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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Rites of a Cross-Country Runner

Rites of a Cross-Country Runner

Evan Darmawan, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

As the cross-country season comes to a close and the cold weather slowly falls down upon us as we prepare for the cold season, we are offered the opportunity to reflect on the ups and downs of the season....

“Boy Meets World” first aired Sep. 24,1993. The show begins with the character Cory Matthews having a complex
relationship with his middle school teacher, but by the end, the show tackled many serious issues including child abuse, alcoholism, cheating, and cults. Its spin off, “Girl Meets World” dealt with its own set of issues, but none quite as serious,
because it was a Disney Channel show. Marilyn Monroe wore her infamous Jean Louis dress in 1962 to sing “Happy Birthday Mr. President” to President
John F. Kennedy. Monroe asked for the dress to be designed to make her appear naked on stage. This moment led to both John and Robert Kennedy cutting her off as they were worried their affair would become public. It did cause controversy, making it significant within American pop culture history. This performance was one of her last as she died 3 months after.
“Ripley’s Believe It or Not” bought the dress at an auction for $4,810,000 making it the most expensive dress to be sold.

Revivals Prove Off-Putting, Pointless

Ainsley Pflaum, Contributing Writer March 4, 2023

Old clothes, music, and sayings always tend to come back from previous generations, but to what extent should we reboot from the past? Rebooting old styles of clothes, music genres, and interior design...

The Ugg boot began as
a popular surfing shoe
in Australia during the
1960s; however, the style
of the boot, with sheep-
skin and leather is said to
have been created in the
1800s. The name “Ugg”
didn’t exist until the
1960s. Now these boots
have become a winter staple, perfect for loung-
ing around in or going to
school in.

Relevance, Modernity Prevails

Eva Stegic, Arts & Culture Editor March 4, 2023

Imagine you hear an announcement from your favorite show, clothing item, or book, saying that there will be a sequel or reboot, a phenomenon that has become increasingly popular. There have been some terrible...

Personality Types Recharge Differently

Personality Types Recharge Differently

Grace Gullickson, Contributing Writer January 28, 2023

  What makes an extrovert an extrovert? Merriam-Webster defines it as this: “a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction." Growing up I always wanted to...

Legacy Day: Created For Community

Legacy Day: Created For Community

Steven Cao and Tarun Gopalakrishnan September 29, 2022

With Legacy Day around the corner, its return has sparked many mixed emotions around the community.  This year’s Legacy Day feels different than most years, due to the fact that last year’s Legacy...

'Where The Crawdads Sing' Soars, Excites Audience

‘Where The Crawdads Sing’ Soars, Excites Audience

Sonia Lerner, Contributing Writer September 29, 2022

The movie adaptation of Where The Crawdads Sing, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Taylor John Smith, hit theaters mid-July. Critics say that Edgar-Jones fell short in terms of doing justice to main character...

“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...

COVID-19’s Effect on Teenagers, Socialization

COVID-19’s Effect on Teenagers, Socialization

Mallika Malaviya, Staff Writer May 28, 2021

Although unexpected, increased isolation caused by the pandemic has resulted in teenagers becoming more social than they were previously. Being a teenager is often defined by lots of socialization, and...

TikTok Audios, Trends Give Small Artists Platforms, Recognition

TikTok Audios, Trends Give Small Artists Platforms, Recognition

Will Rosenblum, Managing Editor May 28, 2021

TikTok has exploded since its creation in 2016, and with it, the world has entered a new era in music creation. A massive component of the media sensation has been music, as trends that fuel content on...

Seniors Share Advice and Reflect

Bernadette Whitely, Opinions Editor May 28, 2021

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO YOUR FRESHMAN SELF? Tommy, you have so much room to grow. Don’t be afraid to go after all the opportunities Blake has to offer. It all will turn out ok.” - Tommy Pan I would...

Staff Editorial: Community Struggles to Connect Through Lack of Dances, Mandatory Fun

Staff Editorial: Community Struggles to Connect Through Lack of Dances, Mandatory Fun

Betsy Fries, Creative Director May 28, 2021

Students would like to think that the adults, namely the administration in the building, prioritize a sense of community among the student body. We acknowledge and fully understand that they are humans...

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