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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
Amelia Bush

Amelia Bush, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Hi everyone! My name is Amelia and I am a senior and a Co-Editor-in-Chief. This year I am editing the food and sports pages. My favorite part of Spectrum is the people, I love the fun supportive energy that it brings. I joined Spectrum freshman year as a writer and became an editor in my sophomore year.

All content by Amelia Bush
Infographic about the student teachers trained.

[Photo] Breakthrough

Ben Aviles, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
Top left: Hollander studies his copy of Hamlet before teaching it to his AP Bottom left: Literature classes, the mobile hanging in Hollander’s classroom gifted to him by his children over a decade ago, Top right: Hollander’s Block 7 AP Literature class playing Wordball, a word-association game that’s become a tradition in Hollander’s classroom, Bottom right: Hollander’s photo was featured in the March 2005 issue of Spectrum in an article about kinesthetic learning styles. Hollander advised the newspaper in the 2000s.

Hollander Reflects, Shares Memories

Amelia Bush, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2024
110 Upper School students participated in this survey.

Perspectives on College Touring

Antonia Pflaum, Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Amelia Bush, Yoni Zacks, and Gabriella Marmet
May 13, 2024
Left: During Block 3, Orla Judelena ‘25 does her homework at the table behind the library book shelves. Right: Lauren Mohan ‘25 and Anna Tao ‘25 chat with each other in the Junior Lounge during lunch.

In Depth Review on Personalities

Gabriella Marmet, Charlie Dean, Ethan Klaiman, Amelia Bush, Anna Tao, and Gabby Geer
May 2, 2024

Rate Your Upper School Elective

March 25, 2024
The library is a great place to check out a good book to read over break.

[Photo] Spring Break Packing List

Caitlin Strauss, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024
Wallace and Wethington attended Swift's concert this summer.

[Photo] Spring Music Dropping Soon

Gabby Geer, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024
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[Photo] Pranks

Yoni Zacks, Kate Rekas, and Bennett Wieland
May 30, 2023
The Stanley Quencher Tumbler in the light blue color is a popular, iconic option.

[Photo] Stanley Tumbler: Stylish or Practical?

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Kowalski’s drink section provides a wide array of kombucha flavors and brands.

[Photo] Fermented Fun

Svara Arimilli, Contributing Writer
February 14, 2024
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[Photo] Elevator Misuse Escalates

Anna Tao, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024
Kelly Morrison '87 Runs for Office

Kelly Morrison ’87 Runs for Office

Amelia Bush, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2024
This infographic illustrates the differences between Nordic and Alpine skiing.

[Photo] Nordic vs. Alpine Skiing: What’s The Difference?

Evie Chow, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Okoronkwo during the record-breaking game against Minnehaha Academy.

Basketball Record Broken

Amelia Bush, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2024
Passionate Pursuits Outside the Classroom

Passionate Pursuits Outside the Classroom

Mackenzie Higgins, Amelia Bush, and Sofia Perlman
December 8, 2023
On Nov. 30, Maggie Molter’s Physics: Mechanics class went over the grading system for about 20 minutes. The class had just finished a lab report, so Molter explained what the class’s current grades were and what students were on track to get for the semester.

“A” For Advanced?

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
December 8, 2023
Map of the Middle East as of December 2023. The geography of the State of Palestine is highly contested. About two million Palestinians reside in the Gaza Strip and around three million in the West Bank. The green star marks Jerusalem.

Israel-Hamas War

Mackenzie Higgins, Yoni Zacks, Gabriella Marmet, Amelia Bush, and Zoey Ueland
December 6, 2023
On Sept. 18, Girls Tennis was playing Benilde-St. Margaret’s when it began to pour. The courts were soaked and the team was forced to cancel the match halfway through. This was a drastic change from the rain patterns that have been happening this fall. “The courts were soaked within about five minutes. We stood in the rain and worried about homework while the coaches intently studied their weather apps and ultimately canceled the match,” said one doubles player, Daphne Dresner ‘24. It was disappointing to have the match cancelled but it was the right call.”

[Photo] Extreme Weather

October 9, 2023
Sickness Culture Worsens Stress

Sickness Culture Worsens Stress

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
November 4, 2023
The group visited Lake Iskanderkul, one of the daily excursions that Khan enjoyed.

