Pond Hockey Tournament raises $50,035 for Jablonski February 1, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Students and teachers swap outfits for Catholic Schools Week February 1, 2012 at 7:58 am
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with pjs and honors February 1, 2012 at 7:58 am
One Act play takes second place at sub-sections February 1, 2012 at 7:57 am
Youth In Goverment members lobby for government changes February 1, 2012 at 7:56 am
February 3, 2012
Nicole Sarquis, Staff Writer
History teachers tend to ramble off unrelatable facts about flappers, bootlegging, and the ease of life in the “Roaring 20s” during a typical U.S. History class, leaving their students with no real understanding of the subject. At the same time, English teachers’ enthusiasm over F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” can only be understood if students reading the literary classic have a solid knowledge base of the time period the novel is set in. In an attempts to bridge the gap between literature and history studies, two teachers––Ms. Megan Kern and Ms. Anne Marie Dominguez––have paired up to teach their newly developed class, American Studies, to juniors, combining the... Continue Reading
February 3, 2012
Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
“Don’t miss.” That was the thought that ran through the head of senior forward Sanjay Lumpkin when he got the ball under the basket unguarded with three seconds left in the game. Lumpkin made the layup, giving the top ranked boys’ basketball team a 67-65 win over number two Spring Lake Park. “We were just trying to get a screen and roll on the top. The ball went into the corner and I just cut back door and no one was guarding me,” said Lumpkin. The Red Knights struggled to contain Spring Lake Park’s Sean Scott, who had a career night with 36 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks in a packed, pro-Panther gymnasium. Head coach Mr. John Moore admitted that guarding Scott isn’t an exact... Continue Reading
Junior Shannon Galvin rehearses for the upcoming Les Miserables performance wither her fellow cast members. (Giulia Imholte)
January 27, 2012
Emily Kline, Staff Writer
Blue Water Theatre Company, one of the Twin Cities’ top performing arts groups for youth, is taking on “Les Misérables,” one of musical theatre’s most famous works, for their winter production. Juniors Rachel Hogen and Shannon Galvin, along with sophomore Rachel Wallace, joined the cast in late November and are currently in rehearsals for the... Continue Reading
February 1, 2012
Nick Hillson, Staff Writer
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is a bill running through Congress in an attempt to curb the illegal uploading and downloading of copyrighted information and programs. Unfortunately, due to extremely vague wording and unclear definitions, the censorship proposed could extend to websites such as Facebook, various e-mails, and any other free forum. Not only is SOPA ineffective for all but the technologically impaired, but it violates our rights and benefits only a small handful of elites. SOPA works by requiring websites and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to search through sent information and to censor any infringing material. Not only does this ignore the privacy guaranteed in the Constitution... Continue Reading
The Mock Trial team had a succesful season at several competitions due to immense practice and help from professional lawyers. (Photo courtesy of Jim Vogl)
February 3, 2012
Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer
Beginning in October, the Mock Trial team has practiced every night from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in room 121 in preparation for upcoming competitions. Coming to a close on January 31st, the season ended on a strong note, making it to subsections before loosing their last competition. The season commenced with general practices to help initiate new members.... Continue Reading
| Sport | Date | Opponent | Result | W/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Basketball | Fri, Feb 03 | Spring Lake Park | 67-65 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Jan 31 | Minneapolis Southwest | 70-38 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Sat, Jan 28 | Hill-Murray | 1-3 | Read Story | L |
| Boys Basketball | Sat, Jan 28 | North Branch | 82-21 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Sat, Jan 28 | North Branch | 66-40 | Read Story | W |
| Dance Team | Sat, Jan 28 | Catholic Jamboree | J: 2nd/K: 3rd | ||
| Girls Hockey | Fri, Jan 27 | St. Francis/North Branch | 10-0 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Hockey | Fri, Jan 27 | Moorhead | 2-6 | Read Story | L |
| Wrestling | Fri, Jan 27 | Robbinsdale Cooper | 47-27 | W | |
| Wrestling | Fri, Jan 27 | Mahtomedi | 33-34 | L | |
| Boys Hockey | Thu, Jan 26 | Irondale | 6-1 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Jan 26 | Chisago Lakes | 58 -45 | Read Story | W |
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | 3:00 | Totino-Grace | Parade Ice Gardens |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | 7:30 | Spring Lake Park | Blaine |
| Wrestling | Sat, Feb 04 | 9:00 | TBA | Pine Island |
| Girls Basketball | Mon, Feb 06 | 6:00 | DeLaSalle | DeLaSalle |
| Boys Hockey | Wed, Feb 08 | 7:30 | Shattuck-St. Mary's | Shattuck-St. Mary's |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 10 | 7:15 | St. Louis Park | St. Louis Park |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 10 | 6:00 | Chisago Lakes | Home |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 11 | 2:30 | Totino-Grace | St. Louis Park |
| Dance Team | Sat, Feb 11 | 1:00 | Sections | Austin |
| Boys Hockey | Tue, Feb 14 | 7:00 | Chisago Lakes | Chisago Lakes |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | 7:15 | Columbia Heights | Home |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Feb 16 | 7:15 | Waconia | Home |
In an effort to break away from the constant comparison of her twin sister, Meredith decided to join the Knight Errant staff and see her name in print. A constant insomniac due to her constantly haunted house, Meredith Gallagher holds the current world record for staying awake, reading Huckleberry Finn, and watching Pride & Prejudice simultaneously. Meredith started a Trail Mix Fan club at the age of eight, her most honored and prestigious position at BSM. Her greatest aspiration in life is to be the second Jane Goodall, living with the chimps in deep forests of South Africa, never to be heard of again. To pursue her chimp passion, Meredith has decided to take time off from Journalism next year, graduating early to study with the world’s most renowned Chimp-tologists.
