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

Ruby Arlowe ‘23, Ellison
Ratner ‘23, Avery Schwappach ‘23, and Julia Jung ‘23 discuss their dresses.

Prom Dress Search

Zoey Ueland, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2023

Spring means one thing for upperclassmen: Prom season. In the months leading up to April 15, online shopping carts are filled, orders are shipped, and dresses sell out rapidly. The pervasive trend of online...

Fashionistas Debate Bucket Hats

Fashionistas Debate Bucket Hats

Eva Stegic, Arts & Culture Editor March 17, 2023

Recently, the bucket hat has made an astounding resurgence in modern media. Gaining traction with musical artists in the ‘80s & ‘90s, the bucket hat has lately become more oriented towards younger...

Wild Rumpus is dedicated to children with rows of books low to the ground and hosts an array of impressive animals throughout.

Meandering Through Minnesota Bookstores

Evan Vezmar, Managing Editor March 9, 2023

When I was younger, one of the more frequent activities my parents would force me and siblings  to do was read. The ploy to get us interested in reading was also a plan to keep us quiet, but the children’s...

“One Last Stop” by Casey McQuiston follows two girls who find love on a train, and the antics that follow.

Romantic Books for Valentine’s Day

Uma Bhardwaj, Columnist February 14, 2023

"One Last Stop" Do you like the subway? Sapphic love stories? Time travel? All of the above?? If so, you’re going to love Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop. Definitely the least innocent book on this...

Cover at the movie theater showcases a plan crash on par with major events and themes of the movie.

New Movie “Don’t Worry Darling” Crashes in Theaters

Mackenzie Higgins, Food Editor November 11, 2022

From an alleged screaming match between director Olivia Wilde and starring actor Florence Pugh to accusations of Harry Styles spitting on co-star Chris Pine, “Don’t Worry Darling” has captured the...

Some of Stegics different stylish scarves to wear this fall.

Can Scarves Replace Hoodies?

Eva Stegic, Columnist November 7, 2022

As Autumn approaches, it is the perfect time to try new clothing items that you haven’t worn before, be it new boots, a sweater, a hat, or even a scarf! Although scarves are a great addition to one’s...

An oil pastel painting, of Radio City Music Hall, created in 2018.

Murals and Art Decorate the Hallway Walls

Amelia Bush & Yoni Zacks, Managing Editor & Sports Editor November 7, 2022

If you paid attention to the walls at Blake you would see some really interesting pieces of art as you are walking around. There are projects everywhere! The art wing always has the latest student designs,...

Uma bought this book about a year ago from Barnes and Noble. Her favorite short story from the novel is called, The Door that Wasnt There.

Short Story Reviews

Uma Bhardwaj, Columist September 30, 2022

Short story collections to make you feel….   Sad: Jhumpa Lahiri’s Interpreter of Maladies is truly one of the most heart-wrenching collections I have ever read. Telling about a variety of...

Treble and Dozen Take on New Year

Treble and Dozen Take on New Year

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor September 29, 2022

The student-led Treble and Dozen choirs have been an integral part of Blake’s choir community for years. Felix Reidel ‘24 has been a member of Dozen for the past two years and commented “It's really...

Top Gun: Maverick

New ‘Top Gun’ Exceeds Expectations

Allyson Jay, In-Depth Editor August 30, 2022

Thirty six years ago, the treasured and action-packed film Top Gun was released. After decades of persistent success and beloved, loyal fans, the long awaited sequel was finally released this May, breaking...

Sketch of Minion from movie franchise

Dressy Teenagers Flock to Theaters

Oscar Walsh, Opinions Editor August 30, 2022

“Minions: The Rise of Gru'' is the fifth continuation of the Despicable Me franchise. While the production was delayed due to COVID-19 until this July, the film garnered immediate support from viewers....

The band practices after their concert

Current Band Curriculum

Rowan Wallin, Managing Editor June 1, 2022

For the last three weeks of school, the band has been rehearsing an ensemble of songs which they will perform at commencement on Jun. 9 in the Blake Ice Arena. Josh Smith ‘23, a trumpeter, states, “We...

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