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

Senior named All-American wrestler

Oftedahl won 1st place at the state wrestling tournament earlier this year. (courtesy of BSM wrestling)

Senior named All-American wrestler

May 25, 2013

Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer

It’s been a successful season for senior wrestler Jarred Oftedahl. In addition to earning a state title this year at the 113-pound weight class, he has been named as one of five All-American wrestlers in the state of Minnesota. To be named an All-American wrestler one must finish in places first through sixth at the Greco-Roman Championship. In Oftedahl’s... Continue Reading

New gun control measures need to ensure a safer society

May 20, 2013

Molly Eldevik and Sarah Karels

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

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

Summertime activities 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 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

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
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
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballWed, May 22 Bloomington JeffersonCANCEL
Boys LacrosseTue, May 21 Totino-Grace7-13L
BaseballMon, May 20 Holy Angels5-0 Read StoryW
Boys LacrosseSat, May 18 Minnetonka4-11 Read StoryL
BaseballFri, May 17 Irondale3-0 Read StoryW
BaseballWed, May 15 Totino-Grace2-8 Read StoryL
Boys LacrosseTue, May 14 Holy Angels10-7 Read StoryW
BaseballMon, May 13 Robbinsdale Cooper6-5 Read StoryW
BaseballSat, May 11 Cretin-Derham Hall1-11 Read StoryL
BaseballSat, May 11 North Branch7-5 Read StoryW
BaseballFri, May 10 Spring Lake Park6-5 Read StoryW
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Boys’ golf already in full swing

David Nelson, Staff Writer
March 23, 2012
Filed under Spring Sports

With the opening round of The Masters only weeks away for the pros, golf season is getting started. That means the first practices for boys’ golf team, coming off last season as conference champions. Winning the conference is what the team is aiming for this year, hoping to capture it in consecutive... Read more »

Strong off-season helps baseball team

David Nelson, Staff Writer
March 23, 2012
Filed under Spring Sports

After months of cold weather, shoveling snow, and playing ball inside a dome, the baseball season has finally arrived, and the Red Knights are excited for the season to get underway. The team has spent its off-season working out, hoping to prepare for the season, which features games against tough... Read more »

Boys’ lacrosse looks for third straight championship

Peter Best, Staff Writer
March 20, 2012
Filed under Spring Sports

With two consecutive state titles on their record, the boys’ lacrosse team returns to the field loaded with experience and talent. With upgraded rivals such as Blake and Eden Prairie, the Red Knights will have to work hard to answer the question that everyone is wondering: will they three-peat? “I... Read more »

Boys’ lacrosse takes home another State championship

Boys’ lacrosse takes home another State championship

Matt Muenzberg, staff writer
June 11, 2011
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories

After narrowly sneaking into the state tournament, the boys’ lacrosse team blew out Eden Prairie 9-3 on June 9, capping off an undefeated season and winning their second straight state championship. The game started off close, with the Eagles tying up the score 2-2 at the end of the first quarter.... Read more »

Boys’ Tennis Looks to Dominate

Reilly Dillon, staff writer
May 22, 2011
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports

With losing only one senior from the previous year, the boys’ tennis team has high expectations for the rest of the season. More than half way through their season, they stand at the top of their section with a record of 7-2. The team has only fallen to conference rival Chisago Lakes and Wayzata,... Read more »

Track team off to a successful start

Track team off to a successful start

Emily Kruse, staff writer
April 21, 2011
Filed under Spring Sports

Well-represented with 25 girls and 25 boys at the track meet hosted by Totino-Grace on April 6, the track & field team scored highly against the other two teams, Fridley and Totino. Sunny weather in the high 50’s allowed for a successful meet in which the boys’ and the girls’ teams earned high... Read more »

Boys’ lacrosse team looks to repeat

Boys’ lacrosse team looks to repeat

Matt Muenzberg, staff writer
April 19, 2011
Filed under Spring Sports, Top Stories

In a poll on the lacrosse website MN Lax Hub, the 2010 BSM Lacrosse team was voted the best team in the history of Minnesota Lacrosse. After losing three seniors to Division I colleges, this year’s Red Knights will have to prove themselves as they try to repeat as State Champions. The most obvious... Read more »

Softball team looks at a rebuilding year

Megan Meskill, staff writer
April 19, 2011
Filed under Spring Sports

After losing five key players last year, the girls’ softball team is working on finding their identity by growing and developing as individuals and together as a team. The girls went through the tryout process, which started on March 14, and lasted for four days. Head coach Adrian Wagner, along... Read more »

Team sets sail for a promising season

Team sets sail for a promising season

Megan Pavlik, staff writer
April 18, 2011
Filed under Spring Sports, Top Stories

With the pretend goal of becoming pirates, the Benilde-St. Margaret’s sailing team begins its second season as an official sport this spring, after being re-founded last year. With many new members, they are looking forward to a successful season. The 40 team members rent boats and practice three... Read more »

Bears defeat Red Knights in final seconds

Robby Sutherland
June 7, 2010
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports

After starting their season 11-0, the BSM boys' lacrosse team failed to redeem themselves from last year's loss in section finals to their rivals, the Blake Bears. With the loud student section generating a typical homecoming football game atmosphere, this match truly lived up to its potential of being... Read more »