The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

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...

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