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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 News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Student newspaper of The Blake School

511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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Stavney, manages school development from her office at the top floor of the Hopkins Campus.
Stavney Reflects on Experience
Yoni Zacks, Editor Emeritus • March 10, 2025

“I'm graduating, so to speak,” Head of School Anne Stavney said. Stavney, currently in her 13th year...

Carlson-Wee in Patrick Barry’s room in the Upper School.
2025 Visiting Poet Enlightens and Surprises
Ben Aviles, Copy Editor • February 5, 2025

From dumpster diving and professional rollerblading to publishing poems in magazines such as The Paris...

Elective Opportunities for New School Year
Izzie Miller, News Editor • March 12, 2025

The Asia Mall not only sells food, but houses many Asian restaurants and shops such as Legendary Spice, Hot Pot City, Uni Uni, and Pho Mai.
Asian Markets Spark Childhood Memories
Faith Zhao, Creative Director • March 12, 2025

I love the smell of durian. To be more specific, I love when I can smell its green and brown thorns when...

Get to Know Profe Kahle
Get to Know Profe Kahle
Evan Darmawan, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025

“Leading Lillies,” photograph taken by Addison VanCleave ‘27, demonstrates great assymetry and technical skills. Sago explains:“There’s a Japanese Art concept called ‘Notan,’ which means balancing your light zones and dark zones in an interesting way...so the black space is just as interesting as the flowers.”
Good or Bad: How Do Art Teachers Grade?
Chloe Kern, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025

     Art is inherently subjective, but as a school course, it needs to be graded. What determines...

Meet the Staff
Charlee Jones
Charlee Jones
Staff Writer

Hi everyone! My name is Charlee and I’m a junior. This is my second year as a staff writer and it has been so much fun. When I’m not writing for the newspaper, I love to participate in theater,...

Rayan Nasir
Rayan Nasir
Perspectives Editor

Hi! My name is Rayan Nasir, and I am a junior. I started writing for Spectrum last year and am now an editor. When I am not busy with school work, I like to play basketball and go to the gym.

Evan Darmawan
Evan Darmawan
Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Evan and I’m a freshmen this year. This is my first time writing for a newspaper, my first year at Blake and my first year a spectrum. I am looking forward to all that I can do this year...

McClanahan (right) walks to the locker room after the first period of the Bears’ home opener against Mounds View alongside Wyman and athletic trainer Aubrey Dudley. Wyman, who has been involved with the team since 2015, was recently named McClanahan’s successor. “Blake Hockey has played a pivotal role in my life. I am honored and excited to be leading this program into the future. Thank you to the Blake community for entrusting me with this responsibility. I am excited and look forward to the challenge,” he said.
Celebrated BBH Coach McClanahan Retires
Yoni Zacks, Editor Emeritus • March 12, 2025

Rob McClanahan doesn’t enjoy being celebrated. In fact, he’s “a pretty humble guy,” according...

Friesen skis classic in the boys’ Conference race on Jan. 29. Friesen placed 10th in the race.
Nordic Builds Culture For Team’s Bright Future
Rayan Nasir, Perspectives Editor • February 8, 2025

With the coming of snow and cold comes the start of the 2024-25 Nordic season. Nordic skiing is a winter...

Students foster an enviroment of sharing test scores, which promotes toxicity.
Sharing (Test Scores) Isn’t Caring
Camila Pardo, Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2025

Revealing test scores is a destructive numbers game. Education should be centered around understanding...

 The unprecedented amount of executive orders during Trump presidency has left many feeling overwhelmed.
Trump’s Policies: Are We Affected?
Lilah Johnson, Managing Editor • March 12, 2025

The Trump administration has made more executive orders in the first week than any president has before...

Cultural books and items on display at the Poetry Night event were brought by the We Win Institute, a non-profit organization providing free programs for children in communities.
Shifting from Apathy to Action
Jay Ali, Contributing Writer • March 12, 2025

     There is an epidemic that is plaguing all cultures and ethnicities. One that disrespects the...

TikTok Dominates Entertainment
TikTok Dominates Entertainment
Dillon Kaiser, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

TikTok is a social media platform mostly known for short-form video content, where users can create,...

Saul Hananel handing out lunch to Zach Keller '26.
Taher Cooks Up Success
Charlie Dean, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

Eight workers. 250 pounds of food a day. Over 500 people to serve. The job of the Taher staff is...

Ever popular mac -n- cheese rates high.
Best vs Worst School Lunches
Lilah Johnson and Oliver Brown December 11, 2024

Competitiveness Promotes Growth
March 13, 2025

Code-Switching Stunts Authenticity
Yoni Zacks and Andrew Jetton February 6, 2025

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