Staff Profile
Stephen Jacobs –– Staff Writer
“Shut up, Stephen” are the words Stephen Jacobs hears most often throughout the school day. Only liked by a select group of people for the adorable pictures of cats he posts on his Facebook group, he often spends time in his darkened room working in solitude on math research that confuses, not advances, humanity. Nowadays, you can find Stephen in a construction store stocking up on supplies, anticipating his house to be burnt down yet again. To understand the emotional depth of Stephen’s experiences, one can find many publications of elaborate poems of his internal cries for help.
Seniors with snowboarding hobby take advantage of snow
Stephen Jacobs and Adam Bilski
February 28, 2013
Filed under Student Life
With the winter season in full swing, snow accumulations reaching their maximums, and winter sport and activity commitments drawing to a steady close, four seniors take advantage of snowboarding before the snow on the slopes melts. Competitive snowboarding requires a lot of individual passion and... Read more »
Freshman qualifies for Junior Olympics in nordic skiing
Stephen Jacobs, Staff Writer
January 31, 2013
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
After beginning nordic skiing as a seventh grader, freshman Amanda Kautzer plans to compete at the Junior Nationals 2013 on March 7-17 in Fairbanks, Alaska on the midwest region team. In order to qualify for the Midwest team, Kautzer had to compete in a series of six races, spanning from short sprints... Read more »
Three seniors show business savvy
Megan Pohle and Stephen Jacobs
January 25, 2013
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
For the past few years, three Benilde St-Margaret’s seniors have dedicated time and talent to create their own businesses and showcase their entrepreneurial skills. Each student infused their own passion with their business savvy to design clothing, fix electronics and even give back to the community. Conrad... Read more »
Classes offered for next school year
Kathleen Meskill and Stephen Jacobs
January 15, 2013
Filed under News
Immigrant Literature Adding to the offered English courses is Immigrant Literature. This class will offer aspects of literature that aren’t read in other literature classes. The motivation to provide this class option was to give students who enjoy reading and diversity a class where they can pursue... Read more »
BSM adopts new classes for the 2013-2014 school year
Kathleen Meskill and Stephen Jacobs
January 15, 2013
Filed under News
Keeping its rigorous standards, the administration plans to expand the college preparatory curriculum, allowing students to pursue their interests and prepare themselves for collegiate-level material. The new classes allow students to interact in the classroom and have the opportunity to challenge themselves. The... Read more »
Four students bring their ideas to life for NaNoWriMo
Stephen Jacobs, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
With the goal of writing a 50,000 word novel within 30 days, writers around the country participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Among those aspiring writers are four Benilde-St. Margaret’s students––Megan Larson, Kiley Petersen, Glenna Greer, and Colleen Vollbrecht––who set... Read more »
Linder prepares for role as the Nutcracker
Adam Bilski and Stephen Jacobs
November 13, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Benilde St. Margaret’s freshman Peter Linder, ballet dancer for the Academy of Russian Ballet, excels with passion as a male in a mostly female dominated art form. After multiple auditions, Linder beat out the competition and obtained the lead role of the Nutcracker in the classic Christmas performance. Each... Read more »
Theater department produces unique version of “Working”
Rachel Hogen, Stephen Jacobs, and Adam Bilski
October 25, 2012
Filed under Activities, Top Stories
For its fall performance this year, the theatre department will be presenting “Working,” a compilation piece about the lives of workers within a community. The production is directed by Marilee Mahler, who brought in her son, Mike Mahler, a BSM alum, to help the cast out during rehearsal in early... Read more »
Football team looks forward to successful season despite early setbacks
Stephen Jacobs and Adam Bilski
September 19, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Equipped with a new offensive lineup, a strong defense, and dedicated fan support, the football team looks to compete for a title in what should be an exciting season. The team plays in the North Suburban Conference, which Columbia Heights left this year and Totino Grace left last year, creating space... Read more »
