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Sophomore Georgia Lucas was one among many volunteers and participants at the first ever BSM Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Relay For Life fundraiser for cancer unites community
written by Emily Roberts
Watch VideoFor twelve hours, members of the BSM community and other strangers from around the area gathered on the school’s track and field to spend the night celebrating, remembering, and fundraising for all...
May 19, 2009 | Comment | Continue Reading »
In India, students will both be able to volunteer as well as see landmarks and experience the culture.
Guzman to lead spring break trip to India
written by Devon Fitzgerald
Attention all “Slumdog Millionaire” lovers and wannabes: during spring break of 2010, a group of BSM students will have the opportunity to spend 14 days traveling throughout India. The trip is open to all students grades 9-12,...
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Sophomore Shane Wagner and junior Elizabeth Papetti both had valuables stolen from their cars.
Cars broken into in Synagogue lot
written by Sean Buckhorn
Benilde-St. Margaret’s has increased security measures in the parking lots in response to several car break-ins that occurred on Tuesday, April 20. Two cars were broken into shortly after students moved their cars to accommodate...
May 6, 2009 | 1 Comment | Continue Reading »
The new athletic fields and stadium will not be built this year.
Construction of fields and stadium delayed
written by Andy Lesser
After two years of laborious planning and months of promotion by the Benilde-St. Margaret’s administration, new athletic fields will not be built this year, for many obstacles have hindered the process. One of the school’s...
May 5, 2009 | Comment | Continue Reading »
Assistant Principal Mrs. Andersen was featured on Fox 9 news as one of Minnesota’s Top Teachers.
Mrs. Andersen honored as Fox 9 Top Teacher
written by Katie McClurg
For the past five years, FOX 9 and M&I Bank have been recognizing teachers throughout Minnesota for their outstanding performance in the classroom, and this year one of BSM’s own, Mrs. Mary Andersen, has been honored with...
May 5, 2009 | Comment | Continue Reading »
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Foreign Exchange Policy Excludes Athletes
written by Emily Roberts
Sophomore Thi Hoang was shocked and disappointed when she found out she was no longer eligible to compete after already playing tennis her freshman year: “This year I went to Round-Up to sign up for tennis, and the athletic department said I could practice, but not compete,” said Hoang,... Continue Reading »
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Don’t flaunt your views against religion
written by Evan Bakker
The student body at Benilde-St. Margaret’s is a vast pallet of different religious beliefs and cultural influences. However, some students, whether they be atheists or students who consider themselves staunchly against organized religion, have put on an aura of arrogance and degraded religion in general. Throughout... Continue Reading »
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Trekkies and non-trekkies flock to ‘Star Trek’
written by Chandy Clemens
Trekkies around the world should be drowning in ecstasy, along with every man, woman, or child who can appreciate a cinematic marvel when they see one. An unprecedented amount of skill went into “Star Trek,” re-inventing the famed TV show with a modern edge, but also staying faithful to the original... Continue Reading »
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Valedictorian Amelia Raether
written by Maria Cass
After experiencing a little bit of everything in her high school career, senior Amelia Raether is headed off to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire next year and will leave Benilde-St. Margaret’s with a perfect 4.0 GPA, making her one of the two senior valedictorians. “My goal was always... Continue Reading »
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Four New Speech Captains Announced
written by Mary Musilek
As the 2009 speech season came to a close, the team shifted focus to next year, electing four team captains at the speech banquet held on April 29. Juniors Ian Hamilton, Molly Adams, Natalie Duthoy, and Catie Schirmers were chosen by head coach Mrs. Maura Brew, other coaches, and this year’s captains... Continue Reading »
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