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This fall, accusations of cheating at the highest levels of competition have torn the chess world apart.
Scandal Rocks the Chess World
November 22, 2022
Sophomore Sora Klinefelter snaps a selfie with Director of Facilities Carl Grant and the Upper School boiler room.
One Week, Two Boilers!
November 17, 2022
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
Queen Elizabeth rides in her carriage in May of 2019; she died this week.
Brief: Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
October 1, 2022
Iranian women protest, in panels from Marjane Satrapis graphic novel Persepolis, published by Pantheon Books.
Iran Protests Recall ‘Persepolis,’ Black Lives Matter
September 26, 2022
Sophomore Sora Klinefelter snaps a selfie with Director of Facilities Carl Grant and the Upper School boiler room.
One Week, Two Boilers!
November 17, 2022
I compared busy FSB study spots, like the Upper School Library (left), and quieter ones, like Senior Hall in the early morning (right).
Reviewing Friends School’s Best Study Spots
November 6, 2022
Students Christina Black and Moxie Doctor take advantage of the Makerspace - and a chance to connect outside of class.
Community Days: More Than a Pandemic Placeholder
November 6, 2022
College admissions season is a tough time to be a senior, as Nate Wilkes 23 demonstrates.
Brief: Seniors Are Feeling Max College Stress
November 2, 2022
Upper School students and teachers assemble in their Collection seats.
Cheers and Cheer in US Collection
November 1, 2022
Iranian women protest, in panels from Marjane Satrapis graphic novel Persepolis, published by Pantheon Books.
Iran Protests Recall ‘Persepolis,’ Black Lives Matter
September 26, 2022
Students Amina West, Kayla Kurtz, and Bryce Carlin attend a vigil on the Friends campus for police shooting victim Breonna Taylor: a peaceful commemoration in a summer when many protests were met with violence.
From Black Lives Matter to Belarus: 2020 in Protests
December 14, 2020
The ecojustice retreat in action
Students Captivated by Ecojustice Opportunities in Baltimore
February 10, 2020
Lack of Diversity on SFDC Daunts Black Students
Lack of Diversity on SFDC Daunts Black Students
February 10, 2020
Friends newest teachers and staff gather on the Meetinghouse steps during their new faculty orientation in August 2019
Friends Welcomes Most Diverse Group of New Teachers Ever
November 13, 2019
Thomas Ellberg, class of 2021, stands outside Forbush Hall, where he now works in IT.
Brief: New to Staff But Not to Campus
September 21, 2022
Senior Jason Cohen is known at Friends for his generosity and ability to chat with anyone.
Jason Cohen Makes Light Out of Loss
September 13, 2021
Iva Tokushevas 4,000-Mile Journey to Friends
Iva Tokusheva’s 4,000-Mile Journey to Friends
March 2, 2021
Friends alum Sarah Meteyer has returned as the schools new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A New Mission for Ms. Meteyer
December 14, 2020
Interim Physics teacher Danny Duckworth, with her two dogs.
Meet Ms. Duckworth
December 14, 2020
Humor: MD Resident Run Out of US for Wasting Vote
Humor: MD Resident Run Out of US for Wasting Vote
November 8, 2022
In November 2020, students joined Christine Saudeks ninth grade English class both in-person and over Zoom, under one of the tents Friends purchased to make hybrid learning possible.
How Friends Financed Pandemic Education
October 25, 2021
Votes are In: Friends Students on the 2020 Election
Votes are In: Friends Students on the 2020 Election
December 14, 2020
A Quill poll measured Upper School students politics and thoughts about the 2020 elections.
Election 2020 By the Numbers: Quill Edition
November 19, 2020
Sam and Augie, before quarantine
Friends Students Make a Difference With “Rona Relief”
June 1, 2020
Its Time for Live Grades
It’s Time for Live Grades
February 20, 2022
Girls Sports Uniforms Arent Size & Gender-Expression Inclusive
Girls’ Sports Uniforms Aren’t Size & Gender-Expression Inclusive
November 17, 2021
Junior and journalism student Ben Keller models the nose-over-mask look.
Pull Your Masks Up, Boys
November 16, 2021
The class of 22 takes an opportunity to bond.
COVID Took a Toll on the Class of ’22
November 16, 2021
A view of the much-maligned J-Lot