Meredith Gallagher
May 24, 2010
Filed under Features, Student Life
Feeding her caffeine addiction, trying new foods, and reading a good book are just a few of the things Keelin O’Neil spends her free time doing. Along with a passion for traveling, a love of new experiences, and a dedication to helping others, the Benilde-St. Margaret’s senior has... (more...)
Margaret Miller
May 18, 2010
Filed under Features
Alex Peck Alex Peck, a senior, got a tattoo on his back right after his 18th birthday. “My parents said I either had to win state, or when I turn 18,” said Peck, “I had wanted one since freshman year.” Peck’s tattoo is of a Chi-Roo Cross, which has the word “credere”... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
May 14, 2010
Filed under News
In 1960, a young British woman, accompanied by her mother, stepped onto the grassy planes of Tanzania. Jane Goodall, 27 at the time, was given six months and limited funds to observe a group of Chimpanzees in the Gombe Stream National Park. Now, 50 years later, Dr. Jane Goodall has spread her... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
April 28, 2010
Filed under Features, Student Life, Top Stories
For nearly two weeks over spring break, five senior girls travelled to Konga, South Africa to work in Open Arms orphanage. Started by BSM alum Bob Hickey Solis, the orphanage is a safe haven for the children, many of whom were abandoned by their parents. Ms. Nicole Rasmussen and Spanish teacher... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
March 24, 2010
Filed under Art Exhibit Reviews, Reviews, scene featured
For over 2,000 years, the Dead Sea Scrolls had been hidden away from the world. Then, in 1947, a Bedouin shepherd discovered the first scroll preserved within an ancient clay jug in a cave at the abandoned settlement of Qumran, Israel. Since then, the scrolls have thrown the academic world... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
March 9, 2010
Filed under Around the Corner, Reviews
One of the best breakfast places in the west metro, Good Day Cafe is famous for its delicious egg dishes. Whether it be one of their omelettes, quiches, or eggs Benedict, you cannot go wrong at Good Day. They are also known for their pancakes, crepes, and lunch sandwiches. The most recent addition... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
February 23, 2010
Filed under Around the Corner, Reviews
Part deli, part bakery, part cafe, Turtle Bread Company is the perfect place to go for a giant cookie after school or a filling breakfast on the weekends. Located on 44th Street in Linden Hills, the independently owned and operated restaurant offers customers a large and diverse menu: Oatmeal... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
February 11, 2010
Filed under Around the Corner, Reviews
While it doesn’t serve up snack food, HomeMade Pizza Company, located in Calhoun Commons, is still a great place to stop after school. A Papa Murphy-esque pizza place, HomeMade will create a fresh, unbaked pizza with all the toppings. Customers simply have to take it home and place it... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
January 26, 2010
Filed under Featured Student Life, Student Life
Matthew Kriske has been making art all his life. Whether it be painting, drawing, creating personalized shoes, or publishing his work, the BSM senior can’t imagine his life without art. “It’s been a part of me for as long as I can remember,” he said. Though Kriske has... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
January 8, 2010
Filed under Humor
I don’t know what it is about FarmVille. Maybe it’s the satisfaction of watching as you harvest your own artichokes. Maybe it’s the joy of finding a stray goose on your plot of land. Maybe it’s the fact that I don’t even begin to understand the allure of the Facebook... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
January 4, 2010
Filed under Around the Corner, Restaurant Reviews, Reviews
Instead of Jamba Juice like always, try going to Smoothie King for your after-school snack. This stop, located just on the corner of Cedar Lake Road and Parkdale Drive, offers more than 50 different flavors of smoothies. Since 1973, the chain has focused all of its attention on producing the... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
December 10, 2009
Filed under a&e featured, Movie Reviews, Reviews
In the midst of Twilight media-mania, many a movie have slipped under the radar, and none more deserving than the post-apocalyptic masterpiece, “The Road.” The movie follows a father and son as they try to weather the constant rains, survive encounters with cannibals, and find enough... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
November 12, 2009
Filed under Around the Corner, Reviews
Opening its doors in Golden Valley earlier this summer, Smashburger isn’t exactly a new take on the classic burger joint, but it has definitely taken the art of fast food to new heights. The burgers there are absolutely delicious–they may as well be homemade–but Smashburger... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
October 12, 2009
Filed under Around the Corner
