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
Ben Aviles

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor

Hi! I am Ben Aviles, a sophomore. I enjoy writing and am excited to be an editor this year. Other things I enjoy outside of school are guitar, running, writing, and reading.

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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
Top to bottom. All photos obtained via campaign websites and Instagrams. District 2: Rep. Angie Craig (DFL) and challenger Joe Teirab (GOP). District 2 includes West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Eagan, Apple Valley, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Lakeville, and New Prague. District 3: State Sen. Kelly Morrison (DFL) and former State Sen. and Judge Tad Jude (GOP). District 3 includes most of Edina, Wayzata, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Eden Prarie, Hopkins, Excelsior, Medina, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Champlin, Anoka, Dayton, Rogers, Loretto, Hamel, Maple Plain, Long Lake, Orono, Crystal Bay, Mound, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, Greenwood, Shorewood, and Bloomington. District 4: Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL), and May Lor Xiong. District 4 includes Saint Paul, New Brighton, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, Maplewood, and Woodbury. District 5: Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL) and journalist Dalia Al-Aqidi (GOP). District 5 includes Minneapolis, some of Edina, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Columbia Heights, Righfield, and Robbinsdale. District 6: Rep. Tom Emmer and Nurse Anesthist Jeanne Hendricks. District 6 includes Blaine, Cneterville, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, Waconia, Maple Lake, Ostego, and Elk River.

Talking Politics

Ben Aviles, Ben Passi, Evie Chow, and Yoni Zacks
November 3, 2024
Boys and Girls Cross Country Competes at AA State Race

Boys and Girls Cross Country Competes at AA State Race

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor
November 3, 2024
The exterior of the restaurant is inviting to all and is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily and is located at 117 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.

Hmong Restaurant Savors Home

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor
October 27, 2024
Corn Revolution Triumphs

Corn Revolution Triumphs

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor
October 2, 2024
Tasting the Song

Tasting the Song

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor
October 2, 2024
Nate Benson '25 hurriedly enters the doors at 8:14 a.m.

[Photo] Door Access Problems Annoy Students

Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
Nezhukumatahil cites her book during her interview.

Otis Environmental Author Inspires Students

Ben Aviles, Staff Writer
June 1, 2024
Lester Batiste and the faculty challenged seniors at the faculty-senior basketball game in front of a captivated audience.

Defend the Den Returns, Spotlights New, Old Rivalries

Ben Aviles, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
Infographic about the student teachers trained.

Breakthrough

Ben Aviles, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
Alan Hodder '25, Capistrant, and Saléya Scott '25 during a dress rehearsal of the production.

Addams Family Awakens

Ben Aviles, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024
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