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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

On Oct. 6, many Upper School faculty and staff wore purple to send Berkowitz well wishes. Purple is her favorite color, according to Shane Stafford. “Berkowitz has always been an amazing inspiration and we miss her dearly,” Spanish teacher Gina Housman said.

Longtime Teacher, Debate Coach Departs Community

Evan Vezmar, Editor Emeritus May 28, 2024

Longtime Senior Seminar teacher and debate coach Sandy Berkowitz will depart from Blake at the conclusion of this school year. Since 2016, Berkowitz has been the Senior Seminar instructor, but she spent...

Left: Agrawal, bottom right corner, learns from Dan Wolgamott (DFL 14B) in the High School Page program at the Capitol, which she described as “an experience like no other.” Right: Organized by Cheryl Youakim (DFL 46B), Zacks and two other students, Stella McHugh and Belle Lapos from Stillwater’s student newspaper Pony Express, testified in support of the New Voices Bill.

Government in Action

Evan Vezmar, Editor Emeriti May 2, 2024

Students visited the Minnesota State Capitol in February for many different causes, and they promoted various causes ranging from freedom of speech to health. From participating in marches to testifying...

Model UN ventures to the capitol building to get an inside look at where senators debate.

Model UN Takes On D.C.

Evan Vezmar, Editor Emeitus March 14, 2024

A visit to the country’s capitol over Presidents Day Weekend. The trip seems distinctly American, but this year’s Model United Nations conference in Washington D.C. featured topics across all regions...

Rather than empty space, Hollander recommends “to have pretty stuff on the walls, not have it be cluttered. Have some beauty.”

Study Space Superior to Lockers

Evan Vezmar, Editor Emeritus February 5, 2024

My previous English teachers have been fans of small group discussions where we go into the hall to talk about our book for a few minutes. However, the glaring issue on the third floor has been the lack...

Patters’ Campaign Corner showcases ballot issues, governor races, and candidates for both primaries. When a candidate is added or removed, the board is updated in front of the class.

AP US Government and Politics Discusses Presidential Election

Evan Vezmar, Managing Editor December 6, 2023

News and information are all around us, but students are often unaware of current events within politics and the American government. AP U.S Government and Politics has been one of few classes that has...

Resellers target high-demand brands and products to purchase and mark up to buyers

Students Make Money Reselling Clothes, Shoes

Evan Vezmar, Staff Writer June 2, 2021

From a vast variety of methods to earn money, reselling or “sniping” has garnered interest from young adults. Sniping involves buying and reselling clothes, shoes, and other items. The work...

Parent volunteers gave vaccines to students.

12-15 Year Olds Eligible for Vaccines

Evan Vezmar, Staff Writer June 2, 2021

In a major step towards returning to a normal school experience for students, the FDA approved the Pfizer-Bio-NTech vaccine for emergency use, meaning that the Pfizer vaccine can be administered to anyone...

The walkout was in partnership with @mnteenactivists on Instagram and over 80 schools around the state participated.

Student Activists Organize Walkout

Evan Vezmar, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

In response to persistent hate against Asian Americans and to offer support for the Black Lives Matter movement in light of the Chauvin trial and the deaths of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, Minnesota...

Answering Questions About Biden Harris Executive Orders

Answering Questions About Biden Harris Executive Orders

Evan Vezmar, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

“Who was the first president to use an executive order?” - Brian Lukkasson President George Washington was the first president to use an executive order, but historians are not sure what the subject...

More than a Moment

Evan Vezmar, Contributing Writer October 2, 2020

This summer, the country went through underwent immense changes as the COVID-19 pandemic upended lives and calls for racial justice and police reform echoed across the nation. Protests and marches were...

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