Located less than 30 seconds from BSM, Harvest Moon Coffee Shop is the perfect place to go after school. A welcome change from Caribou and Starbucks, this independently-owned coffeehouse uses beans from a specialty roaster right in Cannon Falls, ensuring freshness and great taste. Along with... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
September 11, 2009
Filed under Around the Corner
Instead of always turning to Chipotle or Noodles for your after school snack, try Baja Sol Tortilla Grill. Since 1995, with the opening of its first location in Minneapolis, the fast food chain has been serving up excellent Mexican food. From a diverse menu of tostadas, half a dozen different... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
September 8, 2009
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Instead of spending her last few weeks of summer at home, senior Martha Hawkinson opted to live thousands of miles away in Argentina where she spent a month as a foreign exchange student. Hawkinson lived in the city of Rafaela, attending school, meeting new friends, and experiencing a new culture. She... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
June 3, 2009
Filed under Student Life
After four years of high school, few students can boast of a perfect GPA, but Griffin Muckley is one of two students from the class of 2009 to do just that. Not only did Griffin achieve straight A’s, but he challenged himself with AP classes and participated in a wide range of extracurriculars.... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
May 6, 2009
Filed under Opinions
Swine flu. Swine flu. Swine flu. Swine flu! It’s impossible to turn on the TV or log onto the Internet or even walk down the hallway without hearing some mention of the spreading sickness. Yes, it is a serious issue, but people need to get their facts straight before they start overreacting. The... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
April 24, 2009
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Jen Deglmann has come a long way from the Moscow orphanage where she spent the first 18 months of her life. With the dedication and determination of her mom, the BSM junior overcame disease, injury, and malnourishment. LIFE IN THE ORPHANAGE Originally named Olga Vladimirovna Matveychuk, Jen... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
March 24, 2009
Filed under News, Top Stories
Performing for a crowded auditorium on Saturday, March 14, choir students put on “Feast of Life,” a modern-day interpretation of the Gospel of Luke featuring the vocal talents of 17 BSM choir students. “There’s a big group of seniors this year,” said Nancy Stockhaus. “They wanted... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
February 10, 2009
Filed under News, Top Stories
On the first day of the new semester, most teachers were just worried about getting the names of their new students right, but Sister Jeanne Marie Vanderlinde was busy saving anything she could find that wasn’t already drenched with water. She was greeted Tuesday morning with three inches... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
January 21, 2009
Filed under News
Students in the Social Justice classes packed the Great Hall with poster boards, hand-outs, food, and even a few dogs. Held on January 9 and including over 100 students, this was the fair’s largest showing to date. “I think it’s important to remind ourselves about the world around us,”... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
December 16, 2008
Filed under News
Starting in January, the price of candy sold in the BSM Spirit Shop will increase to 75 cents. Currently, candy is sold during all lunches and after school for 50 cents, but Spirit Shop management decided to raise the price in order to help cover costs. At its current price, each candy bar... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
November 4, 2008
Filed under Restaurant Reviews
The El Loro chain of restaurants has only been in the Twin Cities for eight years, but they are already known for their authentic Mexican dishes: enchiladas, burritos, tostadas, tomales, quesadillas and chips with salsa. They’ve got it all. Even for those weary of spicy foods, El Loro... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
October 30, 2008
Filed under News
In the office of the Beth El Synagogue hangs a painting given to them by Benilde-St. Margaret’s art students. With vibrant colors, it depicts the Bread of the Earth and Fruit of the Vine and symbolizes the harmonious relationship between BSM and Beth El. Though it seems odd to have a Catholic... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
October 14, 2008
Filed under Movie Reviews, Reviews
“You have been activated,” a robotic woman’s voice says from an unknown number on Jerry Shaw’s cell phone, and Eagle Eye begins, but the promising thriller fails to deliver anything special to the big screen. The viewer will have no problem forgetting this good-not-great... (more...)
Meredith Gallagher
September 26, 2008
Filed under News
More than a few students shared looks of confusion at the Opening School Liturgy early in September when they were asked to place their talents into baskets. Although the baskets are new to the school Masses, the Rwandan bowls will most likely be a fixture at all future Liturgies. They are... (more...)
