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A huge variety of food sits ready for Middle School African Diaspora Day.
Middle School Celebrates Cultures of the African Diaspora [Slideshow]
May 19, 2025
With friends as attendants, parents snapping photos, and the whole Upper School watching, seniors Elaina Pearce and Ramsey Kissack wed in a mock ceremony officiated by classmate Vanya Gurachevsky.
Seniors Exchange Vows & Ring Pops in Epic Prank
May 16, 2025
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
April 11, 2025
Illustration of phones hanging on the back of a classroom door.
Phone Policies Change in Local Private Schools
April 9, 2025
Juniors have now finished their research papers, to the relief of all.
Juniors Loathe, Love Research Paper [Podcast]
March 9, 2025
Cosmetology school felt more right, to me, than college.
Choosing My Own Path … Away From College [Podcast]
June 10, 2025
What Happened and How We Can Make It Right
What Happened and How We Can Make It Right
May 10, 2025
Elon Musk speaks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and guests at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship, in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024 . Brandon Bell/Pool via REUTERS
Is Starship Really What’s Best for NASA? [Opinion]
February 19, 2025
Quaker Student Union members share a meal while on their annual retreat at Gunpowder Friends Meeting.
Students Plan for the Future, Question the Past at QSU Retreat [Opinion]
December 12, 2024
In the Stony Run Friends Meetinghouse, at the northeast corner of campus, Friends students are often asked to contemplate the Quaker idea that there is "that of God" in everyone.
We See “That of God” in Every Person – Not Every Idea [Editorial]
November 8, 2024
The crowd reaches for Neil Cooper during a show at the Undercroft on February 8th, 2025.
Origins of “Shutter Theory”
June 9, 2025
Some jeans just should not be.
What’s a Fashion Trend You Hate? [Podcast]
April 30, 2025
How Freestyle Club Began [Podcast]
How Freestyle Club Began [Podcast]
April 20, 2025
Memorable Performances & Cozy Space Make Coffee House a Favorite
Memorable Performances & Cozy Space Make Coffee House a Favorite
December 9, 2024
The Morgan State Marching Band bring a spirited performance to the Quaker Dome.
Morgan State Band Anchors Spirited Pep Rally [Brief]
October 31, 2024
Illustration of phones hanging on the back of a classroom door.
Phone Policies Change in Local Private Schools
April 9, 2025
Elon Musk speaks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and guests at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship, in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024 . Brandon Bell/Pool via REUTERS
Is Starship Really What’s Best for NASA? [Opinion]
February 19, 2025
Junior Yipeng Lu opens the website ChatGPT. Students and teachers have a wide spectrum of views on its use at Friends.
Like it or Not, Friends is Using ChatGPT
May 30, 2024
Disgusted students wondered: what was that smell emanating from the chemistry lab?
What Was That Smell in the Science Building? [Podcast]
March 6, 2024
Friends seniors Kaya Banerjee and Charlotte Hassler conduct an experiment in Dr. Hoa Cost's Advanced Chemistry class.
I Used to be a Girl in STEM. What Changed? [Opinion]
February 1, 2024
Auburn Tigers guard Chad Baker-Mazara drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in April.
Whom do we cheer for? Basketball in Baltimore [Brief]
May 28, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes to the basket between Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle and guard Mike Conley, during game two of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Love for LeBron: Friends Students Celebrate the GOAT [Podcast]
April 21, 2025
Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) shoots the basketball during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
He’s a Freshman! [Brief]
March 27, 2025
Friends School Seniors Showed out to Support the Quakes
The Ground Quaked with Cheering Crowds on Scarlet and Gray Day
December 9, 2024
Seniors meet with captains of opposing team at start of the game.
Celebrating Seniors with a Win
December 5, 2024
So rude!
If Animals Could Talk, Which Would Be Rudest? [Podcast]
May 27, 2025
Mixed Media (acrylic/pencil on canvas, digital)
FSB Book of Gratitude
May 16, 2025
Two subjects are connected and physically supporting each other - like the SPICE Advice column connects the upper school community and allows students to help one another.
SPICE Advice: Senior Edition
May 6, 2025
The "too perfect" poop in question.
The Mysterious Junior Hall Poop [Podcast]
March 16, 2025
Seniors participating in the game have expressed qualms about wearing swim goggles everywhere.
Seniors, Stakeouts, and Squirt Guns [Podcast]
March 11, 2025
Cosmetology school felt more right, to me, than college.
Choosing My Own Path … Away From College [Podcast]
June 10, 2025
So rude!
If Animals Could Talk, Which Would Be Rudest? [Podcast]
May 27, 2025
Friends teachers and students confess their pasts - and share their methods.
Have You Ever Cheated On a Test? [Podcast]
May 20, 2025
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
April 11, 2025
The "too perfect" poop in question.
The Mysterious Junior Hall Poop [Podcast]
March 16, 2025
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

