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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Coronavirus Impacts Abroad in China, Sends Shockwaves through World

Coronavirus Impacts Abroad in China, Sends Shockwaves through World

Emily Anderson, Staff Writer March 4, 2020

As of Mar. 3, coronavirus has affected over 70 countries including the US. Flights have been cancelled to China and Italy as well as the stock market plunging.   Junior Zoe Feldshon ‘21, spent the...

Model United Nation Conference Presents New, Unique Opportunities

Model United Nation Conference Presents New, Unique Opportunities

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor March 4, 2020

Over Presidents’ Day weekend, the Blake Model United Nations Club travelled to Washington D.C. for a conference. Students landed on Feb. 13 and split into groups, some going to Senator Tina Smith’s...

DECA Dominates, Even With Limited Business Curriculum

DECA Dominates, Even With Limited Business Curriculum

Chad Woerner, Contributing Writter February 7, 2020

Blake's DECA chapter, a group under the larger national body Distributive Education Clubs of America, saw many of its members make a statement at the Districts Competition on Sunday, Jan. 12. It's mission ...

Vending Machine Leaves School, Lacks Return

Nya Manneh, Staff Writer February 7, 2020

Things constantly go missing at Blake, from earrings to sports equipment, but one of the biggest mysteries of them all is the disappearance of the vending machine that once stood outside of the lunchroom....

Regulations on Parking, Exits Aim to Ensure Safety

Regulations on Parking, Exits Aim to Ensure Safety

Caroline Hardy, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2019

After the hopeful November opening of the re-finished Parade parking lot, the math wing door will remain closed for safety reasons to students leaving and entering the building, with exceptions being made...

Tutorial, TASC become more fun, productive

Tutorial, TASC become more fun, productive

Shagun Sinha, Contributing Writer November 8, 2019

Since the start of the year, librarians Kali Olson and Lizz Buchanan have brought back silent tutorial on Mondays. Two years ago, silent tutorial only happened during exam week. Last year, it was switched...

Miller sits at her new desk.

Meet Mollie Rae

Sara Richardson, Arts and & Culture Editor October 14, 2019

Update: Mollie Rae Miller no longer works at Blake. She resigned after 3 days as Upper School Receptionist. The position remains unfilled.   Mollie Rae Miller, the new Upper School Receptionist...

Activists approach the Capitol.

Students Take Action Against Climate Change

Anna Johns, Staff Writer October 14, 2019

“This is all wrong. I shouldn’t be up here. I should be back in school on the other side of the ocean” Greta Thunberg, an environmental activist whose unrelenting passion has brought her to the...

ALICE Training Aims to Prepare Students, Staff for Active Shooters

Caroline Hardy, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2019

ALICE Training, a method of active shooter response training, is slowly being implemented into the Blake community, spearheaded by Mike Feinburg, Director of Transportation Safety and Security, with all...

Construction at the Middle School makes the Circle off-limits for parking, forcing the activities bus to park by the lower tennis courts.

Construction challenges Changing Room for Student Athletes

Mallika Malaviya and Nina Bush October 14, 2019

Due to the construction at the middle school campus, parking has been an ongoing struggle for both students and faculty. The after school rush of middle school pickup and upper school students trying to...

The Bears line up for the national anthem before a home game. The team has scored 58 goals this year already with Benji Pomonis leading the way with 13 goals.

Boys’ Soccer Looks to Win Second Straight Championship

Jack Prince, Opinions Editor September 25, 2019

On November 2, 2018, U.S. Bank Stadium witnessed the impossible. Fans, spectators, family members, coaches, and players all looked on as Keegan James ‘21 nailed a 55- yard kick to win the Boys...

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