Kamala Harris’ newfound vice-presidential status has not only made history; it has given courage, representation, and visibility to millions of people both in the United States and around the world....
The year 2020 was expected to be full of extravagance and fun, similar to the "roaring twenties" 100 years before. Yet, three months after January 1st, we were trading in party dresses for masks, locked...
During Black History Month, we as Americans and as a Blake community continue our conversations regarding racial inequity and Black history. We are simultaneously reminded of the problems that face our...
The Dec. 2020 cover of Vogue Magazine features Harry Styles in a mesh, baby blue dress with black lace trim, covered by a black sheen blazer. Intricate but chunky gold rings adorn each of his hands. In...
It’s easy to say that 2020 wasn’t like anyone imagined. Australia caught on fire, police failed to serve and protect black Americans, many beloved celebrities and history makers died, and, of course,...
Noor Naseer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• January 27, 2021
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump’s tweets have made headlines for their brazen and controversial claims. That all came to a halt on Jan. 8 when Twitter permanently suspended his account “due...
Since COVID-19 made a debut last spring, everything has since looked different, and seasonal activities are no exception. While in the spring, summer, and fall, it was easy to safely gather outdoors, the...
In Vogue Magazine's December 2020 issue, Harry Styles, an acclaimed singer-songwriter, dawned the cover in a Gucci designed ball gown. With the release of this image came two narratives. One, wrongfully...
On Jan. 4, Head of School Dr. Anne Staveny released the "COVID-19 Health & Safety Social Compact 2020-21." According to the terms, those in agreement with the contract had to sign it no later than...
For the past 13 years, American cinema has been dominated by Marvel movies. If you google the highest-grossing films of all time, five of the top fifteen are Marvel movies. So this begs the question, why...
Snow days are peaks in our memories' terrains: they mark days of unexplainable sleepiness, joy, laziness, and serenity. Wyatt Dayhoff '22 explains that snow days are "a glorified day off." He goes on to...
