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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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May Games Answers

Charlie Dean, Puzzlemaster May 26, 2026

Brain Teasers:  RAPTOR, ASTRO, TITAN, SENATOR --> STAR HORNET, HURRICANE, PREDATOR   Wuzzles: MISUNDERSTOOD, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, DOMINO, HEARTBEAT, WAVE GOODBYE   Crossword:

February Staff Editorial

February Staff Editorial

Spectrum Staff February 26, 2026

On Thursday, Feb 12, SIAC hosted a “No-Phones Day” as a part of the Upper School Olympics. Students competed from every grade level, turning in phones in the Junior Lounge at 8:15 a.m. and receiving...

Wolstencroft described, “The corporate investor is letting himself
be completely drained by the AI.” She added that “It is actively
harming him [like] everyone who uses generative AI, and soon there
won’t be anything else to take.”

Generative AI: New Parasite Harms Society

Vida Wolstencroft, Staff Writer January 30, 2026

Generative AI shares its defining characteristics with something every student learns about in their first year at Upper School: a parasite. It sucks energy, water, and critical thinking skills from us,...

New Head Speaks with Spectrum

New Head Speaks with Spectrum

Izzie Miller, Managing Editor December 3, 2025

Starting at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year, Christopher (Chris) Torino will take the Head of School position. Torino has over 30 years of experience in education, previously working at the Collegiate...

A much younger Heitmiller wrestles with her dog.

Pets Bring Nostalgia

Evan Darmawan, Staff Writer December 1, 2025

As they say, dogs are man's best friend. They never seem to disappoint when it comes to making the best memories with them. This is true for all pets. Many students have a variety of pets, including cats,...

The coconut pandan, a tropical Southeast Asian fruit that has the taste of vanilla, croissant is made of flaky buttery layers filled and topped with coconut pandan custard.

Try Nationally Acclaimed Diane’s Place

Chloe Kern, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

     An unassuming building in Northeast Minneapolis, 117 14th Ave NE,  houses a warm and welcoming restaurant serving some of the most delicious Hmong American food. Diane’s Place, which originally...

The 13th hole at Baker National Golf Course, a public 18 hole course located in Medina, MN, is a challenging par 5 that includes a narrow fairway, water hazards and multiple bunkers. Pictured is the fairway leading up to the green.

Swinging in the Summer

Steven Cao, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2025

     This summer, golf saw a noticeable increase in casual players ranging from complete beginners to amateur.      For some athletes, golf offers an athletic activity that provides a break from...

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