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Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

Our Lady of Grace couple Dan and Sheryl Moran spoke to BSM seniors about marriage. (Emma Eldred)

Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

May 11, 2012

Giulia Imholte and Katie Sisk

The hype turned out to be more than the actual event. In November the Archdiocese announced plans to have speakers on marriage visit all of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Catholic Schools, and what students expected to be a controversial discussion––after reading about the heated question and answer session at DeLaSalle––ended up being an uneventful,... Continue Reading

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

Ryan Collins is one of two sophomores that have recently made the decision to play for the U.S. NTDP next school year. (Emily Kruse)

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

May 9, 2012

David Nelson and Peter Best, Staff Writers

Hockey is a fast-paced sport that lives off choices that need to be made in milliseconds. It’s a sport where one wrong choice can be the difference between success and failure. Sophomores Jack Glover and Ryan Collins were given the opportunity to play in the USA National Team Development Program (NTDP), based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This decision... Continue Reading

Shannon Stroh

(Emily Kruse)

Shannon Stroh

May 21, 2012

Leila Aboussir, Online Photography Editor

Lights come up, voices start ringing, and the band starts playing their instruments. Shannon Stroh has been an avid member of the BSM theater department since her entrance into the school, but is rarely seen on the actual stage. Yet, Shannon’s dedication alongside her sarcastic, witty personality has made her an extraordinary member of the tremendous... Continue Reading

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

The band experimented heavily with hip-hop inspired beats and auto-tune––though Ruess’s crystalline voice doesn’t need it. (Vinyl Records)

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

May 2, 2012

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer

Three years after dropping their first album, “Aim and Ignite,” the New York-based indie pop band fun. released “Some Nights.” fun. is a supergroup of sorts; lead vocalist Nate Ruess formed the band after the break-up of The Format, guitarist Jack Antonoff also serves as the frontman for Steel Train, and keyboardist Andrew Dost is from Anathallo. Overall,... Continue Reading

Four speech members place at State tournament

Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Rachel Hogen, and Sian Last represented BSM at the State Speech tournament where they all placed in the top eight. (Maura Brew)

Four speech members place at State tournament

April 30, 2012

Shannon Galvin, Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 21, BSM speech team members headed to Chanhassen High School to participate in the Minnesota State Speech tournament. At the end of the day, four students, seniors Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Sian Last, and junior Rachel Hogen, all placed in the finals. Landis placed third in Poetry, Beckstrand placed second in Great Speeches,... Continue Reading

SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballMon, May 21 Holy Angels1-0W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 19 Holy Angels15-6W
BaseballFri, May 18 Totino-Grace6-4W
SoftballThu, May 17 Totino-Grace5-0W
Boys TrackThu, May 17 NSConference Opponents7th place
Boys TrackThu, May 17 True Team Opponents5th Place
Girls TrackThu, May 17 NSConference Opponents5th place
Girls TrackThu, May 17 True Team Opponents5th Place
Girls LacrosseThu, May 17 Cretin-Derham Hall11-22L
SoftballWed, May 16 Chisago Lakes10-0W
Boys LacrosseTue, May 15 Spring Lake Park21-0W
BaseballTue, May 15 Bloomington Jefferson7-5W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
Boys TrackTue, May 29 Section OpponentsTBA
Girls TrackTue, May 29 Season RecordTBA
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Girls LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Boys TennisTue, Jun 05 1:00TBABaseline Tennis Center
SoftballThu, Jun 07 1:00TBACaswell Park
Boys TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls GolfTue, Jun 12 TBABunker Hill Golf Course
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Riggs explores reality in peculiar novel

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Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012

Through the eyes of misunderstood Jacob, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” explores the world of a forgotten island and its inhabitants. In his first novel, author Ransom Riggs takes a different approach to writing; he creates a captivating novel that is accompanied by a visual... Read more »

“Shine” Is a Bit Dull

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Jen Vogl, Copy Editor
December 7, 2011

Previously in the news for her banned books, Lauren Myracle again made headlines in the writing community for her latest work, “Shine,” when she was forced to step down from her novel’s nomination for the National Book Award. “Shine,” although an interesting read, does suffer from an overuse... Read more »

Donoghue Leaves No “Room” For Growth

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Liza Magill, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011

“Room,” a New York Times Bestselling Novel, shows the complexity of life even amidst simplistic situations. Emma Donoghue weaves a compelling story through realistic imagery and irresistible characters. “Room” highlights a young mother who was kidnapped as a college student. After being sexually... Read more »

Animal fables with a twist

Jen Vogl, staff writer
December 30, 2010

In your typical fable, animals speak, walk on their hind legs, and deliver morals to young children all while acting like cute and adorable versions of people. However, in author David Sedaris’s new book, “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary,” animals take on the grittier traits of humans.... Read more »

Sparks novel insightful, yet poorly written

Sam Thomas
January 12, 2010

Author of “The Notebook” and “A Walk to Remember,” writes another New York Times bestseller, but that’s not to say that the novel is deserving of this bestseller title.  Nicholas Sparks tells a romantic plot in a predictable and unrealistic fashion. “Dear John”... Read more »

Picoult’s poetic flair shines in latest novel

Kathleen Ambre
April 7, 2009

“Change of Heart,” a novel written by the same author as “My Sister’s Keeper,” explores the nature of faith, bitter bits of the restorative justice system, and the fault line of religion. Jodi Picoult’s poetic flair, integrated into every one of her New York Bestsellers,... Read more »

Teen Vampire Novel Delivers Romance and Thrills

Elizabeth Tiffany
August 25, 2008

After months of waiting, teenage girls and women alike were finally able to get their hands on Stephanie Meyer’s fourth and final installment to the extremely popular Twilight series: Breaking Dawn. With pre-orders well into the millions, fans made Breaking Dawn one of the highest pre-ordered books... Read more »

Tennis champion shares his hardships

April 25, 2008

Although his tennis strokes might far surpass his writing skills, professional tennis player James Blake presents a remarkable story of overcoming a broken back, the loss of his father, a paralyzed face, and a loss of balance to play tennis on the tour again in his autobiography Breaking Back. Much of... Read more »

Bangkok Haunts mixes humor, suspense

March 19, 2008

Set in the hot streets of Krung Thep (Bangkok), English author John Burdett takes us back to District 8 in his newest book Bangkok Haunts. We re-join Sonchai Jitpleecheep, who must investigate the death of his past love, Damrong, whose death is forever immortalized in a snuff film. Burdett will leave... Read more »