On October 21st, The Owl’s Call, the Friends employee newsletter, informed faculty and staff of a new policy concerning political apparel. It stated that, in order to provide a “safe, respectful, and...
Most Friends Seminary students are likely familiar with the climate clock near Union Square. In bold orange letters, the digital clock projects a daunting, ever-decreasing number, which, according to the...
Many Owls are tired of living in unprecedented times. Through this election cycle, we have witnessed a criminal conviction, a debate debacle, an assassination attempt, and a candidate swap. From “brat...
This second installment of Friends From the Archives will dive into the history of a day recently passed: Day of Concern. On Tuesday, March 28, 1989, all classes at Friends Seminary were suspended, no...
Corporate ethics have long been a topic of debate and frustration in the U.S. In recent years, consumers have been enraged by Apple’s connections with exploitative child labor, the PGA’s surrender...
Seasonal allergies during spring have always been a part of life for many New Yorkers, but they are getting worse. The increase in pollen allergies has to do with many factors, including the type of trees...
I believe one of the best parts of going to a K through 12 school is the ability to have cross-grade connections, and volunteering in Isabel Dominguez’s first-grade art class is one of my favorite ways...
As Thanksgiving break wrapped up, students and their families celebrated “Turkey day.” Preparing a stereotypical Thanksgiving meal often takes many hours, along with much dedication and patience. Everyone's...
The pandemic has been ongoing for almost two years, and we’ve had the vaccine for only 14 months. However, just 76% of the United States population has gotten at least one dose, leaving almost a quarter...
To start off, I want to say that I can only speak on my own experience as an Asian American. Every experience, and every story, is different. I don’t claim that my experience encapsulates the whole experience...
The end of the year is almost here, which means I am about to leave Friends, along with the community of people I’ve met here. I have a few pieces of advice to pass down to younger high school students.
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This winter has brought tremendous snowfall. Still, the weather has failed to offer any breaks: New York City schools – including Friends Seminary, which has canceled snow days in the Upper School –...
