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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Arnold sits in his office in the science office. This year, h taught Anatomy. Next year, he plans to aid whoever teaches the course.

Jim Arnold Departs After 54 Years of Teaching

Ben Aviles, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 29, 2026

This interview was conducted on May 28. The Q&A has been edited for clarity.  Thank you for sitting down with me. How many years has it been?  It's 20 here– 54 in total. I've taught for 33...

Throughout the 20th century, the United States has been involved in many Latin American nations, sometimes even with overlapping timelines.

Interventionism Hinders World

Pedro Silva, Contributing Writer May 28, 2026

Latino Immigrants do not travel to the border for no reason. They are pushed there by U.S. policies and operations that create crises that did not begin with them, yet still land on them the hardest....

Dane is especially worried about the dryness this year. Pictured above is a combine and the collecting machine.

Hardships Trouble Midwestern Farmers

Ben Aviles, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2026

Simon Wagoner is a fourth-generation farmer in Shelton, Nebraska, a town of 1,045. There was a time in January when he wondered, “What in the heck am I doing farming because there's no way to make any...

Coach Biwan (center) led the team to an unprecedented state run. The semifinal took place at Williams Arena. During this timeout on March 25, the Bears led Pequot Lake 25-22.

Coach Dismissal Confuses

Ben Aviles, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2026

After 10 years leading the basketball program, including a 2026 State semifinal run, Blake's leadership did not renew Head Coach Tyler Biwan’s contract. As explained by a schoolwide April 21 email...

Political arguments seem to break out in classrooms constantly, which leaves others to avoid any points of conflict.

Let’s Disagree About It

Ben Aviles, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2026

You don’t need me to tell you that we are polarized. That has been slammed into every American citizen from constant barrages of articles (including my own), books, and movies. But the media misses something...

Kyan Norberg '27 delivers monologue during a spooky moment in the play.

Legend of Sleepy Hollow Leaps Onto Stage

Chloe Kern, Staff Writer March 13, 2026

On Friday, March 6, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” premiered. The play ran through the weekend with three showings.  In the play, the superstitions and stories alive within the quiet town of Sleepy...

Sofia, a woman who provided mutual aid, received letters from some of the people who she helped. Kids like Oscar had to participate in online learning from home.

Food Donations Fuel Immigrant Families

Ben Aviles, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2026

During Operation Metro Surge (OMS), thousands of Minnesota immigrants sheltered in their homes. They remained at home, terrified of masked agents on the streets.  Sofia, a woman who withheld her name...

The Olympics should be used as a time to remember the good in the world and celebrate unity.

Supporting Team USA in 2026

Lilah Johnson, Co Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2026

No one loves the Olympics more than I do. Every two years, I become obsessed with random sports that I would never pay attention to at any other time. However, this year, supporting my country feels a...

Medicine Should Heal, Not Bankrupt

Medicine Should Heal, Not Bankrupt

Aditi Sinha, Contributing Writer January 31, 2026

Every year, more patients skip or ration their medications, not because the treatments fail, but because the price tag acts as a barrier to basic health. The high cost of prescription drugs has become...

A group of seniors organized the ICE walkout, and the speeches from the leaders took place in the Sculpture Garden during the afternoon of Jan. 20. Pictured above: Marjorie Steinberg ‘27, Mark Meringolo ‘27, Harry Wallace ‘27, Tori Forster ‘27, and Mary Smith ‘28.

Depolarization Requires Action

Ben Aviles, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2026

From its conception, America was the land of dichotomy. However, in the nation’s birth was the hope of a uniquely American ideal: We, of different backgrounds, races, and countries, could live, bright,...

Public memorial in remembrance of Renée Good located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. People from all over the state and country have come to pay their respects to Good.

ICE vs. Schools

Ben Aviles, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “Operation Metro Surge” mobilized 3,000 DHS agents in Minnesota, leading to protests, arrests, and two fatal shootings. These events instilled fear in...

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