Student council elections plagued with rumors of cheating

May 22, 2013

Hannah Scherer, Staff Writer

Although Student Council elections have publicly remained without cheating in the past, rumors sprung up during last week’s class board elections that there may have been voting problems, or cheating, with SurveyMonkey when students voted on who would be Executive Board officers for the 2013-2014 school year. Despite the elections for executive board, junior class board, and sophomore class board being done over the online feature Surveymonkey, senior class board was later chosen by paper ballot, with the rising seniors, personally checking off their choices for president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. “Ms. O'Keefe wanted to do it the paper ballot way to personally oversee... Continue Reading

Senior named All-American wrestler

Oftedahl won 1st place at the state wrestling tournament earlier this year. (courtesy of BSM wrestling)

Senior named All-American wrestler

May 25, 2013

Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer

It’s been a successful season for senior wrestler Jarred Oftedahl. In addition to earning a state title this year at the 113-pound weight class, he has been named as one of five All-American wrestlers in the state of Minnesota. To be named an All-American wrestler one must finish in places first through sixth at the Greco-Roman Championship. In Oftedahl’s... Continue Reading

New gun control measures need to ensure a safer society

May 20, 2013

Molly Eldevik and Sarah Karels

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

Dedicated Sangraal staff produce and gain more than just a yearbook

Sangraal editor-in-chief Eleanor Raether and seniors Abby Deutz and Abby Dryer hand out yearbooks. (Megan Beh)

Dedicated Sangraal staff produce and gain more than just a yearbook

May 25, 2013

Laura Lyon, Staff Writer

Deep in the north building, students work diligently at producing the always-anticipated Sangraal. This elective course, simply entitle Yearbook, offers a fun, hands-on experience to all students who enjoy independent work and capturing the events of the school year. Its fun-loving environment allows students enjoy the experience of laying out, photographing,... Continue Reading

Summertime activities abound in the Twin Cities

The Tough Mudder course is one of the many fun pastimes available this summer. (courtesy of Tough Mudder)

Summertime activities abound in the Twin Cities

May 22, 2013

Sofie Madden, Sophie Ronning, and Kate Whitney

Boating on the St. Croix River The St. Croix River is an excellent place to spend quality time with family and friends. Boating season begins in early May and ends in late October. Starting at Taylor Falls, people can launch their boat at Interstate Park and travel down to Osceola or William O’Brien State Park. The journey can last anywhere from... Continue Reading

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
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
Boys TrackFri, Jun 07 TBDTBA (State)Hamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 07 TBDTBA (State)Hamline University
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 11 TBDState OpponentsChanhassen High School
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballWed, May 22 Bloomington JeffersonCANCEL
Boys LacrosseTue, May 21 Totino-Grace7-13L
BaseballMon, May 20 Holy Angels5-0 Read StoryW
Boys LacrosseSat, May 18 Minnetonka4-11 Read StoryL
BaseballFri, May 17 Irondale3-0 Read StoryW
BaseballWed, May 15 Totino-Grace2-8 Read StoryL
Boys LacrosseTue, May 14 Holy Angels10-7 Read StoryW
BaseballMon, May 13 Robbinsdale Cooper6-5 Read StoryW
BaseballSat, May 11 Cretin-Derham Hall1-11 Read StoryL
BaseballSat, May 11 North Branch7-5 Read StoryW
BaseballFri, May 10 Spring Lake Park6-5 Read StoryW
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Technology opening new possibilities in education

Kiley Petersen and Mallory Hoch
February 14, 2012
Filed under News

Inundated by a constant stream of technology, BSM students come in contact with a variety of new possibilities, enabling them to make computerized flash cards, participate in online discussions, or work on the same document on different computers, all while having the rest of the Internet at their fingertips. Although... Read more »

American Studies class formed to combine American history and literature

American Studies class formed to combine American history and literature

Nicole Sarquis, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

History teachers tend to ramble off unrelatable facts about flappers, bootlegging, and the ease of life in the “Roaring 20s” during a typical U.S. History class, leaving their students with no real understanding of the subject. At the same time, English teachers’ enthusiasm over F. Scott Fitzgerald’s... Read more »

Club 13 to match Jablonski Common Basket donations

Sarah Ehlen, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

In a continued display of support for sophomore Jack Jablonski, the Catholic School’s Week Common Basket collection will go towards the Jack Jablonski Fund, and, as a challenge for students to participate fully, an anonymous group—called Club 13—announced that they will match all donations between... Read more »

Secrets of the substitute teacher

Secrets of the substitute teacher

Rachel Frenz, Staff Writer
January 28, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

Every time a teacher misses school because of illness or other reasons, substitute teachers are called in. Being a substitute leaves many advantages and lots of free time, but at the same time, they have to be ready to come in within the hour of being called in. Being a substitute has many benefits... Read more »

The boys’ tennis team honors their teammate, Jablonski

Peter Best, Staff Writer
January 26, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

Every member of the boys’ tennis team chipped in to raise both donations and spirits for their teammate Jack Jablonski. The team has raised over $1,000 for the Jack Jablonski Fund, is giving Jablonski’s parents a Lifetime Fitness Spa gift card, and has acquired a signed jersey from Jack’s favorite... Read more »

In remembrance of Doris Christensen, staff member

In remembrance of Doris Christensen, staff member

Liza Magill , Staff Writer
January 26, 2012
Filed under News

Although the death of a beloved member of a community can evoke sadness and grief in those close to them, it also allows the community to reflect on the lasting impact of their life. With the passing of long-time BSM staff member Doris Christensen on December 10th, the BSM community came together to... Read more »

Twin Cities Golf hosts tournament for Jablonski

Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
January 24, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

The first ever golf tournament in Minnesota in January was held at Creeks Bend Golf Course and raised more than $2,000 for the Jack Jablonski Trust Fund on Tuesday, January 10, just ten days after sophomore Jack Jablonski’s paralyzing injury in a hockey game. Kevin Unterreiner, part of TwinCitiesGolf.com,... Read more »

Freshmen compete in annual machine competition

Chloe Kennedy, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
Filed under News

While the rest of the school gathered in the great hall for Grand Knight coronation during homeroom on Friday, Jan. 13, the freshmen congregated in the theater for the final round of the 2012 Machine Competition. The event was led by physical science teachers Abbi Baker and Ted Reiff. Elena Cameron Annie... Read more »

SLP Applebee’s to host pancake breakfast for Jablonski

Ruby Ford, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

Applebee’s in St. Louis Park will be hosting a pancake breakfast for Jack Jablonski from 6:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Jan. 21. All of the proceeds will be going directly to the Jack Jablonski Fund at Wells Fargo. If pancakes aren’t enough to draw you to the scene, there will be much more going on... Read more »

Support for students continues after Jablonski accident

Brian Tobelmann and Anna Landis
January 10, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

Last Thursday morning at 7:40, the chapel was packed with people, hands clasped, heads bowed, clothed in white. Fast-forward to Monday’s prayer service: three sophomore boys sat alone, grieving the tragedy of their fellow classmate, Jack Jablonski. As the public nature of students' responses has lessened,... Read more »