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Graphic of an anxious student surrounded by dumpling squishies. Created on Canva  by Zoe Hocking ’29 
News
Stress Relief or Overconsumption? The Growing Use of Fidget Toys Among Students and In Classrooms 
Aryanna Dalal • June 10, 2026

Fidget toys have become increasingly associated with anxiety management among Gen Z, appearing more frequently in classrooms, social spaces,...

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Valerie Johnson at the front desk. Photo courtesy of MFS Marketing and Communications.
From Every Day Greeting to Final Goodbyes: Valerie Johnson Retires
Brianna Aguilar • June 10, 2026
Graphic by Matthew Diaz ‘28 made on Canva. Pictures from Unsplash and Wikimedia Commons.
How Has the Confrontation Between the Pope and President Affected MFS?
Matthew Diaz • June 9, 2026
Screenshot of the MFS Admissions team from the MFS website.
“There’s been a lot of change in this department”: A Changing Landscape at MFS Admissions
Zoe Hocking • June 9, 2026
The “Pathways” mural in the faculty lounge. Photo by Nolan Youssef ’28.
Faculty Lounge “Pathways” Mural: Building Community at MFS
Nolan Youssef • June 8, 2026
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FEATURES
Portrait of Sage McGill ’26. Photo provided by MFS yearbook staff.
Features
Beyond the Outfit: How Fashion Has Shaped Sage McGill
Natalie Choi • May 28, 2026

To Fashion Club President Sage McGill ’26, fashion has always been more than just what meets the eye — it has been a way for them to express...

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Sanaa Rodwell-Simon ’28 and Charlotte Ostroski ’28 at the 2026 Quaker Youth Leadership Conference. Photo by Rex Barnett ’27.
Two Students, One Stage: Inside Drama Club’s Student-Led Production
Sara Mammadova • May 27, 2026
A group of eighth graders work with Van Tijn to cut fabric. Photo provided by PASHI Moorestown.
PASHI at Moorestown Monthly Meeting Works with Eighth Grade Quakerism Class for Weekly Service
Emmie Huynh • May 24, 2026
Hippo-Sized History: The Journey of MFS’s Beloved Icon
Hippo-Sized History: The Journey of MFS’s Beloved Icon
Erika Capella • May 18, 2026
Post by @clips4closet on TikTok showing Roblox users simulating an anti-ICE protest.
From Streets to Screens: How Roblox Has Shaped a New Era of Youth Activism
Bersu Ozbay • April 19, 2026
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SPORTS
Dean Simpson ’26 playing for MFS Varsity Soccer. Photo courtesy of Matthew Strauss '27. 
Sports
Elite Athletes Contend With Shifting College Recruiting Landscape
Ayaan Verma • June 1, 2026

Spring sports season is well underway at MFS, and many student-athletes are balancing playing competitive sports at MFS and high-level club commitments....

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Girls Lacrosse Celebrates Amiya Sant’s 500 Career Saves. Photo by Ayaan Verma ’29.
Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Goalkeeper Amiya Sant Reaches 500 Career Saves
Nolan Dillon • May 30, 2026
Professional golfer Rory McIlroy putts on Hole 9 at the PGA Championship. Photo by Ayaan Verma ’29.
MFS Students Experience the PGA Championship Up Close
Ayaan Verma and Johnny Hoffman • May 22, 2026
Benjamin Buchdal ’26 pitches a baseball at a game in 2024. Photo from MFS SmugMug.
Varsity Baseball Player Ben Buchdahl Achieves 100th Strikeout
E'lon Rodwell Simon • May 14, 2026
Phoxes Talk Phillies, Episode Three
Phoxes Talk Phillies, Episode Three
Luke Bitman, Aaron Linden, and Nolan Dillon • May 11, 2026
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OPINION
Graphic designed in Canva by Emmie Huynh ’27. Photo by Youtube/Gap.
Opinion
Manon’s Hiatus from KATSEYE: Due to Rest or Racism?
Emmie Huynh • June 2, 2026

Growing up, there was no “KATSEYE” type of group in my life. To put it simply, living in America, no girl group completely made up of people...

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The Boys season five review graphic by Luke Bitman ’29.
The Boys Season Five: Lackluster Finale
Luke Bitman • June 1, 2026
Photo taken by Li-An Lim on Unsplash. Used with permission under the Unsplash license.
United States Climate Rollbacks Undermine Climate Progress and Put Future Generations at Risk
Aryanna Dalal • May 29, 2026
Graphic made by Nolan Youssef ’28 on Canva.
The College Process: A Path of Personal Exploration
Nolan Youssef • May 28, 2026
Image shows comparison between South Asian traditional attire and the Westernized version which was taken without credit. Graphic by Anika Vasisth.
Beyond Accents and Stereotypes: Rethinking How South Asian Representation in the Media Affects our Everyday Lives
Anika Vasisth • May 27, 2026
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