Boys' hockey to move out of North Suburban Conference February 21, 2012 at 10:25 pm
February 15, 2012
Chloe Kennedy, Staff Writer
Deep within the basement hallways of BSM, room 27 houses an aura of centering and relaxation as students sprawl across the floor on mats and blankets during their Wellness meditation class. As an hour of release from stress and providing strict concentration on the health of body, mind, and spirit, Wellness classes have proved to be a revolutionary addition to the BSM curriculum. When Ms. Connie Fourre began her work as Wellness Director two years ago and started BSM’s Wellness program, she never imagined it would turn into the success it is today. “[The program is] better than what I originally envisioned. I never thought there would be all these activities, no BSM hour for a break,” said... Continue Reading
Without conference games on their schedule, the Red Knights will have more chances to play the top teams in the state. (Mark Lex)
February 21, 2012
Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
After outscoring their opponents 96-6 in conference play this season, BSM will be leaving the North Suburban Conference for boys’ hockey and will play an independent schedule instead. A proposal by the NSC members was approved by coaches Sunday, Feb. 19. The Red Knights won three games by at least 15 goals, and opponents never came within four goals,... Continue Reading
Bright Rwagatare's life changed when he and his family made the decision to move him from Rwanda to the United States. (Photo courtesy of Bright's Father)
February 21, 2012
Laura Shannon, Staff Writer
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, though, is Bright’s change in countries: from... Continue Reading
February 15, 2012
Anna Landis, Staff Writer
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” Finally, for all the Star Wars geeks out there, George Lucas has deepened the meaning of life and also, the depth perception of his masterpieces, and given us what we have only dreamed of. (Dramatic pause) Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D. The storyline may still lack anything a film-maker would deem decent, yet Lucas has not left his young Padawans discontent. By updating the visuals of this film to 3D, it was much easier to watch and enjoy. The scenes that were especially enhanced were the Jedis’ journey to and from the underwater Gungan city of Otoh Gunga (sea monsters included), Anakin’s podrace with an excess of spectacular... Continue Reading
Dedicated math league members spend their morning practices working on problems. (Chris Bell)
February 16, 2012
Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
With doughnuts, muffins, and juice ready as brain food, the BSM Math League meets every Wednesday morning to practice and expand upon their already impressive computational skills. Ranking first in the state, and with only one meet to go, Math League members are getting ready to attend state for the fourteenth time since being founded as a BSM club. Being... Continue Reading
| Sport | Date | Opponent | Result | W/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 18 | Stillwater | 8-4 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 17 | Irondale | 56-32 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Fri, Feb 17 | Minnetonka | 2-3 OT | L | |
| Boys Basketball | Fri, Feb 17 | Irondale | 103-89 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Feb 16 | Waconia | 72-56 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Wed, Feb 15 | Hopkins | 6-2 | W | |
| Boys Hockey | Tue, Feb 14 | Chisago Lakes | 5-0 | W | |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | Columbia Heights | 61-28 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | Columbia Heights | 69-46 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 11 | Totino-Grace | 6-0 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 10 | St. Louis Park | 69-35 | Read Story | W |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 10 | Chisago Lakes | 10-59 | L |
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hockey | Thu, Feb 23 | 7:00 | Holy Family | Home |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 24 | 7:15 | Robbinsdale Cooper | Robbinsdale Cooper HS |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 24 | 5:00 | Section Opponents | Fridley |
| Wrestling | Thu, Mar 01 | 12:00 | TBA | Excel Energy Center |
| Boys Lacrosse | Sat, Mar 17 | 7:00 | Apple Valley | Home |
| Girls Track | Tue, Apr 03 | Multiple Opponents | Totino-Grace | |
| Boys Track | Tue, Apr 03 | 1:00 | Multiple Opponents | Totino-Grace |
| Softball | Wed, Apr 11 | 4:15 | Concordia | Home |
| Boys Lacrosse | Thu, Apr 12 | 7:00 | Burnsville | Burnsville |
| Boys Track | Thu, Apr 12 | 1:00 | Multiple Opponents | St. Francis |
| Girls Track | Thu, Apr 12 | Multiple Opponents | St. Francis | |
| Baseball | Sat, Apr 14 | 3:00 | Hopkins | Home |
Jen Vogl, Copy Editor
February 15, 2012
On January 18, 2012, websites such as Wikipedia and Reddit “went black” in order to protest SOPA and PIPA, resulting in support being pulled from the two bills among many senators and representatives. However, while there was a lot of protest made about the bills, not many people know what the bills... Read more »
Ruby Ford, Staff Writer
February 9, 2012
In pretty much every treasure hunting game, the hero is running from bad guys while simultaneously navigating traps in uncharted territory, all in order to make it out alive. Temple Run is precisely that and nothing else… and it’s fabulous. This fast moving game will never give your reflexes... Read more »
Emily Kline, Staff Writer
January 27, 2012
Ever wanted to put your own name into a toe-tapping dance beat? GoBarbra.com offers that chance to music lovers striving for fame: taking the infectious earworm “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce, you can type in any name to replace Barbra’s in the song’s catchy tune. The site offers over ten different... Read more »
Emily Kline, Staff Writer
January 26, 2012
Instead of hitting the books to study for finals, Mr. Reiff’s Environmental Science class uses a teaching tool with a little more bite. Introduced in January, the game “WolfQuest,” a video game that puts players into the role of wolves in the wild, has already become popular among Reiff’s students... Read more »
Liza Magill, Staff Writer
December 20, 2011
An irresistible companion that fits in your pocket, Talking Carl, $0.99 for the iPhone, provides endless fun for all ages. Carl, a large, red-boxed character, will repeat words that one says back to that person in an irresistible accent that leaves individuals wanting more. The hands-on app also allows... Read more »
Rachel Marie Lais, Staff Writer
December 19, 2011
Angry Birds seasons is the same game with a holiday twist. With the addition of Santa hats and snow it brings holiday cheer to a game already loved by all. With the number 2 spot on the top apps list it is a must have game for the holiday season.
Chloe Kennedy, Staff Editor
December 16, 2011
Let’s say you have to shop for seven people this Christmas. You have to get a minimum of seven gifts, not counting if you’re getting someone more than just one gift, and you have to make sure all these gifts are approximately the same price. You want to write this down, but there is no guarantee... Read more »
Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2011
For those slightly more mature than “Angry Bird” addicts, “Slice It!” offers a challenge for players while still providing childish animation. The object of “Slice It!” is simply to cut a shape into a specific number of pieces using as few lines as possible. It sounds simple but becomes quite... Read more »
Jen Vogl, Copy Editor
December 6, 2011
I never got a pony as a child, no matter how much I begged or pleaded. Unfortunately, my parents never liked my idea of burning down our neighbor’s houses to build a stable. Thankfully, for both my wishes and my neighbor’s homes, NaturalMotion has developed an app known as “My Horse” for iPhone... Read more »
Jen Vogl, Copy Editor
December 1, 2011
Birds claim victory over tiny orange berries, dogs discuss if leggings are really pants, and sharks explain to their dentists why their gums look so awful in pictures on the tumblr account “Animals Talking in All Caps.” Each update follows a formula: a picture that has an animal in it is posted along... Read more »
