The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Learning from the Outdoors

Learning from the Outdoors

Louise Ba, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018

“Alright guys, I need all the bolts taken out of these picnic tables. It shouldn’t take you that long!” I looked up at the source of this strange suggestion, our project sponsor at Afton State...

Shenelle Haines advisory  visits a sculpture near Target Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins. The advisory that found the most things from the checklist (given out before the walk began) will receive a prize in the weeks following the annual Sophomore Walk.

Understanding purpose of advisory

Zach Marmet, Staff Writer September 28, 2018

An often overlooked part of our daily routine is advisory. While some students consider it a waste of time that could be spent doing homework, many teachers and students would argue that it is an integral...

Teaching together

Sara Richardson and Emma Martinez Sutton September 28, 2018

As students trudge through the hallways, the amount of energy, thought, and creativity teachers put into classes is often forgotten. Not only do they have to narrow down textbooks, reading material, units,...

Spending a day with Anne Stavney

Eva Berezovsky, Co-Editor in Chief September 28, 2018

As Head of School, Anne Stavney endeavors to pilot each campus in the direction of success, in a sense both individual and reputational. Stavney describes an archetypical Head of School workday ìlooking...

Uncovering forces behind Blake brand

William Lyman, Features Editor September 28, 2018

While both the Communications team and Legal Team are such integral parts of the operations of the school, little is known about how they operate. The communications department is responsible for the operation...

Neglecting to tell stories

Brent Florine, Contributing Writer November 5, 2017

photo credit: Ashlyn Kehoe | illustration credit: Eva Berezovsky Repressing current events as a result of  over-politicization Our school fosters a community of bright, visionary thinkers, each of...

Singing state pride: Hippo Campus

Singing state pride: Hippo Campus

Yeukai Zimbwa, Contributing Writer October 17, 2017

At their two free State Fair shows, Hippo Campus fans showed up as indie rock lovers and Minnesotans to support the small, local band that brought them all together.      Lake lovers, winter sports...

The irony of volunteering for credit

The irony of volunteering for credit

Elizabeth Opp, Opinions Editor April 28, 2017

Volunteering is no foreign concept to students of our community. Whether it comes from a college counselor, parent, or even a friend, the pressure to give back to the community is omnipresent. The 100...

An estimated 100,000 people marched on January 21 to the Capitol in St. Paul.

Women’s March renews a spirit of protest

Maya Chadda and Allison Ahern February 9, 2017

The streets of St. Paul were filled with pink hats, posters, and protesters for the Women’s March on January 21. The crowd marched to the Capital shouting chants ranging in intensity from the call and...

Members of the community add their contribution to the Today I Am... wall which included the name of everyone (students, faculty, and employees) and an equal space for them to create on the day of the inauguration.

Defining protest in 2017

Chapel, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2017

With The New York Times estimating 470,000 people who marched in Washington for the Women’s March, and a reported 3.3 million nationally, the spirit of protest is incredibly ingrained in today’s generation...

Friends and parents utilize tracking devices to locate others in order to both ensure safety and increase socialization.

Parents depend on tracking devices

Bennett Hawley, Managing Editor December 8, 2016

Beep, beep. Beep, beep. A common phone sound when receiving a text message or a phone call, but now a new form of communication is causing these constant notifications to grow. This new type of cellular...

Lauren Sabes ‘18: “It’s super fun. It’s a good opportunity to hang out with your friends and do something different and especially if you have a little sibling in the middle school it can be a lot of fun.”

Sensationalizing fear

Morgan Sabes, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Is a horror movie and popcorn your version of a great Saturday night? Do haunted houses make you excited and exhilarated? Do you follow @ClownSightings on Twitter? The these scary things excited a large...

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