Parking Pandemonium Adds to Senior Stress
October 15, 2021
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
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
June 2, 2022
Gender Imbalance in STEAM Classes
Gender Imbalance in STEAM Classes
March 20, 2021
NFL Honors Ceremony & School Wi-Fi
NFL Honors Ceremony & School Wi-Fi
February 7, 2021
Forget these fancy numbers. Where can you get the best fast food spicy chicken sandwich any time of day?
Spicy Chicken Sandwich Quest
October 14, 2022
Senior Ella Corcoran basks under a tree during the 6-hour silent retreat.
Brief: Students De-Stress on Silent Retreat
September 29, 2022
The menu at The Pho 2 in Manhattan.
Where to Eat on Your College Tour
September 27, 2022
The beloved Sewer Cat, a favorite of many outdoor lunch-eaters, found a permanent home last June with school nurse Lynne Anonye.
Brief: Outdoor Lunch Popular, But Changed
September 12, 2022
Upper School Unmasks
Upper School Unmasks
April 1, 2022
This fall, accusations of cheating at the highest levels of competition have torn the chess world apart.
Scandal Rocks the Chess World
November 22, 2022
The movie poster for Hustle
Review: Real Bball Stars Make ‘Hustle’ a Win
November 19, 2022
A powerful serve from the Friends side, in the JV volleyball game against Chapelgate on September 20th
Volleyball Loss, But Team Spirit Win
November 13, 2022
Girls Varsity Soccer celebrated a shutout against City on Scarlet & Gray Day 2022.
Brief: Scarlet & Gray Day Returns Full-Force
November 1, 2022
Junior Hudson Weber (pictured here at a meet on September 28th), led the Friends Varsity XC team to victory in their first-ever B conference meet on September 21st.
First-Ever B Conference Meet an XC Victory
October 30, 2022
‘Black Adam’ Review: Why Does He Need his Own Movie?
‘Black Adam’ Review: Why Does He Need his Own Movie?
November 28, 2022
The album cover for Taylor Swifts Midnights, the story of 13 nights of her life told in songs.
Review: Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is Better With Every Listen
November 22, 2022
The movie poster for Hustle
Review: Real Bball Stars Make ‘Hustle’ a Win
November 19, 2022
The original 1884 book cover of Flatland features the authors own illustration.
Review: Bizarre ‘Flatland: a Romance of Many Dimensions’ Saw Our Future
November 10, 2022
The cast of Murder on the Orient Express rehearses their shock ahead of opening night.
In ‘Murder On the Orient Express,’ Student Actors Dig Deep
November 9, 2022
The original 1884 book cover of Flatland features the authors own illustration.
Review: Bizarre ‘Flatland: a Romance of Many Dimensions’ Saw Our Future
November 10, 2022
The cover of the Spanish-language translation of Marie Lus novel Skyhunter
Review: ‘Skyhunter’ a Pandemic-Inspired Dystopia
November 2, 2022
The book cover of mega-bestseller The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Review: Couldn’t Put Down ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’
October 16, 2022
Korea Rollins models her infectious grin in the Friends Dining Hall.
A Look Into the Life of Miss Korea
June 1, 2020
The Wondery podcast The Old Man and the Three aims to do sports media differently.
Review: ‘The Old Man & the Three’ Tells Fresh Stories of Sports Legends
October 6, 2022
The podcast Land of the Unsolved explores the mysterious death of Baltimore contractor and activist Robert Clay.
Review: ‘Land of the Unsolved’ Not Your Typical Murder Podcast
October 1, 2022
Screenshot of the Serial podcast website, the day after Adnan Syeds release from prison.
Brief: Podcast Subject Freed From Life Sentence
September 21, 2022
The album cover for Taylor Swifts Midnights, the story of 13 nights of her life told in songs.
Review: Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is Better With Every Listen
November 22, 2022
The album Milo Goes to College has been rereleased for its 40th anniversary.
Review: ‘Milo Goes to College’ Not Just For Straight-Edge 50-Year-Olds
November 3, 2022
The album cover for Kehlanis It Was Good Until It Wasnt
Review: ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t’ Struck a Chord
November 2, 2022
The album cover for 2000
Review: A Decade After ‘1999,’ Bada$$’s ‘2000’ Deserves the Hype
October 16, 2022
The recording artist Laufey, in an apparent outtake from her album cover photo shoot.
