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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

New Episodes Begin Streaming

Lilah Johnson, Sports Editor November 2, 2024

Fall is the perfect time to cozy up and start watching a new show. There are many brand new shows, new seasons, and old shows being added to Netflix in October alone.Due to the 2023 writers strike,...

Halloween Traditions Spark Fall Spirit, Nostalgia

Charlee Jones, Staff Writer November 2, 2024

The Halloween season is here and the community is excited for the festivities of the holiday. From dressing up in elaborate costumes to finding joy in the excitement of trick-or-treaters, Halloween...

Maintaining Summer Vibes During School Year

Camila Pardo, Managing Editor September 6, 2024

  As the school year steadily creeps up on students, it’s easy to feel the carefree days of summer slowly slipping away. However, with a slight amount of intentional effort, it’s possible...

Cast members strike a pose after completing the final number on the Sunday Mar. 12 matinee, wrapping up a weekend of performances.

“Twelfth Night” Energizes

Anna Tao, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

The premiere of the “Twelfth Night” musical showing on Friday, Mar. 10. was electric, so much so that the performance garnered a standing ovation from every single audience member. The show was clearly...

“Don’t Look Up” Movie Review

Sofia Perlman, Perspectives Editor February 3, 2022

         The recent Netflix movie Don’t Look Up forces its viewers to examine our society and future consequences of our current lifestyle. Despite the movie's mixed reviews with many either...

Cheryl Minde '20 prevails at Poetry Out Loud

Cheryl Minde ’20 prevails at Poetry Out Loud

Maya Chadda, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 13, 2018

With an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC, and $200 in hand Cheryl Minde ‘20 left the Minnesota’s state competition for Poetry Out Loud held at The Loft Literary Center Open Book. Minde...

Diversifying Restaurants

Katerina Papanikolopoulos, Staff Writer December 7, 2016

Emily’s Lebanese Deli Mood: If I ever miss my family’s food on the shores of Cyprus, this is the closest I have come to finding a bit of home, far-away from home. The atmosphere is quiet mostly,...

Out with Enstad, in with Henschel

Morgan Sabes, Staff Writer November 3, 2016
“She was very energetic in how she interacted with her students.”
The Girls grants access to the inner workings of a 14-year old's mind.

Book Review: The Girls

Renny Acheson, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016

  With cults being introduced comfortably in the media, with shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Following displaying common cult stereotypes, it can be hard to understand the true nature...

Widely called one of the best State Fair foods: Call it Breakfast.

Minnesota State Fair food scene wows the crowd

Miki Rierson and Frieda Liston November 3, 2016

The Minnesota State Fair is known for having an endless plethora of (mostly fried) food, with new choices each year. The Fair added 32 options and two new vendors, and we had the opportunity to try out...

The finished mural can be viewed on 1100 West Broadway.

Cameron Downey and JXTA share a vision

Chapel Puckett, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2016
“I think art is all around us, and it’s something... that ties all subjects together.”

Are you what you eat?

Miki Rierson and Emma Clavin November 3, 2016
“Is it bad to eat meat in front of a vegetarian?”
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