Staff Profile
Nate Muckley –– staff writer
Nate was born yesterday. So basically you can say anything and he’ll believe it. He likes pizza, naps, and aliens because they exist. Right? RIGHT?! Nevertheless, Nate continues to amaze crowds nightly with his one man show, “It Must be Fall, ‘Cause Girl You Be Trippin’,” running on Broadway until December. His greatest accomplishment to date has been slaying a pterodactyl with his bear hands–literally the hands of a bear. His greatest dream is to perform with a Moroccan princess. It was decided in 8th grade that he does not have a “hat face,” or as the Spanish call it, “una cara por los sombreros.”
Nic Brinza
Nate Muckley, staff writer
May 27, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Tremendous Twelve
When asked what he wants to be remembered for, Nic Brinza replied, “being a nice kid.” And that, quite frankly, may just happen, as Brinza is known (or maybe unknown) for his enduring kindness, involvement, and curiosity. Brinza has fond memories of his last six years at Benilde-St. Margaret’s,... Read more »
My locker: unlocked
Nate Muckley, staff writer
May 24, 2011
Filed under Humor
I squeezed my backpack through the thin frame of my locker, and when it finally popped through, it was followed by an inundation of papers and pens and a notebook and more junk than I thought could fit in a standard locker. I thought that it was time to clean out my locker. And by “clean out... Read more »
Iday goes away
Nate Muckley, staff writer
May 17, 2011
Filed under News Briefs
While the new eight-period day will make time for students to include more activities in their schedules, it will eliminate iDay, the independent work day for world language students, scheduled on intermittent Wednesdays throughout the year. Originally, iDay was created to give world language students... Read more »
AP French: A class of three students
Nate Muckley
April 6, 2011
Filed under News
Most classes at Benilde-St. Margaret’s have more than 20 students. But for a few students––and one teacher––this is not an option, as this year’s AP French class has three students, far below the school average. This year AP French is made up of senior Elisabeth Krane, and juniors Nick... Read more »
Small toes means… small ego?
Nate Muckley, Staff Writer
February 20, 2011
Filed under Humor
I used to try to hide them. I wore special clothes to shield my secret shame from the world. I made sure that they were never seen––to hide my self from ridicule, from judgement. But recently, I have come to embrace my imperfections, and be open about my body. I have come to accept, and even––dare... Read more »
Me, my egg, and I
Nate Muckley, staff writer
January 3, 2011
Filed under Humor
Tuesday morning before school, I traversed into the dungeon to collect my pretend child for the infamous egg project. “Brown or white?” the teacher formerly known as Ms. Walsh asked me. “Umm, what?” I replied. “For your egg, do you want a brown one or a white one?” Ms. No-longer-Walsh... Read more »
Tell it like it is: it’s yoga club
Nate Muckley
November 30, 2010
Filed under Opinions
Every Friday in the theater, the Sun Salutatorians meet to practice yoga. However, the group has made sure not to call the relaxing activity of breathing, stretching, and breathing, by its popular name. So every Friday, the Sun Salutatorians meet to... salute the Sun, or something. But not do yoga. I... Read more »
Taylor Ahlborn: elite tennis player
Nate Muckley
November 9, 2010
Filed under Fall Sports
One of a dedicated group of athletes, senior Taylor Ahlborn competes in tennis year-round on a national level. Ahlborn has to make some sacrifices for her dedication and busy practice schedule, but she ultimately finds competing in tennis to be rewarding. Ahlborn doesn’t practice with just any... Read more »
“Meat” BSM vegetarians
Nate Muckley
October 18, 2010
Filed under Student Life
The average Benilde-St. Margeret’s student may end up eating a sausage-and-cheese bagel, chicken balls, and beef tacos all in one day, but some students and teachers avoid these quintessential BSM foods for ethical or other reasons. Of these students and teachers, some made the decision to become... Read more »
Animal bags on backs of seniors
Nate Muckley
October 8, 2010
Filed under Featured Student Life
Because of the new no backpack policy this year, there are no backpacks to be seen in the halls of Benilde-St. Margaret’s. But if you know where to look you just might find something else riding on the backs of two senior boys––animals. The boys in question are Charlie Kennedy and Kenny Polarek.... Read more »
Lactose-free nostalgia
Nate Muckley
September 26, 2010
Filed under Humor
Choosing a drink for breakfast can be difficult: Do I want an early-morning sugar rush from neon-blue Gatorade? Do I want stomach cancer from the fake sugars in Propel? How about a pouch of high-fructose Capri Sun? Or maybe just milk? On Monday, September 13, I was staring at the array of drinks through... Read more »
Bowling season gets rollin’
Nate Muckley
September 21, 2010
Filed under Activities
For a certain set of athletes, the beginning of the school year means one thing: bowling team. This year, the athletes, coaches, and even the team manager are all excited for a new season of this relaxed sport. Senior Curtis Guzan, an avid bowler and member of the team since his freshman year, enjoys... Read more »
