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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

Shannon Stroh

(Emily Kruse)

Shannon Stroh

May 21, 2012

Leila Aboussir, Online Photography Editor

Lights come up, voices start ringing, and the band starts playing their instruments. Shannon Stroh has been an avid member of the BSM theater department since her entrance into the school, but is rarely seen on the actual stage. Yet, Shannon’s dedication alongside her sarcastic, witty personality has made her an extraordinary member of the tremendous... 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
BaseballMon, May 21 Holy Angels1-0W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 19 Holy Angels15-6W
BaseballFri, May 18 Totino-Grace6-4W
SoftballThu, May 17 Totino-Grace5-0W
Boys TrackThu, May 17 NSConference Opponents7th place
Boys TrackThu, May 17 True Team Opponents5th Place
Girls TrackThu, May 17 NSConference Opponents5th place
Girls TrackThu, May 17 True Team Opponents5th Place
Girls LacrosseThu, May 17 Cretin-Derham Hall11-22L
SoftballWed, May 16 Chisago Lakes10-0W
Boys LacrosseTue, May 15 Spring Lake Park21-0W
BaseballTue, May 15 Bloomington Jefferson7-5W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
Boys TrackTue, May 29 Section OpponentsTBA
Girls TrackTue, May 29 Season RecordTBA
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Girls LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Boys TennisTue, Jun 05 1:00TBABaseline Tennis Center
SoftballThu, Jun 07 1:00TBACaswell Park
Boys TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls GolfTue, Jun 12 TBABunker Hill Golf Course
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Stories Written by Sean Buckhorn

Thunderhawks upset Red Knights at state

Sean Buckhorn
March 26, 2010
Filed under Sports, Sports Center, Winter Sports

Boys’ basketball state For the Red Knights, Wednesday’s state quarterfinal was a game played according to Murphy’s Law. Nearly everything that could have gone wrong did––the Red Knights shot a measly 34.6 percent from the field, were out-rebounded 32-24, and senior captain... (more...)

Q&A with state champion Tourville

Sean Buckhorn
March 16, 2010
Filed under Q&A, Sports, Sports Center, Top Stories, Winter Sports

After six years of cramped auxiliary gym practices, struggling to make weight, and, above all, small teams, senior Nick Tourville was rewarded with a wrestling state championship on March 5. Here’s what the three-year captain and state champion wrestler had to say about his season, his... (more...)

Red Knights edge out Royals, fall to Skippers

Sean Buckhorn
March 2, 2010
Filed under News

This varsity hockey season has been one defined by youth––with four freshmen and five sophomores skating regularly for the Red Knights, this years’ team is without question one of the youngest in head coach Ken Pauly’s seventeen years with BSM. And with the treacherous Section... (more...)

“New Moon” only enjoyable to die-hard “Twilight” fans

Sean Buckhorn
December 10, 2009
Filed under Movie Reviews, Reviews

Admittedly, I expected little from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”. This was, after all, a movie planned, filmed, and edited in a little less than nine months; a movie based upon a poorly-written novel; a movie that compelled one female fan to shriek “Team Jacob” across... (more...)

Girls soccer section heartbreak

Mike Geer and Sean Buckhorn
October 28, 2009
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories

This is not how Casey Teichert envisioned her senior season: sprawled on the Hopkins turf, miles away from the Metrodome, surrounded by crying teammates. The scoreboard above her was proof of the unexpected, what no one thought could possibly happen. The Red Knight girls’ soccer team––the... (more...)

Extract Barely Worth Seeing

Sean Buckhorn
September 12, 2009
Filed under Movie Reviews, Reviews

For anyone hoping Mike Judge could conjure up more red-stapler, case-of-the-Mondays magic, you will be sorely disappointed. Judge’s latest effort, “Extract,” falls way short of its hilarious predecessor, “Office Space,” mainly due to plot issues and several poor... (more...)

