The Pawcast Episode 6: The Intersectionality of Being Queer And a BI-POC
*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* This is Mandy’s last Pawcast with us as an official Blake Beat member since he is graduating on
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Author: Lauren Ambe
Slayfia is Graduating! We Will Miss You!
Many of us may know that the last day for the class of 2022 is this Friday. This means that
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Legislators Are Making Laws That Harm LGBTQIA+ Youth, Again
Time and time again, queer youth voices have been silenced. Historically, legislation has been passed that completely endangers queer youth,
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SMOB Endorsement
The Blake Beat Staff is endorsing Arvin Kim to be the next Student Member of the Board (SMOB). He is
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The Pawcast Episode 5: Women in SGA
In light of Women’s History Month, co-hosts Mandy Sanidad (he/they) and Lauren Ambe (they/she) sit down and talk to the
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Stats and Stripes 2/21
2nd – Maryland’s ranking in terms of most educated state Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the
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MCPS Update: 16 Schools have Entered Virtual Learning
On Jan. 18, MCPS sent out a community message informing MCPS students and families that 16 schools will be entering
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Ice-hilarating Winter Fashion Trends
Fashion has sparked an interest in many students at our school. It’s a form of self-expression and independence. Over quarantine,
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The Pawcast Episode 2: Dual Enrollment and Early College
Tuning back into the Pawcast’s second episode, co-hosts Mandy Sanidad (they/he) and Lauren Ambe (they/she) sit down with special guest
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Homecoming 2021: What to expect from this year’s dance
Following Covid restrictions, Blake High School is planning to have an outdoor Homecoming, hoping it will be as successful as
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Esteemed English Teacher Retires From Teaching At Blake
As the school year is coming to an end, we start to say our goodbyes to those who have been
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Community Reactions to Spike in Crimes Against Asian-American Businesses
During February, four Asian-American-owned restaurants in Columbia were burglarized: Bonchon, East Moon Asian Bistro, Kung Fu Tea, and Urban Hot
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Our Guide to a Lovely Virtual Valentine’s Day
Though Valentine’s Day is around the corner, this year it might not be the best idea to spend time with
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A Beginners Guide to Action Anime
Anime has risen rapidly in popularity this quarantine as people decided to try out different pieces of media to broaden
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