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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Neuroeconomics provides biologically based account for human behavior like making big or small decisions.

What is Neuroeconomics?

Ahan Devgun, Columnist December 7, 2023

As anyone who has taken AP Microeconomics (or at least done the summer reading) “The Making of Behavioral Economics Misbehaving” by, Richard H. Thaler, knows, people oftentimes don’t make the best...

Hsia and Rania Abdullahi ‘25 out to eat in Minneapolis.

Digital Cameras: Out with the Old in with the New

Gabi Marmet, Food Editor November 15, 2023

Would you rather take a beautiful picture with your smartphone’s two to three cameras or an average picture on your digital camera with sentimental meaning. Yeah… I’d pick the second choice too,...

On Sunday Oct. 22, Swift was pictured at the Chiefs vs. Chargers game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City wearing a bracelet with Kelce’s jersey number 87 on it.

Swift & Kelce: In Their Lover Era

Caitlin Strauss, Contributing Writer November 9, 2023

…Ready for it? From all of the recent media coverage, it is apparent that sparks flew between mega pop star Taylor Swift and Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce.  Over the summer, Swift left a “Blank...

On Sunday Oct. 22, Swift was pictured at the Chiefs vs. Chargers game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City wearing a bracelet with Kelce’s jersey number 87 on it.

Swift & Kelce: In Their Lover Era

Caitlin Strauss, Contributing Writer November 2, 2023

…Ready for it? From all of the recent media coverage, it is apparent that sparks flew between mega pop star Taylor Swift and Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce. Over the summer, Swift left a “Blank...

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour logo on the outside of the US Bank Stadium downtown Minneapolis, MN in June from when she performed there.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is Hitting the Big Screen

Lilah Johnson, Contributing Writer October 9, 2023

Due to complications with the ticket-selling company Ticketmaster, many ‘Swifties’ were not able to get tickets and were unable to attend the tour. They missed out on the experience of getting to dress...

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.

What a Waste

Faith Zhao, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

The trash cans in our school are emptied every single day; three times a week, the landfill dumpster gets picked up as well as recycling and compost, which are collected twice a week. Ultimately, each...

Sophomore Macaella Sikhoya recalls her two experiences at Mall of America during recent shootings.

Witnessing Gun Violence

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor February 3, 2023

“I just wanted to call my mom,” said Macaella Sikhoya ‘25, a witness to the Mall of America shootings. The Mall of America has been no stranger to darkness, with prevalent issues such as sex trafficking,...

SIAC announced the theme for the winter dance with throwing glow sticks and candy to the crowd.

Winter Dance Revived in Neon

Anna Tao, Staff Writer February 2, 2023

Dances have always been a pivotal part of high school culture. The dance on Feb. 11, being just a mere couple of weeks away, has generated a significant amount of buzz around it. This will be the first...

Max Vinar ‘26 and Jack Mark ‘26 from Anna Reid’s advisory look up the word integrity in the Merriam Webster Dictionary.

Community Assess Integrity

Ali Hecker, Student Life Editor February 1, 2023

Oxford Dictionary defines integrity as, “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles”. Beginning this year, grade deans have introduced the school’s core values as themes for each...

Higuchi’s piece of advice for future athletes going through the commitment process, “Just taking the time to get to know yourself and what you are looking for in a college experience and taking that into account when making your decision.”

Students Reflect on Commitment Process

Yoni Zacks, Sports Editor December 3, 2022

TROUNG: VMI SWIMMING  “It was super scary, I’m not gonna lie. I was nervous. But the coach, he was a younger coach, he was a super cool guy.” Nam Truong ‘23, a future college swimmer, described...

Pictured: Freshmen interviewed in the article.

Class of 2026 Experiences Upper School

Payton Smith and Maddie Newhouse, Contributing Writer September 29, 2022

When the 2022 school year began, the upper school gained a brand new group of kids into the building: the freshmen. The change can be frustrating, and people usually don’t want to make adjustments. Sometimes...

Sam Hardy 24 on defense guarding an Orono player. Bears won 4-8 against Orono.

Despite Loss Tight Team Bond

Charlotte Opp, Food Editor June 1, 2022

This season the Boys Lacrosse Team has been a tough competitor against many teams and was undefeated for a total of 9 games before losing to Bloomington Jefferson, a top team. Currently, the team is at...

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