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The Whittier Miscellany

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The Whittier Miscellany

The student news site of Wilmington Friends School

The Whittier Miscellany

May the Odds be Ever in Your  Favor...
Community
May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor…
Ethan Halaby ‘27, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
New Head of School: Suga-Sheed
New Head of School: Suga-Sheed
Mitchell Brenner, Staff Writer • April 1, 2024
Decision 24
Decision 24
Cooper Jones ‘25, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
Fast Fashion: Friend or Foe?
Fast Fashion: Friend or Foe?
Ellie McQuillan ‘28, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
Decision 24
Decision 24
Cooper Jones ‘25, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
10 Questions with J.R. Neiswender
10 Questions with J.R. Neiswender
Temi Lufadeju '25, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025

Across from the nurse's offices, along the strip of the senior hallways, lies J.R. Neiswender’s office. In this exclusive interview, we sat...

Pumpkin Cookies with Apple Butter
Pumpkin Cookies with Apple Butter
Ani Seidl ‘26 and Morgan Kim ‘27 November 10, 2024

Equipment 1. Hand mixer or stand mixer 2. Cookie Sheets 3. Parchment Paper 4. Saucepan 5. Immersion Blender Apple Butter - 2 1⁄2 pounds...

Solar Eclipse Q&A
Solar Eclipse Q&A
Angie Cochran ‘24, Staff Writer • August 20, 2024

On April 8th, 2024, WFS students experienced the solar eclipse in our very own backyard. Students were prepared with special aluminum glasses,...

Em Rissolo ‘26 Jamming Out.
Arts & Culture
The Problematic History of America’s Fa- vorite Streaming Platform
Gabby Hamilton '27, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025

The creation of online music streaming changed the entire music industry, and Spotify's boom shifted it even more. Spotify is not only the most...

Pictured Right: Howard Wolfowitz From The Big Bang Theory.
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Jewish Characters in the Media
Lindsey Forman '28, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025
Creativity, Keep it Alive!
Creativity, Keep it Alive!
Paz Becker '28, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025
Hey, What Are You Listening To?
Hey, What Are You Listening To?
Gabby Hamilton ‘27, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
Students Enjoy Their Friendship.
The Magic of Music and Memory
Ani Seidl '26, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025

Music has a unique ability to unlock memories that have been buried deep in our minds. For many, a simple melody or lyric can act as a bridge...

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Can the Holiday Spirit Come Too Early?
Sofia Velastegui-Fratticci '28, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025

Christmas is a well liked holiday. People celebrate Christmas for a number of reasons such as the birth of Jesus Christ, family bonding, and...

Uniform vs No Uniform. Cartoon: Sofía Hasse-Mas ‘25
Uniforms: Yay or Nay?
Ellie McQuillan '28, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025

When students are asked whether or not they want a uniform, the answer is usually a loud “No!” but we have all had the downsides of choosing...

Tripp Young ‘25 Playing Club Hockey.
Sports
The Off-Campus Grind
Zoë Mooney-Doyle ‘27, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025

While walking through the athletic hallway, one may find a few notable faces missing from team photos. Despite most Wilmington Friends School...

Olympics and Paralympics at Friends
Olympics and Paralympics at Friends
Kylie Poole ’28, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024