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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Camila Pardo writes a column each month on a topic pertinent to the school community. Her topics are hot potatoes. Are you ready to catch the hot potato?

September’s Hot Potato

Camila Pardo, Columnist September 23, 2025

     “We should not have to live in a country where the government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low-wage job,” said Justice Sotomayor, succeeding a deeply...

Popular chain grocery store Trader Joe’s, located in between the Hopkins and Minneapolis campuses at 4500 Excelsior Blvd, offers a variety of summer fruits.

Summer Fruits Offer Delicious Flavors

Camila Pardo, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2025

Summer is the season of abundance, offering a colorful array of fruits that not only entice the taste buds but also provide a wealth of health benefits. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, enjoying...

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.

New Custodian Explains Role, Maintenance System

Camila Pardo, Managing Editor October 4, 2024

"I think a custodian is someone who takes care of the building and maintains it,” said Aditi Gandhi ‘27 when asked what a custodian means to her. More often than not, people don’t think twice about...

Maintaining Summer Vibes During School Year

Camila Pardo, Managing Editor September 6, 2024

  As the school year steadily creeps up on students, it’s easy to feel the carefree days of summer slowly slipping away. However, with a slight amount of intentional effort, it’s possible...

Medalists at the Cupid’s Arrow 2024 tournament in Rochester.

Fencing Gives Unique Culture

Camila Pardo, News Editor February 28, 2024

Most Upper School students, faculty, and staff have only familiarized themselves with the school’s fencing team through the abundance of equipment dispersed near the gym, but how much is known about...

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