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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
Rowan Wallin

Rowan Wallin, Editor Emeritus

Hi, I'm Rowan. This year, I am a senior and current Editor-in-Chief at The Spectrum. My favorite part of journalism is designing pages and the interviewing process. In the past, I edited the Student Life page, the Sports page, and the Front page. This semester I am editing the Sci-Tech page. I love to eat fruit (specifically berries), watch cartoons (especially Scooby-Doo), and spend time on the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior.

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Ruby Arlowe ‘23, Ellison Ratner ‘23, Avery Schwappach ‘23, and Julia Jung ‘23 discuss their dresses.

[Photo] Prom Dress Search

March 17, 2023
Athletes Share Stories Behind Their Jersey Numbers

Athletes Share Stories Behind Their Jersey Numbers

Rowan Wallin, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2023
Julia Rasmussen 23 ponders where to put her candy wrapper in the Senior Lounge. This lounge, which is the most frequented in school, has three garbage options, while other places usually only have two.

[Photo] What a Waste

March 7, 2023
Carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles seem to be a major cause for the Twin Cities’ recent lingering poor air quality. The majority of vehicle exhaust emissions are composed of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water vapor, and oxygen in unconsumed air.

[Photo] Twin Cities’ Air Quality Depleted, Unsafe Due to Temperature Fluctuation

January 30, 2023
Sago mentions GIMP, a free program that provides similar resources to Photoshop, saying, “It’s a crowdsourced software... they’re trying to keep up with every innovation that Photoshop does.”

Creative Cloud

Rowan Wallin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2023
Ski team seniors pose for their team pictures at Aamoth. Back: Phillip Mariano ‘23, Gaurav Haldar ‘23, William Connor ‘23, Oscar Walsh ‘23, AJ Khan ‘23, Tyler Girk ‘23, Alex Chiesa ‘23, Jackson Moon ‘23, Alex Ha ‘23, Carl Mariano ‘23, and Josh Smith ‘23. Front: Edinburgh, Lily Erlandson ‘23, and Kate Rekas ’23

Athletes Look Forward to Their Final Seasons as Bears

Rowan Wallin, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2022
Sally Countryman ‘23 and Greta Wattson ‘23 head to the cafeteria to refuel thier herbal teas and waters during their five minute brain break in Molter’s AP Calculus AB Block 2.

[Photo] Brain Breaks Benefit, Reengergize

November 13, 2022
Khan’s three Australian zebra finches rest in their cage. Zebra finches are the most popular cage bird to own, as they don’t require too much time.

Birds Improve Responsibility

Rowan Wallin
September 29, 2022
Class of 2023 sings “Sweet Caroline” and “Wonderwall” around the fire pit to end their retreat in Wisconsin.

[Photo] Grade Retreats Aim To Connect Students, Provide Fun

September 29, 2022
Maggie Molter teaches AP Calculus AB during block 2. For each assignment, students are assessed through the object-based grading system with multiple retakes to earn a “proficient” status.

[Photo] Objective-based grading incentivizes student achievement

September 29, 2022

Tips From Experienced Students

Amelia Bush and Rowan Wallin
August 30, 2022
Entrance to Blake, August 2022

[Photo] Welcome Back to School

August 30, 2022
Thompson sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing” which is commonly known as the Black national anthem. To Thompson’s right is the American flag, which is rarely on stage during assembly. Students were instructed to stand and direct their attention to the front, as if they were listening to the “Star Spangled Banner.” Students and faculty were filmed for a national project.

National “Identity & Belonging” Project Fails in JNA

Rowan Wallin, Managing Editor
June 1, 2022
The band practices after their concert

Current Band Curriculum

Rowan Wallin, Managing Editor
June 1, 2022
The lunchroom is so crowded, so Theo Fechtmeyer 23 sits on the windowsill.

[Photo] Over-enrollment pains student body

June 1, 2022

Penn Tackles Separation, Maturity

Rowan Wallin, Managing Editor
April 29, 2022
The library can serve as a cozy space for a much-needed slumber.

[Photo] Popular Napping Areas Around School

March 13, 2022
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[Photo] The Test-Optional Problem

March 8, 2022
Driving to school and long, cold commutes aren’t just relevant to those who are licensed. Underclassmen, like Geneva Stockton ‘25, are often driven to school by their siblings. Stockton shares,“ I fall asleep in the car, so I like the fact that I’m not the one driving.”

[Photo] Winter Conditions Bring About Longer Commutes

February 3, 2022
Some students who are unable to drive have reverted to Doordashing food to school.

[Photo] Students Yearn for Off-Campus Freedoms

February 2, 2022
Rishabh Balachandran 23 gives presentation on Microsoft.

[Photo] Blake Asset Management Club Gains Popularity

February 2, 2022
Prosecutor Creates Conflict of Interest In Ghislaine Maxwell Trial

Prosecutor Creates Conflict of Interest In Ghislaine Maxwell Trial

Rowan Wallin, News Editor
December 16, 2021
Henry Schmidt 23 happily poses in his USA day attire. He even stuck on white stars onto his sweatshirt to look like the American flag.

Three Juniors Detail Three Themes From Spirit Week

Rowan Wallin
October 8, 2021
Are Cumbl Cookies Worth the Hype?

Are Cumbl Cookies Worth the Hype?

Charlotte Opp and Rowan Wallin
May 28, 2021
Michelle Baroody experiences delays in vaccines

Teachers Comment on Vaccination Experiences

Rowan Wallin, Contributing Writer
March 18, 2021
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