Most students probably do not spend much time thinking about their trays after lunch. You finish eating, scrape off what…
From Blair to Italy: A Different Kind of Intersession
For most of the year, Blair musicians rehearse in familiar places on campus. They know the rooms, the acoustics, and usu…
Mian: Why We Care So Much About Looking Fine
You know that moment when someone asks, “Are you okay?” and your answer comes out automatically? “Yeah, I’m fine.” Maybe…
Toska: When Nothing Is Actually Wrong
# Toska: When Nothing Is Actually Wrong By the middle of winter at Blair, the days can start to feel strangely repetitiv…
November Recap: Welcoming the Holiday Spirit at Blair Academy
As November wraps up at Blair Academy, there’s a lively buzz in the air with the holiday season approaching. Thank…
Dr. Terrence Roberts Visits Blair Academy: A Living Voice of the Little Rock Nine
When Dr. Terrence Roberts stepped into CEC last week, the room shifted. It’s not often that Blair students get to hear d…
Ubuntu: You Are Not Entirely Self-Made
There is a phrase adults love telling teenagers: “Be yourself.” I have always found that slightly confusing. Which self?…
Saudade: Missing Something Before It’s Gone
By the time spring finally reaches Blair, everyone seems ready to leave. The weather gets warmer. The countdown to summe…
The Empowering Words: Story of Your Life
When I first read Ted Chiang’s Story of Your Life, I saw myself reflected not in the story’s alien world, but in its qui…
Nunchi: The Things We Notice Before Anyone Says Anything
There is a weird skill everyone develops at school without ever being taught. You walk into the dining hall and somehow …