Staff Profile
Jason Kang –– Staff Writer
Jason Kang, first year journalist, is the last remaining male falsetto singer in the world. He was born in Pusan, South Korea. He is a fan of the New York Philharmonic. He often enjoys watching low-budget American soap operas and movies. He used to be a competitive badminton player, but lost his fame for trying to win the Gold Medal in the Olympics. Hyun-wook is also a huge fan of yoga, and spends summer vacations going to Korea for yoga lessons with his mom. He is the most interesting man in the world.
Two graduating seniors enrich their education by spending a gap year abroad
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
May 16, 2013
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
With the year winding down, a large majority of BSM’s senior class will move on to pursue a new academic path at college next fall. However, this is not the case for a small number of seniors like Sophia Flumerfelt and Michelle Doyle who are taking a gap year to further enrich their global perspective... Read more »
Third Iron Man movie is packed with action and great acting
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
May 16, 2013
Filed under A&E
Mixed with tension, bits of comedy, and promising action, “Iron Man 3” surpasses the two previous films improving upon the celebrated series. Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) thrives once again as everybody’s favorite superhero and electrifies the overall film. His performance is complemented by... Read more »
Sports and racial history make “42″ a memorable film
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013
Filed under Movie Reviews, Top Stories
Lead by Chadwick Boseman and award-winning actor Harrison Ford, the film “42” captures audiences with compelling baseball scenes and drama. Not only does it reflect Jackie Robinson’s career, the movie also acknowledges and appreciates the legacy of the first African-American major leaguer in American... Read more »
Bruce Willis returns to carry another “Die Hard” film
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
March 1, 2013
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews
Six years after premiering “Live Free or Die Hard,” the iconic hero Bruce Willis finally heads to Russia for another bold and staggering episode of the Die Hard series. With bits of humor and impressive chemistry between Bruce Willis and John Jai Courtney, “A Good Day to Die Hard” is definitely... Read more »
Arndt and Setchell qualify for alpine State
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
February 12, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs
Having shown great improvements from the start of season, the girls’ alpine team, along with boys, left their Afton Alps sections race with fifth place. Racking up total of 355 points, the team presented two state qualifiers, senior Mary Grace Ardnt and sophomore Alex Setchell. Ardnt, one of the captains... Read more »
Two boys’ alpine skiers advance to State
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
February 12, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs
After a strong regular season, the boys' alpine team finished fifth at sections with two skiers qualifying for the state meet. Scoring total of 404 points, the team fell behind Orono, Blake, Minnetonka, and St. Cloud Breakaways. Grabbing second at the individual race, senior captain Arthur Boyle raced... Read more »
Minnesota schools struggle through flu season
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 30, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
After coming off a mild flu season last year, Minnesota is on the brink of an all-out epidemic. With 112 schools reporting flu outbreaks, Benilde-St. Margaret’s and the surrounding communities are taking maximum precautions against the flu in attempt to stop it before it becomes uncontrollable. Since... Read more »
“The Last Stand” promises action, brings inconsistency
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews
Released on January 18, “The Last Stand” fails to demonstrate an in-depth, structured storyline yet displays a vigorous and exhilarating movie. Making his US debut, South Korean director Ji-woon Kim not only created an impressive action film but appropriately suited the return of iconic action-hero... Read more »
Ruzzle app quickly becomes popular
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 22, 2013
Filed under Digital Life
Developed by social game company Zynga the app Ruzzle tops the chart as 2013’s first breakout game. Attracting over 15 million downloads, Ruzzle offers a fast-paced, interactive game where a player must find as many words as possible to stack up points in two minutes against his/her opponent. In order... Read more »
Rave: Seafood
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 15, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
Seafood has everything to complete an elegant meal. The salty, seawater scent of sizzling fish naturally makes me drool and overindulge myself. The taste of soft flesh with just enough oil and a hint of lemon melts effortlessly inside my mouth. Seafood, not only fulfilling my picky appetite, gives me... Read more »
Rave: Persian Cats
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 11, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
Persian cats cannot be described as just pets. Covered with gentle, luxurious, flowing coats, they naturally stand out in front of other breeds and engage the eyes of purr-addicts and pet-lovers. Their tender physique attracts people walking past, and their perfectly rounded, glimmering eyes enchant... Read more »
Fantasy football brings in more viewers
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 10, 2013
Filed under Digital Life
Fantasy football, one of the most heated competitions in the United States, allows people to become general managers and raise the strongest, most efficient team to compete. It can be played with sites such as ESPN, Yahoo, or NFL and keeps participants engaged with apps on smart phones. By first picking... Read more »
Girls’ alpine races to third at Buck Hill
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 10, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs
The girls alpine ski team took third place among with five other teams at Tri Metro Meet. Sophomore Alexis Hoedeman raced to combined time of 56.2 seconds, placing sixth. Jamie Dritz, a freshman, finished at 9th place with 58.93 seconds. Overall, the girls looks forward to improve at the next meet.
