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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 Emily Roberts

Operation Glass Slipper huge success

Emily Roberts
March 25, 2010
Filed under News, Student Life, Top Stories

It’s a girl’s most memorable event from high school. Shopping for that beautiful one-of-a-kind gown, searching for the perfect pair of shoes to accompany dress of her dreams, and finding that “just right” piece of jewelry that doesn’t draw too much attention away... (more...)

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B-ball stud stands out as a fashionisto

Theresa Lau and Emily Roberts
December 7, 2009
Filed under Fashion, Student Life

Most students would admit to envying senior Darren Glover’s basketball skills; however, this year some of D-Glove’s classmates have been seen envying something different–his fashion sense. “I didn’t expect to become an icon with the way that I dressed. I just wake up every morning... (more...)

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Well-heeled freshman

Emily Roberts
December 7, 2009
Filed under Fashion

When receiving his first pair of flashy red and white Nike Dunks for Christmas last year, freshman Jake Szinski was unaware that along with the gift he anxiously unwrapped came an extra price to pay–an addiction to one-of-a-kind athletic shoes that most boys could only dream of owning... (more...)

Foreign Exchange Policy Excludes Athletes

Emily Roberts
June 4, 2009
Filed under Sports

Sophomore Thi Hoang was shocked and disappointed when she found out she was no longer eligible to compete after already playing tennis her freshman year: “This year I went to Round-Up to sign up for tennis, and the athletic department said I could practice, but not compete,” said... (more...)

Relay For Life fundraiser for cancer unites community

Emily Roberts
May 19, 2009
Filed under News, slideshows, Top Stories

For twelve hours, members of the BSM community and other strangers from around the area gathered on the school’s track and field to spend the night celebrating, remembering, and fundraising for all the lives of those affected by cancer. This powerful night consisted of people, all ages,... (more...)

Fears put to the test at the Science Museum

emily roberts
April 27, 2009
Filed under twin cities hot spot

Featured at the Science Museum of Minnesota until May 15, the exhibit Goosebumps helps people test their fears using fun, lifelike replicas of the four most common things people worry about: falling, electric shock, animals, and loud noises.   These thrilling tests are provided to assure that... (more...)

Junior class attends annual college fair

Emily Roberts
April 24, 2009
Filed under News

As the current senior class anxiously waits to hear back from the college admission departments, the Benilde-St. Margaret’s annual College Fair attracted many juniors, and even some underclassman, to begin to examine future college options. Parents and students alike feel that with the... (more...)

Saint Paul parade heats up winter

Emily Roberts
February 13, 2009
Filed under twin cities hot spot

Each year, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival takes place at the end of January––just in time for when many Minnesotans become tired of the frigid weather. Rather than escaping the Minnesota winters, the community can gather and, together, celebrate everything our wonderful state has to offer.... (more...)

Delicious Creations at Cupcake

Emily Roberts
February 12, 2009
Filed under Restaurant Reviews

Grandma’s kitchen has always been the haven where delicious, fresh baked treats are plentiful. However, Cupcake Cafe, located in Minneapolis, may have grandmas everywhere looking for a new hobby. Every day, for the past five years, Cupcake’s bakers have maintained a busy schedule... (more...)

Adventurous Eaters Choose Kabobi

Emily Roberts
January 26, 2009
Filed under Restaurant Reviews

Unlike most counter service restaurants, Kabobi exceeds expectations. Adventurous eaters love the selection of Greek food. The most craved items on their menu include the lamb gyros and the chicken kabobs. As a slice of lamb wrapped in pita bread may not sound too appetizing, the combination... (more...)

Parents required for Friday and Saturday night trips to MOA

Emily Roberts
January 20, 2009
Filed under News

Mall of America’s Parental Escort Policy (PEP) is forcing teenagers to shop with their guardians on weekend evenings. On Friday and Saturday nights, after 4 p.m., anyone under the age of 16 must be with an adult over the age of 21. People between the ages of 16 and 21 must be prepared... (more...)

Blackberry releases new touchscreen Storm

emily roberts
October 30, 2008
Filed under News

The release of the new Blackberry Storm is just a few weeks away, and numerous wireless carriers will be selling this new product. The Storm, coming out in late November, is quite similar to Apple’s iPhone; Blackberry imitated many of the iPhone’s most popular features. However,... (more...)

Junior raises larger than your average house cat

Emily Roberts
October 9, 2008
Filed under Student Life

Junior Cody Smith strays away from the ordinary when it comes to what pet he has roaming around his home. Smith had a tame mountain lion as his childhood pet, but it passed away a couple of years ago.  Jewels, the family’s mountain lion, lived until the age of 17. Smith’s mother... (more...)

Girls’ Tennis is on Their Way to Another Successful Season

Emily Roberts
September 26, 2008
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

With an 8-2 record so far and lots of tough competition to look forward to, the girls’ varsity tennis team is on the right path for a very successful season. After a recent disappointing loss to Providence Academy, the girls held their heads high in order to pull off a 7-0 victory against... (more...)