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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Author: Liam Gersten
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
With mounting concern, numerous state cover-ups, and ever-growing fear at home and abroad, here’s your update on the world’s newest
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Ranking Every Water Fountain in the School
Whether it’s to fill up your bottle or refresh after a long class, we all use Blake’s water fountains. But
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Pros and Cons of The Rise of Skywalker
ProsBy Caroline Calvo The Rise of Skywalker provides a nostalgic and admirable closing to an iconic film series. As it
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Beloved English Teacher Leaves to Pursue Career in State Union
With the end of this week comes the time to say goodbye to English teacher Elizabeth Jones, who is leaving
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Hundreds walk out, joining passionate activists at DC march for gun control
Using their voices to incite national change on a grassroots level, hundreds of students from Blake joined thousands across the
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Government families shocked by the shutdown debate the furlough and it’s political factors
With the possibility of another shutdown looming ahead, students and families affected by the furlough reflect on their experiences during
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Unique Netflix original Bird Box gains popularity for its new take on the apocalypse
In a time when many films lack originality, Netflix original Bird Box brings a new and interesting premise but lacks
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MCPS Board of Education determines future of spring break after much debate
To accommodate for tight scheduling in the school year, the MCPS Board of Education decided on spring break scenario one,
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Senior Ruby Brayton receives award for student activist efforts
Senior and student activist Ruby Brayton and 19 other Maryland students were awarded the Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore (PCMDCB) “Peacemaker
Read moreSchool community gives their take on incoming migrant caravan
With the approaching migrant caravan, Blake students reflect on the country and the community around them. 7,000 Central American migrants
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