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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

"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 provides a sense of comfort and seclusion amidst the bustling city. Originally founded in 1900 as...

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 very time-consuming, difficult, and important; their work often goes unnoticed. Starting between...

Lés Miserables Returns to Minneapolis

Lés Miserables Returns to Minneapolis

Gabriella Marmet, Co-Editor-In-Chief December 11, 2024

Fall Recipes Promote Seasonal Cheer

Fall Recipes Promote Seasonal Cheer

Evie Hjelm and Isabella Valdesolo November 2, 2024

As sweater weather comes into full swing and the leaves have started changing colors, it’s clear all that’s needed to provide the best possible fall experience is some cozy fall treats. However,...

Lilah Johnson enjoys the newly released episodes of the first part of season four of Outer Banks on Netflix.

New Episodes Begin Streaming

Lilah Johnson, Sports Editor November 2, 2024

Fall is the perfect time to cozy up and start watching a new show. There are many brand new shows, new seasons, and old shows being added to Netflix in October alone.Due to the 2023 writers strike,...

Halloween decorations such as caution tape and an inflatable spider can be spotted around the library during fall.

Halloween Traditions Spark Fall Spirit, Nostalgia

Charlee Jones, Staff Writer November 2, 2024

The Halloween season is here and the community is excited for the festivities of the holiday. From dressing up in elaborate costumes to finding joy in the excitement of trick-or-treaters, Halloween...

Maintaining Summer Vibes During School Year

Camila Pardo, Managing Editor September 6, 2024

  As the school year steadily creeps up on students, it’s easy to feel the carefree days of summer slowly slipping away. However, with a slight amount of intentional effort, it’s possible...

On Sunday Oct. 22, Swift was pictured at the Chiefs vs. Chargers game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City wearing a bracelet with Kelce’s jersey number 87 on it.

Swift & Kelce: In Their Lover Era

Caitlin Strauss, Contributing Writer November 9, 2023

…Ready for it? From all of the recent media coverage, it is apparent that sparks flew between mega pop star Taylor Swift and Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce.  Over the summer, Swift left a “Blank...

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour logo on the outside of the US Bank Stadium downtown Minneapolis, MN in June from when she performed there.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is Hitting the Big Screen

Lilah Johnson, Contributing Writer October 9, 2023

Due to complications with the ticket-selling company Ticketmaster, many ‘Swifties’ were not able to get tickets and were unable to attend the tour. They missed out on the experience of getting to dress...

Sweet Martha’s Cookies
are the perfect snack when
looking for something
sweet.

Squeeze in More Summer at State Fair

Gabi Marmet, Page Editor August 29, 2023

Fried pickle on a stick, corn on the cob, Sweet Martha’s Cookies. What do these three foods have in common? They’re all foods at the Minnesota State Fair, a place that you need to go to this year!...

Other books by E. Lockhart include “We Were Liars” and its prequel “Family of Liars.”

Books That Play With Time

Uma Bhardwaj, Columnist June 2, 2023

The school year is ending, and if you’re anything like me, you’re realizing that everything is fleeting, and time is but a human creation attempting to slow our inevitable descent into death! But no,...

The choir and orchestra prepare to play together in the MPAC.

Band & Orchestra Concert Review

Sonia Lerner, Staff Writer May 31, 2023

If there’s one thing you should know about the spring band and orchestra concert, it’s that it was the most innovative, enjoyable, would-pay-to-watch school concert that I’ve ever been to. Violinist...

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