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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

An Ode To Sun, Light

Maggie Seidel, Managing Editor May 28, 2021

Dear Future,  The sun currently dictates our mood, lifestyle, and atmosphere in a way I truly never knew possible. We currently depend upon the glimpse of light to show us that time continues despite...

Creative, Unique Ways to Safely Socialize During Global Pandemic

Creative, Unique Ways to Safely Socialize During Global Pandemic

Maggie Seidel, Managing Editor April 30, 2021

The omnipresent conversations about physical health, social distancing, and immunity have not muted students' inherent desire for social engagement and connection with friends. Rather, the lack of human...

The Blake Crisis Nursery Youth Advisory Board's Holiday Helper fundraiser was planned by the YAB's leaders: Jing Jing Munson '21, Maggie Seidel '22, and Ellison Ratner '23.

Crisis Nursery Youth Advisory Board’s Holiday Helper Virtual Fundraiser

Shagun Sinha, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

Throughout hybrid learning, clubs have found creative new ways to volunteer and pursue their normal activities. One of these clubs is the Crisis Nursery Youth Advisory Board (YAB). YAB is a club that works...

Democracy and democratic processes were tested at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 as the country continues to widen its political divide

The Capitol Shatters: A Conversation with A Congressman

Sage Marmet and Maggie Seidel January 28, 2021

“[U.S. Capitol Security] promised us that ‘it is the US Capitol, it is secure and safe, and it is the hardest building in the world to get into,’” Minnesota’s Third Congressional District Representative...

Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ Depicts Royal Family in New Light

Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ Depicts Royal Family in New Light

Maggie Seidel, Co-Business Manager December 15, 2020

Beginning in 2016, the gilded and secure gates of Buckingham Palace were cast ajar through Netflix’s Original Series: The Crown. Ever since season one, viewers have followed Queen Elizabeth II’s reign...

Staff Editorial

Staff Editorial

Maggie Seidel, Business Manager December 7, 2020

Despite the many hardships that 2020 has posed, this year has simultaneously offered new perspectives about human interaction, societal issues, and personal health. No community has been immune to the...

Fashion Weeks Across World Shift During COVID-19 Crisis

Fashion Weeks Across World Shift During COVID-19 Crisis

Maggie Seidel, Co-Business Manager November 4, 2020

In typical 2020 style, Fashion Weeks around the world have been modified to accommodate new COVID-19 safety regulations. Well-known brands, such as Chanel, Gucci, and Saint Laurent, typically usher in...

Apples and Granola Fall Breakfast.

School Morning Breakfast Ideas

Maggie Seidel, Co-Business Manager October 1, 2020

Apples & Granola Fall Breakfast Ingredients:  Serving of Granola: I use Pumpkin Cinnamon Purely Elizabeth granola.  1 apple: I prefer Fuji apples.  3-4 Medjool dates Recipe: This...

Seniors paint the rock outside the West Entrance.

Seniors Remain Optimistic about New Traditions

Maggie Seidel, Co-Business & Perspectives Editor October 1, 2020

Experiencing a very unique ending to their junior year, as school was fully remote for the spring quarter, Solveig Bingham ‘21 shares, “It would be very special to incorporate past traditions this...

Staff Editorial: COVID-19 Closures and Openings Elicit Conversations About the Balance Between Economic Security and Health

Staff Editorial: COVID-19 Closures and Openings Elicit Conversations About the Balance Between Economic Security and Health

Maggie Seidel, Features Editor May 20, 2020

Since the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting states differently, the stay-at-home orders mandated by individual state governors are enacted on a state-by- state basis. These differing responses, closures,...

Kelly Dayton '22 is enjoying watching Outer Banks on Netflix.

Movies, TV Shows Offer a Great Escape

Maggie Seidel, Features Editor May 11, 2020

With quarantine boredom setting in, students and teachers alike are broadening their movie and TV watching horizons, exploring new genres and rewatching nostalgic and heartwarming classics. Some popular...

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