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

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As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

Senior captain Jonathan Sutton practices his throwing technique with head coach Mr. John Porisch after school every day. By focusing on key areas like form and movement, athletes such as Sutton can greatly improve their results. (Chris Bell)

As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

May 17, 2013

Adam Bilski and Kathleen Meskill

Nolan Ahlm Senior captain Nolan Ahlm hopes for a successful season as his sixth year running track for BSM. Ahlm runs the 110 meter high hurdles and jumps the long jump and triple jump. Running cross country in the fall helps keep him in shape for the track season. “I hope to make it to state in the hurdles and triple jump,” Ahlm said. Ahlm is... Continue Reading

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New gun control measures need to ensure a safer society

May 20, 2013

Sarah Karels and Molly Eldevik

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

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Apotheosis showcases BSM’s most talented artists

Seniors Archie Boyle and Ben Clark sell Apotheosis magazines in the main lobby before school. (Chris Bell)

Apotheosis showcases BSM’s most talented artists

May 21, 2013

Natalie Chevalier, Staff Writer

With the wide range of art and English classes offered at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, such as creative writing, digital photography, and painting, many students create brilliant pieces of art and writing that aren’t always recognized. However, Apotheosis makes it possible for skillful students to exhibit their work in the annual BSM literary arts magazine.... Continue Reading

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Summertime activities are 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 are 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

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BSM Competes in Robocup 2013
Speech team wins section, sends nine to State
Students for Human Life hosts common basket
Knightettes take 2nd in State for jazz/funk
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
Boys LacrosseFri, May 24 7:00EdinaBenilde - St. Margaret's School
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
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SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballMon, May 20 Holy Angels5-0W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 18 Minnetonka4-11 Read StoryL
BaseballFri, May 17 Irondale3-0W
BaseballWed, May 15 Totino-Grace2-8L
Boys LacrosseTue, May 14 Holy Angels10-7 Read StoryW
BaseballMon, May 13 Robbinsdale Cooper6-5 Read StoryW
BaseballSat, May 11 Cretin-Derham Hall1-11L
BaseballSat, May 11 North Branch7-5W
BaseballFri, May 10 Spring Lake Park6-5W
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Girls LacrosseThu, May 09 Minnehaha Academy15-7W
Boys GolfThu, May 09 N.S.C. Opponents5th Place
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Knight Errant > Sports Briefs

Skippers end Red Knight’s Winning Streak

Will Jarvis
May 20, 2013
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The seven game win streak for the Benilde-St. Margaret’s boys lacrosse team came to a halting stop on Saturday, May 18th, as they fell to the Minnetonka Skippers 11-4. Two quick goals for Minnetonka to start the game set the tone for what would become a blowout. Seniors Michael Nanne and Rob Lance... Read more »

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Relay team breaks school record

Molly Eldvick, Staff Writer
May 20, 2013
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March 16th marked a proud day for the BSM track team when four of its members, senior Anne Arnason, sophomores Peri Warren and Jordan Maddaus, and freshman LaShauna Porter placed 1st and broke the Conference record in the 4x100 relay at the track Conference meet. “It felt good to break the Conference... Read more »

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Red Knights extend winning streak

Will Jarvis
May 15, 2013
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Despite leaving the game due to a concussion in the second half, junior Mikey Lamb racked up five points in a win against Holy Angels for the Red Knights on Tuesday, May 14th. The winning streak continued for Benilde-St. Margaret’s as they defeated the Stars 10-7. Holy Angel’s goalie Connor Duffy... Read more »

Red Knights end Senior Night with win

Andrew Birkeland
May 14, 2013
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With the Red Knights honoring their three seniors, the Red Knights captured a 6-5 extra inning win over conference foe Cooper. The Hawks scored four-runs in the seventh to take a 5-4 lead, but Mikey McGill’s RBI single in the bottom of the inning tied the game and sent the game into extra innings.... Read more »

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Red Knights split doubleheader with Radiers and Vikings

Andrew Birkeland
May 12, 2013
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After an extra inning win over Spring Lake Park, the Red Knights split a doubleheader with Cretin-Derham Hall and North Branch. The team lost 11-1 in five innings to Cretin-Derham Hall but defeated the North Branch Vikings 7-5 in the second game. The Raiders had a total of thirteen hits and capitalized... Read more »

Red Knights pick up extra inning win over Panthers

Andrew Birkeland
May 12, 2013
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Behind the strong relief pitching of Colin Polarek, the Red Knights defeated the Spring Lake Park Panthers 6-5 in nine innings. The Red Knights scored four runs in the first three innings and heading into the last inning had a 5-2 lead; however, the Panthers scored three runs and tied the game up. Colin... Read more »

Boys’ Golf takes fifth despite bad weather

Aidan O'Driscoll
May 10, 2013
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The BSM boys golf team played a conference tournaments at Victory Links Golf Course in Blaine on Thursday, May 9. The conditions were very bad and all teams struggled to compete. BSM finished 5th place amongst their conference opponents. “There were 40 mile an hour winds and really rough conditions,... Read more »

Majestic Oaks gives Red Knights trouble

Aidan O'Driscoll
May 9, 2013
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The Boy’s Varsity Golf team played in two conferences matches on Tuesday May 7. The first was played at Ridges at Sand Creek and the second was played at Majestic Oaks Golf Course. The team finished sixth place in the first match and then later, they placed seventh in their next match. “The scores... Read more »

Day and McGill lead Red Knights to victory


May 9, 2013
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After letting a 7-0 lead slip away from them against Wayzata, the Red Knights responded with a 6-1 win over the Fridley Tigers. Sophomore Connor Day went six innings allowing only one run on six hits, but the star of the game was junior Mikey McGill who went 4-4 and hit his first homerun of the season.... Read more »

Red Knights take first at Minneapolis Golf Club

Aidan O'Driscoll
May 8, 2013
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The Boys' Varsity Golf team played in a conference match at the Minneapolis Golf Club On Monday May 6. The team finished first in the match competing against nine other golf teams all from the North Suburban Conference. Senior Captain Tanner Albhorn managed to achieve a very difficult task by getting... Read more »

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