Davin Khan ’24’s Immersion in Tajikistan

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
October 11, 2023
Members of the girls’ tennis team watching and supporting their teammates after their match.

[Photo] Girls’ Tennis Starts Season Impressively, Makes Single A Return

Hamza Banatwala, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2023
Over 120,000 fans fulfilled their “Wildest Dreams” when they saw Taylor Swift perform at U.S. Bank Stadium in June.

Summer Concerts Draw Thousands

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
September 1, 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
Amelia Bush ‘24 and Fatemeh Vang ‘27 take a last day of captains’ practice BeReal.

[Photo] Captains’ Practice Inspires Juniors

Yoni Zacks, Page Editor
August 29, 2023
“The best interactions with students are when they are telling me about what they are excited about.” - Nat Gilsdorf

Creating Connections

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
June 1, 2023
From February 3 to February 28, 121 students were polled on who they think Blake's biggest rival is.

Students Say: Breck Provide Best Rivalry

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
March 7, 2023
Forum introduced several ideas in the Feb. 10 meeting, most notably a conversation with Breck about holding a new Defend the Den event in the spring.

Forum’s Forum Updates

Amelia Bush and Cleo Kilpatrick
March 7, 2023
Bush and her grandfather send off her older sister, Nina Bush ‘22, to college with a photo in their backyard.

Lessons Learned

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
March 7, 2023
“Boy Meets World” first aired Sep. 24,1993. The show begins with the character Cory Matthews having a complex relationship with his middle school teacher, but by the end, the show tackled many serious issues including child abuse, alcoholism, cheating, and cults. Its spin off, “Girl Meets World” dealt with its own set of issues, but none quite as serious, because it was a Disney Channel show. Marilyn Monroe wore her infamous Jean Louis dress in 1962 to sing “Happy Birthday Mr. President” to President John F. Kennedy. Monroe asked for the dress to be designed to make her appear naked on stage. This moment led to both John and Robert Kennedy cutting her off as they were worried their affair would become public. It did cause controversy, making it significant within American pop culture history. This performance was one of her last as she died 3 months after. “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” bought the dress at an auction for $4,810,000 making it the most expensive dress to be sold.

[Photo] Relevance, Modernity Prevails

Eva Stegic, Arts & Culture Editor
March 4, 2023
Sophomore Macaella Sikhoya recalls her two experiences at Mall of America during recent shootings.

Witnessing Gun Violence

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
February 3, 2023
Carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles seem to be a major cause for the Twin Cities’ recent lingering poor air quality. The majority of vehicle exhaust emissions are composed of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water vapor, and oxygen in unconsumed air.

Twin Cities’ Air Quality Depleted, Unsafe Due to Temperature Fluctuation

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
January 30, 2023
This infographic depicts how Forum addresses issues and comes up with solutions.

The Forum’s Forum: Puppies, New Class, Advisory, FLEX

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
December 20, 2022
A page of “The Torch” issue published in 1972 depicts an old tradition of homecoming, revealing their Homecoming queen, the three attendants and their escorts from Blake with a small blurb next to their picture.

Previous Newspapers Expose, Exhibit Similar Core Issues to Today’s

Amelia Bush
December 9, 2022
An oil pastel painting, of Radio City Music Hall, created in 2018.

[Photo] Murals and Art Decorate the Hallway Walls

Amelia Bush & Yoni Zacks, Managing Editor & Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
Girls’ Soccer Stays Positive Throughout Season

Girls’ Soccer Stays Positive Throughout Season

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
November 2, 2022
Goodwin arrives to her morning math class with a Celsius in hand, something she enjoys drinking regularly.

Caffeine Effects Nervous System

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
October 26, 2022
Treble and Dozen Take on New Year

Treble and Dozen Take on New Year

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
September 29, 2022
Jim Arnold and Sally Countryman ‘23 place ketchup, oatmeal and other goods into the Legacy Day donation bins.

Legacy Day Serves As Time to Connect Together

Amelia Bush
September 29, 2022
Maggie Molter teaches AP Calculus AB during block 2. For each assignment, students are assessed through the object-based grading system with multiple retakes to earn a “proficient” status.

