The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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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

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Let it Snow?
Caitlin Strauss, Staff Writer • March 14, 2024

According to ABC News, “This winter is the warmest on record for Minnesota and the Twin Cities going...

Pihlstrom takes to the slopes in the state tournament, where she defeated 86 of her competitors to place first in the state.
Vivien Pihlstrom ‘25 Dominates State Tournament
Evie Chow, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

On Feb. 13, Alpine Ski captain Vivien Pihlstrom ‘25 won her race and the 2024 Alpine State Champion...

Kate Rekas ‘23, Lily Anderson ‘23, Allyson Jay ‘23, Sam Broz ‘23, Seidel, and Martha Hughes ‘24 watch the sunset during their trip to Catalina Island last spring.
Enduring Landscapes
Gabriella Marmet, Managing Editor • February 29, 2024

“Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Political Science are a lot of my interests. It kind of started...

Exchanging Worlds
Exchanging Worlds
Camila Pardo, Staff Writer • December 15, 2023

It was his first trip to Minneapolis and as he got off the plane he sensed that a great amount of...

Anna Craig 25 and Aveline Carroll 24 perform on stage.
Addams Family Musical Review
Anna Tao, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

On Friday March 9th, the Upper School Theater Department debuted their wondrous interpretation of the...

The library is a great place to check out a good book to read over break.
Spring Break Packing List
Caitlin Strauss, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

Swimsuits: Whether you enjoy swimming in pools or braving the ocean waters, swimsuits are a must-have...

Meet the Staff
Anna Reid
Anna Reid
Adviser

Thanks for checking out Spectrum! I'm Ms. Reid, and I have been the adviser for Spectrum for the past 14 years. Spectrum energy in the newsroom invigorates me throughout the school year. I love to watch...

Zoey Ueland
Zoey Ueland
Editor Emerita

Hi, my name is Zoey and I am a senior this year. Last semester, I served as the Variety Editor and I am also a Co-Editor-in-Chief. Last year I was the Student Life editor but I dabbled with other pages....

Sofia Perlman
Sofia Perlman
Editor Emerita

My name is Sofia and I am a senior this year! I have been a writer and editor for Spectrum since my freshman year, and I previously served on the Spectrum Staff Team as Copy Editor and Student Spotlight...

Back: (from left to right) Geneva Schneider ‘25, Kaining Zhang ‘26, Sacha Newberry ‘29, Pihlstrom, Sam Tomzic ‘25, Claire Cao ‘26, Mittra, Caitlin Strauss ‘27 Front: Elizabeth MacNeill ‘27, Eloise Moratzka ‘29, Lucy Zhang ‘29, Sinclair Christie ‘26, Madeleine DesJardin ‘28, Isabelle Walker ‘28, Ashley Stricker 25 and Kelly Smith ‘98 pose wearing cowboy hats, a
nod to the “Giddy Up” theme.
Students Skate to Shaina Twain
Gabi Marmet, Managing Editor • March 14, 2024

“My favorite part about Figure skating is expressing myself artistically, because a lot of the other...

Charley Bowels 26 dribbles the ball during their last game of the season.
Meet The Players: Girls' Basketball
Lilah Johnson, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

Junior captain Naima Michael-Crushshon ‘25 has been a part of Blake basketball since she was in seventh...

Social Media Provokes Safety Questions
Social Media Provokes Safety Questions
Charlee Jones, Staff Writer • March 15, 2024

“Social media is really dangerous, I thought some random person was someone I knew and it's just so...

Staff Editorial
Staff Editorial
February 17, 2024

Why do people break rules? How should these rules be enforced? How should privileges be awarded? Rules...

Vibrant student section displays immaculate support for the football team during homecoming, making the experience
better for both the athletes and fans in attendance.
School Spirit
Sonia Lerner and Anna Tao February 14, 2024

Objectives-Based Grading: Beginning or Proficient?
December 22, 2023

Located by the middle school, this Chick-Fil-A is an easy after sports practice stop.
Rotenberg Reviews
Jason Rotenberg, Editor Emeritus • February 20, 2024

What would you do without food? That’s a great question. Food is an essential part of life, and without...

Kowalski’s drink section provides a wide array of kombucha flavors and brands.
Fermented Fun
Svara Arimilli, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2024

“Who is Kombucha?” said Joe Erickson ‘26. While some may be familiar with the carbonated drink,...

The Power of Sleep
The Power of Sleep
Students Study Away
Students Study Away
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