Think you know your Facebook friends?
Written by Katie McClurg, Addie Reine, and Sean Simonson · March 11, 2010
The Facebook Experiment Are you friends with Claire Simmons or Ben Erickson on Facebook? Well guess what? They don’t exist. The Knight Errant created two fake profiles as an experiment about students’ online interactions with social networking. The two profiles had info about themselves,... (more...)
Potter Phenomenon
Written by Bernardo Vigil · March 1, 2010
The most important pop-culture phenomenon since Shakespeare is Harry Potter. Period. No Arguments. No single media entity has had the cross-demographic appeal that Harry Potter has had; even The Beatles were hated by parents during the height of their popularity. That being said, the multi-national... (more...)
The Potter-less generation
Written by Rachel Kaplan · March 1, 2010
Harry Potter. If you’re a senior, chances are simply uttering the name brings to mind magic, wonderment, and a life-changing obsession. However, many underclassmen, such as freshman Max Holly simply think, “That book is too long.” Ninth grader Alex Rios agreed, “it’s... (more...)
Lovin’ the single life
Written by Katie McClurg · February 25, 2010
Meredith and Maddy Gallagher, seniors KE: What are your plans for vday? Meredith: “Feeding myself chocolate-covered strawberries.” Maddy: “Buying myself about five dozen roses and then crying about all the money I just wasted.” KE: What are you looking for in a significant... (more...)
COD MOD 2
Written by Bernardo Vigil · December 7, 2009
Since the emergence of the video game in the early 70s, society’s perception of the gamer has evolved from the timeless computer nerd complete with calculator watch and pocket protector, to basically every male above the age of ten and below the age of 35. Yes, today video gaming for... (more...)
BSM’s unhealthy habits
Written by Emily Busch, Meredith Cannon, Dann Fry, and Sean Simonson · November 23, 2009
Too Many Activities Spending an average of almost 13 hours on activities every week while still maintaining her high GPA, junior Francesca Sifferlin participates in 16 different activities this semester. On a normal day many students like Sifferlin run from one activity to the next, often... (more...)
Creative intelligence
Written by Emily Busch, Katie Hoesley, and Kate Baldwin · November 6, 2009
Lauren Kretch Lauren Kretch, a senior, has enjoyed photography since junior high, “I got started in junior high, I believe, when I recieved a crappy Sony cybershot for my birthday,” said Kretch. She has taken art classes at BSM throughout high school, “All of my classes have... (more...)
The new freshmen experience
Written by Kate Baldwin and Sam Thomas · October 6, 2009
These days, freshmen are welcomed into the halls of BSM with warm smiles and hundreds of helping hands. With 236, they are one of the largest class in BSM history. About 36% of the incoming class are coming from non-religious schools and 1% are entering from out of state – this year will... (more...)
Winter Wonderland
Written by Sarah Koller · January 20, 2009
Cozy up at the Uncommon Grounds Coffeehouse Enveloped by the elegant framing of a renovated Victorian house and furnished with emerald booths from St. Paul Hotel’s L’Etoile Restaraunt, the Uncommon Grounds Coffeehouse discloses a traditional flair and praise-worthy desserts, mochas,... (more...)
The AP label and its real world implications
Written by Elle Mohs · December 12, 2008
Students lug heavy books home, stay up late studying, and wake up early to attend last-minute cram sessions in the library in order to succeed in prestigious AP classes. According to collegeboard.com, “AP can change your life.” Many students are wondering, however, if it’s worth it. “The... (more...)
