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Teachers Work Climate Change Conversations into Classes

Teachers Work Climate Change Conversations into Classes

Noor Naseer, News Editor December 9, 2019

Climate change is a constant topic of conversation ringing through the halls, but these conversations take many different forms. According to science teacher Will Bohrnsen, in freshman biology,...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?

December 9, 2019

30 out of 48 observed recycling bins in the Upper School contained materials that would prevent them from being recycled

Andrew Richardson ‘23 and David Carlson ‘23 concentrate on an assignment during TASC. Distance is another tactic employed by teachers to protect academic honesty between students.

Students Seek Clarifying Communication of Definition, Consequences

Sara Richardson, Arts and Culture Editor November 8, 2019

On paper, academic honesty has a similar definition for most students. Amaka Nwokocha '21 describes the definition of academic honesty as "[j]ust not cheating. Doing your own work." But, while the meaning...

Frederick Leow ‘22, Yeukai Zimbwa ‘20, and Kelly Dayton ‘22 work together in the Photography room on a layout for FLASH.

A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE EDITORS: Restructuring Policies Paramount to Clarification

Drew Rosenblum, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2019

While there are many different mechanisms for discipline at Blake, perhaps the most well known is the community judiciary board or CJB. The eight-member committee hears cases on a variety of issues, a...

Honestly Confusing

Honestly Confusing

November 8, 2019

  “I, _______, acknowledge that academic honesty and integrity are core values at Blake and core components of a Blake School education. I understand that I am expected  to abide by all...

Hinduism Finds Minimal Involvement in Classes

Hinduism Finds Minimal Involvement in Classes

Rishab Haldar, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

There isn’t an emphasis on religion at Blake and as a result, there really isn’t any interaction with Hinduism at Blake. For being a minority for the majority of my time at Blake, and with there being...

Fear of Stigma Suffocates Religious Expression

Fear of Stigma Suffocates Religious Expression

Louise Ba, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

I remember sitting in a circle made of chairs in advisory during my sophomore year. Hearing about everyone’s different faith and backgrounds after Eboo Patel’s visit was intriguing, but nerve-wracking....

Existing Religious Accommodations Ease Holiday Stress, Wish for More

Existing Religious Accommodations Ease Holiday Stress, Wish for More

Sage Marmet, Creative Director October 14, 2019

As a Jew, I observe and miss school for two major holidays: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. I really enjoy these holidays as it brings my family together and encourages reflection on the previous...

Christianity Top of Religious Food Chain

Christianity Top of “Religious Food Chain”

Everett Honour, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

“Pluralism”: the acknowledgment and practice of several different beliefs, and, more specifically, several different religions in one space. Blake is a culmination of people, both students and faculty,...

Diverse Student Body Juxtaposes Religious Calendar

Will Rosenblum, News Editor October 14, 2019

The Academic School year consists of two large breaks, typically with minimal homework, that occur directly after first semester during Christmas, and after the third quarter during Easter, religious...

Weiss’s two children, who graduated from Blake, have both taken gap years.

College Isn’t Always the Only Option

Caroline Hardy, Managing Editor May 13, 2019

“You have your whole life to go to school,” explains mother, science teacher, and former college professor Deborah Weiss. In response to this rapidly spreading movement towards relaxing and appreciating...

Examining gender disparities in the classroom

Examining gender disparities in the classroom

Caroline Hardy, Student Life Editor December 20, 2018

“If someone is taking Honors Physics and Honors Math, and I’m taking AP English and AP Euro, I feel like I’m not challenging myself as much as they are” explains Abby Tutterow ‘20. When asked...

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