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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Seniors are allowed to use the JNA during their free time, such as TASC, so long as they maintain social distance and wear masks.

Things You Need to Know Today: TASC

Emma Martinez Sutton, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2020

Every Friday, no matter what color group's day it is, the typical advisory block will be used instead as TASC. Originally, students were told to spend the time in their advisories, but now they will be...

The scheduling tab of BearHug.

Transitioning from Daily Bulletin to BearHug

Miki Rierson, Arts and Culture Editor October 3, 2018

Everyday at 3:05 p.m., Blake Upper School students have received Daily Bulletin email in their inbox, courtesy of Betty Brown. But this year, this tradition has been done away with: the bulletin has been...

Students on bleachers of new student section theme red for Minnehaha High School homecoming game against Washburn on September 21.

Student section relocates due to construction

Alyssa Story, Managing Editor September 25, 2018

On Friday, Sep. 14 Wolfpack SMB had its first home game at the Hopkins Campus. Due to construction on the campus, the student section was moved to the endzone of the field, much to the dismay of many students....

Annika Gutzke '19 has been rowing since eighth grade.

Rower Reflects on her Sport

Yeukai Zimbwa, Copyeditor September 24, 2018

Annika Gutzke ‘19 started rowing competitively during the summer after her eighth grade year. She remembers sitting in class one day and thinking to herself, “I’m tall; I should row.” She was also...

Ultimate Team Splits into Two

Ultimate Team Splits into Two

Carter Puckett, Photo Editor September 24, 2018

Starting this year, the Blake Ultimate team is splitting up. Sarah Yousha '20 and Jing Jing Munson ‘21 are leading the charge. Yousha says, “We are trying to create an atmosphere that allows for...

New Furniture Installed

New Furniture Installed

Zach Slavitt, News Editor September 21, 2018

New furniture was installed in the math wing over the summer. These couches and chairs replaced the old, torn up couches that used to be in their place. The furniture, located near the Eastern staircase...

Eminem's new album sparks controversy

Eminem’s new album sparks controversy

Josh Power, Sports Editor September 17, 2018

On August 31, 45-year-old rapper Eminem dropped his album Kamikaze, a collection mostly dedicated to detailing his comeback from retirement, improvement from his last album Revival, and addressing critiques...

SIAC hosts game day, nurtures school bonding

Averi Sullivan, Multimedia Editor | News Editor September 10, 2018

On September 4, Blake’s SIAC representatives hosted a game day for the student body in place of assembly that included volleyball, minute to win it, and more party games. In reflection on the event,...

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