An Update Regarding Extended School Closures, Effects on Rest of School Year
Dr. Karen Salmon, Superintendent of Maryland Schools, announced March 25 that all Maryland public schools will be closed through at
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Coronavirus Closure: What You Need to Know
Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced March 12 all Maryland public schools would be closed March 16-27
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BLAKE BEAT ANNOUNCEMENT
In light of further COVID-19 developments in our area and the temporary closure of Blake High School, we will be
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Underrated Female Musicians
Women are a force to be reckoned with in every sense possible. The world of music is no stranger to
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Girls Basketball Finish Strong
It was a rollercoaster of a season, to say the least. What some thought was a lost season midway, ended
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Stop Driving Past the Idea of Sidewalks on Norwood Road
With all the ways to get to school, walking is the only option for some students. With the sidewalks around
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To Be Honest #3
What should I do to relieve myself of school stress? By Brenden and Maame You should take some time to
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Stats & Stripes 3/11
60,000,000 – Number of people who live in Italy. The entire country has been placed on lockdown to help prevent
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Music Department Hits the Highest Note at County Festival
Each group in Blake’s Music Department took a trip to Walter Johnson and Rockville High School for this year’s High
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Netflix’s The Circle: a Scary Look Into Social Media
Netflix’s newest original, The Circle presented by Michelle Buteau, pleases audiences with a 4.5 rating and an 80% on Rotten
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Register to Vote!
Students can start the process of exercising their constitutional responsibility to vote March 17, 18, and 19 at lunch. Sophomore
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Opinion: The Downsides of Collective Punishments
We all remember those times in elementary school when we were forced to spend our recess inside with our heads
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Black Women, We Don’t Love Our Hair the Way We Think We Do
There is no denying that black women’s hair is unique, expressive and majestic. The celebration of the versatility in black
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Has Music Gone Downhill into Dissonance?
Each person’s music taste is as complex as the person it belongs to. Some people live in the Top 40’s,
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MCPS Develops and Adds LGBTQ and Disability History To Curriculum
Going into the 2020-2021 school year, MCPS will add a new LGBT and Disability History Course to its class catalog.
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