Cars broken into in Synagogue lot

Sean Buckhorn
May 6, 2009
Filed under News

Benilde-St. Margaret’s has increased security measures in the parking lots in response to several car break-ins that occurred on Tuesday, April 20. Two cars were broken into shortly after students moved their cars to accommodate for a funeral taking place at the Synagogue. The perpetrator... (more...)

Baseball Season Starts Off Strong with Two Consecutive Wins

Sean Buckhorn
April 19, 2009
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports

The outcome of the BSM boys’ baseball team’s home opener was never really in question; the Red Knights breezed past the Columbia Heights Hylanders by a score of 6-0, thanks largely to their dominating pitching, giving up only one hit over the course of the game.  Making his first... (more...)

Man comedy painfully funny

Sean Buckhorn
April 6, 2009
Filed under Movie Reviews

Perhaps no man has had a greater effect on comedy films in this decade than Judd Apatow; this much is evident after watching “I Love You Man.” Though Apatow had no part in producing this movie, it contains all of the raunchy humor and formulaic plot-lines that have come to define... (more...)

Boys Hockey defeated by rival Holy Angels

Sean Buckhorn
February 17, 2009
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

In a match-up of two of the states’ elite hockey programs, the BSM boys’ varsity hockey team was defeated by the Holy Angels Stars 3-1 on February 14 at Richfield Ice Arena. This was BSM’s second consecutive loss, as they were beaten by the Totino-Grace Eagles 4-3 on February... (more...)

Twin Cities suburb strives to become more green

Sean Buckhorn
February 10, 2009
Filed under News

As the amount fossil fuels in the world continues to decrease at an alarming rate, alternative energy sources–solar, hydrogen, thermal, and wind power––must take on a larger role in powering our world. Perhaps the most viable of these sources available today is wind energy. On October... (more...)

Boys’ Swimming Plans on Finishing the Season Strong

Sean Buckhorn
February 10, 2009
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

On the surface, it may appear as though the BSM boys’ swimming team has not had a successful season. Hobbled early on by low numbers and a relatively young team, their current record (1-7) does not accurately reflect either the ability or the talent of the team. Anchored by a strong... (more...)

Red Knight Boys’ Basketball Defeated Against the Islanders

Sean Buckhorn
February 10, 2009
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

In a slow, intense, defensive battle, the BSM boys’ varsity basketball team was defeated by the De La Salle Islanders 44-29 on February 7. Though the score at half-time was only 21-16 in favor of the Islanders, BSM was ultimately overwhelmed by De La Salle’s man-to-man defensive... (more...)

Despite small team, wrestling is preparing for strong season

Sean Buckhorn
November 19, 2008
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

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Michelle Bachman: a shameful representation of MN

sean buckhorn
November 19, 2008
Filed under Opinions

Long the blemish on the political face of Minnesota, U.S. Representative Michelle Bachmann has been known for her absurd and outrageous antics that put Minnesota to shame. By examining a number of her comments, actions, and controversies, one can see that Michele Bachmann is clearly unfit for... (more...)

Grandparents Day a huge success

Sean Buckhorn
October 27, 2008
Filed under News

With over 1,300 people, 550 of them grandparents, Benilde-St. Margaret’s hosted one the largest Grandparents’ Days ever on October 10. As with last year’s Grandparents’ Day, only students with grandparents in attendance were allowed to participate in the activities.... (more...)

Kings of Leon rule over the energized rock scene

Sean Buckhorn
October 20, 2008
Filed under Music Reviews, Reviews

Continuing upon a trend developed on their previous album, southern rockers Kings of Leon have completely renovated their style. On their latest effort, Only by the Night, Kings of Leon mixes both power ballads and intense jams, moving further away from their old, garage-rock sound. Comprised... (more...)

Boys’ Cross Country 9th Place At Eden Prairie Invite

Sean Buckhorn
September 26, 2008
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

Battling the elements, the boys’ cross country team fought to a ninth place finish at the Eden Prairie Metro Invitational 5k on September 13. In a race loaded with larger and more experienced teams, the boys encountered fierce rain and chilling winds that greatly slowed the race down. Leading... (more...)