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Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

Our Lady of Grace couple Dan and Sheryl Moran spoke to BSM seniors about marriage. (Emma Eldred)

Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

May 11, 2012

Giulia Imholte and Katie Sisk

The hype turned out to be more than the actual event. In November the Archdiocese announced plans to have speakers on marriage visit all of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Catholic Schools, and what students expected to be a controversial discussion––after reading about the heated question and answer session at DeLaSalle––ended up being an uneventful,... Continue Reading

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

Ryan Collins is one of two sophomores that have recently made the decision to play for the U.S. NTDP next school year. (Emily Kruse)

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

May 9, 2012

David Nelson and Peter Best, Staff Writers

Hockey is a fast-paced sport that lives off choices that need to be made in milliseconds. It’s a sport where one wrong choice can be the difference between success and failure. Sophomores Jack Glover and Ryan Collins were given the opportunity to play in the USA National Team Development Program (NTDP), based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This decision... Continue Reading

Foreign language teachers work to balance the curriculum for bilingual students

Juniors Eleanor Raether and Alex Rios are two of BSM's bilingual students who are either from one of the various language immersion schools in the area or have grown up speaking a second language at home. (Megan Beh)

Foreign language teachers work to balance the curriculum for bilingual students

May 10, 2012

Kellen Gill, Staff Writer

Within the past ten years, language immersion schools have been growing, becoming more popular, and expanding to different languages. Benilde- St. Margaret’s is home to a number of bilingual students who are either from one of the various language immersion schools in the area or have grown up speaking a second language at home. Bilingual Spanish... Continue Reading

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

The band experimented heavily with hip-hop inspired beats and auto-tune––though Ruess’s crystalline voice doesn’t need it. (Vinyl Records)

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

May 2, 2012

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer

Three years after dropping their first album, “Aim and Ignite,” the New York-based indie pop band fun. released “Some Nights.” fun. is a supergroup of sorts; lead vocalist Nate Ruess formed the band after the break-up of The Format, guitarist Jack Antonoff also serves as the frontman for Steel Train, and keyboardist Andrew Dost is from Anathallo. Overall,... Continue Reading

Four speech members place at State tournament

Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Rachel Hogen, and Sian Last represented BSM at the State Speech tournament where they all placed in the top eight. (Maura Brew)

Four speech members place at State tournament

April 30, 2012

Shannon Galvin, Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 21, BSM speech team members headed to Chanhassen High School to participate in the Minnesota State Speech tournament. At the end of the day, four students, seniors Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Sian Last, and junior Rachel Hogen, all placed in the finals. Landis placed third in Poetry, Beckstrand placed second in Great Speeches,... Continue Reading

SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys LacrosseTue, May 15 Spring Lake Park21-0W
BaseballTue, May 15 Bloomington Jefferson7-5W
SoftballMon, May 14 St. Francis3-4L
BaseballMon, May 14 Fridley13-2W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 12 Minnetonka6-16L
BaseballFri, May 11 St. Louis Park7-3W
SoftballThu, May 10 Blake23-1W
SoftballWed, May 09 St. Louis Park18-6W
Boys TennisWed, May 09 Robbinsdale Armstrong1-6L
BaseballWed, May 09 Irondale10-2W
Boys LacrosseTue, May 08 Totino-Grace13-3W
Girls LacrosseTue, May 08 Spring Lake Park13-11W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballFri, May 18 4:15Totino-GraceTotino-Grace
Boys LacrosseSat, May 19 12:00Holy AngelsHoly Angels
Boys TrackSat, May 19 True Team OpponentsTBA
Girls TrackSat, May 19 True Team OpponentsTBA
BaseballMon, May 21 4:15Holy AngelsHome
Boys TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Boys TrackTue, May 29 Section OpponentsTBA
Girls TrackTue, May 29 Season RecordTBA
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Girls LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Stories Written by Annalisa Huge

Sophomore to be future designer

Annalisa Huge
May 18, 2010
Filed under Fashion, Student Life

Sophomore Kate Hinkens has kept a sketchbook of clothing designs since grade school, and for the past few years these scattered designs have finally come to life. This talented young designer is not intrigued by the superficial nature of the fashion industry, so she plans to let her passion... (more...)

