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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Snowy Activitys Return For Winter Season

Snowy Activity’s Return For Winter Season

Molly Seidel, Contributing Writer December 15, 2020

With the recent closure of the school and snowfall, it is imperative that students find ways to stay active in the cold to maintain physical and mental health. It is becoming increasingly chilly as the...

Virtual Senior Speeches Mark a Loss in Blake Upper School Community

Nina Bush, Contributing Writter November 2, 2020

Despite any aspects of senior year changing or being removed, Blake has tried to maintain the same level of importance in senior speeches by moving them online. This shift has resulted in mixed emotions,...

Students Gain New Form of Self Expression

Mackenzie Higgins and Zoey Ueland October 1, 2020

In dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, maintain a healthy distance and  wearing a mask have become the norm for health reasons. While masks make communicating more difficult, they also provide another...

New Enforcements From The Minnesota Department of Health Causes Social Distance Rules in Lounges

New Enforcement’s From The Minnesota Department of Health Causes Social Distance Rules in Lounges

Dylan Gainsley, News Editor September 3, 2020

Both the junior and senior lounges no longer have couches, but instead have been replaced with socially distant desks.

Ideas for at Home Family Fun

Ideas for at Home Family Fun

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor May 23, 2020

1.Watch a show as a family Personally, I find watching a show as a family to be more fun than having movie nights because you can follow along with the story and make predictions about what’s going...

Ian Acheson takes a picture of Walt advisory on their inaugural Zoom meeting.

Zooming With Advisory

Jack Prince, Managing Editor April 20, 2020

As synchronous learning begins on April 6, Kjirsten Walt’s junior advisory meets during their designated time to check-in with each other and plan events for future advisory meetings. Their advisory...

Xbox Home screen

Connecting in Quarantine

Jack Richardson, Student Life Editor April 2, 2020

With the outbreak of COVID-19 sweeping the globe, many students and their families were forced to either cancel or postpone trips. Instead of finding themselves on the beach or the slopes, students are...

Getting Down with the Yang Gang

Christina Chekerdjieva, Opinions Editor March 9, 2020

As Andrew Yang’s face appeared from behind an American flag curtain, a room of 1,200 rose to their feet to clap and cheer him on the makeshift stage of the Downtown Des Moines Marriott’s conference...

Senior Slide  Not What it Appears

Senior Slide Not What it Appears

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor February 7, 2020

A s defined by the Urban Dictionary, senior slide refers to ìThat magical part of your senior year in high school when things get a little easier and nothing you do matters."Rohan Ajmani '20 speaks to...

Henry Schmidt ‘23 shares his experience traveling to 
Argentina.

No Buenos Aires: Economic Crisis

Christina Chekerdjieva, Opinions Editor February 7, 2020

 Traveling abroad in a foreign country is already intimidating- but what happens when you find yourself caught amidst an economic crisis during your family vacation? Henry Schmidt '23 found himself in...

Annabelle Swigert ‘22, center front, and Planned Parenthood Teen Council sport their new shirts.

Service Path Recognition Inspires Engagement, Focus, Dedication

Shira Aronow, Staff Writer December 9, 2019

Community service takes many forms within Blake, whether that be in service oriented clubs, all school service days, or in the variety of service opportunities that members of the community participate...

Grace Griffin ‘21 participates in a Hunter/Jumper Horse Show in Parker, Colorado.

Pets Decrease Stress Despite Added Responsibility

Anna Johns, Staff Writer December 9, 2019

Pets have a very large presence in students’ lives, occupying their free time and increasing their responsibility. Not only that, but many students agree that their pets have become valued members...

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