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

Apotheosis showcases BSM’s most talented artists

Seniors Archie Boyle and Ben Clark sell Apotheosis magazines in the main lobby before school. (Chris Bell)

Apotheosis showcases BSM’s most talented artists

May 21, 2013

Natalie Chevalier, Staff Writer

With the wide range of art and English classes offered at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, such as creative writing, digital photography, and painting, many students create brilliant pieces of art and writing that aren’t always recognized. However, Apotheosis makes it possible for skillful students to exhibit their work in the annual BSM literary arts magazine.... Continue Reading

Trend of music mashups takes off

(Dana Buckhorn)

Trend of music mashups takes off

May 21, 2013

Sarah Karels, Staff Writer

“Broke Phi Broke” White Noise Definitely one of the strangest combinations, “Broke Phi Broke” contains a vast array of musical tastes. Beginning with the banjo chords found in Mumford and Sons’ “The Cave,” White Noise adds a variety of textures over this repetitive melody. Soon “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne joins in, followed by eleven... Continue Reading

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballWed, May 22 4:30Bloomington JeffersonHome
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
Girls LacrosseTue, May 28 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Boys GolfTue, May 28 12:00TBAThe Wilds Golf Course
Boys TennisTue, May 28 8:00Section Singles/Doubles OpponentsBaseline Tennis Center
Boys TrackTue, May 28 TBDSection OpponentsRobbinsdale Cooper High School
Girls TrackTue, May 28 TBDSection OpponentsRobbinsdale Cooper High School
Boys GolfWed, May 29 8:00Section OpponentsRidges at Sand Creek
Girls GolfWed, May 29 TBDSection OpponentsRidges at Sand Creek
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballMon, May 20 Holy Angels5-0W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 18 Minnetonka4-11 Read StoryL
BaseballFri, May 17 Irondale3-0W
BaseballWed, May 15 Totino-Grace2-8L
Boys LacrosseTue, May 14 Holy Angels10-7 Read StoryW
BaseballMon, May 13 Robbinsdale Cooper6-5 Read StoryW
BaseballSat, May 11 Cretin-Derham Hall1-11L
BaseballSat, May 11 North Branch7-5W
BaseballFri, May 10 Spring Lake Park6-5W
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Girls LacrosseThu, May 09 Minnehaha Academy15-7W
Boys GolfThu, May 09 N.S.C. Opponents5th Place
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Champions!

Champions!

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

Many student athletes aspire to have their number retired or to be inducted into their school’s hall of fame, but junior forward Grant Besse did something more Saturday night. “He just wrote himself into state tournament history,” said boys’ hockey head coach Ken Pauly. Besse scored five... Read more »

Boys’ hockey advances to section finals

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
February 26, 2012
Filed under Winter Sports

After three years of semifinal heartbreak, the boys’ hockey team is back in the section finals. The Red Knights advanced with a 5-0 win over Robbinsdale Armstrong on Saturday, Feb. 25. Sophomore forward Zach Hale scored the lone goal of the first period when he found himself open in the slot. It... 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 »

Boys’ hockey routs Eagles

Peter Best, Staff Writer
February 12, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

Coming off of a loss to Shattuck-St. Mary’s, the boys’ hockey team dominated Totino-Grace, beating the Eagles 6-0 on Saturday, Feb. 11. Both teams had equal pressure to start the game, but a goal by junior forward Tj Moore gave BSM the lead with two minutes left in the first period. Moore scored... 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 »

Boys’ hockey defeats Knights

Peter Best, Staff Writer
January 27, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

In an inter-conference clash of the Knights, the boys’ hockey team beat the Irondale Knights 6-1 at the Schwan’s Super Rink in Blaine. Neither team scored in the first period, although the Red Knights compiled 15 shots on goal and held Irondale to just three. The second period saw both teams remain... Read more »

Moore’s two goals against Skippers not enough for boys’ hockey

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
January 12, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

Although it was in a losing effort, the boys’ hockey team proved that they could play with the state’s best teams when they lost 5-3 to Minnetonka on Thursday, Jan. 12, in a hostile environment at the Pagel Activity Center. BSM junior forward Tj Moore and Minnetonka senior forward Erik Baskin both... Read more »

Horn sets scoring record in blowout

Peter Best, Staff Writer
January 11, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

Goals and celebrations were plentiful during the boys’ hockey team’s 15-0 defeat of Spring Lake Park Tuesday night as two players recorded hat tricks and senior forward Christian Horn became the number one scorer in school history. Horn started contributing early, scoring one minute and 39 seconds... Read more »

Boys’ hockey hopes experience will get them through to State

Boys’ hockey hopes experience will get them through to State

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
November 18, 2011
Filed under Top Stories, Winter Sports

“We’re sick of it,” said boys’ hockey head coach, Mr. Ken Pauly. For the last three years, his team has been ranked among the top in the state, and for the last three years, they’ve been bounced in the section semifinals. This season, ranked second in pre-season polls, they have a chance... Read more »