Anderson’s Input: Iranian conflict on verge of war
Anderson Blum, Columnist
October 12, 2019
The recent escalation of tensions between the governments of Iran and the United States is worrisome, considering Iranís nuclear potential and Donald Trumpís unpredictability. It is in the best interests of the United States to avoid direct conflict with Iran and instead focus on stabilizing the rest o...
Anderson’s Input
Anderson Blum, Columnist
September 25, 2019
For decades while China has been achieving incredible economic growth, observers have been wearily expecting the nation to reach its full potential and come head-to-head with the United States in the global struggle for power. This year in Hong Kong, we are seeing the first major proxy confrontation...
Cafeteria Should try Meatless Days
Lexi Dietz, Columnist
May 13, 2019
Recently, many Senior Speeches have highlighted the positive effects of going vegetarian, or even “vegetarian-ish”. From the many health benefits that come with starting a plant-based diet, the negative effects of the livestock industry, and the ethical reasoning behind not eating animals, the argumen...
Nothing Rhymes With Orange
Isaac Gittleman, Columnist
May 13, 2019
In my 14 years at Blake, the community is what has supported me through ups and downs, given me perspective, and helped me to start giving back. In listen to Ben Lee’s recent senior speech and reflecting on it, I called into question this community that has supported me for so long, and that’s im...
Local Produce Worth Extra Cost
Lexi Dietz, Columnist
April 22, 2019
Even tough it might be more expensive, buying local produce pays off through environmental benefits
Frustration on Registration
Catherine Barry, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Concerned students’ faces rush around to find their deans during the time frame of the few weeks when course registration is open. They desperately attempt to select classes while taking into account their interests and the ‘harder’ classes such as APs and Honors they wish to take. Choosing ...
The Bachelor Initiates Amusing Conversations with Fabricated Expectations
Maggie Seidel, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
As the twenty-third season of "The Bachelor," starring Colton Underwood, former NFL player and contestant on Rebecca Kufrin’s Bachelorette season, culminates, viewers are given an opportunity to reflect upon their unabated engagement and excitement. However, we must recognize the importance of sep...
Netflix’s Global Dominance is Bad for Producers
Will Rosenblum, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
In 2019, Netflix had nearly 150 million users, cementing itself as an important part of the film industry today. Despite its success, Netflix’s popularity has deeply damaged the film and media industry. The problem begins in the power that Netflix holds over creators by keeping data on the demographics...
Burnout and Branding
William Lyman, Co-Editor-in-Chief | Indepth Editor
March 13, 2019
I am tired; not in a way that an extra couple hours of sleep can fix. I have simply burned out. At this point in my life, it appears as if I exist to produce, to work. I wake up hours before school begins to prepare for upcoming tests and projects. Throughout my day I’m constantly running around juggl...
Kaja’s Top Five: Spring Break Essentials
Kaja Bingham, Columnist
March 11, 2019
1. GlowMotions glow oils by Sol de Janeiro In Brazil, glowing, highlighted skin is a year round obsession and a huge beauty secret. These glow oils fully capture the ultimate glow, highlight, and smooth your body in the best light. It comes in two tints one for lighter skin and one for a darker com...
Nothing Rhymes With Orange
Isaac Gittleman, Online Editor
February 19, 2019
In a recent conversation in the football locker room with a teammate from Minnehaha, I was reminded of just how similar guys at Blake dress. It seems that the vast majority of us wear a somewhat similar outfit with khakis, one of several brands street shoes (e.g. converse, sperry, adidas, NMD, Ultra Boos...
This month with Bix
David Bix, Online Columnist
November 29, 2018
This Month With Bix Best Music of November 2018: Juice, Tyler, Bellion, Metro Boomin and more November was overall a pretty average month for music. Admittedly, it is tough to follow the extraordinary releases of October including Tha Carter V from Lil Wayne, Young Thug’s EP of the year candid...