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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Home Gyms Become Essential For Athletes

Home Gyms Become Essential For Athletes

Gabe Ganz, Sports Editor April 16, 2020
In a time of closure for all public gyms and workout areas, athletes of all levels find themselves struggling to find methods of staying in shape.
Dont Worry, Be Happy

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Sage Marmet, Creative Director April 16, 2020
In the midst of these stressful, uncertain times it is imperative to make time for things that you enjoy, love and that will make you happier.  As avid dog lovers, my family made the decision to adopt a puppy in April. After our travel plans were suddenly cancelled, we found ourselves wanting to pick her up sooner.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Life in Quarantine

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Life in Quarantine

Sage Marmet, Creative Director April 16, 2020

Taken on March 14, 2020, the Walgreens on Vernon Ave S cleaning supply section completely stripped of cleaning supplies.

Apprehensive Residents Strip Grocery Stores, Pharmacies Dry

Betsy Fries, Photography Editor April 16, 2020
Almost ten days before Minnesota's Governor Walz announced the “shelter-in-place,” local grocery stores and pharmacies were left empty. Amidst the chaos of growing COVID-19 cases, Americans have taken it upon themselves to stock up on essential household items, many of which being cleaning supplies.

What Classes Students Are Excited for Next Year?

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor March 13, 2020

Left: “Kinda excited for Euro. It sounds fun. And Post AP Spanish because we get to watch movies and analyze them which is fun.” -Luke Sugalski ‘22 Right: I am very excited for Visions of...

Students Should Take Electives More Seriously

Students Should Take Electives More Seriously

Catherine Barry, Food Features Editor March 9, 2020

 Too often, when students talk about classes, they discuss what the 'easiest' course is. Students often try to pick their classes based on the difficulty of other students' opinions. However, electives...

New English Classes Create Commotion Among Upperclassmen

New English Classes Create Commotion Among Upperclassmen

Emma Martinez Sutton, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2020

When students registered for classes for next year, they were met with a majorly reworked English course selection. In the 2020-2021 school year, nine new English electives will be offered and Ancient...

Did We Come Here to Make a Speech?

Did We Come Here to Make a Speech?

Drew Rosenblum, Editor Emeritus February 7, 2020

The senior speech has outlived its effectiveness, becoming a meaningless gimmick that exists solely as tradition for the sake of tradition. They have outlasted their purpose and constrain assemblies, forcing...

Did We Come Here to Make a Speech?

Did We Come Here to Make a Speech?

Caroline Hardy, Editor Emerita February 7, 2020

Senior speeches are glorified, dreaded, openly hated, and everything in between by students and administrators alike. However, it is undeniable that the positive impacts of this speech for the individual...

Teachers Create a Politically Safe Space

Teachers Create a Politically Safe Space

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor February 7, 2020

Talking about politics can be awkward and tense, but the combination of excited students and diligent teachers creates political safe spaces. Social studies teacher David Graham shares how he broaches...

Amanda Ward 21 and Nora Cornell 21 campaign for Elizabeth Warren.

Students Learn from Iowa

Caroline Hardy, Editor Emerita February 7, 2020

A contingent of 67 students from all four grades along with 13 teacher chaperones returned from Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, February 4. The group spent the three days prior canvassing, meeting, and rallying...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?

December 9, 2019

30 out of 48 observed recycling bins in the Upper School contained materials that would prevent them from being recycled

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