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
Bennett Wieland

Bennett Wieland, Staff Writer

I originally joined Spectrum during my freshman year as a contributing writer. The Upper School community was new and scary, but I wanted to learn more about it, so I started writing.

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Pranks

Pranks

Yoni Zacks, Kate Rekas, and Bennett Wieland
May 30, 2023
Math teacher Andy Cantrell has been using objectives-based grading in his classes, and helps students in the Math Lab. Above, Camila Pardo ‘27 studies for a test while Cantrell assists her.

[Photo] Objectives-Based Grading: Beginning or Proficient?

December 22, 2023
Members of Boys’ Swim & Dive Team sculling in warmups ahead of meet.

[Photo] Road to State Title

Jay Ali, Contributing Writer
December 13, 2023
A Christmas decoration angrily advocates for the postponement of winter holiday celebrations at least until Thanksgiving is over. Some argue that Christmas preparations can begin immediately after Halloween, but Thanksgiving is often a benchmark for starting holiday facilities.

[Photo] Do Not Forget About Thanksgiving This Winter

Kaining Zhang, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
This graphic depicts the common route students take to get from the Upper School to the Middle School.

Driving: Complexity on the Road

November 9, 2023
Although on the big screen, the explosion felt like real life.

[Photo] Barbenheimer, Cultural Explosion

November 10, 2023
In October, the sun shines bright. Extreme heat is an issue, often leading to cancelled events. On Oct. 1, the Twin Cities Marathon was cancelled at 5:30 a.m. due to extreme humidity and heat.

[Photo] Extreme Weather

October 9, 2023
After the original account was taken down, another account emerged under a similar name. However, this new account has yet to make any posts.

@blakebearsbarstool Reported, Taken Down

Mackenzie Higgins, Ali Hecker, and Bennett Wieland
November 9, 2023
Karin Lund swimming the 500 freestyle during a heated swim meet at Breck.

[Photo] October’s Mystery Athlete Reveal

November 2, 2023
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