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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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Andrew Richardson ‘23 and David Carlson ‘23 concentrate on an assignment during TASC. Distance is another tactic employed by teachers to protect academic honesty between students.

Students Seek Clarifying Communication of Definition, Consequences

Sara Richardson, Arts and Culture Editor November 8, 2019

On paper, academic honesty has a similar definition for most students. Amaka Nwokocha '21 describes the definition of academic honesty as "[j]ust not cheating. Doing your own work." But, while the meaning...

Frederick Leow ‘22, Yeukai Zimbwa ‘20, and Kelly Dayton ‘22 work together in the Photography room on a layout for FLASH.

A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE EDITORS: Restructuring Policies Paramount to Clarification

Drew Rosenblum, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2019

While there are many different mechanisms for discipline at Blake, perhaps the most well known is the community judiciary board or CJB. The eight-member committee hears cases on a variety of issues, a...

Honestly Confusing

Honestly Confusing

November 8, 2019

  “I, _______, acknowledge that academic honesty and integrity are core values at Blake and core components of a Blake School education. I understand that I am expected  to abide by all...

Habon Samatar ‘22 and Rabi Michael-Crushshon ‘22 collaborate on a math assignment.

Teachers Work to Find Teaching Moments in Instances of Academic Dishonesty

Noor Naseer, News Editor November 8, 2019

When asked about what academic honesty means to her, math teacher Christin Winkler shares, "I think academic honesty is presenting something that reflects what you know without copying from someone else...

Hinduism Finds Minimal Involvement in Classes

Hinduism Finds Minimal Involvement in Classes

Rishab Haldar, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

There isn’t an emphasis on religion at Blake and as a result, there really isn’t any interaction with Hinduism at Blake. For being a minority for the majority of my time at Blake, and with there being...

Fear of Stigma Suffocates Religious Expression

Fear of Stigma Suffocates Religious Expression

Louise Ba, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

I remember sitting in a circle made of chairs in advisory during my sophomore year. Hearing about everyone’s different faith and backgrounds after Eboo Patel’s visit was intriguing, but nerve-wracking....

Existing Religious Accommodations Ease Holiday Stress, Wish for More

Existing Religious Accommodations Ease Holiday Stress, Wish for More

Sage Marmet, Creative Director October 14, 2019

As a Jew, I observe and miss school for two major holidays: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. I really enjoy these holidays as it brings my family together and encourages reflection on the previous...

Christianity Top of Religious Food Chain

Christianity Top of “Religious Food Chain”

Everett Honour, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

“Pluralism”: the acknowledgment and practice of several different beliefs, and, more specifically, several different religions in one space. Blake is a culmination of people, both students and faculty,...

Contextualizing Religious Pluralism

Contextualizing Religious Pluralism

October 14, 2019

PLURALISM: “A state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain and develop their traditional culture or special interest within the...

Diverse Student Body Juxtaposes Religious Calendar

Will Rosenblum, News Editor October 14, 2019

The Academic School year consists of two large breaks, typically with minimal homework, that occur directly after first semester during Christmas, and after the third quarter during Easter, religious...

The Junior Lounge after the 2019 Senior Prank, a longstanding tradition often contested by faculty.

Changing Traditions Emphasize Transient Community

Emma Martinez Sutton, Managing Editor September 21, 2019

“Human beings crave an understanding of where we come from and I think that’s the benefit and power of tradition... [it’s] the way in which we reconnect with the past,” explains English teacher...

Seniors from the Class of 2020 work in the Senior Lounge, a longstanding tradition.

Traditions Create Identity, Strong Communities

Maggie Seidel, Student Life Editor September 21, 2019

Many institutions value tradition’s communal aspects and properties that interweave with both daily and habitual activities as well as special moments, Blake being no exception. Traditions, at the core,...

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