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American Studies class formed to combine American history and literature

February 3, 2012

Nicole Sarquis, Staff Writer

History teachers tend to ramble off unrelatable facts about flappers, bootlegging, and the ease of life in the “Roaring 20s” during a typical U.S. History class, leaving their students with no real understanding of the subject. At the same time, English teachers’ enthusiasm over F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” can only be understood if students reading the literary classic have a solid knowledge base of the time period the novel is set in. In an attempts to bridge the gap between literature and history studies, two teachers––Ms. Megan Kern and Ms. Anne Marie Dominguez––have paired up to teach their newly developed class, American Studies, to juniors, combining the... Continue Reading

Lumpkin’s layup helps boys’ basketball avoid upset

February 3, 2012

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor

“Don’t miss.” That was the thought that ran through the head of senior forward Sanjay Lumpkin when he got the ball under the basket unguarded with three seconds left in the game. Lumpkin made the layup, giving the top ranked boys’ basketball team a 67-65 win over number two Spring Lake Park. “We were just trying to get a screen and roll on the top. The ball went into the corner and I just cut back door and no one was guarding me,” said Lumpkin. The Red Knights struggled to contain Spring Lake Park’s Sean Scott, who had a career night with 36 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks in a packed, pro-Panther gymnasium. Head coach Mr. John Moore admitted that guarding Scott isn’t an exact... Continue Reading

Rising actors partake in Les Miserables performance

Junior Shannon Galvin rehearses for the upcoming Les Miserables performance wither her fellow cast members. (Giulia Imholte)

Rising actors partake in Les Miserables performance

January 27, 2012

Emily Kline, Staff Writer

Blue Water Theatre Company, one of the Twin Cities’ top performing arts groups for youth, is taking on “Les Misérables,” one of musical theatre’s most famous works, for their winter production. Juniors Rachel Hogen and Shannon Galvin, along with sophomore Rachel Wallace, joined the cast in late November and are currently in rehearsals for the... Continue Reading

SOPA bill is ineffective, inefficient, and infringing

February 1, 2012

Nick Hillson, Staff Writer

The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is a bill running through Congress in an attempt to curb the illegal uploading and downloading of copyrighted information and programs. Unfortunately, due to extremely vague wording and unclear definitions, the censorship proposed could extend to websites such as Facebook, various e-mails, and any other free forum. Not only is SOPA ineffective for all but the technologically impaired, but it violates our rights and benefits only a small handful of elites. SOPA works by requiring websites and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to search through sent information and to censor any infringing material. Not only does this ignore the privacy guaranteed in the Constitution... Continue Reading

Mock Trial season testifies the team’s talent

The Mock Trial team had a succesful season at several competitions due to immense practice and help from professional lawyers. (Photo courtesy of Jim Vogl)

Mock Trial season testifies the team’s talent

February 3, 2012

Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer

Beginning in October, the Mock Trial team has practiced every night from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in room 121 in preparation for upcoming competitions. Coming to a close on January 31st, the season ended on a strong note, making it to subsections before loosing their last competition. The season commenced with general practices to help initiate new members.... Continue Reading

SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys BasketballFri, Feb 03 Spring Lake Park67-65 Read StoryW
Girls BasketballTue, Jan 31 Minneapolis Southwest70-38W
Girls HockeySat, Jan 28 Hill-Murray1-3 Read StoryL
Boys BasketballSat, Jan 28 North Branch82-21 Read StoryW
Girls BasketballSat, Jan 28 North Branch66-40 Read StoryW
Dance TeamSat, Jan 28 Catholic JamboreeJ: 2nd/K: 3rd
Girls HockeyFri, Jan 27 St. Francis/North Branch10-0 Read StoryW
Boys HockeyFri, Jan 27 Moorhead2-6 Read StoryL
WrestlingFri, Jan 27 Robbinsdale Cooper47-27W
WrestlingFri, Jan 27 Mahtomedi33-34L
Boys HockeyThu, Jan 26 Irondale6-1 Read StoryW
Girls BasketballThu, Jan 26 Chisago Lakes58 -45 Read StoryW
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
Girls HockeySat, Feb 04 3:00Totino-GraceParade Ice Gardens
Boys HockeySat, Feb 04 7:30Spring Lake ParkBlaine
WrestlingSat, Feb 04 9:00TBAPine Island
Girls BasketballMon, Feb 06 6:00DeLaSalleDeLaSalle
Boys HockeyWed, Feb 08 7:30Shattuck-St. Mary'sShattuck-St. Mary's
Girls BasketballFri, Feb 10 7:15St. Louis ParkSt. Louis Park
WrestlingFri, Feb 10 6:00Chisago LakesHome
Boys HockeySat, Feb 11 2:30Totino-GraceSt. Louis Park
Dance TeamSat, Feb 11 1:00SectionsAustin
Boys HockeyTue, Feb 14 7:00Chisago LakesChisago Lakes
Girls BasketballTue, Feb 14 7:15Columbia HeightsHome
Girls BasketballThu, Feb 16 7:15WaconiaHome
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

China beckons to students for spring break

Students who go on the BSM spring break trip to China will be able to see the Great Wall of China as well as many more of China’s most famous attractions and landmarks.

Mary Musilek
October 9, 2008
Filed under News

In 2007 students traveled down the Nile River in Egypt; in 2008 students worked at an orphanage in Ghana West Africa; and now in 2009, BSM students will have the opportunity to climb the Great Wall, tour the Forbidden City, and experience the culture of China during their spring break. From March 25 to April 2, Ms. Lidibette Rosado-Guzman and Ms. Megan Kern will be leading a group of students to Xi’an, Beijing, and Shanghai, China.

The idea of going to China over spring break was given to Ms. Guzman and Ms. Kern by Mr. Nils Heymann, the former diversity director at BSM, and then the idea was approved by the administration, said Ms. Guzman. “I have always been intrigued by the Chinese culture, and exposure of China during the Olympics got people interested, myself included,” said Ms. Guzman. The group will be guided by an educational travel organization, NETC.

The trip is limited to 20 students and spots are reserved on a first come first serve basis. “We still have open spaces if anyone wants to join us,” said Ms. Guzman. Going on the trip can also earn students one half-credit as long as they complete the small project that the teachers assign.

According to the travel itinerary, the group will first travel to Beijing, China’s capital city. Their experience will start with a walk along the Great Wall and a look at the Ming Tombs. Throughout their time in Beijing, the group will go to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace and a will experience a night at the Peking Opera. “Our accommodations are hotels in the cities we are visiting, and we will be eating at restaurants in the city and will experience the multi-ethnic culture China has to offer,” said Ms. Guzman.

Xi’an is the next stop on the trip. BSM students will experience the eighth wonder of the world, the Terra-cotta Warriors.

The tour will then lead them to Xi’an Bell Tower, Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter, and finally to a Chinese school where BSM students will have an opportunity to experience schooling in a different country.

The last city that the group will visit is Shanghai. They will spend time sightseeing in the city and will conclude their trip with an acrobatic show. “ACS has gone to China twice and even though they haven’t had the opportunity to travel as much, they have been quite excited about their opportunity, so we are hoping kids will be excited about this opportunity,” said Ms. Guzman.

Though some people have expressed concerns whether China is a safe destination to be visiting at this time, Ms Guzman is optimistic. “Even though there was a violent incident to a member of our community during the Olympics, I have been reassured by the company we are traveling with and by BSM alumni that have traveled to China, that it is a very safe country and acts of violence are random and rarely happen,” said Ms. Guzman.

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