Review: Loved ‘Everything I Know About Love’
October 2, 2022
‘Black Adam’ Review: Why Does He Need his Own Movie?
‘Black Adam’ Review: Why Does He Need his Own Movie?
November 28, 2022
The movie poster for Hustle
Review: Real Bball Stars Make ‘Hustle’ a Win
November 19, 2022
The movie poster for Jordan Peeles sci-fi thriller Nope
Review: Jordan Peele’s New Project ‘Nope’ Is a Must-Watch
November 3, 2022
The movie poster for Thor: a colorful poster for a colorful film
Review: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Is a Sloppy Flick, But a Good Time
October 30, 2022
Fright-fully Good Things To Watch This Halloween
Fright-fully Good Things To Watch This Halloween
October 16, 2022
The poster for the Netflix series The Society
Review: Teen Dystopia Fascinates In ‘The Society’
October 6, 2022
A poster for the new TV show The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Review: ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’
September 23, 2022
The cast of Murder on the Orient Express rehearses their shock ahead of opening night.
In ‘Murder On the Orient Express,’ Student Actors Dig Deep
November 9, 2022
A scene from the Friends School production of Figments
‘Figments’ of Friends Theater’s Imagination
February 10, 2020
Humor: MD Resident Run Out of US for Wasting Vote
Humor: MD Resident Run Out of US for Wasting Vote
November 8, 2022
Pile of trash or artistic masterpiece? You be the judge.
Humor: Random Garbage Proclaimed “Avant-Garde Masterpiece” at Friends
November 6, 2022
Quiz: Which US Teachers Favorite Song is This?
Quiz: Which US Teacher’s Favorite Song is This?
October 19, 2022
A man cleans, as Lukashenko reportedly did for Putin in the pictures now scandalizing Europe.
Humor: Photos Leak of Dictator Dressed As Putin’s Maid
October 15, 2022
This screenshot of the game shows an aerial view of most of the first area.
Review: ‘SkateBIRD’ Game Wins on Design and Story
October 15, 2022
Quiz: Which US Teachers Favorite Song is This?
Quiz: Which US Teacher’s Favorite Song is This?
October 19, 2022
This screenshot of the game shows an aerial view of most of the first area.
Review: ‘SkateBIRD’ Game Wins on Design and Story
October 15, 2022
Screenshot from the popular new game Elden Ring
Review: Free-form ‘Elden Ring’ Is Hard, But Worth It
October 3, 2022
Screen-grab image of the intro screen right when you launch the game.
Review: ‘Splatoon 3’ Was Worth the Hype
September 28, 2022
A display of the Dungeons and Dragons game, by the D&D Club
New Club: Dungeons & Dragons
December 14, 2020
Humor: MD Resident Run Out of US for Wasting Vote
Humor: MD Resident Run Out of US for Wasting Vote
November 8, 2022
Pile of trash or artistic masterpiece? You be the judge.
Humor: Random Garbage Proclaimed “Avant-Garde Masterpiece” at Friends
November 6, 2022
A man cleans, as Lukashenko reportedly did for Putin in the pictures now scandalizing Europe.
Humor: Photos Leak of Dictator Dressed As Putin’s Maid
October 15, 2022
Dollars on the Friends turf reportedly whipped preschoolers into a most unQuakerly riot.
Humor: Little Friends Protest Ruined By Bag of Money
October 14, 2022
Cartoon: The Quarantined Quaker
Cartoon: The Quarantined Quaker
December 14, 2020
Your Valentines, 2022!
Your Valentines, 2022!
February 13, 2022
Teen Love
Teen Love
June 2, 2021
Your Valentines, 2021!
Your Valentines, 2021!
February 14, 2021
My Ultimate Guide to Valentines Day
My Ultimate Guide to Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2021
Your Valentines, 2020!
Your Valentines, 2020!
February 10, 2020

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Votes are In: Friends Students on the 2020 Election

Votes are In: Friends Students on the 2020 Election

Charlotte Martin, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
A Quill poll measured Upper School students politics and thoughts about the 2020 elections.

Election 2020 By the Numbers: Quill Edition

Henry Geller, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2020
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Students Weigh in on Presidential Primaries

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Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump Win School Mock Primaries

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