BSM faces changes due to the addition of new businesses at West End

As of 2013, West End leasing space is at 82% capacity with up to 40 stores and restaurants in place. (Megan Beh)

BSM faces changes due to the addition of new businesses at West End

May 20, 2013

Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer

Cool restaurants, great shops, and fun atmosphere have made West End a regular hangout spot for many members of the BSM community. Due to its success, West End plans on expanding on its shops and businesses in order to cater to the demand of its ever-expanding consumer base. The development of West End has been a long and steady process. “We really... 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

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

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

Trend of music mashups takes off

(Dana Buckhorn)

Trend of music mashups takes off

May 21, 2013

Sarah Karels, Staff Writer

“Broke Phi Broke” White Noise Definitely one of the strangest combinations, “Broke Phi Broke” contains a vast array of musical tastes. Beginning with the banjo chords found in Mumford and Sons’ “The Cave,” White Noise adds a variety of textures over this repetitive melody. Soon “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne joins in, followed by eleven... Continue Reading

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballWed, May 22 4:30Bloomington JeffersonHome
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
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
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
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
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Senior boys create fantasy high school hockey league

Senior boys create fantasy high school hockey league

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
February 7, 2013
Filed under Editor's Picks, Student Life, Top Stories

Minneapolis Novas forward Henry Christman scored four goals against Becker/Big Lake on January 15, and senior Tommy Sprenger was psyched. There’s a very good reason Sprenger, a passionate high-school hockey fan and devoted team owner, would be thrilled at the news of success from a player from a different... Read more »

An inside look at BSM’s journalism program

An inside look at BSM’s journalism program

Arthur Boyle, Staff Writer
February 4, 2013
Filed under Editor's Picks, First Person Perspective, Student Life

I joined journalism as a senior. I expected the indie, artistic crowd that the paper has been known for. When I started, I instead found a conglomeration of just about every high-school stereotype you could think of. The Knight Errant is going through a shift, but the culture there (here) remains the... Read more »

Student Artist of the Week: Molly Flannery

Student Artist of the Week: Molly Flannery

Sofie Madden, Staff Writer
February 4, 2013
Filed under Student Life

BSM sophomore, Molly Flannery captures joy on canvas through her abstract spray paint art. Flannery’s spray painting style is more joyful than defiant because her spray painting involves emotion and depth; one glance at Flannery’s art would not be sufficient to fully capture the complex emotions... Read more »

Three seniors show business savvy

Three seniors show business savvy

Megan Pohle and Stephen Jacobs
January 25, 2013
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

For the past few years, three Benilde St-Margaret’s seniors have dedicated time and talent to create their own businesses and showcase their entrepreneurial skills. Each student infused their own passion with their business savvy to design clothing, fix electronics and even give back to the community. Conrad... Read more »

Long-time librarian to retire at end of semester

Long-time librarian to retire at end of semester

Anna McCloskey, Staff Writer
January 17, 2013
Filed under Featured People, Top Stories

“One score and four years ago, Dan Walker hired me,” said Ms. Lynn Bottge, the longtime librarian of Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Since 1989, the library has been home to Ms. Bottge, a dedicated and hardworking lover of books. In those 24 years, Ms. Bottge has served the school and its students with... Read more »

Thirteen kids and counting

Thirteen kids and counting

Jackie Lawyer, Staff Writer
January 15, 2013
Filed under Editor's Picks, Featured People, Top Stories

Jean and Jim Mulvahill have a big family; with their youngest of five biological children (Johnny, who graduated from BSM in 2012) off at college, one would assume that they live the empty-nester life to the fullest. However, that’s not their style. They have already adopted eight children from China,... Read more »

Two familiar faces joined the tech team this year

Two familiar faces joined the tech team this year

Rooscol Rozambert, Digital Life Editor
December 18, 2012
Filed under Digital Life, Featured People, Student Life

Over the past three years, Benilde-St. Margaret’s has gotten to know and love the staff members on the tech team. This year, two official additions to the help desk might look more familiar. 2012 graduate Josh Paquette and current senior Anders Lykkehoy, the two youngest members of the help desk team,... Read more »

Four students bring their ideas to life for NaNoWriMo

Four students bring their ideas to life for NaNoWriMo

Stephen Jacobs, Staff Writer
December 5, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

With the goal of writing a 50,000 word novel within 30 days, writers around the country participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Among those aspiring writers are four Benilde-St. Margaret’s students––Megan Larson, Kiley Petersen, Glenna Greer, and Colleen Vollbrecht––who set... Read more »

Sophomore travels to Tanzania to serve, experience culture

Sophomore travels to Tanzania to serve, experience culture

Jason Kang, Staff Writer
November 26, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

On June 16, Jon Cadle, a sophomore at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, set off for Tanzania with his mom, friend, and seven other people from the Lord of Life Church. During his trip, Cadle visited multiple third world villages, distributing supplies and food to the locals. Although sharing a twin-sized bed... Read more »

Life behind the lunch counter

Life behind the lunch counter

Aidan O'Driscoll and Emma Zamec
November 19, 2012
Filed under Featured People, Student Life, Top Stories

When grabbing the entree at lunch, few students may recognize the woman behind the counter with her Alabama roots and love for meat. Filled with interesting ups and downs, Sarah’s career has been one worthy of much more recognition than she has received. Her family history, cooking accomplishments,... Read more »