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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 Devon FitzGerald

Tina Fey and Steve Carell make for a solid “Date Night”

Devon Fitzgerald
May 10, 2010
Filed under a&e featured, Movie Reviews, Reviews

Based on its trailer, any success (besides the punchline for an NBC late night show) for “Date Night” looked bleak; starring the increasingly un-funny Steve Carell (“Evan Almighty,” anyone?), an awkward plot about a middle aged-couple’s quest for adventure, and... (more...)

Leap Year

Devon Fitzgerald
January 18, 2010
Filed under Movie Reviews, Reviews

Based on its trailer, “Leap Year” should have been another sub-par, over-budgeted romantic comedy starring decent actors who just look pretty on camera. But after watching 100 minutes of pure enjoyment, it’s safe to say “Leap Year” is anything but sub-par. Amy... (more...)

Drew Barrymore’s directing debut with “Juno’s” Ellen Page is a knock-out!

Devon Fitzgerald
October 27, 2009
Filed under Movie Reviews, Reviews

If anything can top Ellen Page’s performance as an impregnated sassy-pants in “Juno,” it’s “Whip It,” another memorable Ellen Page characterization of a sassy teen, but this time, with a passion for roller-derby. Directed by first-timer Drew Barrymore, “Whip... (more...)

Guzman to lead spring break trip to India

Devon Fitzgerald
May 19, 2009
Filed under News, Top Stories

Attention all “Slumdog Millionaire” lovers and wannabes: during spring break of 2010, a group of BSM students will have the opportunity to spend 14 days traveling throughout India. The trip is open to all students grades 9-12, and Sra. Lidibette Rosado-Guzman and Ms. Kathryn Green are hoping... (more...)

BSM names 2009 Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Devon Fitzgerald
February 23, 2009
Filed under News, Top Stories

After seven semesters of long nights studying, hundreds of cups of coffee, and completing even the most tedious homework assignments, this year’s valedictorians and salutatorian have been announced. Seniors Amelia Raether and Griffin Muckley are the class of 2009 valedictorians, while... (more...)

Apple releases eco friendly MacBooks

devon fitzgerald
January 21, 2009
Filed under News

Apple has yet again put out a new version of their MacBook, however, this new line of computers is truly different from past models. The new MacBook continues the environmental commitment Apple CEO Steve Jobs declared in May 2007 after the company was attacked by environmental group Greenpeace... (more...)

Literary arts magazine looks for students’ creative works

Devon Fitzgerald
December 16, 2008
Filed under News

For many students,  January 9 is simply the last Friday before finals. However, for aspiring artists, it is also the deadline for Apotheosis submissions. Advisers Mr. Tom Backen, Ms. Sue Jacobson, and Ms. Paula Leider and the student editorial board are looking for “drawings, paintings,... (more...)

Letters to America’s next President voice students’ concerns

Devon Fitzgerald
December 16, 2008
Filed under News

The 2008 presidential election had a record number of young voters; however, students in Mr. Tom Backen and Ms. Maura Brew’s Creative Writing classes did much more than just vote. Before the next president was even chosen, the classes were assigned to write a persuasive letter, yet it was... (more...)

Teen heartthrobs back for a third time

Devon FitzGerald
November 12, 2008
Filed under Movie Reviews, Reviews

As the blue-eyed, teen heartthrob Zac Efron sings in the opening scene, “This is the last chance to make your mark, history will know who we are,” High School Musical 3 sets out to do just that–make one last memorable movie to complete Disney’s hugely successful High... (more...)

Authentic Italian in Eden Prairie

Devon FitzGerald
November 3, 2008
Filed under Restaurant Reviews

From the first taste of the freshly made Italian bread to the last bite of the coveted banana foster dessert, Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano surpasses all expectations of a Midwest chain restaurant. Located in the Eden Prairie Center, Biaggi’s offers exceptional Italian food from kid-friendly... (more...)

Knightline updates its style

Devon FitzGerald
October 9, 2008
Filed under Activities

Nearly two months into the new school year, the familiarities of daily math assignments, hall passes, and Taco Tuesdays have returned, but one thing is noticeably different than in past years: the absence of Knightline. The regularly occurring show, starring comedic upperclassmen who entertained... (more...)

Girls’ Swim and Dive is Ready For Conference

Devon Fitzgerald
September 30, 2008
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

After losing 15 swimmers to graduation and transferring, this year’s swim team hasn’t lost any momentum. As the reigning conference champions, they hope to reclaim the title, but “this year is really a rebuilding year for us,” said co-captain senior Sarah Koch. In an... (more...)