MIA goes mod

Annalisa Huge
May 7, 2010
Filed under Art Exhibit Reviews, Reviews

Two meditative individuals stare at a dark canvas in Thomas Struth’s photograph, “The Rothko Chapel.” This young man and woman display a perfect sense of how we, as viewers, stare in awe at the masterpieces in a museum. With its newest exhibit, the Minneapolis Institute of... (more...)

Quirky, Victorian appeal found in Minneapolis bistro

Annalisa Huge
April 21, 2010
Filed under Restaurant Reviews, Reviews

This charming bistro located just off Hennepin Avenue in Uptown offers creative cuisine for a reasonable price. The Duplex serves a variety of imaginative entrées from wild rice risotto to pork tenderloin with blackberry demi-glaze. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and has... (more...)

Peer ministers lead Courage Retreat

Annalisa Huge
March 8, 2010
Filed under Student Life

This year, twelve senior Peer Ministers got the chance to be a part of the Youth Frontier seventh grade Courage Retreat at Our Lady of Grace. The day was filled with life lessons and thought-provoking stories that taught seventh graders how to use their everyday courage. This retreat had students... (more...)

Secret sophomore singer

Annalisa Huge
March 5, 2010
Filed under Featured Student Life, Student Life

Preparing for a summer concert in London, sophomore Meme Halpern travels around the world with her award-winning girls choir. Growing up singing in her elementary school choir, Halpern learned to use her talent to compete in festivals and entertain crowds. Halpern is one of 45 girls in the... (more...)

Emma Peterson — Sophomore Transfer

Annalisa Huge
February 18, 2010
Filed under Q&A

KE: What grade are you in and where did you go before BSM? EP: I’m a sophomore, and I went to Blake. KE: Why did you leave Blake? EP: I was sick of Blake. I have been there since I was four and I didn’t like knowing everyone and everyone knowing me. KE: Why did you pick BSM? EP:... (more...)

Twilight: team Edward vs. team Jacob

Annalisa Huge and Margaret Miller
December 7, 2009
Filed under Opinions

Team Edward or Team Jacob? Edward Not only does he glimmer beautifully in the sunlight, have the ability to read minds, and drive a shiny, silver Volvo, but Edward also shows all the characteristics of the perfect soulmate. He has the whole dangerous thing going for him, seeing as he is a... (more...)

Annual BSM auction

Annalisa Huge
November 16, 2009
Filed under News

The BSM auction, “A Knight for All Seasons,” is an annual event where guests can help raise money to support the mission of the school by enjoying an elegant meal, meeting new faces, and bidding on the items at the silent and live auction. This year’s auction will take place... (more...)

Girls varsity tennis victorious at sections

Annalisa Huge
October 28, 2009
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

Senior Elizabeth Graven and junior Taylor Ahlborn claimed their ticket to the State Tournament, and their first doubles sectional championship title last Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Their biggest accomplishment? Defeating both of Edina High School’s doubles teams, the top seeds in their... (more...)

A recessionistas’ haven

Annalisa Huge
October 18, 2009
Filed under Fashion, Reviews

Located right off Water Street in the heart of downtown Excelsior, Cynthia Rae Dress Code boutique attracts high-school fashionistas who enjoy hunting for one-of-a-kind pieces such as patterned blouses and vintage jewelry. The affordable prices and chic uptown theme is what makes the shop so... (more...)

BSM Football Opener

Annalisa Huge
September 18, 2009
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

Barely winning in overtime last fall, the Red Knights opened their 2009 season with a more decisive victory over the Robbinsdale-Cooper Hawks. “We knew it would be a tough game,” said head coach Patrick Kreiger, “Cooper is a well-coached team, and we are very pleased with... (more...)