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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 Marielle Arostegui

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Enjoy every dumb thing they say

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
March 22, 2012
Filed under Digital Life

“Dear Girls Above Me” provides its readers with a chance to laugh out loud at two dumb girls who are unaware that millions of people read the dumb things they say. The blog relays a young man’s sarcastic letters to the idiotic girls who live above him, and it never fails to entertain.... (more...)

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Efron and Swift star in The Lorax

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
March 16, 2012
Filed under Movie Reviews, Reviews

“UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” educates children on the terrible repercussion that can come with the abuse of the environment, and while the movie takes on a lighthearted tone with bright... (more...)

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Speaking their way to success

Rachel Frenz, Staff Writer
March 12, 2012
Filed under Activities

To be a member of the speech team is no easy task; the competition is tough, and the activity requires a large amount of time, effort, and dedication. Many would think that a team made up of largely junior high and freshmen members would be weak and easy to beat, but the BSM speech team is... (more...)

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“‘Stuff’ people say” videos take over YouTube

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
February 24, 2012
Filed under Digital Life

Think you have a great idea for a “‘stuff’ people say” video? Chances are the video has already been made. What began as a video making fun of dumb things girls say has now gone viral and completely taken over YouTube. People love having the opportunity to tell their audience how they... (more...)

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Riggs explores reality in peculiar novel

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012
Filed under Book Reviews, Reviews

Through the eyes of misunderstood Jacob, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” explores the world of a forgotten island and its inhabitants. In his first novel, author Ransom Riggs takes a different approach to writing; he creates a captivating novel that is accompanied by... (more...)

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Math league counts on success

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
Filed under Activities

With doughnuts, muffins, and juice ready as brain food, the BSM Math League meets every Wednesday morning to practice and expand upon their already impressive computational skills. Ranking first in the state, and with only one meet to go, Math League members are getting ready to attend state... (more...)

Common Basket donated to Jablonski raises $13,893

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News Briefs

Continuing in the celebration of Catholic Schools Week, a mass took place in the Great Hall today in which the common basket was dedicated to Jack Jablonski. Father Tim Wasniak presided over this mass and during the mass, the BSM community was reminded to continue to hold Jack in their hearts,... (more...)

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Students and teachers swap outfits for Catholic School’s Week

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
January 31, 2012
Filed under News Briefs, Top Stories

To continue the festivities of Catholic School’s week, students and teachers got an opportunity to dress as one another today. Along with the dress up day the BSM community was treated to an assembly that was led by math teacher Mary Seppala and senior Peggy Renier, here everyone had the... (more...)

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Catholic Schools Week kicks off with pjs and honors

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
January 30, 2012
Filed under News Briefs

Students and teachers enjoyed the opportunity to dress in their comfiest pajamas to kick off Catholic Schools Week festivities. “I was thankful to get to wear what makes [me] comfortable, and it was an easy transition from the weekend to the busy school week,” said junior Ellen Morrissey.... (more...)

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You Should’ve Stayed Home on “New Years Eve”

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
Filed under Movie Reviews, Reviews

Created by the same producer and director as “Valentine’s Day”, the new film “New Year’s Eve” embodies similar characteristics as the former, only set apart by the holiday it takes on. Packed with a cast of well-known actors, this film had the potential to be highly entertaining,... (more...)

Senior royalty crowned Grand Knight

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
January 15, 2012
Filed under News Briefs

Students gathered in the Great Hall last Friday to witness the 2012 Holiday Ball Grand Knight Coronation. The whole community waited anxiously as Emcees Breion Creer and Paul Kretsch crowned Grand Knight Sam Conely and his date, the reigning queen Leila Aboussir. Conley was voted by his peers... (more...)

Speechers proclaim hopes of successful season

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
December 3, 2011
Filed under Activities

With a devoted following of around 94 students and a no cut policy, speech team stands among the largest activities Benilde-St. Margaret’s has to offer. This passionate group of kids are more than just outgoing wall-talkers, they are extremely dedicated to speech as well as their speech family. The... (more...)

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This One is “Like Crazy” Good

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
November 29, 2011
Filed under a&e featured, Movie Reviews, Reviews

“Like Crazy”, not for those looking for a feel good movie; the tag line may be “I want you, I need you, I love you, I miss you, Like Crazy”, but this movie guarantees no happy ending. This movie portrays a real world relationship with no added fluff, and though it may not have ended... (more...)

Weddings have lost sight of meaning

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
November 29, 2011
Filed under Opinions

All of us, at some point in our life, have pictured our wedding; we imagine the venue, the flowers, and even the guest list, but something is missing in our fairy tale imagination––a life partner. Weddings have become all about the grand event and less about the person we are going to be... (more...)

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Confessions of a hypochondriac

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011
Filed under Humor

As a discombobulating pain in my torso left me paralyzed on the floor, I instantly feared I would never move again. I slowly gained enough strength to drag my perishing body over to the computer, where the one thing that could save me sat knowingly on my desk—WebMD. It was here on this extraordinary... (more...)

Knowledge Bowl offers unique opportunities for members

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
November 16, 2011
Filed under Activities

Armed with a plethora of random facts, Knowledge Bowl begins their season once more. Being a low stress activity as well as having a flexible schedule, this activity has become an ideal setting for friends looking for a good time. “I do Knowledge Bowl because of its causal environment and... (more...)

Costa Rican author speaks to students about womens’ rights

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
November 15, 2011
Filed under News

Making the trip from Costa Rica, Ana Istarú visited Benilde-St. Margaret’s on La Dia de la Raza, a day of Latino pride. Istarú wrote well known poems such as, “La estación de fiebre” and won awards, including The María Teresa León Prize for Dramatists and the Machado Theater Prize.... (more...)

Scholars inducted into National Honor Society

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
November 11, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

On Wednesday night, juniors, seniors, and their parents packed into the theater for the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Before the ceremony, both junior and senior applicants went through a tedious application process to get into NHS, and the ceremony recognized those accepted. Out... (more...)

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Baa baa Blacksheep have you any pizza?

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
October 18, 2011
Filed under Restaurant Reviews, Top Stories

With minimal decorations and quiet music humming in the background, Black Sheep reminds customers that going to a restaurant should not be about the decor, but instead the quality of the food served. Entering Black Sheep Pizza feels like coming home to a warm house and good food. Owner Jordan... (more...)

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Izzy’s ice cream supports local farmers

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011
Filed under Restaurant Reviews

Izzy’s Ice Cream Shop, a completely “green” shop that supports local farms by only using organically grown products, serves some of the best and freshest ice cream in the area. Located in St. Paul, right by St.Thomas, this ice cream not only appeals to college students, but families as... (more...)

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Crazy, Stupid, Love Was Sane and Intelligent

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
September 21, 2011
Filed under a&e featured, Movie Reviews, Top Stories

“Crazy, Stupid, Love” appears to be the stereotypical romantic comedy: boy loses girl, boy and girl miss each other, boy wins back girl’s heart. Despite appearances, this movie proves to be something much more than that. The plot’s humorous twists and turns make this movie anything... (more...)