The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Trying Hard Leads to Benefits

Jack Prince, Managing Editor March 9, 2020

     A tryhard is someone who does excessive work in order to be perfect or to be perceived as perfect. Even though tryharding has its benefits, there is a social stigma that comes along with the trait....

Successful Movies Represent American Culture

Grace Ersfeld-O'Brien, Contributing Writer February 9, 2020

Throughout the 2020 Awards Season, themes run through movies that are nominated and are winning. Filmmakers are sacrificing narrative intricacy for a subtle resistance to the expectation of discernible...

‘Hype House’ Lacks Hype, Creativity

‘Hype House’ Lacks Hype, Creativity

Meara Sullivan, Contributing Writer February 7, 2020

Social media has become an overwhelming part of the lives of nearly every American teenager, with many glamorizing the lives of Instagram models, YouTube stars, and now, TikTok stars. In the past year,...

Companies’ Convictions Cause Controversy

Lorna Kruesel, Staff Writer February 7, 2020

Chick-fil-A, a company whose owner, Samuel Truett Cathy, held extremely homophobic beliefs, is still able to bring in massive revenue each year. In 2010, Cathy donated a total of $1.9 million to numerous...

Oscar Nominations Have Significant Snubs, Lack Diversity

Oscar Nominations Have Significant Snubs, Lack Diversity

Amaka Nwokocha, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

The nominations for the 2020 Academy Awards were revealed on Monday, January 13, and there were plenty of surprises and snubs. Overall,  Joker leads with 11 nominations, followed by The Irishman, 1917,...

It is almost statistically impossible for one to have the ideal body portrayed online. This is because only 5% of the American population supposedly has it, according to the Advocates For Youth group.

Plastic Surgery Popularity Rises

Christina Chekerdjieva, Staff Writer November 8, 2019
Social media influencing trend

President’s Desire for Greenland is Dangerous

James Prince, Contributing Writer October 15, 2019

In recent political news, the overwhelming wrath of “partisan politicized scrutiny” has been focused on the Trump-Ukraine Scandal, which, I am sure, many readers are familiar with. But let’s think...

Advisory Activities Spark Opposition

October 15, 2019

Advisories are supposed to be fun, relaxing environments where students can build connections with one another. However, many students feel as though forced advisory activities ruin the fun.  This...

Staff Editorial: School Dances Continue to Lack Enjoyment, Transparency

Caroline Hardy, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2019

Intended to be fun, community-inducing events, school dances have become sources of contention between students and administrators. Increased security, restrictions on the music played, and increased chaperone...

Anderson’s Input: Iranian conflict on verge of war

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...

Andersons Input

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...

Summer Jobs you Should Try

Summer Jobs you Should Try

Catherine Barry, Contributing Writer May 19, 2019

Summer jobs are a great way to step out of your comfort zone, take on more responsibility and earn your own money. Though finding the time during the summer to work can be a difficult task for many students...

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