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Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

Our Lady of Grace couple Dan and Sheryl Moran spoke to BSM seniors about marriage. (Emma Eldred)

Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

May 11, 2012

Giulia Imholte and Katie Sisk

The hype turned out to be more than the actual event. In November the Archdiocese announced plans to have speakers on marriage visit all of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Catholic Schools, and what students expected to be a controversial discussion––after reading about the heated question and answer session at DeLaSalle––ended up being an uneventful,... Continue Reading

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

Ryan Collins is one of two sophomores that have recently made the decision to play for the U.S. NTDP next school year. (Emily Kruse)

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

May 9, 2012

David Nelson and Peter Best, Staff Writers

Hockey is a fast-paced sport that lives off choices that need to be made in milliseconds. It’s a sport where one wrong choice can be the difference between success and failure. Sophomores Jack Glover and Ryan Collins were given the opportunity to play in the USA National Team Development Program (NTDP), based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This decision... Continue Reading

Shannon Stroh

(Emily Kruse)

Shannon Stroh

May 21, 2012

Leila Aboussir, Online Photography Editor

Lights come up, voices start ringing, and the band starts playing their instruments. Shannon Stroh has been an avid member of the BSM theater department since her entrance into the school, but is rarely seen on the actual stage. Yet, Shannon’s dedication alongside her sarcastic, witty personality has made her an extraordinary member of the tremendous... Continue Reading

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

The band experimented heavily with hip-hop inspired beats and auto-tune––though Ruess’s crystalline voice doesn’t need it. (Vinyl Records)

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

May 2, 2012

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer

Three years after dropping their first album, “Aim and Ignite,” the New York-based indie pop band fun. released “Some Nights.” fun. is a supergroup of sorts; lead vocalist Nate Ruess formed the band after the break-up of The Format, guitarist Jack Antonoff also serves as the frontman for Steel Train, and keyboardist Andrew Dost is from Anathallo. Overall,... Continue Reading

Four speech members place at State tournament

Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Rachel Hogen, and Sian Last represented BSM at the State Speech tournament where they all placed in the top eight. (Maura Brew)

Four speech members place at State tournament

April 30, 2012

Shannon Galvin, Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 21, BSM speech team members headed to Chanhassen High School to participate in the Minnesota State Speech tournament. At the end of the day, four students, seniors Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Sian Last, and junior Rachel Hogen, all placed in the finals. Landis placed third in Poetry, Beckstrand placed second in Great Speeches,... Continue Reading

SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys LacrosseTue, May 15 Spring Lake Park21-0W
BaseballTue, May 15 Bloomington Jefferson7-5W
SoftballMon, May 14 St. Francis3-4L
BaseballMon, May 14 Fridley13-2W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 12 Minnetonka6-16L
BaseballFri, May 11 St. Louis Park7-3W
SoftballThu, May 10 Blake23-1W
SoftballWed, May 09 St. Louis Park18-6W
Boys TennisWed, May 09 Robbinsdale Armstrong1-6L
BaseballWed, May 09 Irondale10-2W
Boys LacrosseTue, May 08 Totino-Grace13-3W
Girls LacrosseTue, May 08 Spring Lake Park13-11W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballMon, May 21 4:15Holy AngelsHome
Boys TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Boys TrackTue, May 29 Section OpponentsTBA
Girls TrackTue, May 29 Season RecordTBA
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Girls LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Boys TennisTue, Jun 05 1:00TBABaseline Tennis Center
SoftballThu, Jun 07 1:00TBACaswell Park
Boys TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Your computer is one “Cleverbot”

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Emily Kline, Staff Writer
March 16, 2012

Even the most socially-awkward can find a friend in Cleverbot. An online AI capable of holding conversations from a simple prompt, Cleverbot can provide even the loneliest of computer junkies with a heart-to-heart. After you type in a sentence, Cleverbot responds with a witty––and often insulting––comment,... Read more »

@TommySiegel isn’t just another celebrity tweeter

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Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer
February 25, 2012

When the only people you follow on Twitter are your friends, you’re doomed to look at tweet after tweet of the same thing. But if you follow Tommy Siegel, guitarist and vocalist for the band Jukebox the Ghost, you won’t get the typical constant updates about JTG’s latest album or tour, but rather... Read more »

“‘Stuff’ people say” videos take over YouTube

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Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
February 24, 2012

Think you have a great idea for a “‘stuff’ people say” video? Chances are the video has already been made. What began as a video making fun of dumb things girls say has now gone viral and completely taken over YouTube. People love having the opportunity to tell their audience how they really... Read more »

@hipstermermaid for wannabe hipsters

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Anna Landis, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012

If you’re “indie” mood for a nonconformist Twitter account, follow @hipstermermaid. Whether he’s twisting clichéd statements into cynical declarations or insulting mainstream artists, @hipstermermaid never forgets to include the brutally honest truth. His worldly observations along with a bit... Read more »

What are SOPA, PIPA, and ACTA?

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 »

Temple Run will make you sprint

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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 »

Gobarbra.com makes you feel as awesome as Streisand

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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 »

Wolf Quest- A Howling Good Time

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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 »

Talking Carl-My New Best Friend

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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 »

Angry Birds Seasonal Review

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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.