Objective-based grading incentivizes student achievement

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
September 29, 2022

Tips From Experienced Students

Amelia Bush and Rowan Wallin
August 30, 2022
Interview With New US Assistant Director Sarah Warren

Interview With New US Assistant Director Sarah Warren

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor
August 30, 2022
One student responded that the change of seasons "bring[s] back motivation to complete my school work and self care regiments! I also notice my room is a lot cleaner and there are less empty water glasses."

Weather Improves, Moods Change

Amelia Bush, Arts & Culture Editor
June 1, 2022
The band practices after their concert

[Photo] Current Band Curriculum

Rowan Wallin, Managing Editor
June 1, 2022
This Target edition record of “folklore” plays “august” by Taylor Swift.

[Photo] Best Summer Songs

Sofia Perlman, Sci-Tech & Perspectives Editor
June 1, 2022
Justin Krelitz '23 was elected as new years Student Body President

[Photo] Forum Elections Foment Questions, Interest

Oscar Walsh, Staff Writer & Photographer
June 1, 2022
Nicholson serves students and teachers everyday, typically at the counter near the sandwich station. Here, she serves and talks with Precious Jones ‘22 during first lunch.

Get to Know Isabelle!

Amelia Bush, Arts & Culture Editor
June 1, 2022
Students use summer to relax, and partake in hobbies.

[Photo] Relaxing After School Year Proves Vital

Max Yousha
June 1, 2022
App Finch Benefits Mental Health

App Finch Benefits Mental Health

Amelia Bush, Arts & Culture Editor
May 31, 2022

Mystical Stories Inspire Connection

Amelia Bush, Arts & Culture Editor
April 29, 2022
The library can serve as a cozy space for a much-needed slumber.

Popular Napping Areas Around School

Amelia Bush, Arts & Culture Editor
March 13, 2022
Wyatt Dayhoff ‘22 and Liao getting ready for the 200 IM at section prelims. Liao finished 3rd at section finals with a time of 1:58.71 seconds which qualified for state!

Bearstangs Ranks #2 in the Nation

Amelia Bush, Arts and Culture Editor
March 10, 2022
Bullet journaling includes creatively planning, organizing, and expressing ideas. Pages can be broken down into years, months, weeks, and days.

Journaling Relieves Stress, Anxiety

Amelia Bush, Arts & Culture Editor
February 3, 2022
Not Your Typical Cake: Milk Bar's Nationwide Delivery Delights Birthday Celebrants

Not Your Typical Cake: Milk Bar’s Nationwide Delivery Delights Birthday Celebrants

Amelia Bush, Staff Writer
December 11, 2021
AP Tests Meet New Format

AP Tests Meet New Format

Amelia Bush, Staff Writer
June 2, 2021
Michelle Baroody teaches AP U.S. History using a seating chart to maintain distance and easy contact tracing. Pictured left to right: Darian Mehra ‘23, Alex Chiesa ‘23, Audrey Anderson ‘23, Allyson Jay ‘23, Mina Rossi ‘23, Rowan Wallin ‘23, Lilly Anderson ‘23, and Sophia Perepelitsyn ‘23.

New Seating Charts Aid Tracing Close Contacts

Amelia Bush, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
TikTok creators and influencers as a whole have been infamous for ignoring COVID-19 safety protocols. 

Influencers’ Nonexistent COVID-19 Practices

Amelia Bush, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021
Tips to Remain Motivated

Tips to Remain Motivated

Amelia Bush, Staff Writer
January 26, 2021
Above, is an ice palace from the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.

Saint Paul Winter Carnival Adapts, Provides Excitement

Amelia Bush, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020

Close the Computer, Read a Book!

Amelia Bush, Contributing Writer
December 15, 2020
Players pose with their plaque after winning the Section with a 4-3 win over Breck.

October Mystery Athlete

Amelia Bush, Contributing Writer
November 10, 2020
Girls’ Swim & Dive Team Swims on Despite New Restrictions

Girls’ Swim & Dive Team Swims on Despite New Restrictions

Amelia Bush, Contributing Writer
October 1, 2020
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