BSM theater department honored with state awards

May 16, 2013

Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer

Benilde-St. Margaret’s drama department’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie has been awarded multiple SpotLight Awards, sponsored by the Hennepin Theatre Trust. The show received both Outstanding Production and Outstanding Performance award. This is the third consecutive year the BSM drama department has been honored with this prestigious award. Throughout the year, skilled evaluators, from the SpotLight program, attend musical theatre productions at schools throughout Minnesota and provide feedback to participating students. Schools are given recognition for their efforts through awards based on their own merit and are not judged competitively against other schools. Along with... Continue Reading

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

Staff Editorial: Parents need to encourage their children to enroll in art classes

May 17, 2013

When students enter high school, many suddenly become focused on creating an academically rigorous schedule so as to get into a top college at the end of their four years at BSM. While some students find intrinsic motivation, most feel compelled to enroll in challenging academic classes by their parents. It is important for parents to encourage their children to work hard in high school, but focusing on academics alone often does not create a well-rounded or fulfilled student. Instead, parents should be encouraging students to explore their creativity and themselves through art classes. As illustrated in our feature, art classes can have many benefits for students––even helping them perform... Continue Reading

As BSM focuses on academics, the arts become marginalized

In the push and pull between arts and academics, academics usually comes out on top. (Megan Beh)

As BSM focuses on academics, the arts become marginalized

May 17, 2013

Hannah Scherer, Natalie Chevalier, and Michelle Sauer

Benilde-St. Margaret’s has a reputation for high achievements in academics, but with such a focus on schoolwork, the arts can often be brushed to the side. With the department being downsized next year due to budget cuts and art class enrollment shrinking, the question of whether or not BSM provides sufficient support for the arts has been raised. When... Continue Reading

Television programs exclusive to streaming websites gains popularity

Cult favorite "Arrested Development" is returning to viewers but through a less traditional medium. (courtesy of Netflix)

Television programs exclusive to streaming websites gains popularity

May 17, 2013

Arrested Development  Exclusive to Netflix The much-anticipated fourth season of “Arrested Development” is set to air on Netflix in May 2013. After being canceled on Fox in 2006, the revival of “Arrested De- velopment” is a major excitement for TV watchers. The show follows the formerly wealthy and dysfunctional Bluth family, who lost... Continue Reading

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballMon, May 20 4:15Holy AngelsAway
SoftballMon, May 20 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Boys GolfMon, May 20 8:00N.S.C. OpponentsBunker Hills Golf Course
Girls GolfMon, May 20 8:00N.S.C. OpponentsBunker Hills Golf Course
Boys LacrosseTue, May 21 7:00Totino-GraceTotino-Grace High School
Girls LacrosseTue, May 21 5:30Holy FamilyAway
Boys TrackTue, May 21 3:00N.S.C. OpponentsTotino-Grace High School
Girls TrackTue, May 21 3:15N.S.C. OpponentsTotino-Grace High School
BaseballThu, May 23 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Girls LacrosseThu, May 23 7:00Cretin-Derham HallHome
Boys LacrosseFri, May 24 7:00EdinaBenilde - St. Margaret's School
Boys LacrosseTue, May 28 12:00Section OpponentsTBD
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Girls LacrosseThu, May 09 Minnehaha Academy15-7W
Boys GolfThu, May 09 N.S.C. Opponents5th Place
SoftballThu, May 09 New Life High School1-4L
BaseballWed, May 08 Fridley6-1W
SoftballWed, May 08 FridleyCANCEL
Boys TrackWed, May 08 True Team Opponents7th Place
Girls TrackWed, May 08 True Team Opponents5th Place
Boys LacrosseTue, May 07 Spring Lake Park16-0W
SoftballTue, May 07 Columbia Heights6-2W
Girls LacrosseTue, May 07 St. Louis Park15-2W
Boys GolfTue, May 07 N.S.C. Opponents7th Place
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

Adam Bilski and Kathleen Meskill
May 17, 2013
Filed under Spring Sports

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... Read more »

Freshman Simon Guzan looks to continue his on-court tennis success

Freshman Simon Guzan looks to continue his on-court tennis success

Adam Bilski, Staff Writer
May 14, 2013
Filed under Spring Sports

With around 17 tournaments and scrimmages during this busy spring season, the young talent of the boys’ tennis team hopes to gain enough experience to have a chance at sections and a state title. As a freshman, Simon Guzan, who already has experience on varsity, looks to lead the team this year and... Read more »

Spring sports forced to reorganize season schedule due to weather

Spring sports forced to reorganize season schedule due to weather

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
Filed under Spring Sports, Top Stories

With all of the conflicts and delays caused by the poor weather, spring sports teams at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, and around the state, are looking to finish their seasons. The inability for teams to play games earlier has now left sports teams with a shortened amount of time to complete the entirety... Read more »

Softball team relocates games to dome

Jacqueline Bieter, Staff Writer
April 24, 2013
Filed under Spring Sports

Due to the unfortunate weather hitting the cities during the spring, the BSM softball team has struggled getting any playtime in for their spring 2012-2013 season. On Tuesday April 23, the BSM varsity softball participated in their first games of the season at the dome in the Vadnais Heights Sports Center.... Read more »

April snow disrupts spring sports

April snow disrupts spring sports

Thomas Muenzberg and Andrew Birkeland
April 17, 2013
Filed under Spring Sports

With the late snowfall and constant cold temperatures, Benilde-St. Margarets’ spring sports teams have had difficulty adjusting to the weather and finding time to practice outdoors. Once the snow melts, teams will be forced to play out their seasons in shortened time which will reduce practices... Read more »

Boys’ lacrosse recovers from loss; looks to next season

Rooscol Rozambert, Technology Editor
May 31, 2012
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports

On Tuesday May 29, the Benilde-St. Margaret’s boys’ lacrosse team lost to the Edina Hornets 9-5. The Red Knights previously won two state championships in 2010 and 2011. This year, the team was seeded first in their section and entered the tournament ranked third in state with 12 wins and two losses,... Read more »

Lauth, boys’ lax solidify spot at top of section

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
May 1, 2012
Filed under Spring Sports

After their one goal loss to Eagan on April 14, some questions were raised about whether or not the boys’ lacrosse team would be able to make a third straight title run. After it was discovered that senior attacks Christian Horn and Will Hoesly would be out for the season, many fans felt that BSM may... Read more »

Winning streak comes to an end for boys’ lacrosse

Winning streak comes to an end for boys’ lacrosse

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
April 14, 2012
Filed under Spring Sports, Top Stories

After 24 games, it’s over. The boys’ lacrosse team lost their first game in nearly two years on Saturday, April 14, falling to Eagan 10-9 after giving up five straight goals in the third quarter. Although the streak was the longest in state history, the team doesn’t feel that breaking it... Read more »

Girls’ lacrosse set to improve record

Megan Meskill, Staff Writer
April 7, 2012
Filed under Spring Sports

Despite losing nine seniors last year, the girls’ lacrosse team expects to have a successful season. The team is equipped with hard-working, talented players, and everyone is ready to improve. Excited and ready to lead, this year’s captains, seniors Kelly Dwyer and Lauren Waldon and junior Sara... Read more »

Girls’ golf hopes young talent can carry them

Megan Meskill, Staff Writer
March 25, 2012
Filed under Spring Sports

With a young, talented team this year, the girls’ golf team has high expectations for the season. The team is equipped with four seniors, two of which are captains, Natalie Johnson and Elizabeth Patton. The team started practices at the Brooklyn Park dome on March 19, but the team gets on the course... Read more »