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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The new year is a time when many people set goals for themselves.

Are New Year Resolutions Worth It?

Gabriella Marmet, Editor Emerita February 11, 2025

The new year of 2025 marks the calendar for a universal time of reflection and goal-setting for countless families. Whether setting a goal to take a road trip with friends, learning to cook a family recipe,...

Where are Recent Grads Now?

Izzie Miller, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Holm eagerly stands next to the event on Tuesday on the Honors Chemistry calendar: Unit 3 celebration of learning

Hooray! Test Day!

Minha Ali, Contributing Writer December 5, 2024

     Instead of using the term "unit tests," the term "celebrations of learning" has been coined by both students and teachers in classes like Honors Chemistry.    How many times have you groaned...

Women in Business Inspires

Ella Evans, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

      Are you a young woman in the community eager to deepen your understanding of leadership in the business industry? Through connecting with powerful speakers and like-minded peers, the Women in...

Patters’ Campaign Corner showcases ballot issues, governor races, and candidates for both primaries. When a candidate is added or removed, the board is updated in front of the class.

AP US Government and Politics Discusses Presidential Election

Evan Vezmar, Managing Editor December 6, 2023

News and information are all around us, but students are often unaware of current events within politics and the American government. AP U.S Government and Politics has been one of few classes that has...

Students take to the dance floor at prom, encouraging others to join in. The music ranged from 2000s pop hits to current rap hits.

Six Thoughts About Prom: “A Night in Hollywood”

Ali Hecker, Student Life Editor May 5, 2023

Venue: On Saturday, April 15, juniors and seniors joined together at the American Swedish Institute for prom. The venue, located near downtown Minneapolis, made for the perfect change of scenery from the...

Health Information Project Necessary, Finding Footing

Health Information Project Necessary, Finding Footing

Kaining Zhang, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

HIP, or Health Information Project, aims to educate freshmen about physical and mental health. However, it isn’t a normal health class - every lesson is taught by juniors and seniors! This approach is...

Finding a babysitter just got easier with the organizational tool built by two seniors.

Bears to Care Provides Child Care Service for Families

Mackenzie Higgins, Online Editor April 7, 2023

Last year, Jackie Wethington ‘23 and Ivy Besikof ‘23 noticed that there was a disconnect between parents and babysitters within the school community, so they looked for a way to close this gap. Now,...

Members of Model UN prepare for the Simun Conference, where they interact with 20 different committees from around the United States of America.

Model UN Travels to Chicago for Two Day Conference

Steven Cao, Staff Writer April 7, 2023

Model UN is one of the many clubs that has been affected drastically the past few years, especially by COVID-19, when many in person conferences were canceled and everything was moved online. Model UN...

Carter Krenke ‘23 and Erik Jung ‘24 placed second overall at the Districts competition for their written Innovation Plan on Principles of Hospitality & Tourism.

DECA Dominates At Districts Competition on Jan. 11

Zoey Ueland, Co-Editor-In-Chief January 31, 2023

  Carter Krenke ‘23 and Erik Jung ‘24 placed second overall at the Districts competition for their written Innovation Plan on Principles of Hospitality & Tourism. With 13 students, Blake...

Traveling with a friend, Ekstrom (right) visited San Sebastian in northern Spain while on a weeklong school vacation trip.

Juniors Return to Upper School After First Semester Away

Gabriella Marmet, Editor Emerita January 29, 2023

Over this past semester, many juniors traveled abroad, getting out of their bubbles, experiencing new surroundings/cultures, and encountering different learning environments from what they’re used to....

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