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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Càphin (pronounced like caffeine) is located at 4503 France Avenue South in Minneapolis, and is just one great option to try something new in a cozy atmosphere.

5 Fun Things to Do This Winter

Madeleine DesJardin, Contributing Writer January 30, 2026

Outdoor ice skating at Centennial Lakes Park, offers a unique experience of miles of connecting ponds to skate around. Going to see a movie at Edina Mann Theater located at 50th and France then...

Coloring is relaxing and a great way to pass time.

50 Things To Do During Quarantine

Sara Richardson, Managing Editor April 16, 2020
Clean your house. I am not just talking about cleaning your room, but help your parents organize the garage or go through your closet. Personally, I did this during the first two days of quarantine and I feel uncluttered.  Redecorate your room. Move some things around, put some pictures of your friends and family on the wall, or learn about feng shui. 
Coloring is relaxing and a great way to pass time.

50 Things To Do During Quarantine

Sara Richardson, Managing Editor April 2, 2020

  Clean your house. I am not just talking about cleaning your room, but help your parents organize the garage or go through your closet. Personally, I did this during the first two days of quarantine...

Advisory Activities Spark Opposition

October 15, 2019

Advisories are supposed to be fun, relaxing environments where students can build connections with one another. However, many students feel as though forced advisory activities ruin the fun.  This...

76 Blake students weighed in on their reasons for taking AP courses. Starting from yellow going clockwise; to get into a good college; challenge; interest; college credit; proficiency in subject; enjoyment; next logical step; helps with desired career path; college readiness; other.

Doing activities for joy

Michael Malecha, Staff Writer March 5, 2015

As students progress further into high school, the looming gates of college and the world beyond home draw nearer and become more powerful as each day passes. Students undeniably have always and will continue...

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