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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Phillips and Morrison humorously recall their time at the Upper School

“YOLO:” Dean Phillips ’87 and Kelly Morrison ’87 Mark Historical Send-Off

Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2024

“I know that if you talk to all my classmates or classmates that year and ask them who's most likely to become a member of Congress, I guarantee you most would have said Kelly [Morrison ‘87], and very...

Seasonal Traditions

Seasonal Traditions

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Gajdusek and his peers touring and walking through the castle on top of Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain.

Students Spend First Semester Away

Ella Evans, Contributing Writer December 11, 2024

Stuffed grape leaves are prepared daily by hand in the front of the kitchen. The family begins preparations at 3:00 a.m.

Emily’s Lebanese Prolongs Family Heritage

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor December 11, 2024

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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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This survey had 101 responses. Students could select multiple activities.

Building Your Resume

December 10, 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,”...

Aafedt watches the teams battle for the puck in the neutral zone. Aafedt had 24 saves in his first victory of the season.

Boys’ Hockey Outmuscles Mustangs in Home Opener

Yoni Zacks, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2024

A crowd of 327 that featured a mix of students, alumni home for the break, and family and friends of the players spent their first night of break watching the Blake Bears defeat the Mounds View Mustangs...

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