheered on by hundreds of soggy fans.
On the final day of Spirit Week, seniors dressed in Friends School colors - scarlet and grey - for the annual Pep Rally.
A Silly, Spirited Week [Brief]
Leading up to Rivalry Day, students dressed up to show their school spirit - and sense of humor.
A senior accesses the Common App landing page for the University of Delaware. As college deadlines approach, the class of 24 is sleepy and stresses.
Seniors Feel College Pressure as Early Deadlines Approach [Brief]
The mood in senior hall is tense, as sleep-starved teens scramble to finish their essays - along with a heavy load of mid-semester schoolwork.
The Morgan State University Marching Band processes down the Friends School driveway, lined with cheering crowds of students, from preschoolers to 12th graders.
In a Year of Tragedy, Morgan Band Concert a Particular Gift [Brief]
Friends students expressed gratitude for the marching band's energetic performance - especially so soon after a shooting on the Morgan State University campus injured five students.
In Orioles fan and 12th grade dean Josh Carlins office, Friends memorabilia and a recent Baltimore Sun front page celebrating the teams winning season have pride of place.
Fans Dress for MLB Success on Friends' 'Orange Thursday' [Brief]
Led this season by an exciting core of young, up-and-coming stars, the Orioles have won back the hearts of many Friends School fans.
Award-winning novelist Jenny Offill visits the 10th grade English class of Rob Traviesso - her own former student.
Upper School Author Visit Brings Reunion [Brief]
Novelist Jenny Offill spent a day on campus meeting with students at the invitation of her own former student - English teacher Rob Travieso.
Senior Maeve Reichert, head of the literary magazine Mock Turtle, talks to potential 9th grade recruits during the 2023 clubs fair.
Highlights From Upper School Clubs Fair [Brief]
Dozens of clubs showed their stuff and courted new members at the high-energy, candy-fueled gathering on the quad.
Seniors line up in the heat to have their final yearbook photos taken.
Seniors Say (Melted) Cheese? [Brief]
This year's senior yearbook portraits fell during a record heat wave.
Lunch & M? Try Lunch & Melting [Brief]
Lunch & M? Try Lunch & Melting [Brief]
Heat broke records this month at Friends School of Baltimore.

Melody Monday: “Normal Girl” & “Turks & Caicos” [Podcast]

In the first episode of their song-review podcast, hosts Yamece and JJ discuss SZA’s “Normal Girl” and Rod Wave’s “Turks & Caicos.”
JJ Porter and Yamece Compton-Long
October 16, 2023
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Photo by Marcela Laskoski on Unsplash
JJ Porter and Yamece Compton-Long

In the first episode of their song-review podcast, hosts Yamece and JJ discuss SZA’s “Normal Girl” and Rod Wave’s “Turks & Caicos.”

For more on these artists, check out the Quill reviews of SZA’s album “SOS,” and Rod Wave’s album “Beautiful Mind.”
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