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Why Is Stoicism Still Relevant?
Why Is Stoicism Still Relevant?
Minghan T, Writer • April 20, 2026

People get really upset about things they cannot do anything about. This happens all the time. When someone says something that upsets you or things do not go the way you...

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2025 Game Awards
2025 Game Awards
Aidan L and Ilya W. March 3, 2026

Every December, people tune in around the world to watch The Game Awards, a major event that celebrates the best games, creators, and moments in the industry. Hosted by Geoff...

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SAT vs. ACT
SAT vs. ACT
Cecilia Y, Co-Copy Editor • March 3, 2026

You may be wondering, Should I take the SAT or ACT? No need to worry, cause you’re not alone. The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and ACT (American College Testing) are...

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The Problem with the Phone Ban
The Problem with the Phone Ban
Angelina P, Editor-in-Chief • November 21, 2025

Over 50% chance you're reading this on your phone—guarantee. If you’re not, wouldn't it be so much easier if you were? I mean, that's what a phone is: a smaller, portable...

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Editor-In-Chief Sign off - Top Ten Best Courses at FA
Editor-In-Chief Sign off – Top Ten Best Courses at FA
June 11, 2025

Here is a compiled list of my ten favorite classes at FA. Aside from this article being a fun reflection for myself (the main reason for writing it if we are being honest),...

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AI and the Future of Work Labor
AI and the Future of Work Labor
Hannah H., Writer • March 10, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been changing the way we work, taking over jobs that used to be done by people. While AI makes things faster and more efficient, it also raises...

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Top 10 FA Lunch Foods
Top 10 FA Lunch Foods
Hannah H., Writer • February 5, 2025

Friends Academy has some wonderful lunch meals that provide a variety of flavors and nutrients for students. Whether you're in the mood for something light or hearty, FA's...

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ICE in Minneapolis
ICE in Minneapolis
Cecilia Y, Co-Copy Editor • April 20, 2026

Renee Good Renee Good was just like any other ordinary U.S. citizen, a 37 year old mom of three who had just recently moved to Minneapolis. Multiple accounts have stated from her family, friends, and neighbors that Good was...

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The Brown University Shooting: What Happened, Gun Violence, and How to Protect Yourself
Charlotte Y, Managing Editor • March 3, 2026

On December 13, 2025, two individuals were killed, and nine others were injured in a shooting at Brown University. The shooting took place at the Barus and Holley building, which is used for engineering lectures and labs. At the...

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Trump Orders Blockade on Sanctioned Oil Tankers
Trump Orders Blockade on Sanctioned Oil Tankers
Tommy K, Co-Copy Editor • March 3, 2026

On December 16th, 2025, President Trump issued a new order directing US armed forces to intercept previously sanctioned oil tankers leaving Venezuelan waters. This marks another escalation in the ongoing Venezuela-US dispute as...

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The History of Friends Academy
The History of Friends Academy
Rory V and Julian Y April 20, 2026

The Era Before Friends Academy Friends Academy was officially founded on April 17th, 1876, but the history surrounding its central figures...

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The Truth about Senioritis
The Truth about Senioritis
Marina K, Web Editor • April 20, 2026

I just need, like, one more day to finish this. I promise.

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Friends Academy Presents: The Lightning Thief
Friends Academy Presents: The Lightning Thief
Dallas F, Writer • April 20, 2026

Based on the 2005 book by Rick Riordan. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a well-renowned story featuring the adventure of the titular...

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Mr.Geha’s Upcoming Novel
Mr.Geha’s Upcoming Novel
Aidan C., Writer • November 21, 2025

Mr. Andrew Geha, Director of Arts here at Friends Academy,  has reached a major milestone in his creative career with the publication of one...

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From Manga to the Louvre: The Story of Hirohiko Araki
From Manga to the Louvre: The Story of Hirohiko Araki
Minghan T, Writer • April 20, 2026

I mean what does it take for a manga artist to have their work shown in the place as the Mona Lisa. For Hirohiko Araki it was not about drawing...

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Friends Academy Presents: The Lightning Thief
Friends Academy Presents: The Lightning Thief
Dallas F, Writer • April 20, 2026

Based on the 2005 book by Rick Riordan. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a well-renowned story featuring the adventure of the titular...

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Why Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey May Be the Biggest Movie of the Decade
Why Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey May Be the Biggest Movie of the Decade
Zain A., Writer • March 3, 2026

Film director Christopher Nolan dives into ancient myth with his next project, pulling stories from Homer’s old epic poem called The Odyssey....

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How Artists are Using Their Mediums To Promote Climate Activism
How Artists are Using Their Mediums To Promote Climate Activism
Paige S. and Jaina V. November 20, 2025

It is no secret that environmental threats and climate change are having a massive impact all over the globe. Climate activism can take many...

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The MLB Offseason
The MLB Offseason
Tommy K, Co-Copy Editor • April 20, 2026

Coming off of a season which saw the largest global audience for a world series in baseball history, the expectations set on the MLB offseason...

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Team USA Shines at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Team USA Shines at the 2026 Winter Olympics
John T, Writer • April 20, 2026

For three consecutive weeks this February, the entire country watched with bated breath as 232 elite athletes proudly donning red, white, and...

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Dual Identities, Different Sports
Dual Identities, Different Sports
Hannah H, Co-Copy Editor • April 20, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics have arrived with many different events like ice hockey, curling, snowboarding, skiing, and ice skating. Two young women...

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Chris Paul's Retirement
Chris Paul’s Retirement
Tommy K, Co-Copy Editor • March 3, 2026

In a shocking turn of events at midnight on December 3rd, the Los Angeles Clippers cut one of the greatest players in their franchise’s history...

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Recent Advances in the Understanding of Safety of Carbon Nanotube Usage
Recent Advances in the Understanding of Safety of Carbon Nanotube Usage
Julian Y and Kevin Y April 20, 2026

Introducing the Carbon Nanotube A carbon nanotube (CNT) is essentially a rolled piece of graphene. Graphene is formed by a lattice of hexagonal...