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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Tao baked two gluten free pies the morning of Thanksgiving.

Gluten Free Pie Satisfies

Anna Tao, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Sharing food is one the most important rituals to gain a sense of community, and Thanksgiving is the ultimate place to practice. The holiday allows for families to simply appreciate the company of one...

The cast of the play take a triumphant bow and thank the tech crew for their work after a wonderful performance.

Fall Play Delivers Luminous Show

Anna Tao, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

The performance carefully crafted by the talented “Radium Girls” cast was luminous. Each cast member was able to present the paradoxical nature of humanity, one made up of both compassion and despicableness....

Comparing Red Vs. Green Apples

Anna Tao, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

A sweet snack as one returns home from school- the surplus of juice within the crunchy skin salivates the senses, leaving behind the stresses of the day. Not only mouthwatering, these versatile fruits...

Legacy Day Loses Connection

Legacy Day Loses Connection

Anna Tao, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

The former, longer version of Legacy Day was one of the most pinnacle days that described Blake school culture. Older generations of Upper school students were able to impart knowledge onto younger generations-...

Students take on the Mustangs in a tug of war while both mascots cheer them on.

Den Successfully Defended

Anna Tao, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

On May 2, Forum hosted their second annual rivalry event against Breck. With astounding wins in both girls and boys lacrosse and eventful half-time games, the event roused spirit and excitement in the...

Cast members strike a pose after completing the final number on the Sunday Mar. 12 matinee, wrapping up a weekend of performances.

“Twelfth Night” Energizes

Anna Tao, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

The premiere of the “Twelfth Night” musical showing on Friday, Mar. 10. was electric, so much so that the performance garnered a standing ovation from every single audience member. The show was clearly...

Buck break dances at his University of Chicago reunion. He often competes in dance battles with “different formats, but the most common is they’ll have a preliminary round where
everybody dances for 45 seconds or a minute, and sometimes that’s showcase style where they’ll just have one person come up after the other and dance in front of the judges.”

Harold Buck Breaks it Down

Anna Tao, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

Harold Buck has been a common topic among students the past year due to his increasing popularity from dancing in class. He first “caught the wave of suburban breaking in 1984.” Buck continues,...

Gluten-Free Alternatives Prove Not So Bad After All

Gluten-Free Alternatives Prove Not So Bad After All

Anna Tao, Staff Writer March 14, 2023

What I worried about most was being able to eat the same food as my friends and family, the same food I had in my childhood, and the wonderful nostalgia that came with it.  Food is so much more than...

Valentines Day Transitions into Platonic Celebration

Valentine’s Day Transitions into Platonic Celebration

Anna Tao, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

During my frequent perusals of YouTube, I recently have been receiving an advertisement from Hershey’s kiss chocolate on multiple occasions accidentally, which challenges my deeply rooted romantic standards...

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