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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
Yoni Zacks

Yoni Zacks, Managing Editor

Hi! My name is Yoni Zacks, and I am a junior. I am a Managing Editor and the Online Editor. I also edit the front and opinion pages. I have been writing for Spectrum since the first cycle of my freshman year, and this is my fourth semester as an editor. I have always loved to read the newspaper, and I'm so excited that I get to write for one! Outside of Spectrum, I like to watch sports (Go Canucks Go!), play tennis, and discuss politics.

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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

Rate Your Upper School Elective

March 25, 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
All data from the Minnesota DNR

[Photo] Let it Snow?

Caitlin Strauss, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
Pranks

Pranks

Yoni Zacks, Kate Rekas, and Bennett Wieland
May 30, 2023
Chamber Orchestra accompanied A Capella Choir at 8:45 a.m. on Feb 17 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

MMEA Participants Perform at Conference

Yoni Zacks, Managing Editor
February 28, 2024
Phillips, enthusiastically working on her laptop, prepares for a meeting with Senior Class Dean CJ Eckhardt.

[Photo] Scheduling Realities Unmasked

Gabriella Marmet, Managing Editor
February 28, 2024
Students Study Away

Students Study Away

Aditi Gandhi, Lilah Johnson, Yoni Zacks, and Kai Capistrant
February 6, 2024
Rather than empty space, Hollander recommends “to have pretty stuff on the walls, not have it be cluttered. Have some beauty.”

[Photo] Study Space Superior to Lockers

Evan Vezmar, Editor Emeritus
February 5, 2024
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Community Shares Words on Israel-Hamas War

Yoni Zacks and Ali Hecker
November 2, 2023

Final Performances Cap off Semester in Arts

December 17, 2023
On Nov. 30, Maggie Molter’s Physics: Mechanics class went over the grading system for about 20 minutes. The class had just finished a lab report, so Molter explained what the class’s current grades were and what students were on track to get for the semester.

[Photo] “A” For Advanced?

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
December 8, 2023
Map of the Middle East as of December 2023. The geography of the State of Palestine is highly contested. About two million Palestinians reside in the Gaza Strip and around three million in the West Bank. The green star marks Jerusalem.

Historical Timeline Leading Up to Current Events

Yoni Zacks, Online Editor
December 6, 2023
Map of the Middle East as of December 2023. The geography of the State of Palestine is highly contested. About two million Palestinians reside in the Gaza Strip and around three million in the West Bank. The green star marks Jerusalem.

Israel-Hamas War

Mackenzie Higgins, Yoni Zacks, Gabriella Marmet, Amelia Bush, and Zoey Ueland
December 6, 2023
Aidan Zhang 25 throws away his food after lunch on Friday, Oct. 27.

[Photo] Forum’s Forum

Izzie Miller, Contributing Writer
October 31, 2023
Early Learning Center students play on the El Bosque Playground, one of the four playgrounds surrounding the building.

ELC Opens Doors

Yoni Zacks, Student News Editor
October 7, 2023
Many college conferences have restructured due to new TV deals. These groups break up traditional matchups and geographical rivalries, impacting players and fans alike.

Football Realigns: Sport Changes for the Worse

Yoni Zacks, Student News Editor
October 4, 2023
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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
Amelia Bush ‘24 and Fatemeh Vang ‘27 take a last day of captains’ practice BeReal.

Captains’ Practice Inspires Juniors

Yoni Zacks, Page Editor
August 29, 2023
Molter teaches an Algebra II class about exponential growth through the financial system for a final project.

[Photo] Baroody, Molter Transition Departments: Continue to Draw Interdisciplinary Connections

Ahan Devgun, Staff Writer
June 7, 2023
Blaze offers a plethora of delicious toppings to choose from.

[Photo] World Renowned Masterpiece Has Many Good Minnesota Options

Max Yousha, Staff Writer
May 31, 2023
Co-Editors-in-Chief Mackenzie Higgins ‘24 and Zoey Ueland ‘24 interviewed Lythcott-Haims after her speech on April 11.

[Photo] Julie Lythcott-Haims Strikes Chord

Mackenzie Higgins and Zoey Ueland
April 28, 2023
The Political Roundtable Club, which meets on Fridays during FLEX, discussed Trump’s indictment.

Trump Indictment Sparks Discussion, Interest

Yoni Zacks, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Forum representatives ironed out plans for the Blake-Breck Defend the Den event, which will feature 4 lacrosse games.

Forum’s Forum

Yoni Zacks, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
From February 3 to February 28, 121 students were polled on who they think Blakes biggest rival is.

[Photo] Students Say: Breck Provide Best Rivalry

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
March 7, 2023

Short Weeks Annoy

Yoni Zacks, Sports Editor
March 6, 2023
Cheese pizza that was just enough to fill one person. Blaze Pizza is open from 11a.m.- 9p.m. every day of the week.

Blaze Pizza Serves Absolute Heat

Yoni Zacks, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023

The New York Times

Yoni Zacks, Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Higuchi’s piece of advice for future athletes going through the commitment process, “Just taking the time to get to know yourself and what you are looking for in a college experience and taking that into account when making your decision.”

Students Reflect on Commitment Process

Yoni Zacks, Sports Editor
December 3, 2022
Layla Chakhvashvili ‘26, Claire Cao ‘26, and Shruti Balachander ‘26 research political candidates together.

[Photo] Political Roundtable Club Prepares for November 8 Election

Raiden Chen, Contributing Writer
November 13, 2022
Fast-casual chain Wahlburgers partners with Impossible Foods Inc. to serve the Impossible Burger at their restaurants.

Alternative Burgers Provide Options

Yoni Zacks, Sports Editor
September 29, 2022

Imbalance in Sports Media Unfairly Promotes Football

Yoni Zacks, Staff Writer
June 1, 2022
Benefits of Children Being Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Outweigh Concerns

Benefits of Children Being Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Outweigh Concerns

Yoni Zacks, Contributing Writer
December 16, 2021
Ella Chester also attended Camp Ramah this summer. She’s pictured here at curtain call participating in her age group’s play.

A Life-Changing Summer at Camp

Yoni Zacks, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2021
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