Boys’ alpine takes second at Tri Metro Meet
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 10, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs
On January 9th, the boys' alpine ski team took second place at the Tri Metro Meet at Buck Hill. Stacking up total of 195 points, the boys fell behind The Blake School who finished with 262 points. Senior Arthur Boyle once more took first place with combined 43.57 seconds while sophomore Jackson Fortney... Read more »
Girls’ alpine wins two at Hyland meet
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 9, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs
Facing Mound Westonka, Minneapolis Alpine Ski Team, and Minneapolis Southwest along with the boys, the girls alpine team left Hyland Hills with two victories and one loss. The girls went 50-5 against Mound Westonka, 42-13 against MAST, and 11 points under Southwest. At individual races, senior captain... Read more »
Boys’ alpine beats two out of three in matchup at Hyland
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 9, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs
The boys alpine team finished strong on January 8th against Mound Westonka, Minneapolis Southwest, and Minneapolis Alpine Ski Team (MAST). While comfortably beating Mound Westonka and Southwest 46-9 and 41-14 respectively, the team fell nine points short of defeating MAST at Hyland Hills. Senior captain... Read more »
Original Halo game available for computers
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 8, 2013
Filed under Digital Life
“Halo” has turned out to be the most popular game among BSM students this year. “Halo 1,” also known as “Halo: Combat Evolved,” first launched back in 2001 on Microsoft’s Xbox and evolved into a multi-billion dollar game franchise. Although producing newer, slicker, and faster versions... Read more »
Flynn combines intrigue with facts in “American Assassin”
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
January 5, 2013
Filed under A&E, Book Reviews
Written by Vince Flynn, a best-selling author and Minnesota native, “American Assassin” proves itself to not only be one of Flynn’s best novels but an overall excellent political thriller. It connects very distinctly to United States history, and at the same time, draws readers to the authentic... Read more »
Teachers transition to MacBook Airs
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
November 29, 2012
Filed under News
The technology department is making plans for the faculty Macbooks to be replaced by crisp, thinner, and lighter Macbook Airs after Christmas break, pending the approval of the board at their meeting on December 19. The teachers’ current computers have been used for almost four years, and teachers... Read more »
“Red Dawn” fails to impress with poor acting, confusing plot
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
November 28, 2012
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews
Directed by Dan Bradley, who also worked with films such as “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “Spider-Man 3,” and “Quantum of Solace,” the latest “Red Dawn” lacks connections with today’s reality and fails to improve from the original version, released in 1984. Even with the experience of major... Read more »
Sophomore travels to Tanzania to serve, experience culture
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
November 26, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
On June 16, Jon Cadle, a sophomore at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, set off for Tanzania with his mom, friend, and seven other people from the Lord of Life Church. During his trip, Cadle visited multiple third world villages, distributing supplies and food to the locals. Although sharing a twin-sized bed... Read more »
Rant: Morning Traffic
Jason Kang, Staff Writer
October 25, 2012
Filed under Rants & Raves
Every morning, traffic creates chaos for students and parents. Senior drivers go ten miles under the speed limit and early workers text and talk on their phones, making everyone late. Highways overflow with cars when weary drivers try to merge in between tight spaces, and accidents and detour signs worsen... Read more »
Title IX prevents U of M from establishing mens’ soccer
Aidan O'Driscoll and Jason Kang
October 1, 2012
Filed under Opinions
The Women’s soccer team at the University of Minnesota amazed everyone by shocking their opponents and starting off with a 5-2 season, but the men’s team is nowhere in sight...literally. Men’s Soccer at the NCAA level has been absent from the U of M sports program since it was founded. The University... Read more »
