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The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Student newspaper of The Blake School

511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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Carlson-Wee in Patrick Barry’s room in the Upper School.
2025 Visiting Poet Enlightens and Surprises
Ben Aviles, Copy Editor • February 5, 2025

From dumpster diving and professional rollerblading to publishing poems in magazines such as The Paris...

Model UN members Ella Cho '25 and Esther Lee '27 converse with social studies teacher Mackenzie Mcilmail while walking towards the upcoming conference.
Model UN Competes in NY
Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Features Editor • February 5, 2025

On Thursday, Jan. 16, Model United Nations students traveled to the Big Apple for a conference at Columbia...

Phillips and Morrison humorously recall their time at the Upper School.
“YOLO:” Dean Phillips ’87 and Kelly Morrison ’87 Mark Historical Send-Off
Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief • December 19, 2024

“I know that if you talk to all my classmates or classmates that year and ask them who's most likely...

Colburn reading a magazine.
Teacher Quirks Spark Wonderment
Izzie Miller, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

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"Doing Laundry and Now We're Standing on Foundations; Nice Wind." A collection of photos, artifacts, and letters from the archives symbolize the layers of history embedded in the architecture.
Architecture Layers Histories
Eva Gleason, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025

     Nestled among the Minneapolis skyline, enveloped by rich Minnesota foliage, the Northrop Campus...

Saul Hananel handing out lunch to Zach Keller '26.
Taher Cooks Up Success
Charlie Dean, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

Eight workers. 250 pounds of food a day. Over 500 people to serve. The job of the Taher staff is...

Meet the Staff
Charlie Dean
Charlie Dean
Sports Editor

Hi! My name is Charlie, and I'm a sophomore this year. I started writing and constructing crossword puzzles early last year for Spectrum, and I'm excited to be doing it again this year. Outside of Spectrum,...

Lilah Johnson
Lilah Johnson
Managing Editor

Hi! My name is Lilah and I'm a sophomore. This is my second year on Spectrum and my first year as an editor. I've always been really interested in journalism, so I love being a part of Spectrum....

Ethan Klaiman
Ethan Klaiman
Columnist

Hi, my name is Ethan Klaiman, and I am a Junior. I am the Photo and Social Media Editor. I am also the editor of the news and perspectives pages, and have been a part of the Spectrum team since early in...

Friesen skis classic in the boys’ Conference race on Jan. 29. Friesen placed 10th in the race.
Nordic Builds Culture For Team’s Bright Future
Rayan Nasir, Perspectives Editor • February 8, 2025

With the coming of snow and cold comes the start of the 2024-25 Nordic season. Nordic skiing is a winter...

Captain Sawyer Guider ‘25 poses after a run at the Wild Mountain Invitational on Jan. 27.
Alpine Skies Through Challenge
Dillon Kaiser, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

Despite the long nights and subzero temperatures, the Alpine team has experienced success throughout...

Staff Editorial
The Spectrum Staff February 10, 2025

The temporary ban, justified by concerns surrounding national security and alleged data sharing with...

Role of Athletes in Politics
Role of Athletes in Politics
Yoni Zacks, Editor Emeritus • February 7, 2025

Athletes are people, too.      In our society, we treat athletes as above people, and ]sometimes,...

TikTok Dominates Entertainment
TikTok Dominates Entertainment
Dillon Kaiser, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

TikTok is a social media platform mostly known for short-form video content, where users can create,...

Social Networks’ Long History: How They Evolved Over 180 Years
Social Networks’ Long History: How They Evolved Over 180 Years
Cole Eckes, Contributing Writer • February 5, 2025

Social media is older than the Civil War. Despite the widespread content sharing that has become a defining...

Ever popular mac -n- cheese rates high.
Best vs Worst School Lunches
Lilah Johnson and Oliver Brown December 11, 2024

Warm pecan pie with ice cream is a tasty dessert for Thanksgiving
Best Rated Thanksgiving Foods to Enjoy
Evie Chow, Variety Editor • November 26, 2024

An anticipated event for many around the holiday season is Thanksgiving dinner. While many will have...

Code-Switching Stunts Authenticity
Yoni Zacks and Andrew Jetton February 6, 2025

Seasonal Traditions
Seasonal Traditions
Camila Pardo, Ben Passi, Charlee Jones, Charlie Dean, Willow Overcash, and Gabriella Marmet December 11, 2024

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