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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Road to Prom
Boys’ hockey takes home the State championship
Pond Hockey tournament organized to raise money for Jablonski
Rising actors partake in Les Miserables performance
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 Morgan Rogers

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Emma Hafermann

Morgan Rogers, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Tremendous Twelve

Not only has Emma Hafermann been voted “most fashionable” by her senior class, won awards in both math and science, and held down a job since freshman year, but she also makes time to enjoy the things she wants to do. Unlike many other BSM students, Hafermann is not involved in every club... (more...)

The thin line between ignorance and racism

Morgan Rogers, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2011
Filed under Features

Going to a school where the majority of students are a different race is not a easy feat to overcome. There are every day trials and tribulations that press the students to their limits both with tolerance and patience. “Being black there are assumptions made based on the color of my skin,... (more...)

A lack of exposure to diversity may be the reason for ignorance

Morgan Rogers, Features editor
March 20, 2011
Filed under Features

Generalizations based on race and culture are often times what make people feel set apart from others. “It’s definitely teachers that don’t want to cross that line. They always want to use the correct terms. People throw around so many terms like “Asian American” or “east Asian.”... (more...)

Boys’ barely secure win against Cooper

Morgan Rogers, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs

The boys’ basketball team beat Robbinsdale Cooper on February 25 by just four points, with a score of 66 to 62. “We started off slow, but we eventually came together and picked it up for a very much needed W,” said Captain Myles Barnes. If the boys win their game on Tuesday... (more...)

Girls’ beat Cooper for senior night

Morgan Rogers, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs

The girls’ basketball team beat Cooper on February 25, winning with a score of 58 to 49. This victory secured the Red Knights as the conference champs, and they play Tuesday March 1 in the first round of sections. “[This victory] shows us that we can pull out the win even through... (more...)

dance team

Knightettes’ clutch performance wins state

Katie Cashman, staff writer
February 23, 2011
Filed under Winter Sports

The combination of four months of intense practice and a flawless final performance paid off when the jazz dance team took first on February 19 at the state tournament, dancing to the song “Heart of the Matter” by India Arie. The team’s motto––slow and steady wins the race––proved... (more...)

Morgan Rogers Jittering for Online

Hey coffee, thanks a latté

Morgan Rogers, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2011
Filed under Humor

Most kids spend their childhood on playgrounds, helping their mom bake cookies, or playing Barbies at a play date. I, however, spent my adolescent years at a quaint cafe in the heart of Wayzata, also known as Starbucks. Most of my first memories involve coffee. Whether that was the pots (one... (more...)

The dangers of unnatural and natural tanning

Morgan Rogers
December 3, 2010
Filed under Features

Lathering on the suntan lotion may help to protect from the sun’s rays that everyone seems to recognize as dangerous in the summer, but in the winter, people are taking it upon themselves to keep their sun-kissed skin present even when the sun disappears. What many people see as a rich glow... (more...)

Crosswalk fashion show stops traffic…literally

Morgan Rogers
October 15, 2010
Filed under Fashion

As Minnesota Fashion Week kicked off, three designers were traffic-stopping…literally. Cliche, a small store in uptown, hosted a fashion show on September 23 showcasing three up and coming designers whose models strutted the crosswalks of 24th Street and Lyndale Avenue. The first designer... (more...)

Red Knights start season on a high note against the Mustangs

Morgan Rogers
September 7, 2010
Filed under Fall Sports

With a win under their belts against Holy Angels, the BSM girls’ soccer team came ready to play against the Breck Mustangs on Saturday, August 28. Scoring quickly, the Red Knights ultimately beat the Mustangs 8-0. Although the team welcomes 10 new members to the roster this year, they look... (more...)

Local café offers a cheap and organic alternative

Morgan Rogers
May 25, 2010
Filed under Restaurant Reviews, Reviews

Yoga, great service, and delicious organic food can all be found in an unusual location–a small strip mall off of Minnetonka Boulevard. Living Waters Café offers a variety of moderately priced food made with all-organic ingredients and serves ionized water, a type of drinking water can... (more...)

The backpack battle

Alana Profit and Morgan Rogers
May 14, 2010
Filed under Opinions

Pro-Backpacks Backpacks have become an integral part of the student experience, and taking them away would inevitably cause some logistical problems. First, for the unfortunate student who has Weisgram AP Government in the North Building, then follows it up with Glover Statistics, Band in the... (more...)

Speech sends 9 competitors to State

Morgan Rogers
May 10, 2010
Filed under Activities, Student Life

BSM speech team managed to send nine competitors to the state competition and Alex Plouff, who has been a storyteller since her freshman year, took first place in her category, finally showcasing her numerous hours of practice and dedication. The nine speechers battled fierce competition from... (more...)

Red Knights kick off season on strong note

Morgan Rogers
May 5, 2010
Filed under Sports, Sports Center, Spring Sports

Even on foreign soil, the boys Red Knight lacrosse team managed to dominate their competition, the Cooper Hawks, on Tuesday’s home opener game, ultimately beating the overmatched Hawks 26 to 1. The Red Knights started the game strong with 10 goals in the first quarter alone. Brett Patterson,... (more...)

