BSM faces changes due to the addition of new businesses at West End

As of 2013, West End leasing space is at 82% capacity with up to 40 stores and restaurants in place. (Megan Beh)

BSM faces changes due to the addition of new businesses at West End

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

As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

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)

As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

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

New gun control measures need to ensure a safer society

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

Apotheosis showcases BSM’s most talented artists

Seniors Archie Boyle and Ben Clark sell Apotheosis magazines in the main lobby before school. (Chris Bell)

Apotheosis showcases BSM’s most talented artists

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

Trend of music mashups takes off

(Dana Buckhorn)

Trend of music mashups takes off

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

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballWed, May 22 4:30Bloomington JeffersonHome
BaseballThu, May 23 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Girls LacrosseThu, May 23 7:00Cretin-Derham HallHome
Boys LacrosseFri, May 24 7:00EdinaBenilde - St. Margaret's School
Boys LacrosseTue, May 28 12:00Section OpponentsTBD
Girls LacrosseTue, May 28 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Boys GolfTue, May 28 12:00TBAThe Wilds Golf Course
Boys TennisTue, May 28 8:00Section Singles/Doubles OpponentsBaseline Tennis Center
Boys TrackTue, May 28 TBDSection OpponentsRobbinsdale Cooper High School
Girls TrackTue, May 28 TBDSection OpponentsRobbinsdale Cooper High School
Boys GolfWed, May 29 8:00Section OpponentsRidges at Sand Creek
Girls GolfWed, May 29 TBDSection OpponentsRidges at Sand Creek
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballMon, May 20 Holy Angels5-0W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 18 Minnetonka4-11 Read StoryL
BaseballFri, May 17 Irondale3-0W
BaseballWed, May 15 Totino-Grace2-8L
Boys LacrosseTue, May 14 Holy Angels10-7 Read StoryW
BaseballMon, May 13 Robbinsdale Cooper6-5 Read StoryW
BaseballSat, May 11 Cretin-Derham Hall1-11L
BaseballSat, May 11 North Branch7-5W
BaseballFri, May 10 Spring Lake Park6-5W
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Girls LacrosseThu, May 09 Minnehaha Academy15-7W
Boys GolfThu, May 09 N.S.C. Opponents5th Place
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
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Toga Tuesday: living the Olympic tradition

Toga Tuesday: living the Olympic tradition

Carson Mark

Students dress up in togas, showing off Olympic fashion.

On the second day of Homecoming week, students came to school wearing a distinctively classical outfit, the toga. The theme this year for Homecoming is Red, Knight and Blue in honor of the Olympics. When the student council members met to discuss Homecoming week, they decided on wearing togas for one of the dress up days. “We asked ourselves, ‘how could we incorporate history and culture of the Olympics?’ Our first thought was togas,” junior student council president Grace Coughlin said.

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