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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
Boys LacrosseTue, May 15 Spring Lake Park21-0W
BaseballTue, May 15 Bloomington Jefferson7-5W
SoftballMon, May 14 St. Francis3-4L
BaseballMon, May 14 Fridley13-2W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 12 Minnetonka6-16L
BaseballFri, May 11 St. Louis Park7-3W
SoftballThu, May 10 Blake23-1W
SoftballWed, May 09 St. Louis Park18-6W
Boys TennisWed, May 09 Robbinsdale Armstrong1-6L
BaseballWed, May 09 Irondale10-2W
Boys LacrosseTue, May 08 Totino-Grace13-3W
Girls LacrosseTue, May 08 Spring Lake Park13-11W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballMon, May 21 4:15Holy AngelsHome
Boys TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
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
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

“Ragtime” goes from rags to riches

Ragtime trailer from Park Square Theatre on Vimeo.

Emily Kline, Staff Writer
January 27, 2012

Park Square Theatre’s “Ragtime,” the most ambitious show in its 36-year history, takes on the challenge of a musical behemoth and comes up with resounding success. This production features emotional songs, a wide range of characters, and acting talent to make both shine. In the end, “Ragtime”... Read more »

You Should’ve Stayed Home on “New Years Eve”

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Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012

Created by the same producer and director as “Valentine’s Day”, the new film “New Year’s Eve” embodies similar characteristics as the former, only set apart by the holiday it takes on. Packed with a cast of well-known actors, this film had the potential to be highly entertaining, however... Read more »

They Bought a Zoo- You Shouldn’t

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Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012

After a prolonged layoff from directing, Cameron Crowe returned this year with his new movie “We Bought A Zoo,” a true story based on an adaptation of writer Benjamin Mee’s memoir called “We bought a Zoo: True Story of a Young Family, a Broken Down Zoo, and the 200 Wild Animals That Change Their... Read more »

Get A Clue- Sherlock Holmes is For You

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Peter Best, Staff Writer
January 11, 2012

Picking up where the original movie left off, “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” takes all of the wit and wonder of the first film and builds upon it, creating a plot that is both captivating and entertaining. Set in late 19th century Europe, the film centers around the ingenious yet socially inept... Read more »

“Silent Night” Makes a Loud Impact

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Emily Kline, Staff Writer
January 10, 2012

Making its explosive world premiere at St. Paul’s Ordway Theatre, “Silent Night,” the dynamic first opera of composer Kevin Puts, weaves music, acting, and visuals together into a poignant portrait of World War I. Opera skeptics, never fear: this brand-new work engages all audiences, regardless... Read more »

Panoramic Photos Have Us Wide-Eyed

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Anna Landis, Staff Writer
January 6, 2012

Full with the hustle and bustle of theatrical productions, youth events, and artistic exhibits, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is the place to be this winter. The Wide-Eyed Panoramic Photographs room is one of the many exhibits open during the holiday season, which brings a modern look to an older... Read more »

“Charley’s Aunt” Does Fine Without Uncle

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January 5, 2012

“I’m Charley’s aunt from Brazil–where the nuts come from,” says Lord Fancourt “Babbs” Babberley in Guthrie’s production of Brandon Thomas’ farce, directed by John Miller-Stephany. “Charley’s Aunt” opened on Dec. 2 and runs through the holiday season until Jan. 15. Thomas’s comedy... Read more »

Drake “Takes Care” To Achieve Greatness

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Rooscal Rozambert, Staff Writer
December 20, 2011

Undoubtedly the rap album of the year, “Take Care” leaked nine days before the original release of Nov.15 and has been a point of musical interest since last March. Drake, who formerly played Jimmy on Degrassi, the controversial Canadian all teen show, has accumulated one of the strongest fan followings... Read more »

Maggie’s Restaurant-A Wayzata Tradition

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Peter Best , Staff Writer
December 20, 2011

Located just off of Lake Street in downtown Wayzata, Maggie’s Restaurant has a small-town feel that will take anyone back to the basics. It doesn’t boast any award-winning gourmet dishes, and the place certainly isn’t going to win any awards for its decor, but what it lacks in style and flair,... Read more »

Arthur’s Christmas- A New Tradition?

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Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer
December 19, 2011

The beginning of Christmas brings with it many holiday traditions, from decorating cookies to holiday shopping, and, of course, the obligatory stream of holiday movies which hit the theaters on Thanksgiving and continue through December. Traditionally, these movies, although never short of holiday cheer,... Read more »