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.

Students swing into new trend

Students swing into new trend

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer
March 23, 2012
Filed under Student Life

Swing dancing, a style of dance whose widespread popularity has diminished since the days of big band music, is emerging as a dance of choice among some BSM students. With a social dance class now offered as a wellness option and a jazzy local swing dancing hot spot available, a group of students has... Read more »

Girls excel in ACS

Girls excel in ACS

Rachel Frenz, Staff Writer
March 15, 2012
Filed under Student Life

Winning the World Championships Technical Presentation at Robo Cup Junior in 2010, BSM’s Advanced Competitive Science (ACS) program is considered one of the best programs in the country. Although male dominated, a few girls who have excelled greatly as well. BSM’s ACS program leads as an example... Read more »

New students become Red Knights mid-year

Chloe Kennedy and Mallory Hoch
March 14, 2012
Filed under Student Life

Stereotypical first day of school horrors often haunt the minds of new and transfer students as they prepare for a new life at a new school: eating lunch alone, getting lost in the halls, making new friends, and meeting new teachers. Though the transition to a new school can be unpredictable and intimidating,... Read more »

Junior math whiz excels in college course

Emily Kline, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012
Filed under Student Life

While most students learn mathematics in BSM’s main hallway, junior Stephen Jacobs travels a little farther to meet his math requirement. A participant in the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program, or UMTYMP, Jacobs takes Calculus III once a week with other accomplished students... Read more »

Bright Rwagatare’s life changing move

Bright Rwagatare’s life changing move

Laura Shannon, Staff Writer
February 21, 2012
Filed under Student Life

Life in Rwanda Freshman Bright Rwagatare’s life completely turned upside down after coming from a school where 60 children slept in one room, food was often cold and rarely tasted good, and teachers used severe discipline techniques to Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Even bigger than the change in schools,... Read more »

Sophomore hockey player stars on Team USA

David Nelson, Staff Writer
February 14, 2012
Filed under Student Life

Every hockey player dreams of representing their country and playing for a gold medal in the Olympics. To be able to step onto the ice wearing the Red, White, and Blue. This past January, sophomore Jack Glover got the chance to realize that dream. Glover, one of 17 hockey players who played for the US... Read more »

Committed students coach feeder school basketball team

David Nelson, Staff Writer
December 14, 2011
Filed under Student Life

While most students spend their winter on the slopes or the ice, senior Jack Anderson and junior Barrett Fitzgerald will spend their winters on “the hardwood” coaching the fifth and sixth grade boys’ basketball teams at Our Lady of Grace School in Edina. This will be Anderson and Fitzgerald’s... Read more »

Malcolm hits the runway

Malcolm hits the runway

Nicole Sarquis, Staff Writer
December 6, 2011
Filed under Student Life

With the recent televised airing of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, people have supermodels on their mind, but few know that freshman Kendel Malcolm is an aspiring supermodel herself. She lives in New York during the summer and frequently travels the country during the school year to pursue a career... Read more »

Senior Patrick Freese runs for St. Louis Park City Council

Katie Sisk, News Editor
December 1, 2011
Filed under Student Life

While many seniors took advantage of their new adult status by voting this November, one senior took an extra step with his decision to run for public office in city council. Patrick Freese called on the student body and the city of St. Louis Park to elect him to city council as a write-in candidate... Read more »

Martial artists share motivation

Martial artists share motivation

Emily Kline, Staff Writer
November 29, 2011
Filed under Student Life

From defeating an opponent with punches and kicks to talking about life, competing for national titles or just practicing with friends, a martial artist’s skill goes far beyond fighting alone. Benilde-St. Margaret’s martial artists-in-residence apply their talents in every field of life, always working... Read more »