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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Zach Bryan album cover.

Zach Bryan Creates Masterpiece

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor November 17, 2023

Zach Bryan, an up-and-coming artist, is well known for his single “Something in the Orange” which was released in 2021. Now, his new album has a very similar vibe. The songs on this album are filled...

Zach Weiner ‘23, Mehra and Caroline Pollack
‘23 after they plunged. In for this location of the
Polar Plunge $201,079 was raised.

Polar Plunge Makes a Splash

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor March 17, 2023

On Mar. 11, students from the upper school and Unified Committee took part in the Polar Plunge. The Polar Plunge is a series of events that happen around Minnesota with the overall goal of raising money...

Pastries You Donut Want to Miss

Pastries You Donut Want to Miss

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor March 7, 2023

Did you know that there are a-glazing donuts all around the twin cities? This classic American cuisine is loved by many, but I believe there is a difference between a donut you buy at a grocery store,...

Which Soup is Soup-perior?

Which Soup is Soup-perior?

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor February 10, 2023

  With the weather being cold, and the sun setting early, a nice cup of soup suits the winter season. I like to think there are two different types of soup. There’s brothy and creamy soup. Personally,...

Jalen Wilson ‘23 delivers his senior speech during assembly on November 17. Along with the other seniors, Wilson receives feedback about his speech from teachers and advisors.

Speech Censorship Leaves Seniors Stifled, Edited at the Podium

Mackenzie Higgins, Food Editor December 16, 2022

“Word for word, there was nothing from my first draft that made it into my final speech,” says, Julia Enebo ‘23. Enebo is not alone, but rather many seniors this year would agree that they’ve experienced...

Easy Apple Cider to Warm You Up

Easy Apple Cider to Warm You Up

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor October 28, 2022

It’s that time of year, the leaves are reddish orange and the weather is a little brisker. This is the perfect time of year for apple cider. This warm flavor filled drink reminds my taste buds of fall...

Truman Morseman 23, Grace Flikke 24, Davin Khan 24, Woerner, Kelly Deng 25, Eloise Walsh 24

Hunger Committee, Empty Bowls Meld for Fundraiser

Cleo Kilpatrick, Sports Editor June 1, 2022

On Monday May 2, 2022 the Hunger Committee and Empty Bowls Club had a very successful charity event. The event raised $1,254 for Every Meal, a non profit organization, with a mission to fight child hunger.They...

Collegiate Sports Recruitment Process

Collegiate Sports Recruitment Process

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer November 7, 2021

Some athletes at Blake are at ease now because many have committed to colleges for their sports and they feel relieved and excited. Lucio Bollettieri ‘22 who is verbally committed to Colorado College...

Caribou Offers Refreshing Summer Drinks

Caribou Offers Refreshing Summer Drinks

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer May 28, 2021

Are you getting tired of ordering the same drink before school? Caribou is my go-to coffee spot, especially in the morning. I love that itís local and the baristas are usually super friendly. Here are...

COVID-19 Creates New Normal

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

This year was one to remember, with life constantly changing it created a "new normal." We got used to wearing masks in public, staying 6 feet apart, using Zoom, and just staying at home more than usual....

A mug of hot chocolate with a splash of vanilla overflows with whipped cream.

Spice Up Your Hot Chocolate

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

It’s cozy season, and cozy season isn’t complete without hot chocolate. Plain hot chocolate can get boring if you’re just doing the standard hot cocoa packets where you heat up a mug of milk or water...

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