May 22, 2013
Hannah Scherer, Staff Writer
Although Student Council elections have publicly remained without cheating in the past, rumors sprung up during last week’s class board elections that there may have been voting problems, or cheating, with SurveyMonkey when students voted on who would be Executive Board officers for the 2013-2014 school year. Despite the elections for executive board, junior class board, and sophomore class board being done over the online feature Surveymonkey, senior class board was later chosen by paper ballot, with the rising seniors, personally checking off their choices for president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. “Ms. O'Keefe wanted to do it the paper ballot way to personally oversee... Continue Reading
Oftedahl won 1st place at the state wrestling tournament earlier this year. (courtesy of BSM wrestling)
May 25, 2013
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
It’s been a successful season for senior wrestler Jarred Oftedahl. In addition to earning a state title this year at the 113-pound weight class, he has been named as one of five All-American wrestlers in the state of Minnesota. To be named an All-American wrestler one must finish in places first through sixth at the Greco-Roman Championship. In Oftedahl’s... Continue Reading
May 20, 2013
Molly Eldevik and Sarah Karels
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
The Tough Mudder course is one of the many fun pastimes available this summer. (courtesy of Tough Mudder)
May 22, 2013
Sofie Madden, Sophie Ronning, and Kate Whitney
Boating on the St. Croix River The St. Croix River is an excellent place to spend quality time with family and friends. Boating season begins in early May and ends in late October. Starting at Taylor Falls, people can launch their boat at Interstate Park and travel down to Osceola or William O’Brien State Park. The journey can last anywhere from... Continue Reading
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Boys Track | Fri, Jun 07 | TBD | TBA (State) | Hamline University |
| Girls Track | Fri, Jun 07 | TBD | TBA (State) | Hamline University |
| Boys Lacrosse | Tue, Jun 11 | TBD | State Opponents | Chanhassen High School |
| Sport | Date | Opponent | Result | W/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Wed, May 22 | Bloomington Jefferson | CANCEL | ||
| Boys Lacrosse | Tue, May 21 | Totino-Grace | 7-13 | L | |
| Baseball | Mon, May 20 | Holy Angels | 5-0 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Lacrosse | Sat, May 18 | Minnetonka | 4-11 | Read Story | L |
| Baseball | Fri, May 17 | Irondale | 3-0 | Read Story | W |
| Baseball | Wed, May 15 | Totino-Grace | 2-8 | Read Story | 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 | Read Story | L |
| Baseball | Sat, May 11 | North Branch | 7-5 | Read Story | W |
| Baseball | Fri, May 10 | Spring Lake Park | 6-5 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Lacrosse | Thu, May 09 | Robbinsdale Cooper | 18-2 | W |
Why are kids walking to class wearing bed sheets? Apparently a bed sheet is the equivalent of a toga to students. Homecoming week dress up days should bring people together, and students should show pride by wearing the school colors red and white. Togas could be red and white which would count toward representing appropriate school colors, but they don’t bring people together unless two people share the same one.
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