The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Student newspaper of The Blake School

511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403

[email protected]

NEWS
Phillips and Morrison humorously recall their time at the Upper School.
“YOLO:” Dean Phillips ’87 and Kelly Morrison ’87 Mark Historical Send-Off
Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief • December 19, 2024

“I know that if you talk to all my classmates or classmates that year and ask them who's most likely...

Gajdusek and his peers touring and walking through the castle on top of Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain.
Students Spend First Semester Away
Ella Evans, Contributing Writer • December 11, 2024

FEATURES
Colburn reading a magazine.
Teacher Quirks Spark Wonderment
Izzie Miller, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

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Askew and Charlie Moore ‘26 playing with the hacky sack in the library at 11:53 on Monday, Nov. 11.
Recent Clubs Emerge, Stimulate Engagement
December 11, 2024

 https://blake-spectrum-newspaper.shorthandstories.com/Recent-Clubs-Emerge--Stimulate-Engagement/index.html  

VARIETY
Lés Miserables Returns to Minneapolis
Lés Miserables Returns to Minneapolis
Gabriella Marmet, Co-Editor-In-Chief • December 11, 2024

Fall Recipes Promote Seasonal Cheer
Fall Recipes Promote Seasonal Cheer
Evie Hjelm and Isabella Valdesolo • November 2, 2024

As sweater weather comes into full swing and the leaves have started changing colors, it’s clear...

Meet the Staff
Tarun Gopalakrishnan
Tarun Gopalakrishnan
Games and Ads Editor

My name is Tarun Gopalakrishnan and I am a junior. I began writing for Spectrum as a freshman last year and I am now the Ads Editor this year. Outside of school, I enjoy playing tennis and watching television....

Noah Zacks
Noah Zacks
Staff Photographer

Hi! I'm Noah, and I'm a freshman. I take photos because it's fun to go to sports games. Outside of Spectrum, I like to collect sports cards and hang out with friends.

Isabella Valdesolo
Isabella Valdesolo
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Isabella and I'm a freshman this year. This is my first year as a staff writer for the Spectrum and I am excited to continue interviewing new people and learning about the variety of opinions...

SPORTS
Coley and Chizoro Nwokocha '25 practicing and working on their lunging skills.
Senior Looks Ahead to Final Season
Tarun Gopalakrishnan, News Editor • December 11, 2024

The team meets in the locker room before tryouts begin
Boys’ Basketball Back In Action, Shooting For State
Rayan Nasir, Sports Editor • December 11, 2024

OPINIONS
The cast dances at the end of the show, celebrating the weddings that just took place.
Fall Play Review
Anna Tao, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024

Staff Editorial
The Spectrum Staff • December 14, 2024

Are you doing this for yourself or for colleges?  Resume building requires the space and time to...

PERSPECTIVES
This survey had 101 responses. Students could select multiple activities.
Building Your Resume
Steven Cao, Evie Chow, and Lilah Johnson • December 10, 2024

Top to bottom. All photos obtained via campaign websites and Instagrams. District 2: Rep. Angie Craig (DFL) and challenger Joe Teirab (GOP). District 2 includes West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Eagan, Apple Valley, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Lakeville, and New Prague. District 3: State Sen. Kelly Morrison (DFL) and former State Sen. and Judge Tad Jude (GOP). District 3 includes most of Edina, Wayzata, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Eden Prarie, Hopkins, Excelsior, Medina, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Champlin, Anoka, Dayton, Rogers, Loretto, Hamel, Maple Plain, Long Lake, Orono, Crystal Bay, Mound, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, Greenwood, Shorewood, and Bloomington. District 4: Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL), and May Lor Xiong. District 4 includes Saint Paul, New Brighton, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, Maplewood, and Woodbury. District 5: Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL) and journalist Dalia Al-Aqidi (GOP). District 5 includes Minneapolis, some of Edina, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Columbia Heights, Righfield, and Robbinsdale. District 6: Rep. Tom Emmer and Nurse Anesthist Jeanne Hendricks. District 6 includes Blaine, Cneterville, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, Waconia, Maple Lake, Ostego, and Elk River.
Talking Politics
Ben Aviles, Ben Passi, Evie Chow, and Yoni Zacks • November 3, 2024

FOOD
Ever popular mac -n- cheese rates high.
Best vs Worst School Lunches
Lilah Johnson and Oliver Brown • December 11, 2024

Warm pecan pie with ice cream is a tasty dessert for Thanksgiving
Best Rated Thanksgiving Foods to Enjoy
Evie Chow, Variety Editor • November 26, 2024

An anticipated event for many around the holiday season is Thanksgiving dinner. While many will have...

INDEPTH
Seasonal Traditions
Seasonal Traditions
Camila Pardo, Ben Passi, Charlee Jones, Charlie Dean, Willow Overcash, and Gabriella Marmet • December 11, 2024

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"I feel like probably when you try to think about something happy, or a good time in your life, because things definitely get a bit tougher when you get older. So I think when you think of a good memory and try to feel good about old memories." -Kai Huang '25
Nostalgia
TRENDING STORIES
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Phillips and Morrison humorously recall their time at the Upper School.

"YOLO:" Dean Phillips '87 and Kelly Morrison '87 Mark Historical Send-Off

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Six New Administrators & Faculty Greet New Year

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Gajdusek and his peers touring and walking through the castle on top of Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain.

Students Spend First Semester Away

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Colburn reading a magazine.

Teacher Quirks Spark Wonderment

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New Upper School Director: Ms. Maren Anderson

New Upper School Director: Ms. Maren Anderson

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