Arts & Culture
Legacy: A Dr. Stavney Musical
Early this year, I was playing around on the piano, trying to develop an idea I had. It…
Blake Middle School’s Shrek Jr
On February 20-21 a cast and crew of about 54 students performed Shrek for the Blake Middle School…
The Grammys
On February 1st, 2026, the 68th annual Grammy Awards were held—some amazing conclusions. There were a lot of…
Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker is a magical story of a young girl named Marie or Clara (depending on the story)…
What Do People Like To Read These Days?
First of let’s start with the percentages of what genres Blake students like to read. In third place…
Fun Things To Do In Autum - Student Opinions
What is your favorite season? For me, it’s Fall. I love fall, and these are some of my…
Minnesota Spring and Summer Concerts
Kendrick Lamar and SZA: Grand National Tour • Apr 19 - Aug 9 • Came to Minnesota on…
Lollapalooza Artists Include Sabrina Carpenter
Lollapalooza is a popular music festival held in Chicago, IL. It is an annual four-day festival where many…
Tate McRae - So Close To What
Tate McRae, 21 years old, just released her 3rd new album, So Close To What. Tate says she…
SNL’s 50th Anniversary
An interview with former cast member Alex Moffat Every Saturday night September through mid-May, a famous late night…
iPhones Throughout the Years
iPhones have had a HUGE impact on people’s lives ever since they were created. This article will highlight…
History of Emojis
😊, 🩰, 🎳, 🫛, 🏔, 🕶, all of these are emojis. You probably have used an emoji before,…
The 2025 Grammys
The Grammys are one of the biggest award ceremonies in the United States. They recognize the accomplishments of…
Popular Winter Movies
One of peoples’ favorite traditions during winter is to watch movies! In this article you will learn about…
Wicked Movie Review
Popular. This movie is popular. On Thanksgiving Week, people across the U.S. defied the gravity of their cozy…
History of Winter Holidays
All year, kids and adults look forward to holidays like Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year, and more.…
Middle School Theater: Behind the Scenes of Biz Town, the Fall Play
“It’s really fun because you can show up to rehearsals and do stuff even if you’re not in…
Winter Musical is Matilda
The Winter Musical this year, Matilda, will be performed on March 21 and 22. Mr. Geissler, who chose…
Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan - Not Overnight Successes
It seems like singers like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter just became famous at the start of their…
The VMAs
The VMAs (Video Music Awards) this year were amazing. We had a lot of great performances and a…
Book Recommendations From Teachers
Ms. Nussbaum “Warcross, by Marie Lu. It's a sci-fi novel about a girl who's a hacker and everybody…
Top 10 Viral Hits (According to Spotify)
★ “i like the way you kiss me” by Artemas ★ “End of Beginning” by Djo ★ “Beautiful…
What is it Like Being in the School Play or Musical?
Many people in the school have not ever been in the school play or musical, so you might…
Spongebob - A Blake Middle School Production
Spongebob - Cast Graham Bershow, Lily Borofsky, Aurelius Butler, Kinsley Chang, Chase Coddington, Amelia Colburn, Brady Cracraft, London…
Top 5 Grammy Awards
The Grammys were all about fun this year. Over 17 million people watched the Grammys, 34% up from…
The Travis Scott Concert
Everyone has heard about the Travis Scott Concert by now. The rapper performed at the Xcel Energy Center,…
Top 10 Viral Hits of 2024
★ “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone ★ “Strangers” by Kenya Grace ★ “act ii: date @ 8” by…
GUTS World Tour
Olivia Rodrigo announced on September 13 that she was going on tour for her new album, GUTS. With…
The Blake School BEARdecott Award: Choosing the Best Illustrated Picture Book of 2023
The BEARdecott, named after the American Library Association Caldecott Medal, is an annual Blake tradition of awarding the…
T. S. Tea
Welcome back to the newest edition of The T.S Tea. In this article, I am going to talk…
Review of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)
Taylor Swift has decided to re-record all her previous albums up to Reputation, and Speak Now TV is…
Best Taylor Swift Song Per Album (In My Opinion)
Album | Best Song Taylor Swift (debut) | Our Song Fearless | Love story Speak now | Better…
Stranger Things
Stranger Things is an American science fiction horror television series created by the Duffer Brothers for Netflix. The…
Charles Martinet, the Voice of Mario, Retired
Charles Martinet, the iconic voice of Mario, retired from performing as Mario. Martinet brought to life Mario's unforgettable…
Top 10 Hot Hits USA
Water by Tyla Agora Hills by Doja Cat First Person Shooter (feat. J. Cole) by Drake, J. Cole…
Radium Girls Review: Book and Play
The Radium Girls, a nonfiction book written by Kate Moore, is a fascinating, gruesome, & horrifying tale of…
The Winter Musical is Spongebob Squarepants
The Winter Musical this year is going to be Spongebob. It will be performed on February 23 &…
GUTS Album Review
In this column, I will be sharing my opinion on the new GUTS album by Olivia Rodrigo. I…
Top 10 Trending Songs According to Spotify 10/12/23
★ greedy by Tate Mcrae ★ Water by Tyla ★ Strangers by Kenya Grace ★ Paint the Town…
“The ELC welcomes young students for the first day of school!”
Student Art Piece “The ELC welcomes young students for the first day of school!” By Mary Smith and…
41 Birthdays In 130 Days
1. Queen Elizabeth 2nd - Born April 21 - Queen 2. William Shakespeare - Born April 23 -…
Performances
Ashley Ballet Arts Academy’s Defilé Performance: Saturday, May 20, 2023 GTCYS (Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies) Concerts: Saturday,…
Upcoming Movies in 2023
There are many movies in the world but there could be more. There are over 100 new movies…
Splatoon 3
The fun and exciting game, Splatoon, is back with a new game, Splatoon 3! This unique and fun…
Students Make Identity Masks
During the first and second week of school, 5th graders made masks to express themselves. They are currently…
The Book-Lovers Way Of Saying Read The Book
This is a review of the book, The Troubled Girls Of Dragomir Academy! You might want to be…
Splatoon 3
Do you like third person gaming? Well check out splatoon 3! Splatoon 3 is an upcoming third-person shooter…
You’re a Bit Pitchy
About a year ago, a soon to be super star of the millenia had released a music video…
Food
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Banana Bread: Beyond the Peel
Mondays are generally a less popular day of the week, but they hold a warm, golden, buttery, and…
Four Popular Holiday Foods and Drinks
During the holidays, there are many different foods and drinks that people enjoy eating to celebrate! In this…
Fall Cookie Recipe: Intense Molasses Chocolate Chip Cookie
At 10:30 pm on October 15, I was eating a chocolate chip cookie I had made. I thought…
Food/Desert Spotlight: Hot Chocolate
There’s nothing better than coming in from being outside, in near-freezing temperatures, to find a warm cup of…