Synesthesia is a neurological phenomenon that blends one’s senses. Someone who experiences synesthesia is called a synesthete, and whatever “triggers” it is called a stimulus.  There are over...

Many clubs at the Upper School don’t always maintain their loyal members throughout the school year, but the Esports club is still going strong. Gunnar Johnson ‘23, a leader of the club, notes that...

Air quality alert! These words have been popping up everywhere in my life for the past week, whether it's on my phone or on road signs when I’m driving. But what does it actually mean? And why does it...

From the seasonal drinks to the colorful leaves that explode in shades of orange and red, autumn has always brought much needed variety to the change of seasons. However, because of climate change, fall...

Do you prefer Spotify or Apple Music? There is an ongoing debate as to whether Apple Music or Spotify is the better music platform. The dispute has continued for years, and a majority of people will defend...

Blake students and teachers often dismiss horoscopes as being archaic when asked to consider their zodiac signs and horoscopes in Clare Gibson's "The Complete Book of Birthdays." Maddie Raih '26 (Capricorn)...

Taking notes during class is one of the most commonly used study techniques practiced by students in ranging courses, being required in a significant number of classes at Blake. Students are asked to take...

As the school year is now in full swing, the need for organization and time management are at their highest. With so many options available, both online and in hand, the possibilities of organizing your...

There used to be so many updates on monkeypox. Now, there is almost no news regarding the virus.  Monkeypox (MPXV) is a viral disease that spread starting in May 2022. The primary symptom in people...

One of the most common phrases I hear throughout my day is “Amelia stop drinking Starbucks. You have a problem.” But I always beg to differ, which leads to the question: what does caffeine actually...

Since 2013, Blake has welcomed computer science as a course integral to students' learning. However, for much of the time it has been on the back-burnerstat relative to other STEM courses, Department Chair...

During the month of September a large number of students at the Upper School had fallen ill last month. Rossalyn Moore ‘25 was one out of many students that got sick last month, having symptoms within...