BSM faces changes due to the addition of new businesses at West End

As of 2013, West End leasing space is at 82% capacity with up to 40 stores and restaurants in place. (Megan Beh)

BSM faces changes due to the addition of new businesses at West End

May 20, 2013

Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer

Cool restaurants, great shops, and fun atmosphere have made West End a regular hangout spot for many members of the BSM community. Due to its success, West End plans on expanding on its shops and businesses in order to cater to the demand of its ever-expanding consumer base. The development of West End has been a long and steady process. “We really... Continue Reading

As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

Senior captain Jonathan Sutton practices his throwing technique with head coach Mr. John Porisch after school every day. By focusing on key areas like form and movement, athletes such as Sutton can greatly improve their results. (Chris Bell)

As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

May 17, 2013

Adam Bilski and Kathleen Meskill

Nolan Ahlm Senior captain Nolan Ahlm hopes for a successful season as his sixth year running track for BSM. Ahlm runs the 110 meter high hurdles and jumps the long jump and triple jump. Running cross country in the fall helps keep him in shape for the track season. “I hope to make it to state in the hurdles and triple jump,” Ahlm said. Ahlm is... Continue Reading

New gun control measures need to ensure a safer society

May 20, 2013

Sarah Karels and Molly Eldevik

Following the horrific violence seen at Sandy Hook elementary, a shooting that killed 20 children and six educators, support for gun control measures soared. Up to 60 percent of the country supported revising gun control laws, and up to 90 percent supported universal background checks. However, five months and several shootings later, support has waned substantially. Politico stated that now only 49% of the public supports new laws. Why is it that after our country experiences tragedies such as these we only keep our attention to reform in the immediate wake? According to Mother Jones, “25 mass shootings have occurred since 2006, and seven of them took place in 2012.” In fact, the... Continue Reading

Students struggle to find balance of academics and athletics

Boyle added football to his list of commitments this fall, fueling the conflict between aca- demics and athletics (Carson Mark)

Students struggle to find balance of academics and athletics

May 19, 2013

Arthur Boyle, Staff Writer

Ski racing was a major part of my life from second grade until the end of my senior season. I had a similar experience to most dedicated athletes: practice every day, off-season workouts, sacrifice of time, money, and social life, and a split between academic and athletic dedication. When that experience ended, I didn’t know why I had done any of... Continue Reading

“Gatsby” fails to meet expectations

Despite an excellent performance from Leonardo DiCaprio, the sixth adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic falls flat. (courtesy of Warner Brothers Studios)

“Gatsby” fails to meet expectations

May 19, 2013

Megan Pohle, Staff Writer

On May 10th, American Literature fans across the world gathered to witness the much anticipated film adaptation of, “The Great Gatsby.” The movie, like the five attempts before it, failed to capture what makes the famous novel by, F. Scott Fitzgerald, so successful. With overdone sets and drawn out sequences, “The Great Gatsby” failed to fulfill... Continue Reading

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballMon, May 20 4:15Holy AngelsAway
SoftballMon, May 20 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Boys GolfMon, May 20 8:00N.S.C. OpponentsBunker Hills Golf Course
Girls GolfMon, May 20 8:00N.S.C. OpponentsBunker Hills Golf Course
Boys LacrosseTue, May 21 7:00Totino-GraceTotino-Grace High School
Girls LacrosseTue, May 21 5:30Holy FamilyAway
Boys TrackTue, May 21 3:00N.S.C. OpponentsTotino-Grace High School
Girls TrackTue, May 21 3:15N.S.C. OpponentsTotino-Grace High School
BaseballThu, May 23 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Girls LacrosseThu, May 23 7:00Cretin-Derham HallHome
Boys LacrosseFri, May 24 7:00EdinaBenilde - St. Margaret's School
Boys LacrosseTue, May 28 12:00Section OpponentsTBD
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Girls LacrosseThu, May 09 Minnehaha Academy15-7W
Boys GolfThu, May 09 N.S.C. Opponents5th Place
SoftballThu, May 09 New Life High School1-4L
BaseballWed, May 08 Fridley6-1W
SoftballWed, May 08 FridleyCANCEL
Boys TrackWed, May 08 True Team Opponents7th Place
Girls TrackWed, May 08 True Team Opponents5th Place
Boys LacrosseTue, May 07 Spring Lake Park16-0W
SoftballTue, May 07 Columbia Heights6-2W
Girls LacrosseTue, May 07 St. Louis Park15-2W
Boys GolfTue, May 07 N.S.C. Opponents7th Place
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Boys’ hockey dominates section quarterfinal against Armstrong

