Student council elections plagued with rumors of cheating

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

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

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

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

Summertime activities abound in the Twin Cities

The Tough Mudder course is one of the many fun pastimes available this summer. (courtesy of Tough Mudder)

Summertime activities abound in the Twin Cities

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

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
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
Boys TrackFri, Jun 07 TBDTBA (State)Hamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 07 TBDTBA (State)Hamline University
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 11 TBDState OpponentsChanhassen High School
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballWed, May 22 Bloomington JeffersonCANCEL
Boys LacrosseTue, May 21 Totino-Grace7-13L
BaseballMon, May 20 Holy Angels5-0 Read StoryW
Boys LacrosseSat, May 18 Minnetonka4-11 Read StoryL
BaseballFri, May 17 Irondale3-0 Read StoryW
BaseballWed, May 15 Totino-Grace2-8 Read StoryL
Boys LacrosseTue, May 14 Holy Angels10-7 Read StoryW
BaseballMon, May 13 Robbinsdale Cooper6-5 Read StoryW
BaseballSat, May 11 Cretin-Derham Hall1-11 Read StoryL
BaseballSat, May 11 North Branch7-5 Read StoryW
BaseballFri, May 10 Spring Lake Park6-5 Read StoryW
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

2012-2013 Baseball

DateOpponentLocationResultW/L
Fri, Apr 05 HopkinsAway0-11 Read StoryL
HopkinsAway Read Story
Mon, Apr 15 4:15Columbia HeightsAwayCANCEL
Columbia HeightsAway
Tue, Apr 16 4:15IrondaleAwayPostponed
IrondaleAway
Sat, Apr 20 12:30Spring Lake ParkAwayCANCEL
Spring Lake ParkAway
Tue, Apr 23 4:30North BranchHomePostponed
North BranchHome
Sat, Apr 27 Totino-GraceHome3-1 Read StoryW
Totino-GraceHome Read Story
Sat, Apr 27 Duluth DenfeldHome10-4 Read StoryW
Duluth DenfeldHome Read Story
Mon, Apr 29 St. Louis ParkAway4-9 Read StoryL
St. Louis ParkAway Read Story
Mon, Apr 29 St. Louis ParkHome4-3 Read StoryW
St. Louis ParkHome Read Story
Tue, Apr 30 St. FrancisAway4-11L
St. FrancisAway
Sat, May 04 EdinaHome3-2 Read StoryW
EdinaHome Read Story
Mon, May 06 Chisago LakesHome5-4 Read StoryW
Chisago LakesHome Read Story
Mon, May 06 Chisago LakesAway7-4 Read StoryW
Chisago LakesAway Read Story
Tue, May 07 WayzataAway9-14 Read StoryL
WayzataAway Read Story
Wed, May 08 FridleyAway6-1 Read StoryW
FridleyAway Read Story
Fri, May 10 Spring Lake ParkHome6-5 Read StoryW
Spring Lake ParkHome Read Story
Sat, May 11 Cretin-Derham HallHome1-11 Read StoryL
Cretin-Derham HallHome Read Story
Sat, May 11 North BranchHome7-5 Read StoryW
North BranchHome Read Story
Mon, May 13 Robbinsdale CooperHome6-5 Read StoryW
Robbinsdale CooperHome Read Story
Wed, May 15 Totino-GraceAway2-8 Read StoryL
Totino-GraceAway Read Story
Fri, May 17 IrondaleAway3-0 Read StoryW
IrondaleAway Read Story
Mon, May 20 Holy AngelsHome5-0 Read StoryW
Holy AngelsHome Read Story
Wed, May 22 4:30Bloomington JeffersonHomeCANCEL
Bloomington JeffersonHome
Thu, May 23 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
TBA (Sections)TBD