English department hosts common basket for Engineers Without Borders

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
April 24, 2012
Filed under News

Four students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, representing Engineers Without Borders, spoke to all English classes on Friday, April 20. Two of the presenters were BSM alumni Keelin O’Neil and Erin Katapodis, who returned to BSM to present their organization, Engineers Without Borders and... Read more »

Being black at BSM: diversity to counter stereotypes

Nicole Sarquis, Chris Bell, and Rooscol Rozambert
April 20, 2012
Filed under Features, Student Life, Top Stories

The high school experience presents challenges for nearly every student, whether it be achieving success academically, finding friends, or simply fitting in. But for some students at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, these challenges go much deeper, dipping into issues of stereotyping and racism. The lack... Read more »

Boys’ basketball breaks 100 points, extends winning streak to 20

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

The boys’ basketball team broke the century mark for the first time all season in their 103-89 victory over Irondale on Friday, Feb 17, extending their winning streak to 20 games. The Red Knights started strong, leading 53-38 at halftime. Although Irondale outscored BSM in the second half, the deficit... Read more »

Double threat of Lumpkin and Zierden too much for Hylanders

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

Although it was Valentines Day, the boy’s basketball team wasn’t feeling so loving as they handled Columbia Heights by the score of 69-46. The Red Knights came out slow, facing a box and one defense, as the Hylanders attempted to slow down senior guard Isaiah Zierden. The Hylanders attempt to control... Read more »

Zierden hits seven three-pointers against Orioles

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
February 10, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

The boys’ basketball team stayed undefeated in conference play by beating their crosstown rival, St. Louis Park, in convincing fashion, 75-48, on Thursday, Feb. 9. Throughout the first half, the Orioles were in the game, staying within six points of the Red Knights. This fueled the upset minded Orioles’... Read more »

Boys’ basketball escapes the island with one point win

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
February 8, 2012
Filed under Winter Sports

The top-ranked boys’ basketball team pulled out yet another close win over their rivals, the DeLaSalle Islanders, by the score of 60-59. The overflowing gym at DeLaSalle created a hostile environment towards the Red Knights. The game was close throughout, with both teams trading baskets, but the... Read more »

Boys’ basketball gives up just 21 points in victory

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
January 29, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

The boys’ basketball team jumped out to an early 15-2 lead, setting the tone for their 82-21 blowout of North Branch on Saturday, Jan 28. The Red Knights stifling defense held the Vikings to 11 points in the first half and 10 points in the second. Despite only playing in the first half, senior guards... Read more »

Boys’ basketball defeats rival

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
December 23, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs

On December 22, in the tough battle to the end, the boys’ basketball team defeated rival Holy Angels by a score of 64-62. The Red Knights seemed as if they were going to cruise to an easy victory, finishing the first half with a 34-23 lead. Holy Angels came out firing and connected most of their shots,... Read more »

Girls’ Basketball defeats St. Paul Highland Park

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
December 7, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs

On December 6th, the Red Knights took on the St. Paul Highland Park Scots. In this game, the Red Knights weren’t really challenged as they won with a score of 55-39. Not only did they win quite easily, almost everyone on the team got to play in the game; eight players had at least 2 points in the game.... Read more »

Girls’ basketball provides a thriller against Eden Prairie

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
December 5, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs

On December 3rd, in the girls’ basketball team's second game of the season they took on the number two in class AAAA Eden Prairie Eagles. The Red Knights, having the lead the majority of the game, almost pulled out the win but lost in a thrilling 1 point overtime defeat, 50-51. The loss puts the team... Read more »

Girls’ basketball defeats Spartans

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
December 3, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs

The girls’ basketball team proved why they’re ranked number two in the state with a win against crosstown rival Orono on December 1. The Red Knights defeated the Spartans 49-43, with Khadijah Shumpert scoring 25 points and grabbing 19 rebounds, showing why she is a Minnesota Miss Basketball hopeful.... Read more »

Boys’ basketball is optimistic for upcoming season

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011
Filed under Featured Sports Stories, Sports, Winter Sports

As one of the top basketball programs in the state, the BSM boys’ basketball team rises above others with a consistently competitive and talented team each year. The 2011-2012 season embarks on not only another chance to win the North Suburban Conference title, making it the fourth win in six years,... Read more »

Jumping on the Lynx bandwagon

Chris Bell, Staff Writer
November 16, 2011
Filed under Opinions

I can’t count the amount of times I’ve heard someone rip on women’s sports saying, “no one cares,” and “it’s not like they’re important.” Ironically, when the Minnesota Lynx, a women’s sports team, wins a championship for Minnesota, that same person claims they’ve always been a... Read more »

Emma Lysne

Chris Bell
September 18, 2011
Filed under Featured Athlete

On a young, rebuilding Red Knight volleyball team, experience is hard to come by. But when the team is struggling on the court, they look to junior Emma Lysne, who stands apart as a leader and a three year starter. Lysne is one of two captains on the team consisting of two freshman, three sophomores,... Read more »