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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The Bears pose as a team after their victory. The celebration continued the next day when all the players wore their conference championship t-shirts.

Boys’ Soccer Dominate Second Leg of Sections Doubleheader

Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2024

In the second leg of the doubleheader, the boys’ soccer team faced off against the Camden Patriots. Before the game, star goalie Roland Bentley ‘25 and other members of the team watched the girls blowout...

The Bears celebrated their IMAC championship on the field after the game with t-shirts and a plaque.

BGS Dominates in First Sections Match

Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

As the temperature turns colder, girls’ soccer heats up, facing off against the Minneapolis Camden/Edison/North Tommies in a highly anticipated start to their postseason. The Bears, ranked second in...

Vezmar, a varsity forward, dribbles past a Providence Academy defender during their 5-0 win vs. Providence on Sep. 5.

BBS Shoots for State Title

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, News Editor October 4, 2024

The Boys’ Soccer Team is off to a phenomenal start in their 2024 campaign. The team is currently undefeated and ranked #1 in class AA. Attacker Max Vezmar ‘26, who’s been on the team since his...

Tasting the Song

Tasting the Song

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor October 2, 2024

         This restaurant has flourished into a renowned restaurant locally and is breaking onto the national scene, with Bon Appétit naming it one of the best new restaurants in 2024 and Nixta by...

The entire student body, from the ELC students to the seniors, gathered together on Sept. 6 for Convocation.

Convocation and Class? No Thanks.

Anna Tao, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Another year, another adjustment towards Legacy Day. In the last few years, we’ve seen a major annual shift in the Convocation/Legacy Day tradition. The events were previously a singular day where groups...

Republican Senate Candidate and ex-NBA Player Royce White (left) spoke with The Minnesota Star Tribune agriculture reporter Christopher
Vondracek (right) in an interview at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 22.

MN Senate Race Heats Up

Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2024

Editors’ note: Spectrum is currently working to schedule an interview with Senator Klobuchar. Amidst a crowded opening day of the State Fair filled with torrential rain and the usual crowds, Royce...

Bennett running at the University of Minnesota indoor track

September Mystery Athlete Revealed

Charlie Dean, Puzzle Master September 28, 2024

This month's mystery athlete is Graham Bennett '26!

This month's mystery athlete running at the University of Minnesota indoor track

September Mystery Athlete

Charlie Dean, Puzzle Master September 27, 2024

This month’s mystery athlete, a junior, is currently in his fifth year on Blake’s cross-country running and track teams. Last year, he helped the cross-country team win the conference and section races.  The...

Nate Benson '25 hurriedly enters the doors at 8:14 a.m.

Door Access Problems Annoy Students

Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2024

Imagine this: You’re running late to class because of traffic. You rush to the east entrance door, only to find it locked. You look at your watch: 8:51, it reads. Devastated, you realize you have to...

The poster for the film sits outside an AMC theater.

“Despicable Me 4” Review: Not as it Seems

Evan Darmawan and Aanika Gadia September 17, 2024

Released in theaters on the third of July this year, “Despicable Me 4” has grossed roughly a billion dollars, making it one of the highest grossing movies of 2024 so far. We took interest in it and...

Maintaining Summer Vibes During School Year

Camila Pardo, Managing Editor September 6, 2024

  As the school year steadily creeps up on students, it’s easy to feel the carefree days of summer slowly slipping away. However, with a slight amount of intentional effort, it’s possible...

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