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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

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Juniors Janie McGawn, Reagan Schoen, and Sosie Simon’s physics poster about why banning plastic water bottles is necessary.

More Reform Needed Today

Dillon Kaiser, Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Due to the mass burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas), climate change has significantly worsened. What has the government done to reverse climate change? Has it done enough? Many people would say...

Physics poster created by Maggie Molter’s physics class about why electric school buses are needed.

Electric Cars Won’t Bring Change

Max Unglaub, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

As the threat of climate change looms on the horizon, many policy makers are scrambling to make solutions. One solution that has been gaining traction is the ban of or phasing out of public access to gas...

Climate Change Check-In

Climate Change Check-In

Jay Ali, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

Every year, 400,000 people are estimated to have died due to the effects of climate change. These are children, mothers, fathers, and other people who are in some way crucial to the lives of others. Famine,...

Cultural books and items on display at the Poetry Night event were brought by the We Win Institute, a non-profit organization providing free programs for children in communities.

History Months Highlight Cultures

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Features Editor March 13, 2025

     History months are needed. With over 3,000 cultures in the world, it is almost certain that some are completely unknown and underrepresented. History months provide an opportunity to explore ...

Chizoro Nwokocha ‘25, Michelle Elliott ‘25, and Shucayb Harir ‘26 presented on Black fashion figures during the Black History Month event on February 20 in the Carlson Commons.

Honoring Diversity: The Significance of Heritage Celebrations

Dillon Kaiser, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

Harvard Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging states that a “history month is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and educating people about the history, culture, and contributions...

Cultural books and items on display at the Poetry Night event were brought by the We Win Institute, a non-profit organization providing free programs for children in communities.

Shifting from Apathy to Action

Jay Ali, Contributing Writer March 12, 2025

     There is an epidemic that is plaguing all cultures and ethnicities. One that disrespects the values of these cultures, and effectively ignores the importance of celebrating them. This plague is...

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, share, and discover videos that are usually between 15 seconds and three minutes long. Its ability to...

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 characteristic of the modern age and “advancement,” the whole concept has roots that go centuries...

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