With the new COVID-19 strand and over 500,000 deaths due to the disease in the United States, following the proper procedures is more necessary than ever; however, this hasn't stopped influencers from...
Siena Pradhan, Contributing Writer
• February 24, 2021
What does it mean to be American? To be living the "American Dream" in what we call the “land of the free and home of the brave?” As kids, we were repeatedly told that America is it; it is the place...
Betsy Fries, Creative Director
• February 24, 2021
The mystery surrounding ghosts has been around for a long time. Teenagers all over the world sit around bonfires and tell stories of possible spirits and ghosts. However, these stories seem that the idea...
It’s no secret that the ACT and SAT are tied to one’s socioeconomic status. These standardized tests often feel more like they are testing how much you can pay for tutoring, rather than your intelligence....
Every morning, I scroll through TikTok and Instagram and find myself looking at another girl who I aspire to be. Her body is amazing, and her life seems so perfect, making mine seem dull in comparison....
Kamala Harris’ newfound vice-presidential status has not only made history; it has given courage, representation, and visibility to millions of people both in the United States and around the world....
The year 2020 was expected to be full of extravagance and fun, similar to the "roaring twenties" 100 years before. Yet, three months after January 1st, we were trading in party dresses for masks, locked...
During Black History Month, we as Americans and as a Blake community continue our conversations regarding racial inequity and Black history. We are simultaneously reminded of the problems that face our...
The Dec. 2020 cover of Vogue Magazine features Harry Styles in a mesh, baby blue dress with black lace trim, covered by a black sheen blazer. Intricate but chunky gold rings adorn each of his hands. In...
It’s easy to say that 2020 wasn’t like anyone imagined. Australia caught on fire, police failed to serve and protect black Americans, many beloved celebrities and history makers died, and, of course,...
Noor Naseer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• January 27, 2021
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump’s tweets have made headlines for their brazen and controversial claims. That all came to a halt on Jan. 8 when Twitter permanently suspended his account “due...
Since COVID-19 made a debut last spring, everything has since looked different, and seasonal activities are no exception. While in the spring, summer, and fall, it was easy to safely gather outdoors, the...
