BSM theater department honored with state awards

May 16, 2013

Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer

Benilde-St. Margaret’s drama department’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie has been awarded multiple SpotLight Awards, sponsored by the Hennepin Theatre Trust. The show received both Outstanding Production and Outstanding Performance award. This is the third consecutive year the BSM drama department has been honored with this prestigious award. Throughout the year, skilled evaluators, from the SpotLight program, attend musical theatre productions at schools throughout Minnesota and provide feedback to participating students. Schools are given recognition for their efforts through awards based on their own merit and are not judged competitively against other schools. Along with... 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

Staff Editorial: Parents need to encourage their children to enroll in art classes

May 17, 2013

When students enter high school, many suddenly become focused on creating an academically rigorous schedule so as to get into a top college at the end of their four years at BSM. While some students find intrinsic motivation, most feel compelled to enroll in challenging academic classes by their parents. It is important for parents to encourage their children to work hard in high school, but focusing on academics alone often does not create a well-rounded or fulfilled student. Instead, parents should be encouraging students to explore their creativity and themselves through art classes. As illustrated in our feature, art classes can have many benefits for students––even helping them perform... Continue Reading

Students struggle to find balance of academics and athletics

Boyle added football to his list of commitments this fall, fueling the conflict between aca- demics and athletics (Carson Mark)

Students struggle to find balance of academics and athletics

May 19, 2013

Arthur Boyle, Staff Writer

Ski racing was a major part of my life from second grade until the end of my senior season. I had a similar experience to most dedicated athletes: practice every day, off-season workouts, sacrifice of time, money, and social life, and a split between academic and athletic dedication. When that experience ended, I didn’t know why I had done any of... Continue Reading

Television programs exclusive to streaming websites gains popularity

Cult favorite "Arrested Development" is returning to viewers but through a less traditional medium. (courtesy of Netflix)

Television programs exclusive to streaming websites gains popularity

May 17, 2013

Arrested Development  Exclusive to Netflix The much-anticipated fourth season of “Arrested Development” is set to air on Netflix in May 2013. After being canceled on Fox in 2006, the revival of “Arrested De- velopment” is a major excitement for TV watchers. The show follows the formerly wealthy and dysfunctional Bluth family, who lost... Continue Reading

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballMon, May 20 4:15Holy AngelsAway
SoftballMon, May 20 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Boys GolfMon, May 20 8:00N.S.C. OpponentsBunker Hills Golf Course
Girls GolfMon, May 20 8:00N.S.C. OpponentsBunker Hills Golf Course
Boys LacrosseTue, May 21 7:00Totino-GraceTotino-Grace High School
Girls LacrosseTue, May 21 5:30Holy FamilyAway
Boys TrackTue, May 21 3:00N.S.C. OpponentsTotino-Grace High School
Girls TrackTue, May 21 3:15N.S.C. OpponentsTotino-Grace High School
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
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Girls LacrosseThu, May 09 Minnehaha Academy15-7W
Boys GolfThu, May 09 N.S.C. Opponents5th Place
SoftballThu, May 09 New Life High School1-4L
BaseballWed, May 08 Fridley6-1W
SoftballWed, May 08 FridleyCANCEL
Boys TrackWed, May 08 True Team Opponents7th Place
Girls TrackWed, May 08 True Team Opponents5th Place
Boys LacrosseTue, May 07 Spring Lake Park16-0W
SoftballTue, May 07 Columbia Heights6-2W
Girls LacrosseTue, May 07 St. Louis Park15-2W
Boys GolfTue, May 07 N.S.C. Opponents7th Place
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Zac Efron expands repertoire

Sara Schlueter
May 6, 2009
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

Zac Efron, star of the film "17 Again" makes one of his first big movies that was supposed to stray away from the preteen High School Musical feel that skyrocketed him into the spotlight. The first scene however is of a young Mike O'Donnell (Efron) in 1989, wearing a basketball uniform, and of course... Read more »

Pro-life group writes to senators

Sara Schlueter
April 6, 2009
Filed under News

The pro-life group at BSM is taking yet another step to get their voice heard on the issue of respect for all life.  Headed by senior Maria Dzurik, the group spent two days in the lunch room to get students to fill out postcards to senators and representatives voicing their support for the Pregnant... Read more »

Student filmaker takes first with anti-gambling ad

Sara Schlueter
March 24, 2009
Filed under News

Film student senior Zack Arostegui portrayed the harmful effects of gambling through his brief yet informative 30 second film titled “Gambling Runs Rampant.” Using stop motion techniques, he made a deck of playing cards move across a table into the pocket of an unsuspecting victim to take away money... Read more »

AdvancED evaluates BSM’s performance

Sara Schlueter
March 10, 2009
Filed under News

On February 18, students may have noticed Principal Sue Skinner walking around the school halls with board members following behind her. These board members from AdvancED had to observe various classes and listen to student panels as part of the process to keep BSM’s accredidation. With 23,000... Read more »

Shopaholics flock to ‘Confessions’

Sara Schlueter
February 20, 2009
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

Based on the best selling novel by Sophie Kinsella, "Confessions of a Shopaholic" centers around one young woman's obsession with shopping in a lighthearted and slightly humorous way. Set in New York City, the main character Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher), is a struggling journalist who must find a... Read more »

American Girl dolls arrive in the Twin Cities

Sara Schlueter
December 17, 2008
Filed under News

Little girls clutching their dolls in matching outfits and holding their mom's hand becomes the popular scene at the new American Girl Place that just opened in Mall of America on November 15.  The store, with its delicate lighting, red and pink accents, and dolls displayed in the window, is located... Read more »

80s rock lives on in new Guys Band

Sara Schlueter
November 19, 2008
Filed under Activities

After school, a group of seven BSM students head down to the band room for guys band practice. They begin their practice by tuning their instruments that range from electric guitars and bass to trumpets and saxophones. Focusing on 80s music, such as from the band Chicago, the guys band is hoping... Read more »

Modern take on classic play dazzles audiences

Sara Schlueter
November 18, 2008
Filed under News

With the spotlight focused on the upper sets of the stage, senior Dez Brown began rapping the prologue of Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet.  This began the two hour saga of the classic play that included a modern theme, a live contemporary band, and intense fighting sequences, which steered... Read more »

Swift writes music from the heart

Sara Schlueter
November 13, 2008
Filed under A&E, Music Reviews

Sweet, innocent, and yet seemingly grown-up could describe rising country star Taylor Swift's new album Fearless. This is Swift's second album release after her self-titled debut album in 2006. The lyrics of Fearless are more mature, but there is still a simple feel of comfort and understanding that... Read more »

Media is too liberally biased

sara schlueter
November 4, 2008
Filed under Opinions

In the presidential campaigns this year, there has been a lot of talk on whether or not the major media outlets are biased in their reporting of news surrounding the election. The mainstream media is supposed to be an objective source of news for their readers and viewers. There is, in fact, a liberal... Read more »

Six Volleyball Seniors End their Final Season

Sara Schlueter
October 31, 2008
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

As the fall sports season comes to a close, the volleyball team will be bidding farewell to six of their senior players. This group of seniors, which make up half the varsity team this year, have brought leadership as well as spirit to the game. They have also brought an interesting team chemistry,... Read more »

Amy Stockhaus, New York Debut

Sara Schlueter
October 1, 2008
Filed under Student Life

Senior Amy Stockhaus is a familiar face to many Benilde-St.Margaret’s students. She has appeared on the school’s stage many times for the various school productions such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and The Crucible. However, starting on September 19, Amy will begin her performances in... Read more »