The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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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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The schools choir sang in solidarity and respect for the protestors in the nearby Fourth Precinct

Learning lunch creates space for education and reflection

Chapel Puckett, Managing Editor November 24, 2015

“For those of us who live at the shoreline / standing upon the constant edges of decision / crucial and alone,” Marie Michael recited. The learning lunch began with a recitation of Audre Lorde’s...

Anderson, 06, and a teammate at Wisconsin after winning a Big Ten championship.

The Return of Isaac Anderson ’06

Isaac Gittleman, Contributing Writer October 30, 2015

Q: How does it feel to be coming back to the school that you went to? A: Man, it feels great, you know? Definitely get to come back to a place where I pretty much started out. I was here; started in...

A drawing of a U.S. dollar bill with 0 as the amount.

The cost of charging for public college

Sean Ericson, Managing Copy Editor October 29, 2015
The U.S. government can afford to make public colleges and universities tuition-free, so why doesn't it?
Kali Olson and Lizz Buchanan send out emails on behalf of the library, yearbook, and tech staff.

Return to Sender

Jack Barker, Contributing Writer October 29, 2015

An email a day. Maybe two. Who knew that such an ostensibly trivial issue would snowball into a major controversy? Kali Olson’s emails regarding new developments in the library have raised questions...

Code switching, defined as the practice of using different varieties of language in conversation, is usually brought out when talking to teachers. Callie Abraham 17, Savannah Swanson 17 and Steve Kaback converse about Physics during lunch.

Code Switching

Alexis Reaves, Staff Writer October 29, 2015

“I can't tell people my true sexual orientation because I'm too scared of judgement.” “I try to "act white" but still embrace the fact that I am a person of color because I do not want to be seen...

Defeating stigma: Counselors weigh in

Defeating stigma: Counselors weigh in

Deniz Ercan-Fang, Online Editor October 29, 2015

The second floor of the school is home to many resources. If a student faces the NAR, behind them is the library, to the left is the social studies department, and to the right is the language wing. If...

Prevalence of mental illness

Prevalence of mental illness

Minjae Lee, Opinions Editor October 29, 2015

You wake up in the morning after getting five hours of sleep and you meet your reflection in the mirror.  Skin breakouts appear from lack of sleep, and the argument with your parents is fresh on your...

Alexis Reaves surveys a town in the Basque Country in France in May during a study abroad trip.

Wrestling with Womanhood

Alexis Reaves and October 3, 2015
Studying abroad for a year in France, Alexis Reeves ponders Simone de Beauvoir's words, “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” Reeves wonders, "How does one become a woman? I know the expectations. I’ve considered them carefully, though I can’t decide whether to follow them or not."
The Aamoth stadium, a symbol of spirit in the community.

The Individuality of spirit

CC Lucas, Features Editor October 1, 2015

The front bar at the Aamoth Stadium appears to be more a privilege than a right. If you’ve ever been to a home game, it’s clear the unspoken rule for leaning against that rail with your arms whipped...

Substantial school spirit manifests positively and negatively

Substantial school spirit manifests positively and negatively

Hazel DeHarpporte, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015

From Homecoming Week to the Senior Run, spirit is a substantial part of the community. Our school cares a lot about school spirit. Some people say because it brings our community closer together, it unifies...

Dr. Ruggiero answers our questions about civil discourse in press conference.

Ruggiero’s rebranding

The Spectrum Staff September 29, 2015

A timid voice arises from the crowd: “Just one real quick question, alright, maybe not quick but on civil discourse. Have there been any additional steps taken by the administration? What’s the next...

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