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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Finals Advice

Brooke Lee, Staff Writer May 13, 2019

As finals approach, many are feeling the stress and chaos that comes with them. Teachers give out recommended preparation for these tests and many acknowledging that it would be beneficial to start studying;...

On Wednesday, May 8 the vegetarian option was a veggie pita sandwich.

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...

Review: Senior Seminar Fails to Impress

Miki Rierson, Editor Emeritus May 13, 2019

Senior Seminar. Say the word to any senior and you’ll receive an amalgamation of groans, sighs, and an immediate rant regarding the string of assignments due. Complaints have been made, senior meetings...

Nothing Rhymes With Orange

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...

Avengers: Endgame provides satisfying ending for expansive franchise

Avengers: Endgame provides satisfying ending for expansive franchise

Amaka Nwokocha, Staff Writer April 29, 2019

Avengers: Endgame has been one of the most anticipated films of all time. After I first watched the original Avengers 6 years ago, it sucked me into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which includes...

Smaller scale gardens that grow herbs and vegetable are an excellent way to avoid the problems of imported crops.

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
Minneapolis Continues to Grow with Final Four

Minneapolis Continues to Grow with Final Four

Daniel Lesov, Online Editor April 12, 2019

Around three years ago, a large debate was traveling through the Minneapolis area, many asking the question is the 1.1 billion dollar price for the US Bank Stadium worth it? With many significant events...

Frustration on Registration

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...

The Bachelor Initiates Amusing Conversations with Fabricated Expectations

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...

Netflix’s Global Dominance is Bad for Producers

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....

Captain Marvel Movie Tries to Please Feminists

Captain Marvel Movie Tries to Please Feminists

Amaka Nwokocha, Contributing Writer March 13, 2019

What the past 20 Marvel movies have taught me is that a hero has to be weak at some points in order to be strong. This is a major theme that is completely overlooked in this movie in favor of portraying...

Burnout and Branding

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...

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