I walked into Mr. Menge’s office, prepared for a conversation chalk full of political correctness. “Mr. Menge, I had a question about cross dressing in Blake-“ “Oh, there’s no rule about that...

During the past year, junior Dani Cameranesi ’13 was selected to play for the U-18 National Women’s Hockey Team. Cameranesi said it was an honor to be able to play with such skilled players, and she...

There is a unique moment when you dive into the clear blue water when your mind stops and you feel like you can fly. That sensation is what the members of the girls swim and dive teams experienced almost...

After demolishing almost every they played, the Blake Girls Soccer team beat Benilde St. Margaret in the finals of the state tournament on November 3. After a tense 39 minutes and 39 seconds against the...

In Minnesota, high school basketball, teams are organized primarily by school size, ranging from the smallest schools (Class 1A) to the largest (Class 4A). In previous years, Blake’s  girls and boys...

On November 5, the boys and girls cross country teams competed at the state championship meet held at St. Olaf. After a close race, Brandon Clark ’12 got second place with a time of 15:59. Clare Flanagan...

Do you swear when stressed out? Alleviating stress may seem like a legitimate reason to let curse words fly when you have so much homework. A new study, however, suggests that swearing may actually increase...

In today’s media-saturated world, it is impossible not to be exposed to the unspoken boundaries that define gender. Most of the time, these ideas are used to sell products or lifestyles; often, they...