Staff Profile
Kathryn Browne –– Staff Writer
Kathryn Browne possesses a wide range of talents and gifts. When music starts playing, she is always there to break out her awkward dance moves and flawless vocal capabilities. At 5 foot 2 inches, she’s a shoo-in for the title of America’s Next Top Model. With the ability to kick her leg at an angle of 45 degrees off the ground, the varsity dance team has been begging and bribing for her to join. Unfortunately, other sports she participates in––such as countless hours of watching “Gossip Girl,” getting off the couch to get food, and pinning on Pinterest–-conflict with the DT practice schedule. With her intense athletic skills and the fact she is vertically challenged, one can only imagine how many Division I scholarships she has been offered. Look out for her as she makes the decision between professional sports and modeling.
Rave: Cookie cake
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
June 6, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
It’s hard having an indecisive sweet tooth. Sometimes I crave sugar packed frosting, but sometimes I want the texture and portable convenience of a chocolate chip cookie. My desire of this heavenly combination brought me years of frustration and disappointment. It wasn’t until I stumbled into a Rainbow... Read more »
“Golden” continues Lady Antebellum’s cross genre success
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
June 2, 2013
Filed under Music Reviews
It’s been two years since Lady Antebellum released their Grammy-winning album “Own the Night”, and the band has returned with yet another successful album. The band entered the music scene in 2007 and started as backup vocalists for other music artists like Jim Brickman. This start influenced their... Read more »
Musgraves starts path towards country music success with latest album
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
April 13, 2013
Filed under A&E, Music Reviews
After releasing three independently recorded albums, singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves has finally made her big break in country music after recording her latest album with Mercury Records. “Same Trailer Different Park” provides listeners with several catchy, banjo prominent songs that create true... Read more »
Even with comedy stars, “Identity Thief” flops
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews
Since the moment the trailer was released, “Identity Thief” created an anxious buzz amongst moviegoers. Comedy superstars Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”) and Jason Bateman (“Horrible Bosses”) team up as the lead roles for this road trip comedy, only stirring up more excitement. Bateman... Read more »
Table tennis team gains popularity and prestige
Kathryn Browne and Laura Lyon
January 22, 2013
Filed under Activities, Top Stories, Videos
Ping pong may be a game of entertainment for some, but it truly takes hard work and concentration. Members on the team spend hours learning new serves, working on their spin, and participating in fast paced games against other students. “Ping Pong is like a game of chess. You have to recognize what... Read more »
Teachers available for Cocoa and Cram to help with studying
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
January 15, 2013
Filed under News Briefs
Tonight from 6-9 p.m., teachers from all subjects will be at school to help students with any last minute questions or concerns before beginning their finals. Cocoa and Cram is an annual finals week activity that was started six years ago by Ms. McDonald and the Link Crew. The idea came about with... Read more »
Knowledge Bowl teams place in Holy Angels competition
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
January 14, 2013
Filed under News Briefs
On January 8, both Knowledge Bowl teams placed in competition at Holy Angels. The first team, composed of seniors Nolan Ahlm, Jimmy Borin, Sam Meshbesher, and Daniel Letscher as well as junior Ryan Kelly, place sixth out of 49 teams. The second team consisting of Danny Cawood, Noah Kincs, Kiley Petersen,... Read more »
Six films show in bi-annual film festival
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
January 12, 2013
Filed under News Briefs
Last night, the auditorium hosted a miniature film festival featuring six student-created films from the Film Studies classes. For the bi-annual film festival, each class picked the films that should be entered in the festival and the audience chose the winners. Winners were announced this morning... Read more »
Rave: American Horror Story Asylum
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
November 19, 2012
Filed under Rants & Raves
“American Horror Story: Asylum” satisfies horror movie junkies in need of a good TV show. Each week viewers get a mini-horror movie, with each episode building off of the last. The show covers every aspect of a perfect horror movie from steamy scenes of lust, to moments of complete terror. The first... Read more »
Student band, Falling From Friday, prepares first album
Abby Plouff and Kathryn Browne
November 14, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Currently in the process of producing their debut album, the melodic alternative band Falling From Friday strives to achieve success in the music industry. The band members, Benilde-St. Margaret’s juniors Lars Oslund, JJ Monroe, and Main Street Performing Arts School junior Jackson Catton, expect to... Read more »
Freshmen switched to baseline ACT test
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
October 18, 2012
Filed under News Briefs
In place of the aptitude test ninth grade students took last year, BSM has decided to give freshmen a baseline test. This test, also known as the ACT Explore test, is the same test given to eighth graders for high-school class placement. The results of this first ACT installment test compare the school’s... Read more »
BSM football team helps to “Tackle Cancer” during Homecoming game
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
October 8, 2012
Filed under News Briefs
The Minnesota Football Coaches Association teamed up with the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund to raise money for cancer research. Each high school in the state is invited to host at least one of these “Tackle Cancer” nights during the season, but hosting more than one is optional.... Read more »
Volleyball gets its first home court win against SLP Panthers
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
September 19, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The Red Knights swept the Spring Lake Park Panthers in three straight sets for their first win at home. Throughout the entire first set the score was close, but with a few aces from various players and kills from senior captain Sara Taffe, the Red Knights pushed for the win. The set went into extra points,... Read more »
Downtown movie theater will close this Sunday
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
September 19, 2012
Filed under News Briefs
AMC Block E 15 theater will close this Sunday, September 23, leaving downtown Minneapolis without a theater for the first time in ten years. Last January the AMC theater lost a legal battle with building owners in regards to renewing their lease. There will be only four tenants in the building when the... Read more »
Two Door Cinema Club maintains identity in sophomore album
Kathryn Browne, Staff Writer
September 19, 2012
Filed under A&E, Music Reviews
After two years of anxious waiting, Ireland-based band Two Door Cinema Club finally released their sophomore album, “Beacon." As an up-and-coming band, their sound shows noticeable similarity to the band Phoenix with their similar repetitious, synthesized tones. Their first album, “Tourist History,"... Read more »
