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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Carribean Cults, Invasive Spiders and More!
From an abusive religious fanatic to a Chinese city that aims to ban “bad behavior,” don’t miss this infectious World
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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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Invading Polar Bears, Mega Meth, and More!
From climate protests to a mother selling her baby for $2,000, don’t miss this week’s World News recap. Australian police
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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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Killer Dab Pens, Criminal Cats, BBQ Karma, and More
From a lawsuit against a rooster to the hidden truth behind the Loch Ness monster, don’t miss the latest world
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Execution sprees, air haircuts, much more
Meat grinder fatalities, creepy attic boyfriends and people removing their hair and fingers, don’t miss this final issue’s crazy events.
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Kind bank robbers, time travel, and more
From physicists learning how to theoretically reverse time, robbers stealing fake paintings, these recent events are ones to remember. K-pop star
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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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Rescued flamingos, bad dictators, and killer pigs
From Ugandan authorities arresting journalists to a woman eaten by her own pigs, don’t miss this week’s strangest events. On
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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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