The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Anna Tao, Staff Writer

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Most of the Chinese IV class, including Rossalyn Moore ‘25, Macaella Sikhoya ‘25, Emma Connor ‘25, Kai Capistrant ‘25, Sophia Peterson ‘25, and Anya Agrawal ‘25 perform their dragon dance with excitement during the Chinese New Year Celebration.

Chinese New Year Celebration Succeeds

Anna Tao and Yoni Zacks
March 14, 2024
The Power of Sleep

The Power of Sleep

Camila Pardo, Yoni Zacks, Steven Cao, Izzie Miller, Anna Tao, and Gabby Geer
March 13, 2024
Anna Craig 25 and Aveline Carroll 24 perform on stage.

Addams Family Musical Review

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
The Stanley Quencher Tumbler in the light blue color is a popular, iconic option.

Stanley Tumbler: Stylish or Practical?

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Vibrant student section displays immaculate support for the football team during homecoming, making the experience better for both the athletes and fans in attendance.

School Spirit

Sonia Lerner and Anna Tao
February 14, 2024
Elevator Misuse Escalates

Elevator Misuse Escalates

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024

Objectives-Based Grading: Beginning or Proficient?

December 22, 2023
Tao baked two gluten free pies the morning of Thanksgiving.

Gluten Free Pie Satisfies

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
The cast of the play take a triumphant bow and thank the tech crew for their work after a wonderful performance.

Fall Play Delivers Luminous Show

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023

Comparing Red Vs. Green Apples

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Legacy Day Loses Connection

Legacy Day Loses Connection

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
The account @metoo_blake draws awareness to important issues surrounding sexual assault.

@metoo_blake Documents Survivor Stories

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
May 30, 2023
Students take on the Mustangs in a tug of war while both mascots cheer them on.

Den Successfully Defended

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
May 26, 2023
Cast members strike a pose after completing the final number on the Sunday Mar. 12 matinee, wrapping up a weekend of performances.

“Twelfth Night” Energizes

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Buck break dances at his University of Chicago reunion. He often competes in dance battles with “different formats, but the most common is they’ll have a preliminary round where everybody dances for 45 seconds or a minute, and sometimes that’s showcase style where they’ll just have one person come up after the other and dance in front of the judges.”

Harold Buck Breaks it Down

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
Gluten-Free Alternatives Prove Not So Bad After All

Gluten-Free Alternatives Prove Not So Bad After All

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
March 14, 2023
Valentines Day Transitions into Platonic Celebration

Valentine’s Day Transitions into Platonic Celebration

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
SIAC announced the theme for the winter dance with throwing glow sticks and candy to the crowd.

Winter Dance Revived in Neon

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
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