Underclassmen revive forgotten sailing team

Morgan Rogers
May 5, 2010
Filed under Sports, Sports Center, Spring Sports

Captains Parker Johnson and Jordan Dritz lead a group of fifteen brave freshman and sophomore students in the newly revived sailing team that has started back up for the spring of 2010. The team was initially started about 10 years ago by athletic director Jerry Pettinger and Jim Ryan. More... (more...)

College pressure overwhelming

Morgan Rogers
March 22, 2010
Filed under Opinions

If you have been to any college tour or presentation lately, I am sure you have heard the words, “It is not just about your grades. Colleges look at everything.” These words are supposed to be comforting, yet they just add even more pressure to over-worked high school students. By indicating... (more...)

Sophomore aspires to make movies

Morgan Rogers
March 8, 2010
Filed under Featured Student Life, Student Life

With influences like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron and Christopher Nolan, sophomore Lauren Effertz hopes to join the list of praised directors and is taking steps in the right direction. Effertz began making movies in seventh grade after seeing “Star... (more...)

Junior theater girls

Morgan Rogers
February 22, 2010
Filed under Q&A

KE: So you both are in theater. How many plays do you usually do in a school year? Megan Collins: Right now I’m starting my third and hopefully will do five by the end of the year. It’s kind of insane. Shannon Cron: I usually do four a year. I’ve done two so far…... (more...)

Debbie has a feeling she isn’t in South Africa anymore

Morgan Rogers
February 8, 2010
Filed under Student Life

Coming all the way from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Debbie Rigby arrived this semester as a senior transfer student. Besides just the geographical change, Rigby says many things are different from home, including our English compared to hers. Rigby traveled across the sea this year with a... (more...)

Puck dreams

Morgan Rogers
February 5, 2010
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

Starting Out Countless pucks lost, hundreds of skate sharpenings and thousands of minutes on the ice make up just some of the aspects of junior, Pat Steinhauser’s, and sophomore, Jake Horton’s, lives. For competitors like Steinhauser and Horton, hockey is not a just a sport but... (more...)

One act wonders

Morgan Rogers
February 1, 2010
Filed under Student Life

Eight actors, ranging from freshmen to seniors, take the stage in Benilde-St. Margaret’s one act this year: “Dancing in Lughnasa.” The act is about three grown sisters living with one another in rural Ireland in the summer of 1936, and even with their own individual problems,... (more...)

Boys’ basketball home opener

Morgan Rogers
January 11, 2010
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

The Red Knights’ varsity boys basketball team has won all their games so far, giving them a 5-0 winning season. The game against the Academy of Holy Angels Stars was no different; the boys secured a win at their home opener by outscoring their opponents 84-60. The Red Knights’ strong... (more...)

“Knit free or die”

Morgan Rogers
December 18, 2009
Filed under Activities, Student Life

Beware of swarms of kids with needles, as knitting club is back and bigger than ever. Knitting Club is in its second year and the number of participants has risen dramatically from last year’s two or three regulars to 20 to 25 this year. You may think in order to join knitting club you... (more...)

Reviving Ophelia returns

Morgan Rogers
December 4, 2009
Filed under Student Life

Reviving Ophelia is back this year with two goals in mind: boost self esteem for high-school girls and have fun. This group meets every other Thursday and amidst fun activities, such as gift exchanges and rollerblading outings, promotes positive and healthy lifestyles in girls. Reviving Ophelia... (more...)

Peer pressure about colleges

Morgan Rogers
November 29, 2009
Filed under Opinions

If you have been to any college tour or presentation lately, I am sure you have heard the words, “It is not just about your grades. Colleges look at everything.” These words are supposed to be comforting, yet they just add even more pressure to over-worked high school students.... (more...)

Peer pressure about colleges

Morgan Rogers
November 29, 2009
Filed under Opinions

If you have been to any college tour or presentation lately, I am sure you have heard the words, “It is not just about your grades. Colleges look at everything.” These words are supposed to be comforting, yet they just add even more pressure to over-worked high school students.... (more...)

BSM students pay it forward

Morgan Rogers
November 1, 2009
Filed under Student Life

Paying it forward was originally formed from the idea that if one person could do three good acts to three other people and then encourage those people to do the same, our world could be more connected. The Students Today Leaders Forever program took this idea and applied it to high school... (more...)

Math department goes global with Kiva

Morgan Rogers
October 22, 2009
Filed under News

The BSM math department is going global and displaying this in their choice of the latest Common Basket beneficiary: Kiva, a microfinancing site that tracks money lent to poor entrepreneurs all over the world. Kiva will allow BSM students to directly affect small businesses worldwide. Working... (more...)

Red Knights tie AHA Stars on senior night

Morgan Rogers
October 12, 2009
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Sports Center

Starting nine seniors on Wednesday September 30, the varsity boys soccer team set out to defeat the Academy of Holy Angel’s Stars. There were many scoring opportunities for each team, but neither team could finish them and ended with the Stars scoring a goal with exactly 1 minute and... (more...)

BSM increases technology with Google

Morgan Rogers
October 7, 2009
Filed under News, Top Stories

The production of the Knight Errant switched to a completely paper-free environment in terms of the writing and editing process two years ago, thanks to Google docs. This year, Benilde-St. Margaret’s has set up Google accounts for each student, further pushing them into the technological... (more...)