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Quill Editor-in-Chief Krisna Kumar is a regional gold key winner in this year's Scholastic writing competition.

Krisna Kumar, Editor-in-Chief

Krisna, class of ’24, is an Editor-in-Chief for the Quill. She is also involved in many activities at Friends, including Peer Ed, Debate Team, Book Club, and the dance program.

All content by Krisna Kumar
Friends seniors Kaya Banerjee and Charlotte Hassler conduct an experiment in Dr. Hoa Cost's Advanced Chemistry class.

I Used to be a Girl in STEM. What Changed? [Opinion]

Krisna Kumar, Contributor
February 1, 2024
Juniors Ashlee Carpenter and Shirene Gehawi sample foods from the Asian Student Union booth, run by sophomores Mai Bolster and Louisa Sanchez, on Friends School's second annual Culture Day.

‘Culture Day’ Features Food, Fashion, and Friendship

Jack Branson, Carson Freeman, Ben Jacobs, Krisna Kumar, Brayden Mathias, Ellie McDonald, and Connor Weisman
April 19, 2023
A powerful serve from the Friends side, in the JV volleyball game against Chapelgate on September 20th

Volleyball Loss, But Team Spirit Win

Krisna Kumar, Lucy Murphy, Noa Sachs-Kohen, and Thomas Cerny
November 13, 2022

Global Service Club Spikeball Tournament

Eve Fehskens, Hannah Ruley, Maeve Reichert, Krisna Kumar, and Cori Strain
November 6, 2022
The podcast "Land of the Unsolved" explores the mysterious death of Baltimore contractor and activist Robert Clay.

‘Land of the Unsolved’ Not Your Typical Murder Podcast [Review]

Krisna Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2022
Robotics Club members Sophie von Coelln and Ryan Ellis make their pitch at the Spring 2022 STEAM fair.

Incoming 9th Graders Get Hands-On at STEAM Fair

Krisna Kumar, Managing Editor (print)
June 2, 2022
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[Photo] Understanding the Struggle of Test Anxiety

Luella Rubin-Wylie, Contributor
February 10, 2020
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[Photo] Awkward Bathroom Encounters: Vaping at School

Sabina Cooper, Contributor
December 15, 2021
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[Photo] Dyslexic at Friends: A Change for the Better

Jack Weinberg, Contributor
February 10, 2020
Iranian women protest, in panels from Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis, published by Pantheon Books.

Iran Protests Recall ‘Persepolis,’ Black Lives Matter

Krisna Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
Juniors Harrison Fribush on drums, and Dominic Saunders on guitar, play at the 22-23 school year's first Upper School Collection.

Brief: First Collection of the School Year Rocks

Gabby Burns, Krisna Kumar, and Idris Mosley
September 7, 2022
Christian talks with Quill reporters about making mistakes, finding meaning in Meeting, and why he learned so late to love The Beatles.

Q&A With New Head Christian Donovan

Carson Cortright, Krisna Kumar, Khalil Lovett, and Divine Trewick
February 20, 2022
Gender Imbalance in STEAM Classes

Gender Imbalance in STEAM Classes

Krisna Kumar, Staff Writer
March 20, 2021
A still from the Chamber Choir's Zoom performance of "What the World Needs Now is Love," in May 2020

Pandemic Performing Arts

Krisna Kumar, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
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