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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Staff Editorial

The Spectrum Staff February 10, 2025

The temporary ban, justified by concerns surrounding national security and alleged data sharing with foreign entities, prompted deep reflections and critical inquiries. Despite these claims, the app was...

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, it can feel like they are exempt from the rules of society. In society, we have norms. One of those...

New Year, New Goals, New Me... Is It Toxic?

New Year, New Goals, New Me… Is It Toxic?

Chloe Kern, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

  When you think of New Year’s, what do you think of? Maybe you think of staying up until midnight and watching the ball drop in Times Square. Maybe you think of fireworks and huge letters spelling...

The cast dances at the end of the show, celebrating the weddings that just took place.

Fall Play Review

Anna Tao, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Staff Editorial

The Spectrum Staff December 14, 2024

Are you doing this for yourself or for colleges?  Resume building requires the space and time to evaluate who you are as a person–interests, identities, etc. Resume building can be a helpful mirror...

What Will be Most Rememberable from 2024?

Michelle Pham, Contributing Writer December 13, 2024

2024 has been a year with many significant events, as we continue to navigate this year while it comes to a close it’s important to reflect on the memories we’ve been a part of. This year has been...

Erling Haaland preparing for a game where they lost 4-0 to Tottenham. Photo courtesy of Manchester City Instagram

Will the EPL Favorites Fall?

Oliver Brown, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

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December 11, 2024

As antisemitism runs rampant among both major parties, many Jews feel left behind by the current political system.

Jewish Identity, Frustration, Political Independence

Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2024

I’m an independent (there, I said it). American politics can often be seen as a chess game, with two distinct sides and no crossover between them. In chess, pieces can move forward and backward. Politics...

Gratitude Lacks Complexity

Gratitude Lacks Complexity

Ben Passi, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Around Thanksgiving time, everyone has probably been asked: What are you grateful for? Many of us, myself included, will often respond in a few seconds with an answer like “family,” “friends,”...

“Speak No Evil” Review: Spooks Aplenty

“Speak No Evil” Review: Spooks Aplenty

Gabriella Marmet, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2024

Have you ever audibly screamed in a movie theater? Well after watching “Speak No Evil,” a psychological horror movie directed by James Watkins, I can confidently say I have. This movie is part of the...

Too Old to Trick or Treat?

Too Old to Trick or Treat?

Ben Passi, Staff Writer November 3, 2024

For most kids around the US, trick or treating is the highlight of Halloween and the October season. Trick-or-treating is also one of the most nostalgic and popular parts of the spooky season. However,...

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