Staff Profile
Taylor Rogers –– Staff Writer
Pizza expert. No one knows about pizza better than Taylor Rogers. She could tell you the best pizza at about every restaurant around town. She could tell you what restaurant has nasty chunky tomatoes in their pizza sauce or what cheese just slides right off when she lifts it up to her mouth for the first bite. Although there would be a little problem if she started a cooking show, considering she can’t actually cook it. Lets just say Taylor can’t even cook a frozen pizza. Only Taylor would put the pizza in the oven for 8 hours for the kids she was babysitting, and once she smelt something burning would she realize she messed up on setting 8 minutes on the timer. Not only can Taylor not cook pizza she can’t even cut it normally. You can always tell when she attempts at cutting it because you will get some triangle-shaped really small pieces and some square-shaped really big pieces. Although you might not want to go over to Taylor’s house for dinner, invite her out because she can help you hit up the best pizza joints around.
Rant: Seniors leaving
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
May 24, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
The empty hallways, the silence echoing throughout the school, the parking lot empty of cars. This is the feeling that spreads throughout Benilde-St. Margaret’s the day after the seniors leave. The whole community suddenly becomes quieter while students miss their senior friends. It is always sad coming... Read more »
Rant: Manual pencil sharpeners
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
May 21, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
I am taking a test, and my pencil lead suddenly breaks. In frustration, I look around the room to realize there is only one pencil sharpener. Of course it is not electric, but I quietly get up to attempt to sharpen my pencil. I start to turn the knob as it makes a extremely noisy sound, and I watch the... Read more »
Rave: Frozen yogurt shops
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
May 19, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
When you are craving some cold dessert, places like Yogurt Lab and Freeziac are great choices. On top of that, frozen yogurt is healthier than actual ice cream, but frozen yogurt shops allow you to build your own dessert that will satisfy your cravings. Sample cups allow customers to taste test any of... Read more »
Rant: Importance of the ACT
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
May 6, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
The ACT test puts way too much pressure on students. It is not fair that college admission is based off of a timed standardized test. Some people do not do well on standardized test, and others panic when they are timed and not able to think through problems completely. Grades over four years should... Read more »
Upperclassmen share their creative Prom-posals
Taylor Rogers and Kathleen Meskill
April 29, 2013
Filed under Humor
MIKEY LAMB (junior) Knight Errant: How did you ask? Mikey Lamb: Eric Wagner, Will Jarvis, and I made a music video asking three girls to the music of Justin Bieber’s "Boyfriend." Lyrics were written by Will, our cameraman was Connor Mctigue, it was really a team effort. KE: Were you nervous... Read more »
Spring Preview: Baseball
Emma Zamec and Taylor Rogers
April 9, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs
Although they lost a good group of seniors at key positions like pitcher and outfield, the BSM baseball team plans on staying competitive and determined this season. With junior captain Keaton Studsrud, a shortstop, and senior outfielder Daniel Labosky being a role model of the team this year, they hope... Read more »
Rant: Messy Buns
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
March 17, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
There is nothing more frustrating than trying to make a messy bun. You either make it too sloppy with hair flying all over the place or try so hard that it ends up looking like a perfect ballerina bun. It is really difficult to get in between both of these extremes. When you finally have accomplished... Read more »
Rant: Students can’t switch teachers
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
March 13, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
Students should be able to switch at least one teacher at the beginning of each new semester. Many students need certain teaching styles to be able to learn to their best ability and others had a teacher before and had problems with them. Both are legitimate reasons for switching teachers and this option... Read more »
Christian Rock artist’s presentation was entertaining and engaging
Taylor Rogers and Rachel Zierden
February 1, 2013
Filed under Opinions
With great music, group participation, and laughter amongst students, John Angotti’s presentation proved to be really enjoyable and engaging. As we gathered in the Great Hall, we weren’t expecting much but the usual speaker that allows us time to daydream but in the end it was actually filled with... Read more »
Rant: Cool Weather
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
January 27, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
As students pull into the junior parking lot in the middle of the winter while the snow is falling and the temperature is below zero, they stay in their car as long as possible to avoid the long, chilly walk to the building. To make matters worse, students have to wait their turn to cross the street... Read more »
Rant: Walking In From the Junior Lot
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
January 21, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
As students pull into the junior parking lot in the middle of the winter while the snow is falling and the temperature is below zero, they stay in their car as long as possible to avoid the walk to the building. Students have to wait their turn to cross the street to BSM, and when they finally reach... Read more »
Surviving public displays of affection
Molly Eldevik and Taylor Rogers
January 12, 2013
Filed under Humor
There’s nothing better than struggling to sandwich through love-blind couples blocking classroom doorways and pretending not to notice passionate make-out sessions in the basement––not to mention those uncomfortable freshman lovers that drift through the theater hallway. Call me biased because... Read more »
Boys’ basketball looks for a season of rebuilding
Rachel Zierden and Taylor Rogers
December 16, 2012
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
As the boys’ basketball team approaches another season, fans look forward to a whole group of new guys leading the varsity team. Coming into this year, the team lost twelve seniors, meaning it will be important for players to step forward and take initiative this season. The varsity basketball team... Read more »
Rant: Multiple Tests and Projects
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
November 18, 2012
Filed under Rants & Raves
It’s the worst when teachers give a test and project for one unit back to back. Honestly, just pick one to give. Usually if the project is due first, you stay up all night working on it. The next day you feel great for finishing it, until you remember that you have another six hours worth of studying... Read more »
Bowling team hopes to strike gold with Kelly and Kleven
Taylor Rogers and Sophie Ronning
November 15, 2012
Filed under Activities, Top Stories
Sophomore Joe Kleven lays his hands and head against the wall in agony. “That was terrible,” he declared after missing a pin. This is the first moment he hasn’t gotten a spare or strike during practice. He backs away from the wall, his face portraying confidence once again. Kleven entered Benilde-St.... Read more »
BSM athletes practice proper nutrition before games
Grace Moran and Taylor Rogers
November 12, 2012
Filed under Health, Student Life
Many athletes at Benilde-St. Margaret’s start out their day eating lots of fruits and vegetables in preparation for game days. Protein sources, such as Special K bars and smoothies, play a large role in athletes’ diets. They focus on staying hydrated and constantly drinking water during the day.... Read more »
Rant: Sniffling During Tests
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
October 30, 2012
Filed under Rants & Raves
You just want to ace this really hard chemistry test that you studied hours for the night before, but you cannot concentrate for more than two minutes because the kid next to you sniffles every thirty seconds. He stops, so you begin to read over the problem again––hoping that he finished his distraction.... Read more »
Rant: Taking Tests
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012
Filed under Rants & Raves
Sitting anxiously in class trying to finish your test, you cannot help but hear the obnoxious kid next to you. As he throws down his pencil louder than ever and takes a huge sigh while scooching out his chair so it makes a squeaky noise on the floor, you can’t think of the formulas for the equations... Read more »
Athlete of the Week: Dana Buckhorn
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
During her fourth year on the girls’ varsity soccer team, senior captain Dana Buckhorn had her most successful season yet. Her list of accomplishments include being placed on All State team, being named to the All Metro First Team by the Star Tribune and reaching 100 combined points in assists and... Read more »
Cheerleading returns as an activity after ten years
Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
September 14, 2012
Filed under Activities, Top Stories
The last time Red Knight cheerleaders donned skirts and pompoms to pump up the crowd at home football games was about ten years ago, but this year 11 girls from all grades will be flipping, tumbling and cheering the Red Knights to victory. After seeing who would be interested in cheerleading, Mr.... Read more »
