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
Tarun Gopalakrishnan

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Sports Editor

My name is Tarun Gopalakrishnan and I am a junior. I began writing for Spectrum as a freshman last year and I am now the Ads Editor this year. Outside of school, I enjoy playing tennis and watching television. I would also consider myself to be an avid Minnesota sports fan.

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Printers Wreak Havoc

Printers Wreak Havoc

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Sports Editor
November 3, 2025
Cards created by Letters of Love feature positive messages and uplifting art.

Service Clubs Create Connections

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Sports Editor
September 23, 2025
The school's new values of Curiosity, Kindness, Inclusivity, and Resilience are displayed with their descriptions on plaques around the Juliet Nelson Auditorium.

Community Values Updated to Include All

Tarun Gopalakrishnan and Rayan Nasir
April 29, 2025
Cultural books and items on display at the Poetry Night event were brought by the We Win Institute, a non-profit organization providing free programs for children in communities.

History Months Highlight Cultures

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Features Editor
March 13, 2025
Model UN members Ella Cho '25 and Esther Lee '27 converse with social studies teacher Mackenzie Mcilmail while walking towards the upcoming conference.

Model UN Competes in NY

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Features Editor
February 5, 2025
Coley and Chizoro Nwokocha '25 practicing and working on their lunging skills.

Senior Looks Ahead to Final Season

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, News Editor
December 11, 2024
Jack Mark '26 places his phone in the cubbies before the start of Spanish class in Ms. Mateo's classroom.

[Photo] School Community Reacts to Latest Phone Policies

Dillon Kaiser, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
Vezmar, a varsity forward, dribbles past a Providence Academy defender during their 5-0 win vs. Providence on Sep. 5.

BBS Shoots for State Title

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, News Editor
October 4, 2024
Fernandez

[Photo] Six New Administrators & Faculty Greet New Year

The Spectrum Editorial Staff
August 29, 2024
110 Upper School students participated in this survey.

Perspectives on College Touring

Antonia Pflaum, Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Amelia Bush, Yoni Zacks, and Gabriella Marmet
May 13, 2024

Rate Your Upper School Elective

March 25, 2024
Lockers Out, Study Space In

Lockers Out, Study Space In

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
The cast of the play take a triumphant bow and thank the tech crew for their work after a wonderful performance.

[Photo] Fall Play Delivers Luminous Show

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
A new PS5 is setup and connected to a TV and the controller. The PS5 can play many new releases.

New Video Games Provides New Fun

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
Rodriguez

Get To Know New Community Members

Ali Hecker, Gabi Marmet, Ethan Klaiman, Amelia Bush, Evan Vezmar, Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Steven Cao, and Yoni Zacks
August 29, 2023
During breaks and pauses throughout the school day, students can be seen scrolling through social media or watching videos on their phones.

TikTok Ban Divides Community

Max Unglaub and Tarun Gopalakrishnan
May 3, 2023
Girls’ Tennis sends Controversial Duo to State

Girls’ Tennis sends Controversial Duo to State

Steven Cao and Tarun Gopalakrishnan
November 2, 2022
Legacy Day: Created For Community

Legacy Day: Created For Community

Steven Cao and Tarun Gopalakrishnan
September 29, 2022
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