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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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Award Shows Adapt to COVID-19

Award Shows Adapt to COVID-19

Amaka Nwokocha, Staff Writer May 28, 2021

Through 2020, the world went through a pandemic that devastated the entertainment industry. Last spring, movie releases and film festivals got canceled, albums got pushed back, and filming for countless...

Dangers of Praising, Idolizing Politicians, Blurs, Obscures Truth

Dangers of Praising, Idolizing Politicians, Blurs, Obscures Truth

James Prince, Games & Ads Editor May 28, 2021

In the United States, cult followings have sprung up around politicians like former President Donald Trump, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Senator Bernie Sanders. The acceleration of said...

An Ode To Sun, Light

Maggie Seidel, Managing Editor May 28, 2021

Dear Future,  The sun currently dictates our mood, lifestyle, and atmosphere in a way I truly never knew possible. We currently depend upon the glimpse of light to show us that time continues despite...

Biden Keeps Campaign Promises, Actions, Policies

Keaton Rannow, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

While it is still the early days of Joe Biden’s presidency, it can be helpful to see how far his various campaign promises have come as a measure to determine his effectiveness as a president. When examining...

On March 26, Lil Nas X shared a series of photos to Instagram featuring his makeup, hair, and outfits from the “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” music video.

Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ Video Sparks Controversy, Breaks Expectations

Bernadette Whitely, Opinions Editor April 30, 2021

Despite the global pandemic and social unrest, parents, highly religious and conservative individuals, and even the Governor of South Dakota, Kristi Noem, have taken the time to criticize 22-year-old rapper...

Active Listening Remains Crucial, Displays Respect, Attention, Interest

Noor Naseer, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2021

Active listening is often a forgotten practice in school. Broadly speaking, active listening means not only hearing the speaker but also listening, understanding, and engaging with them. Literally, this...

School’s Slower Pace

Nina Bush, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

The past year has brought many schedules, quick changes in what used to be everyday life, and much uncertainty. Despite this, the one thing that has stayed constant in the past year is the slower pace...

Busy Work Consumes Time, Creates Stress

Busy Work Consumes Time, Creates Stress

Mallika Malaviya, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

When teachers assign busy work, it often creates a lot of added stress for students, and many wonder why they have to do work that doesn’t necessarily add to the curriculum. However, busy work also comes...

Embracing Naturally Curly Hair, Gaining Confidence, Self-Acceptance

Sage Marmet, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2021

When growing up, I was always told that the beauty standard was to have perfectly straight, shiny, and frizz-free hair. In my case, this standard is both unattainable and not sustainable.  For years...

Staff Editorial: Blake Lacks Conversation, Action Around the Trial of Derek Chauvin

Staff Editorial: Blake Lacks Conversation, Action Around the Trial of Derek Chauvin

Emily Rotenberg, Student Life and Food Editor April 30, 2021

Following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin faced charges for manslaughter, second-degree murder, and third-degree murder in a trial that had...

Abolishing Death Penalty Works Towards Racial Justice, Equality

Abolishing Death Penalty Works Towards Racial Justice, Equality

Sofia Perlman, News Editor April 30, 2021

The death penalty is used as a tool of discrimination and racial inequality. The fact remains that regardless of what they have done, criminals are still people. The death penalty places value on only...

From left to right: “Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri, “The Palace of Illusions” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, “2 States” by Chetan Bhagat, and “Simon vs. The Homosapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli. 

Top Four Reading Recommendations

Anushka Srivastava, Staff Writer March 18, 2021

In the last year, we’ve all had an abundance of time on our hands. I, personally, spent the time combing through my father’s library. Here are some of my favorites. The first of the four that I’ve...

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