Staff Profile
Sara Schlueter –– Staff Writer
Fresh out of the corn fields in Iowa, Sara Schlueter has a passion for writing in general, and loves to write news stories. Hoping to pursue a career in journalism, she’s going back to her roots in Iowa to attend college at Iowa State University. She has high hopes to write for magazines that range from Elle Magazine to writing for more serious news sources such as Time. Her interests right now are jamming out to 80′s rock, reading the latest fashion magazines, and scrap booking. Hopefully, in the future, she can live somewhere warm, and travel the world, reporting on all the latest news stories, and enjoy life.
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 »
