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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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Performing Arts Bring New Faculty

Anushka Srivastava, Contributing Writer November 4, 2020

After the departure of Diane Landis, former Theater teacher, Brian Olson, former Music teacher, and Ben Henschel, former Choral teacher, Blake has an entirely new performing arts faculty.  Landis and...

Fashion Weeks Across World Shift During COVID-19 Crisis

Fashion Weeks Across World Shift During COVID-19 Crisis

Maggie Seidel, Co-Business Manager November 4, 2020

In typical 2020 style, Fashion Weeks around the world have been modified to accommodate new COVID-19 safety regulations. Well-known brands, such as Chanel, Gucci, and Saint Laurent, typically usher in...

Movie Theaters Suffer as COVID-19 Continues

Movie Theaters Suffer as COVID-19 Continues

Emily Rotenberg, News Editor October 29, 2020

Similar to most businesses, the film industry, along with indoor cinemas, suffered and experienced uncertainty during COVID-19. Many movies and films that were supposed to be released over the summer were...

Fall Play Announced

Fall Play Announced

Bernadette Whitely, Arts & Culture Editor October 2, 2020

Choose Your Heist auditions held on Zoom.

Fall Fashion Trends Away from Loungewear as School is Back in Session

Fall Fashion Trends Away from Loungewear as School is Back in Session

Jenna Thrasher, Staff Writer October 2, 2020

After embracing a spring full of pajamas and loungewear behind the computer, students are ready to break out their style again for in-person classes. However, fall fashion has drastically changed this...

Supporting Small and Local Black-Owned Businesses in Minneapolis

Supporting Small and Local Black-Owned Businesses in Minneapolis

Sofia Perlman, Contributing Writer October 1, 2020

A community that has been hit incredibly hard during the pandemic is black-owned businesses. Mass layoffs, closures, and reduced revenue have all been factors in this. Additionally, Recent protests sparked...

You can make so many different bracelets with a Rainbow Loom. There are many YouTube tutorials if you dont know where to start.

Quarantine Crafts Bring Back Old Trends, Start New Ones

Nya Manneh, Staff Writer May 21, 2020

During quarantine, everyone’s day-to-day lives can get a little boring. So, to pass the time, many students are making crafts. Students have been doing anything from sewing and knitting blankets, to...

Gossip Girl Prevails as a Major Force in Pop Culture

Gossip Girl Prevails as a Major Force in Pop Culture

Jenna Thrasher, Staff Writer May 18, 2020

There is no better time to binge-watch than the present, and with school coming to a close, Gossip Girl is the perfect mental distraction for a summer at home. I started Gossip Girl in sixth-grade, and...

Kelly Dayton 22 is enjoying watching Outer Banks on Netflix.

Movies, TV Shows Offer a Great Escape

Maggie Seidel, Features Editor May 11, 2020

With quarantine boredom setting in, students and teachers alike are broadening their movie and TV watching horizons, exploring new genres and rewatching nostalgic and heartwarming classics. Some popular...

Laila Elbakkal 21 is sporting her Billie Eilish sweatshirt. Wearing an expressive sweatshirt or top is a great way to have fun with fashion on Zoom.

Fashion Can Still Flourish in Quarantine

Jenna Thrasher, Staff Writer May 10, 2020

Students and teachers no longer have to worry about their outfit for school. With classes now on Zoom, they are experimenting with new clothing choices. Because the camera only shows the top half of their...

“A Melting Future” by Alexa Hatcher ‘23. Acrylic on canvas.

Martha Bennett Gallery Goes Online

Bernadette Whitely, Staff Writer May 3, 2020

Since the governor’s social distancing order, the Martha Bennett Gallery Curatorial Team has experienced unexpected cancelations of their exhibits and shows; in spite of these complications, they have...

According to thetempest.co, watching Netflix for long periods of time can act as a stress-reliever and induce feelings of positivity.

10 Easy Self-care Tips

Sonia Baig, Contributing Writer April 24, 2020

Quarantine Self-care Tips: 1. Create a routine With more flexibility in our schedules, it can be easy for us to fall into mindless activities, like scrolling through social media and lose track of...

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