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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.

No Pot of Gold at the “End of The Rainbow”

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Kiley Petersen, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012

There is certainly no pot of gold at the end of Judy Garland’s rainbow. In the Guthrie’s new production of “The End of the Rainbow,” the US premiere of the play, British actress Tracie Bennett shines in Peter Quilter’s tragic account of the last year of the international icon’s life. Judy’s... Read more »

Green Day to come to life on the Orpheum stage

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Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012

It’s been eight years since Green Day released their smash hit album “American Idiot,” but fans of the concept album will have a chance to hear it in a whole new way this month at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. “Green Days American Idiot: The Musical” will begin its run February 21 and... Read more »

“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 »

“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 »

“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 »

“The Lion King” to bring pride to the Orpheum

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Emily Kline, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011

Combining the story of a Disney classic with breathtakingly unconventional sets, costumes, and dance, “The Lion King,” coming to Minneapolis’s Orpheum Theatre in January, presents an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. The musical follows Simba (Jelani Remy), the next-in-line... Read more »

“Much Ado About Nothing” Is Something Special

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Kiley Peterson, Staff Writer
November 15, 2011

Shakespeare’s famous quick-tongued play, “Much Ado About Nothing”, will wrap up its run at the Guthrie on November 5, but one can still grab tickets for artistic director Joe Dowling’s upbeat production of the classic. The verbal sparring provides ample entertainment for the audience. Set in... Read more »

The “Burial at Thebes” Rises from the Grave

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Kiley Peterson, Staff Writer
November 14, 2011

Based on Sophocles’ “Antigone,” Irish poet Seamus Heaney’s adaption of the famous tale is brought to life in director Marcela Lorca’s production of “The Burial at Thebes,” performing at the Guthrie. With modern touches such as the original music composed by J.D. Steele, “The Burial at... Read more »

Hair…something to sing about?

Shannon Cron, photographer
March 18, 2011

“Hair”––a vibrant, toe-tapping revival of the original Broadway rock musical––comes to Orpheum Theatre March 1-6, and by the third musical number, you’ll certainly be singing along. Written by James Rado and Gerome Ragni with music by Galt MacDermot, this contagiously outrageous celebration... Read more »

Broadway makes its way to Minneapolis

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January 28, 2011

Filled with dramatic dancing, impressive singing, and unexpected humor, “Billy Elliot” is a compelling story about following one’s dream. With ten Tony awards and songs written by Elton John, the touring Broadway musical has come to Minneapolis and was shown at the Orpheum Theater from December... Read more »