As of 2013, West End leasing space is at 82% capacity with up to 40 stores and restaurants in place. (Megan Beh)
May 20, 2013
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
Cool restaurants, great shops, and fun atmosphere have made West End a regular hangout spot for many members of the BSM community. Due to its success, West End plans on expanding on its shops and businesses in order to cater to the demand of its ever-expanding consumer base. The development of West End has been a long and steady process. “We really... Continue Reading
Senior captain Jonathan Sutton practices his throwing technique with head coach Mr. John Porisch after school every day. By focusing on key areas like form and movement, athletes such as Sutton can greatly improve their results. (Chris Bell)
May 17, 2013
Adam Bilski and Kathleen Meskill
Nolan Ahlm Senior captain Nolan Ahlm hopes for a successful season as his sixth year running track for BSM. Ahlm runs the 110 meter high hurdles and jumps the long jump and triple jump. Running cross country in the fall helps keep him in shape for the track season. “I hope to make it to state in the hurdles and triple jump,” Ahlm said. Ahlm is... Continue Reading
May 20, 2013
Sarah Karels and Molly Eldevik
Following the horrific violence seen at Sandy Hook elementary, a shooting that killed 20 children and six educators, support for gun control measures soared. Up to 60 percent of the country supported revising gun control laws, and up to 90 percent supported universal background checks. However, five months and several shootings later, support has waned substantially. Politico stated that now only 49% of the public supports new laws. Why is it that after our country experiences tragedies such as these we only keep our attention to reform in the immediate wake? According to Mother Jones, “25 mass shootings have occurred since 2006, and seven of them took place in 2012.” In fact, the... Continue Reading
Seniors Archie Boyle and Ben Clark sell Apotheosis magazines in the main lobby before school. (Chris Bell)
May 21, 2013
Natalie Chevalier, Staff Writer
With the wide range of art and English classes offered at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, such as creative writing, digital photography, and painting, many students create brilliant pieces of art and writing that aren’t always recognized. However, Apotheosis makes it possible for skillful students to exhibit their work in the annual BSM literary arts magazine.... Continue Reading
(Dana Buckhorn)
May 21, 2013
Sarah Karels, Staff Writer
“Broke Phi Broke” White Noise Definitely one of the strangest combinations, “Broke Phi Broke” contains a vast array of musical tastes. Beginning with the banjo chords found in Mumford and Sons’ “The Cave,” White Noise adds a variety of textures over this repetitive melody. Soon “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne joins in, followed by eleven... Continue Reading
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Wed, May 22 | 4:30 | Bloomington Jefferson | Home |
| Baseball | Thu, May 23 | TBD | TBA (Sections) | TBD |
| Girls Lacrosse | Thu, May 23 | 7:00 | Cretin-Derham Hall | Home |
| Boys Lacrosse | Fri, May 24 | 7:00 | Edina | Benilde - St. Margaret's School |
| Boys Lacrosse | Tue, May 28 | 12:00 | Section Opponents | TBD |
| Girls Lacrosse | Tue, May 28 | TBD | TBA (Sections) | TBD |
| Boys Golf | Tue, May 28 | 12:00 | TBA | The Wilds Golf Course |
| Boys Tennis | Tue, May 28 | 8:00 | Section Singles/Doubles Opponents | Baseline Tennis Center |
| Boys Track | Tue, May 28 | TBD | Section Opponents | Robbinsdale Cooper High School |
| Girls Track | Tue, May 28 | TBD | Section Opponents | Robbinsdale Cooper High School |
| Boys Golf | Wed, May 29 | 8:00 | Section Opponents | Ridges at Sand Creek |
| Girls Golf | Wed, May 29 | TBD | Section Opponents | Ridges at Sand Creek |
| Sport | Date | Opponent | Result | W/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Mon, May 20 | Holy Angels | 5-0 | W | |
| Boys Lacrosse | Sat, May 18 | Minnetonka | 4-11 | Read Story | L |
| Baseball | Fri, May 17 | Irondale | 3-0 | W | |
| Baseball | Wed, May 15 | Totino-Grace | 2-8 | L | |
| Boys Lacrosse | Tue, May 14 | Holy Angels | 10-7 | Read Story | W |
| Baseball | Mon, May 13 | Robbinsdale Cooper | 6-5 | Read Story | W |
| Baseball | Sat, May 11 | Cretin-Derham Hall | 1-11 | L | |
| Baseball | Sat, May 11 | North Branch | 7-5 | W | |
| Baseball | Fri, May 10 | Spring Lake Park | 6-5 | W | |
| Boys Lacrosse | Thu, May 09 | Robbinsdale Cooper | 18-2 | W | |
| Girls Lacrosse | Thu, May 09 | Minnehaha Academy | 15-7 | W | |
| Boys Golf | Thu, May 09 | N.S.C. Opponents | 5th Place |
The guitar hook sounds like a Los Angeles band channeling Surfer Blood. Actually it’s a Wisconsin band channeling Surfer Blood. Oh well. This beautiful piece of pop music just dropped from their debut album and is the perfect summer song for these harsh winter times.
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