The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
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Ali Hecker, Editor Emerita

Hi, I’m Ali and I am a senior. This is my third year on Spectrum. In the past, I have been the Opinions Editor, Student Life Editor, and the Community News Editor. My favorite part about Spectrum is getting to know more about the people in my community and being part of a team. I love pasta, reading, and hanging out with friends.

All content by Ali Hecker
Students in the club perform at ElderHomestead in Minnetonka.

New Club Shares Love of Music

Ali Hecker, Community News Editor
December 1, 2023
Students in Mr. Barry's Visions of Realism class have a discussion, a place where AI is no help.

[Photo] AI Is Harmful to Students

Zoey Ueland, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2023
Located in Carver County, Minnesota, this picturesque orchard, LuceLine, not only has a beautiful view, but offers tasty apples and cheese curds.

[Photo] Twin-Cities Apple Orchards Make for a Fun and Tasty Fall

Camila Pardo, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
After the original account was taken down, another account emerged under a similar name. However, this new account has yet to make any posts.

@blakebearsbarstool Reported, Taken Down

Mackenzie Higgins, Ali Hecker, and Bennett Wieland
November 9, 2023
Vera and friends take advantage of the safety and walkability in Taiwan at night.

From Taiwan to Minnesota: Lucia Vera ’24 Globetrots

Ali Hecker, Community News Editor
November 2, 2023

Community Shares Words on Israel-Hamas War

Yoni Zacks and Ali Hecker
November 2, 2023
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Get To Know New Community Members

Ali Hecker, Gabi Marmet, Ethan Klaiman, Amelia Bush, Evan Vezmar, Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Steven Cao, and Yoni Zacks
August 29, 2023
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
Max Vinar ‘26 and Jack Mark ‘26 from Anna Reid’s advisory look up the word integrity in the Merriam Webster Dictionary.

Community Assess Integrity

Ali Hecker, Student Life Editor
February 1, 2023
A backyard garden is filled with salvia (purple plants), lady’s mantle, cat mint, and eastern redbud trees. These plants thrive in the summer and spring as they’re speckled with bumblebees and butterflies.

Mackenzie Mcilmail’s Flower Garden

Ali Hecker
November 2, 2022
The Wolfpack prepare for their epic Friday night matchup against DeLaSalle. As the starting lineup is announced, the team readies itself for any challenges that present themselves. The Wolfpack ended up winning this game with a whopping score of 44-0.

Injury Hinders Wolfpack, Team Now Ready For Anything

Ali Hecker, Opinions Editor
September 29, 2022

2022 Start of School Rants & Raves

Zoey Ueland, Sofia Perlman, and Ali Hecker
August 30, 2022
Convenient Coffee Shops Provide Unique Experiences

Convenient Coffee Shops Provide Unique Experiences

Ali Hecker, Contributing Writer
December 2, 2021
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