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Malvern Prep Welcomes New Scholar-in-Residence: Dr. Niobe Way
Dr. Way’s work with adolescent boys in recent years has sought to understand why an antisocial culture persists in this generation. As Malvern’s new Scholar-in-Residence, she plans to spend time in our community, collecting information during her two-year residency. She hopes this data challenges stereotypical beliefs within and about boys.
May 26, 2026
Colby Komancheck '27 and Liam Matlack '28
Middle School
Spring Into Victory: Malvern Prep Athletics Return to Spring Sports
May 11, 2026
Liam Sherwood '30, Jack Walsh '30
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Swap ‘Til You Drop: Friar’s Lantern Visits Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
On April 14, 2026, four intrepid editors from Malvern Prep’s Friar’s Lantern traveled the nine miles to a local all-girls’ school, Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, to experience the now-annual newspaper staff swap day!
May 6, 2026
Connor Kendall '26 (Editor-in-Chief), Killian Todd '27 (Managing Editor)
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Documenting for a Difference
The Student Idea Center is a place for students to explore their own interests and explore their own learning opportunities through micro-courses, incubator grants, and independent studies. Malvern Prep has offered incubator grants every year, including one that highlights a major concern beyond Warren Ave.
April 28, 2026
Jason Zurawski ‘27, Staff Writer
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The Impact of Blue and White Day
Blue and White Day has been a centerpiece of Malvern sports for the past three years. It provides a great impact on the teams, allowing them to do things that would otherwise be impossible without donors’ generosity. The lessons athletes learn display the need to sustain the programs and improve them further.
April 9, 2026
Liam Matlack '28 and Casey Evans '28
Middle School
Read for the House 2026
February 27, 2026
Charlie Weaver '32, Middle School Contributor
Middle School
Painting Lady Liberty
February 27, 2026
Liam Quinn '32, Middle School Contributor
Middle School
Project Beisbol
Baseball is a popular sport, with children playing all around the world. With the sport being very popular, there are many places in the world where kids don't have the best gear or any gear at all, but, with your help, they can have better gear. You can donate new or gently used baseball gear for kids in need.
February 17, 2026
Cesy Sindoni '32
Middle School
Impactful Architectural Design
February 17, 2026
Greg McBride '32
Middle School
Get Ready To Tackle Hunger On Malvern’s Campus!
February 17, 2026
Jack Walsh '30
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Malvern Athletes: Made for Medals
From different ages, sports, and backgrounds, Malvern Prep is home to athletes of all kinds. But among the talented coterie, a few students stand out beyond high school sports and have found success nationally.
February 16, 2026
Ben Crawford ‘28 and Casey Evans '28
Friar Life
Building Bridges Through Bilingual STEM
The STEM Partnership Program came about because of a Robotics competition- the challenges, and its new life as a service/missions trip.
February 8, 2026
Liam Matlack '28, Editor
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Pixels and Principals – High schools grapple with the rise of AI deepfake images
As Artificial Intelligence increases its ability to create and alter images into realistic replicas, it has unlimited potential to become weaponized. Early this past December, female students at Radnor High School fell victim to the newest wave of digital defamation, making national news and exposing a whole new danger.
February 4, 2026
Colby Komancheck, Editor-In-Chief
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Shooting Stars: Malvern’s Photographers Take the Winning Shot
Malvern students have begun honing their skills as sports photographers. A diverse group of middle through high school students, these Friars are pursuing their passion for athletics through a new lens.
January 17, 2026
Max Sizelove ‘27 and Brock Yoder ‘27
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Glowing Screens and Growing Concerns
With the rise and rapid advancement of technology, scientists and doctors have, for several years, raised the alarm about teenagers’ excessive screen time due to its dramatic effects on the brain. Presently, teenagers are beginning to realize the severity of these effects as they navigate their day-to-day lives, self-reporting their own battle with increased reliance on the glowing screens.
January 15, 2026
Jason Zurawski '27, Staff Writer