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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

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Community Judiciary Board Reconvenes
Eva Gleason, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024

The Community Judiciary Board (CJB) election represents a peaceful and intentional transition of power. CJB...

Julia Rasmussen '23 ponders where to put her candy wrapper in the Senior Lounge. This lounge, which is the most frequented in school, has three garbage options, while other places usually only have two.
New Custodian Explains Role, Maintenance System
Camila Pardo, Managing Editor • October 4, 2024

"I think a custodian is someone who takes care of the building and maintains it,” said Aditi Gandhi...

Corn Revolution Triumphs
Corn Revolution Triumphs
Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor • October 2, 2024

         Gustavo Romero and Kate Romero have set out on a mission unlike any other. They look to...

Tasting the Song
Tasting the Song
Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor • October 2, 2024

         This restaurant has flourished into a renowned restaurant locally and is breaking onto...

Payton Smith '24 organizes her bookshelf by color.
Students Invite Bookshelf Viewing
Chloe Kern, Staff Writer • May 16, 2024

Books–they can be an informative window on an interesting topic, an escape from reality, or a reflection...

Wyatt poses in her regalia before performing.
Wyatt Dances Fancy Shawl
Gabriella Marmet, Managing Editor • May 10, 2024

“You bounce to the beat of the drum and then move your arms which have a shawl around them, and it’s...

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...

Caitlin Strauss
Caitlin Strauss
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Caitlin, and I am a freshman this year. This is my second semester being a staff writer, and I am excited to write articles on different topics in a variety of sections of the newspaper....

Faith Zhao
Faith Zhao
Page Editor

Hi I’m Faith, I’m a junior and I love threading together new insights about people, subjects and experiences through Spectrum. I also write for Special Olympics and the City of Plymouth. Other than...

The Bears pose as a team after their victory. The celebration continued the next day when all the players wore their conference championship t-shirts.
Boys' Soccer Dominate Second Leg of Sections Doubleheader
Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2024

In the second leg of the doubleheader, the boys’ soccer team faced off against the Camden Patriots....

The Bears celebrated their IMAC championship on the field after the game with t-shirts and a plaque.
BGS Dominates in First Sections Match
Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 9, 2024

As the temperature turns colder, girls’ soccer heats up, facing off against the Minneapolis Camden/Edison/North...

The entire student body, from the ELC students to the seniors, gathered together on Sept. 6 for Convocation.
Convocation and Class? No Thanks.
Anna Tao, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

Another year, another adjustment towards Legacy Day. In the last few years, we’ve seen a major annual...

The poster for the film sits outside an AMC theater.
"Despicable Me 4" Review: Not as it Seems
Evan Darmawan and Aanika Gadia September 17, 2024

Released in theaters on the third of July this year, “Despicable Me 4” has grossed roughly a billion...

110 Upper School students participated in this survey.
Perspectives on College Touring
Rate Your Upper School Elective
March 25, 2024

Corn Revolution Triumphs
Corn Revolution Triumphs
Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor • October 2, 2024

         Gustavo Romero and Kate Romero have set out on a mission unlike any other. They look to...

Tasting the Song
Tasting the Song
Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor • October 2, 2024

         This restaurant has flourished into a renowned restaurant locally and is breaking onto...

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