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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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New Locations Swing Voters

New Locations Swing Voters

Chad Woerner, Staff Writer November 6, 2020

Current headlines dominating the presidential race often cover mail-in voting, healthcare, the economy, climate change, the Supreme Court, and President Trump’s response to COVID-19. However, changes...

Election Challenges Political Discourse

Election Challenges Political Discourse

Ryker Kemberling, Contributing Writer November 6, 2020

Today’s political climate is dominated by polarized opinions surrounding everything from foreign policy to minority rights, making it essential for people to understand how to respectfully discuss...

Students may turn to books and other resources to perfect their college essays.

Seniors Struggle to Navigate, Balance College Application Process

Nya Manneh, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

During the normal school year, we would have had 3-5 hours of homework each night, but now that number is closer to 8 with both Homework and At-Home Work due to hybrid. Assignments are sometimes due on...

3 p.m. Due Dates Cause Anxiety

3 p.m. Due Dates Cause Anxiety

Jenna Thrasher, Staff Writer November 4, 2020

With a fair amount of students doing hybrid and some doing completely remote, asynchronous days happen at least two times a week, which means that instead of more class time, we have more assignments....

Staff Editorial: Check In On Your Homies

Staff Editorial: Check In On Your Homies

Sage Marmet, Creative Director November 4, 2020

As a cold, dark, and potentially isolating winter draws near, there are growing concerns regarding mental health during a COVID-19 pandemic-ridden winter. While Minnesota boasts copious social distance-friendly...

Often in use during times like TASC and tutorial, this table is a popular study spot because of its lack of proximity to others, view of the Otis Courtyard, and easy access to English teachers. Here, Lydia Lee ‘23 spends her tutorial at the table.

Third Floor Provides Best Options when Finding Study Areas

Emma Martinez Sutton, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2020

If you’re not going to a teacher’s classroom, TASC and tutorial often feel like a rush to secure a study spot before they’re all gone or overrun with noisy freshmen. Although it’s a trek to get...

Students Acknowledge, Stress Importance of Voting in Upcoming Election

Students Acknowledge, Stress Importance of Voting in Upcoming Election

Meara Sullivan, Contributing Writer October 31, 2020

This past month I cast my first ballot and while in reality I simply marked dots on a piece of paper, I truly felt very empowered; I felt like my voice was being heard, and I encourage my peers to do the...

Anti-Asian Sentiments, Violence Rise Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Anti-Asian Sentiments, Violence Rise Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Betsy Fries, Photography Editor October 19, 2020

In the wake of a global pandemic, civil justice movement, and upcoming presidential election, I find it hard to fathom the obscene insensitivity and nativism staggering numbers of Americans continue to...

Hybrid Model Creates Difficulty for Clubs

Jack Prince, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2020

At the beginning of last school year, no student would have predicted the extent to which the backbone of student extracurriculars, clubs, have undergone change. Clubs are a place where students can not...

Hybrid School Proves Far Superior than Remote Learning

Kate Rekas, Staff Writer October 3, 2020

     Returning to school with only the demanding academics and none of the fun stuff was unappealing to all of us. However, after experiencing both fully remote and hybrid learning, I decided being...

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U.S. Response to COVID-19 Disappoints

Mallika Malaviya, Contributing Writer October 3, 2020

     America has built a reputation for being a nation that is successful in times of hardship and takes a leading role in recovering from crisis, so why is it that when the United States is faced with...

Changing Perspective on HTLP

Nina Bush, Contributing Writer October 3, 2020

     During a time with so much uncertainty, it is easy to focus on the negative aspects of student life and school during COVID-19. However, it is essential to think about the positive aspects of hybrid...

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