Boys’ hockey dominates section quarterfinal against Armstrong

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
February 21, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs

The Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights dominated the Armstrong Falcons on Thursday, February 21 at the St. Louis Park Rec Center for the first game of the section 6AA tournament. BSM scored nine goals on their way to the quarterfinal victory, shutting out the Falcons 9-0. Captain Grant Besse scored... Read more »

Boys’ Hockey take down SSM Sabres

Jackie Scherer, Managing Editor
February 7, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs

In an elite match-up between the Red Knights of Benilde-St. Margaret’s and the Sabres of Shattuck-St. Mary’s, the boys’ hockey team dominated three periods with aggressive and physical play, coming out with a 5-2 win. While Shattuck doesn’t play a traditional schedule, the Sabres have a 0-2 record... Read more »

Boys’ hockey looks to defend championship

Boys’ hockey looks to defend championship

David Nelson, Sports Editor
December 11, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Winter Sports

“A tragic season ends in triumph.” Clay Matvick said it best as the Red Knights stormed the ice after a thrilling 5-1 defeat of the Hill-Murray Pioneers in the 2012 state title game. All the hard work of the season had paid off and it was time to celebrate. But that game happened nine months ago.... Read more »

Boys’ hockey falls in rematch of State championship

Boys’ hockey falls in rematch of State championship

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
December 10, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Winter Sports

The Hill-Murray Pioneers walked into the St. Louis Park Rec Center on Saturday, December 8 with a will for revenge. Nearly nine months after losing the class 2A state title game to the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights, the Pioneers were looking for retribution. And boy, did they get it. With the... Read more »

Red Knights charge the Cougars, move on to State championship

Red Knights charge the Cougars, move on to State championship

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
March 10, 2012
Filed under Top Stories, Winter Sports

At the conclusion of a season that contained high expectations, head-scratching losses, and a life-changing injury to sophomore Jack Jablonski, the boys’ hockey team is set play Hill-Murray for the state championship after beating Lakeville South 10-1 on Thursday, March 9, at the Xcel Energy Center. Lakeville... Read more »

Boys’ hockey takes care of business with “Jabby” watching

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
February 23, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, Sports, Winter Sports

With their teammate Jack Jablonski watching from the stands, the boys’ hockey team beat Holy Family 7-0 in their quarterfinal game of the section 6AA tournament on Thursday, Feb. 23. Jablonski, who was back at the St. Louis Park Rec Center for the first time since the hit that left him paralyzed on... Read more »

Labosky to Besse connection leads boys’ hockey past Chisago

Peter Best, Staff Writer
February 15, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

Junior forward Grant Besse tallied two goals, junior forward Daniel Labosky had three assists, and the boys’ hockey team beat Chisago Lakes 5-0 at Chisago Lakes Ice Arena on Feb. 14. The scoring started early for the Red Knights as Besse buried a pass from Labosky just five minutes into the first period.... Read more »

Besse stays hot with two more goals against Wayzata

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
February 6, 2012
Filed under Winter Sports

“We need our Kyle Rau,” said boys’ hockey head coach Mr. Ken Pauly, referencing the former Eden Prairie Eagle who not only led the team in scoring on their way to last year’s state championship, but also consistently showed up when his team needed a goal. BSM’s Kyle Rau is junior forward... Read more »

Panthers no problem for boys’ hockey

Peter Best, Staff Writer
February 5, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

Junior forward Grant Besse scored four goals and junior forward Tj Moore had five assists for the boys hockey team on their way to beating the Spring Lake Park Panthers 15-0 on Saturday, Feb. 4. The scoring started early for the Red Knights as Besse scored a goal off of a feed from junior forward Daniel... Read more »

Labosky commits to Colorado College

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
January 4, 2012
Filed under Winter Sports

Junior Dan Labosky committed to play his post-prep hockey at Division I Colorado College over winter break. The speedy forward became the first on his star-studded team to decide their future in college athletics. Labosky considered the effects that his decision would have on both his education and... Read more »