Skip to Main Content
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

Senior’s Opinion: Downfall, Advantages of Hybrid, Online Learning

Senior’s Opinion: Downfall, Advantages of Hybrid, Online Learning

Jenna Thrasher, Staff Writer January 27, 2021

Considering how chaotic this year has been, it was nice to roll out of bed at 8:40 on Monday, Jan. 4, instead of getting up at the crack of dawn to drive downtown. When school was 'shut down' and we switched...

Students often do classes and homework in the same spot. This lack of movement can make it difficult to concentrate and focus.

RTLP Causes Mental Health to Deteriorate

Nina Bush, Staff Writer December 17, 2020

Last year's remote learning taught me the value of learning in-person and made me appreciate the little things about school, like side conversations at the start of class, seeing people in the halls, getting...

Forum meets via Zoom to continue their roles for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year

Student Government Continues Functioning Despite Online Barriers

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor May 6, 2020

“Forum’s just open for business as per usual,” says Student Body President Joe Gustaferro ‘20. The group meets weekly through Zoom, as they normally would during school. Gustaferro shares, “conversation...

Forum meets via Zoom to continue their roles for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year

Student Government Continues Functioning Despite Online Barriers

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor May 4, 2020

“Forum’s just open for business as per usual,” says Student Body President Joe Gustaferro ‘20. The group meets weekly through Zoom, as they normally would during school. Gustaferro shares, “conversation...

Is Online School Effective?

Is Online School Effective?

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor April 22, 2020
“It’s the perfect iceberg analogy,” says freshmen dean Jen Vance, when discussing online school. Instead of seeing each other’s full selves, students and faculty are now seeing each other through rectangles on their computer screen, often muted, with a corner of their house in the background. Online school has brought new challenges, but despite these, students recognize its effectiveness, as well as the faculty’s efforts.
Is Online School Effective?

Is Online School Effective?

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor April 17, 2020

“It’s the perfect iceberg analogy,” says freshmen dean Jen Vance, when discussing online school. Instead of seeing each other’s full selves, students and faculty are now seeing each other through...

Load More Stories