The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Out with Enstad, in with Henschel

Morgan Sabes, Staff Writer November 3, 2016
“She was very energetic in how she interacted with her students.”
Ursa Major in a practice session. Julien Ueda 17 conducts the group for the upcoming concert.

Club Spotlight: Ursa Major

Nicolas Barra, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016

There’s a new ringing in the halls of Blake this year and it’s bound to turn some heads. Shruti Gupta, ‘17, and Franklin Linderman, ‘18, an unexpected but effective duo, are heading a new student...

The Girls grants access to the inner workings of a 14-year olds mind.

Book Review: The Girls

Renny Acheson, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016

  With cults being introduced comfortably in the media, with shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Following displaying common cult stereotypes, it can be hard to understand the true nature...

Widely called one of the best State Fair foods: Call it Breakfast.

Minnesota State Fair food scene wows the crowd

Miki Rierson and Frieda Liston November 3, 2016

The Minnesota State Fair is known for having an endless plethora of (mostly fried) food, with new choices each year. The Fair added 32 options and two new vendors, and we had the opportunity to try out...

The finished mural can be viewed on 1100 West Broadway.

Cameron Downey and JXTA share a vision

Chapel Puckett, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2016
“I think art is all around us, and it’s something... that ties all subjects together.”

Are you what you eat?

Miki Rierson and Emma Clavin November 3, 2016
“Is it bad to eat meat in front of a vegetarian?”
One of the variety of pieces that Bill Colburn completed during his sabbatical. Colburn hoped to inspire people to take a minute and view his work, and to grab the attention of any aged audience member.

Bill Colburn inspires his students in new ways

Riley Weinman, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

Bill Colburn has returned from his sabbatical, ready to share the valuable lessons he learned with his time off. His inspiration to take a sabbatical? An opportunity to travel abroad. Colburn, family in...

A portrait of Ruby McCallum 17 by Katerina Papanikolopoulos 17.

Fashion restores self-confidence

Ruby McCallum, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016

Clothing is a lifeline for me. As I was treading through depression last summer and fall and felt too viscerally tired to do anything at all, I hopped on my bike and toured the vintage shops and used clothing...

Spend five minutes to make your coffee healthier

DIY: Mocha Protein Shake

Penelope Winton, Front Page Editor September 29, 2016

Make your morning efficient with this simple combination ingredients for a burst of energy and the protein to sustain it throughout the day. Combine half a banana, a scoop of protein powder, ½ cup...

Arts and Culture Poll

April 30, 2016

From which sites do you get your popular culture news? When was the last time that you bought a teen magazine? When you read a magazine what do you flip to? What celebrities do you...

Here are three ways to support sustainable fashion: thrift shopping in local shops, research to purchase ethical brands, and earn money by reselling old clothing.

Sustainable Fashion

Anneliese Moore, Editor Emeritus April 28, 2016

Zara , H&M, Forever 21, Gap, Free People, these brands use unethical and unsustainable manufacturing systems, abuse their employees, pay them a minimum wage of $3.00 a day, and force them to work in...

McCallums dress, worn by a professional model at the event.

Sex ed on the Runway

Hazel DeHarpporte, Staff Writer April 22, 2016

  This February, Ruby McCallum ‘17 made a dress made out of condoms for Ready or Hot, an annual fashion show put on by Planned Parenthood. McCallum is on their Teen Council, a group of teens...

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