SOPA bill is ineffective, inefficient, and infringing

Nick Hillson, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
Filed under Opinions

The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is a bill running through Congress in an attempt to curb the illegal uploading and downloading of copyrighted information and programs. Unfortunately, due to extremely vague wording and unclear definitions, the censorship proposed could extend to websites such as Facebook,... Read more »

A meat-free diet is entirely beneficial

Katie Cashman, Opinions Editor
January 28, 2012
Filed under Opinions

I used to hang out at McDonald's. On Friday nights, when there’s absolutely nothing to do, why not go get some chicken nuggets and chill at the McLounge? I’m young, my metabolism is high, and it was too easy to just ignore the greasy, catsup-covered, animal I was eating. However, this summer, some... Read more »

Letter to the Editor: The Red Knight Spirit

January 10, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, Letters to the Editor

Dear Benilde-St. Margaret’s Student Body, Selecting a high school is many times about what AP courses are offered and what colleges one can likely gain admission to. Without a doubt, Benilde-St. Margaret’s lives up to its reputation as one of the best college prep schools in Minnesota, if not... Read more »

Focus of school Mass lost

Anna Landis, Staff Writer
December 23, 2011
Filed under Opinions

With the entire Roman Catholic Missal being revamped, now is the time for us to give BSM’s Mass a slight face-lift. The most troubling portion of the Mass is the substantial emphasis on the Common Basket, and in turn, the upstaging of the Eucharist, which is meant to be the focal point of the Mass. Of... Read more »

Media inaccurately portraits Occupants

Nick Hillson, Staff Writer
December 20, 2011
Filed under Opinions

The news shows the Occupy movement as a violent, unorganized rabble of people with no clear goal, so, while visiting Capitol Hill in Seattle, I readied myself for an anarchic group of ultra-liberal government purists prepared to tear down our current system of government in order to replace it with a... Read more »

Technology takes over Christmas

Liza Magill, Staff Writer
December 19, 2011
Filed under Opinions

Each year of my childhood, my family took a trip to the local Fargo mall with my grandparents to visit Santa Claus and give him our wish lists for the upcoming holiday. We made it a large family occasion; we would dress up in our best outfits and go out to brunch after spending our morning with the magic... Read more »

Anti-bullying seminar only temporarily effective

Liza Magill, Staff Writer
December 7, 2011
Filed under Opinions

Although there was a lot of talk among the students of the topics addressed by the speaker Dr. Michael Fowlin, the bullying seminar didn’t leave a lasting impact on the BSM community or promote any improvement for the future. This is due to a lack of follow-up in the classroom, the students’ inability... Read more »

Ageism affects teenagers

Chloe Kennedy, Staff Writer
December 6, 2011
Filed under Opinions

When I was 15, society didn’t consider me responsible or mature enough to drive a car, see an R-rated movie, or be at Mall of America after 7 p.m, among other things. But apparently I could handle the responsibility of life guarding and all it entails, including knowing how to properly operate an AED... Read more »

Weddings have lost sight of meaning

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
November 29, 2011
Filed under Opinions

All of us, at some point in our life, have pictured our wedding; we imagine the venue, the flowers, and even the guest list, but something is missing in our fairy tale imagination––a life partner. Weddings have become all about the grand event and less about the person we are going to be with for... Read more »

‘Toddlers and Tiaras’ promotes negative fantasies

Shannon Galvin, Staff Writer
November 29, 2011
Filed under Opinions

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be in beauty pageants—mostly because I wanted to be a princess. I loved the sparkly gowns and crowns and the thought of a distant prince charming. But as I grew up, I learned I was meant to do more with myself than smile and wave in parades. TLC’s “Toddlers... Read more »