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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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As fall quickly starts to feel like winter, students look forward to the approaching Thanksgiving holiday.

Excitement, Anticipation Brews for Upcoming Thanksgiving Break, Holiday

Shira Aronow, Staff Writer November 9, 2019

Thanksgiving means something different to many members of the student body. And, the homework-free weekend is experienced in a variety of ways as well. A time to celebrate with old and new traditions,...

Students share their evening schedules.

Students Participate in Broad Range of Activities After School

Lachen Reid, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

Different endeavors that take place after school comprise students' evening hours.

Jake Svenddal 22: Sports

Jake Svenddal ’22: Sports

Lachen Reid, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

Jake Svenddal '22 plays on the Boys' Hockey team. Last year, he was on swing line, meaning he played in both JV and Varsity games. Svenddal would practice with Varsity daily, either at 3:45-5:15 p.m or...

Jack Standish 20: Jobs

Jack Standish ’20: Jobs

Lachen Reid, Staff Writer November 8, 2019
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Lilian Anderson ‘20: Theater

Lilian Anderson ‘20: Theater

Lachen Reid, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

Lilian Anderson '20 is part of the fall play, titled The Dining Room. She has rehearsal for a couple hours per day currently, and the two weeks prior to the play she has rehearsal for two and a half hours....

Students Dont Universally Celebrate Halloween Traditions

Students Don’t Universally Celebrate Halloween Traditions

Catherine Barry, Sports Editor October 14, 2019

Many students believe Halloween to be a holiday that you celebrate when you are younger by going out with your friends, getting dressed up in a costume, and going trick or treating.  Yet as people...

The 2019 caucus that Blake student will attend is in Iowa. Pictured above is the Capital building in Iowa.

Students Engage in Upcoming Election, Campaigns

Ale Perri, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

Regardless of how students get involved in the election, they see importance in being knowledgeable about politics. Rosa Gerdts ‘20 states, “The outcome of politics to- day truly does affect...

Rwanda Travel Inspires

Rwanda Travel Inspires

Chad Woerner, Contributing Writer September 21, 2019

This summer, as part of the Global Immersion Program, an organization at Blake that oversees educational opportunities around the world, thirteen Blake students and three teacher chaperones traveled to...

Summer Encourages Exploration

Gabby Monahan, Contributing Writer September 19, 2019

For many, summer is the perfect opportunity to erase the thought of school from their mind and dive into fun and exciting activities. These activities can range from camps, clubs, organizations, jobs,...

Sporcle: Distraction or educational tool

Sporcle: Distraction or educational tool

Zach Slavitt, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

Sporcle is the most used quiz website in the country and has become a popular website for students to test knowledge, learn new information, and compete against friends.  Some students enjoy using...

Senior Summer Reading Recommendations

Senior Summer Reading Recommendations

Sarina Dev, Editor Emeritus May 10, 2019

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Don’t thank me, thank Mr. Barry. I read this book first semester in my Utopian and Dystopian Literature class and it completely blew me out of the water. Mandel...

Breaking out of comfort zones can be hard, shown here are some activities to do in Minneapolis outside of many peoples comfort zone.

Activities to Explore in Minneapolis during Spring

Nadia Lee and Nora Fox April 22, 2019

Although April and May can be a stressful time for students with the culmination of AP exams, finals, and end-of-year assignments, spring is a great time to take advantage of the warm weather outdoors...

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