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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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Review: Senior Seminar Fails to Impress

Miki Rierson, Editor Emeritus May 13, 2019

Senior Seminar. Say the word to any senior and you’ll receive an amalgamation of groans, sighs, and an immediate rant regarding the string of assignments due. Complaints have been made, senior meetings...

Captain Marvel Movie Tries to Please Feminists

Captain Marvel Movie Tries to Please Feminists

Amaka Nwokocha, Contributing Writer March 13, 2019

What the past 20 Marvel movies have taught me is that a hero has to be weak at some points in order to be strong. This is a major theme that is completely overlooked in this movie in favor of portraying...

The Hate U Give Causes Viewers to Reflect on Race

The Hate U Give Causes Viewers to Reflect on Race

Amaka Nwokocha, Contributing Writer November 2, 2018

The Hate U Give, directed by George Tillman Jr, is about a teenage girl named Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg) who lives in a predominantly black neighborhood with gangs, drugs, and high crime rates. She...

Many seats are left open during a second lunch. The lunch- room is usually quiet and spacious during this block.

Appreciating Second Lunch

Lachen Reid, Contributing Writer November 2, 2018

The beginning of a new semester brings new classes and new teachers to students, but possibly the most important new addition to the Blake student’s life is the infamous Google document which contains...

Kajas Top 5: Autumn Playlist

Kaja’s Top 5: Autumn Playlist

November 2, 2018

Lucy by Still Woozy My favorite song this month has to be “Lucy” by Still Woozy. The soft instrumentals and overall melancholic, intimate tone of this song radiate a sense of coziness yet also invite...

The Best croissants Minneapolis has to offer

Josh Power, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of common pastries. Cookies, cakes, and rolls are all delicious, but my favorite has always been, and always will be the croissant. In my opinion croissants are largely...

The Original Pancake House has four locations in Minnesota.

Putting pancake reputations to the test

Allie Miller and Julia Abraham March 15, 2018

We visited three iconic breakfast hotspots and put their reputations to the test. Our mission was simple: discern the quality of these popular franchises based on their pancakes’ appearance, taste, and...

Pho Hao is an international chain with only one restaurant in Minnesota.

Pho Hao review

Ian Acheson, Contributing Writer March 5, 2018

Pho Hao is a Vietnamese restaurant that centers around noodle soups and rice dishes. The only branch of this international chain in Minnesota is located on eat street at 2450 Nicollet Ave, a 7-minute drive...

Starbucks infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte spurs controversy

Starbucks’ infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte spurs controversy

Elizabeth Opp, News Editor November 7, 2017

Pumpkin spice lattes are the worst. With a whopping 50 grams of sugar and 18 grams of fat in the 16 ounce drink, consuming just one is a sure way to decrease health. The purpose of coffee is not to...

Kombucha Cravings

Kombucha Cravings

Elizabeth Opp, News Editor October 3, 2017

As the year 2017 winds down, the popularity of kombucha has increased even more than over the past few years. Whether it’s for the health, the taste, or just the aesthetic, many have turned to kombucha...

A scoop of Charlottes web, a creamy flavor swirled with toasted coconut and chocolate chips.

New scoops at La La Ice Cream

Elizabeth Opp, Opinions editor May 25, 2017

As a die-hard Sebastian Joe's fan, it breaks my heart to say it, but I think La La Ice Cream may have become, or at least tie my original love, for the position of top ice cream spot in Minneapolis. Located...

Minneapolis’ pizza scene

Punch Pizza: Old Faithful As dough flies and cheese sizzles, Punch Neopolitan Pizza buzzes in a warm atmosphere.  Their wood-burning oven creates a melting sensation of cheese and toppings...

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