Pond Hockey Tournament raises $50,035 for Jablonski February 1, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Students and teachers swap outfits for Catholic Schools Week February 1, 2012 at 7:58 am
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with pjs and honors February 1, 2012 at 7:58 am
One Act play takes second place at sub-sections February 1, 2012 at 7:57 am
Youth In Goverment members lobby for government changes February 1, 2012 at 7:56 am
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
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
Junior Shannon Galvin rehearses for the upcoming Les Miserables performance wither her fellow cast members. (Giulia Imholte)
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
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
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)
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
| Sport | Date | Opponent | Result | W/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Basketball | Fri, Feb 03 | Spring Lake Park | 67-65 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Jan 31 | Minneapolis Southwest | 70-38 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Sat, Jan 28 | Hill-Murray | 1-3 | Read Story | L |
| Boys Basketball | Sat, Jan 28 | North Branch | 82-21 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Sat, Jan 28 | North Branch | 66-40 | Read Story | W |
| Dance Team | Sat, Jan 28 | Catholic Jamboree | J: 2nd/K: 3rd | ||
| Girls Hockey | Fri, Jan 27 | St. Francis/North Branch | 10-0 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Hockey | Fri, Jan 27 | Moorhead | 2-6 | Read Story | L |
| Wrestling | Fri, Jan 27 | Robbinsdale Cooper | 47-27 | W | |
| Wrestling | Fri, Jan 27 | Mahtomedi | 33-34 | L | |
| Boys Hockey | Thu, Jan 26 | Irondale | 6-1 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Jan 26 | Chisago Lakes | 58 -45 | Read Story | W |
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | 3:00 | Totino-Grace | Parade Ice Gardens |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | 7:30 | Spring Lake Park | Blaine |
| Wrestling | Sat, Feb 04 | 9:00 | TBA | Pine Island |
| Girls Basketball | Mon, Feb 06 | 6:00 | DeLaSalle | DeLaSalle |
| Boys Hockey | Wed, Feb 08 | 7:30 | Shattuck-St. Mary's | Shattuck-St. Mary's |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 10 | 7:15 | St. Louis Park | St. Louis Park |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 10 | 6:00 | Chisago Lakes | Home |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 11 | 2:30 | Totino-Grace | St. Louis Park |
| Dance Team | Sat, Feb 11 | 1:00 | Sections | Austin |
| Boys Hockey | Tue, Feb 14 | 7:00 | Chisago Lakes | Chisago Lakes |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | 7:15 | Columbia Heights | Home |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Feb 16 | 7:15 | Waconia | Home |
Senior Elizabeth Papetti and teacher Ms. Overboe protest on the bridge.
Emily Beh
December 7, 2009
Filed under News, Top Stories
Normally, one would think getting honked at is a bad thing. However, for those gathered on the Lake Street “Peace Bridge” every Wednesday afternoon, a honk serves as a sign of solidarity. Witnesses to sexism, war, racism, and other injustices take up picket signs, rainbow peace flags, and posters sporting catchy phrases that promote non-violence.
Benilde-St. Margaret’s students are invited every third Wednesday of the month to join in on this march for social justice. BSM chaperones such as Ms. Änna Overboe and Mr. Michael Hawkins meet at 3:30 p.m. and leave at 5:30 p.m.; however, students can march on the bridge for as long as they please.
Signing up to go to the bridge is easy. Any student who wishes to participate can go to the Students For Human Life board to sign up and get directions.
Everyone at the Peace Bridge has a story, a reason for standing out in the cold on a Wednesday afternoon over the Mississippi with a home-made sign. “I want to get my voice out there. It’s a truly inspirational experience,” said junior Jane Huber.
Some reasons for participating are less heartfelt than others, however. ”I thought I was going to get extra credit,” said Shreya Mehta, also a junior.
Mr. Zach Zeckser is one of the coordinators of BSM’s tri-weekly participation in the march. “[This event] has happened every Wednesday for the past fifteen years. BSM has sent kids sporadically for eight years or so. We decided it would be a good idea [to engage in] regular participation,” said Mr. Zeckser.
One would think that the only people who would go to this event are long-haired, backpacking, I-wish-I-had-been-alive-for-Woodstock hippies, but the diverse population of people at the bridge is surprising. Everyone from college students, vets, and Sisters of St. Joseph go to the Bridge, said Mr. Zeckser. People from all ethnic backgrounds and age groups are represented on Wednesday evenings. ”I think it’s really cool that a lot of older people are here,” said Huber.
The unique thing about the weekly march is that it is a tranquil event. ”I feel comfortable talking about issues without someone there to attack [my views],” said senior Kelsey Hennan.
The Peace Bridge is not a riot, it’s a peaceful protest of the world’s problems and injustices. “It’s an outward sign of promoting peace as opposed to using violence,” said Mr. Zeckser.
While the march may have a special focus on the war in Iraq, this is by no means the only topic which gets attention at the Peace Bridge. “Israeli violence in Gaza and [the fight for] freedom in Tibet are issues that mean a lot to me,” said Huber.
Marching and waving signs is only part of the experience, however. Half the fun lies in finding out why the protesters come out to the bridge in the first place. ”I was surprised by how chatty the people were,” said Huber.
If students are interested in a more riot-like rally, the Peace Bridge is the place to go to find out when such an event will take place. Men and women walk up and down the Peace Bridge handing out flyers and inviting marchers to come to their events.
Participating in the march for peace raises awareness, both personally and for the community, and betters our society by promoting nonviolence. ”It’s about diversity,” said Mehta. “We’re all one and the Peace Bridge is the place to show that.”a
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