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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Maya Chadda, Staff Writer December 10, 2016

Blood Drive: The blood drive was a success and met the goal of receiving 31 donations.If the student body keeps donating by april Forum will be eligible to receive $500 for reaching the requirements for...

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Maya Chadda, Staff Writer December 5, 2016

Academic Honesty: Forum planned to make an announcement during assembly to update the student body on Blake’s policy on cheating. Blood Drive: Last Friday’s blood drive had 32 people sign up...

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Maya Chadda, Staff Writer November 21, 2016

Biodegradable Utensils: The idea of having biodegradable utensils was proposed during this week's Forum meeting. Having biodegradable utensils would allow students to take their lunch out of the lunchroom...

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Maya Chadda, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

Fall Fest: Fall Fest was a success with students enjoying both the donuts and being let out of study hall. Some ways to improve Fall Fest for next year might be to increase student turnout for the costume...

AP Government class takes on congressional races

Zoe Wellik, Online Editor November 6, 2016

While all eyes have been on the presidential candidates leading up to election day, many go to the polls uninformed on their state's candidates. Even worse, candidates for other states typically remain...

The large hole right by the main entrance to the school was the product of the main water line breaking and needing to be replaced along with the original, planned maintenance of the sewer line.

Setting the Record Straight

The hole dug by construction workers on Tuesday for water main repares flooded with water from the domestic pipeline.
The hole dug by construction workers on Tuesday for water main repares flooded with water from the domestic pipeline.

Setting the record straight

Chapel Puckett, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2016

Students sitting in the dark, Elizabeth Ben-Ozilio stuck in the elevator, and no access to running water were all products of a complication with repairs of the main sewer line in front of the school on...

Service from Legacy Day contribute to over 8 non-profit charities; students learn to give back to organizations across the Twin Cities through a series of speeches, activities, and group dialogues.

Leaving a legacy

Drew Rosenblum, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016

Legacy Day is the only day of the year where all three campuses of The Blake School including every grade (1 through 12), over 100 volunteers, and every single faculty member all get together and help...

Hazeltine National Golf Club where The Ryder Cup was held. Reece Sanders’17 describes the environment as “unreal.”

Ryder Cup brings lasting memories for students and faculty

Maggie Ankeny, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016

The Ryder Cup is “a combination of a Renaissance Festival, a golf tournament, and a rock concert. Because it’s really loud. It’s really loud” said Jim Arnold, laughing to himself. The Ryder Cup...

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Maya Chadda, Staff Writer October 31, 2016

Chess Club: Chess The Club was approved and will start this week. The club meets fridays after school and the faculty advisor is Steve. Kaback. The Chess Club would practice weekly, and participate in...

The hole dug by construction workers on Tuesday for water main repares flooded with water from the domestic pipeline.

UPDATING STORY: Water line breaks, no classes for two and a half days

Chapel Puckett, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2016

UPDATING STORY: more information is being added throughout the week. 10/ 25: The Upper School lost power around 11 a.m. on Tuesday the 25 of October. There was no running water and no internet, so students...

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Maya Chadda, Staff Writer October 17, 2016

The Club Handbook: The Club Handbook will be released to club advisors and faculty members who have requested to see it. Some clubs have not responded to Forum’s request for an updated description,...

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