Boys’ Hockey take down SSM Sabres

Jackie Scherer, Managing Editor
February 7, 2013
Filed under Sports Briefs

In an elite match-up between the Red Knights of Benilde-St. Margaret’s and the Sabres of Shattuck-St. Mary’s, the boys’ hockey team dominated three periods with aggressive and physical play, coming out with a 5-2 win. While Shattuck doesn’t play a traditional schedule, the Sabres have a 0-2 record... Read more »

Inappropriate chants represent BSM poorly

Jackie Scherer, Managing Editor
January 23, 2013
Filed under Opinions

In my high school experience, I have attended at least ten state tournaments representing the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights. The energy and electricity of the boys’ state hockey tournament last year can’t compare to any other event of high school thus far: students crammed into the Xcel seats,... Read more »

Girls’ hockey crushes Duluth

Jackie Scherer, Managing Editor
November 30, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs

Coming off a championship win in the Edina Cake Eater tournament last weekend, the Benilde-St. Margaret's girls' hockey team continued their undefeated season with a 9-0 win over the Duluth North Stars. The Red Knights dominated all three periods with aggressive play and controlled puck movement. Leading... Read more »

Bob McEnaney rides to support Jablonski

Jackie Scherer, Managing Editor
October 8, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

In the wake of junior Jack Jablonski’s life-altering injury, many organizations stepped up to support Jablonski both spiritually and financially. Few organizations, however, can brag of beginning a fundraiser completely on Jablonski’s behalf, as is the case with Mr. Bob McEnaney of Total Cycling... Read more »

Christmas common basket donates more than gifts; delivers hope

Jackie Scherer and Katie Sisk, Katie Sisk, and Jackie Scherer
December 15, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories

This year, one family shares a story of loss with the students working to give their family the Christmas cheer they need. While students recognize the Christmas common basket and its call to help families in need during the holiday season, one family this year made the brave decision to invite students... Read more »

KE website wins numerous awards

Jackie Scherer, Online News Editor
December 5, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

Known for consistent excellence in both print and online publishing, the Knight Errant received several awards for their online content and site design, taking the prestigious honor of best high school newspaper website in the state by the Minnesota High School Press Association. Content from the website... Read more »

New gym teacher Mr. Sbertoli starts today

Ruby Ford and Jackie Scherer
December 1, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

The empty position of senior high physical education teacher was filled today by Mr. Sbertoli, due to lack of an instructor in Sophomore and Freshman gym classes. Former physical education teacher, Mr. Jeff fix, recently took the job as a full-time teacher in the history department with the departure... Read more »

My life as a lax bro

Jackie Scherer, staff writer
May 23, 2011
Filed under Humor

I’m not new to the world of lacrosse; I have played the sport for about three years now and have attended countless games, although I’d never really embraced the lax bro culture. Yet, the more intertwined I became with the sport, I realized it was my destiny to conform to the chill lifestyle. I... Read more »

Students prep for AP testing

Jackie Scherer, staff writer
May 6, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

In early May, 180 BSM students will take 333 AP tests, giving those students the opportunity to earn credits toward college classes. Even if BSM doesn’t offer a particular AP class, students who want to take that subject’s test are given permission. Although AP French is the only class that requires... Read more »

Boys lax defeats Bloomington Jefferson

Jackie Scherer, staff writer
May 3, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs

The varsity boys’ lacrosse team upheld their undefeated season with a resounding win over Bloomington Jefferson on Thursday, April 21. The Red Knights trumped over the Jaguars with a crushing score of 11 to 3. Leading the Red Knights in scoring were junior Will Hoesley and senior Taylor Topousis... Read more »

Hanging on by a wire

Jackie Scherer
April 27, 2011
Filed under Humor

Mexico prides itself on its zip-lining opportunities, a rite of passage in the world of extremists and daredevils. This is a mysterious yet fantastical place I had only dreamed of entering until this year’s spring break trip to Cancun. To get ready for my initiation, I tried everything insane over... Read more »

E-books versus real books

Jackie Scherer, staff writer
April 19, 2011
Filed under Opinions

Over spring break, I had an epiphany. After conversing with an older woman about the book I was reading, my dream of owning and running a bookstore was finally recognized. The woman, who was a bookstore owner herself, called it a “dream job, the best you could possibly hope for.” I, being an avid... Read more »

Sophia.org to be used in high school

Jackie Scherer
April 11, 2011
Filed under News

The introduction of laptops at the beginning of the school year paved the way for the development of new technologies used to benefit students and teachers alike. This year, a new website called Sophia (sophia.org) is available for students to use in order to get help in subjects such as math, English,... Read more »

Brevity, minimalism make “Rabbit Hole” powerful

Jackie Scherer, Staff Writer
March 4, 2011
Filed under a&e featured, Movie Reviews

Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart flawlessly portray grieving parents looking to find ways of coping with loss in John Cameron Mitchell’s “Rabbit Hole,” one of the most fantastic and moving films of the year. Eight months after their four-year old son is tragically killed in a car crash, Becca... Read more »

Face the facts: nobody can be perfect

Jackie Scherer, staff writer
February 7, 2011
Filed under Opinions

Some students will do anything to be perfect: they train for hours to be the best at their sport, they study through the night to pass an upcoming test, and they fill their resumés with any activity that “looks good” to schools. Although a majority of high-school students think that the more... Read more »

A whole week without talking

Jackie Scherer, staff writer
January 19, 2011
Filed under Humor

My arms were flailing, my lips were moving in an attempt to speak, but the words just weren’t coming out. It was useless; my mom was convinced that I had laryngitis. Her advice to me seemed simple enough, but it would result in the end of my social life; for a whole week, she suggested that I not... Read more »

Girls’ varsity hockey team dominates against Buffalo

Jackie Scherer, staff writer
December 30, 2010
Filed under Winter Sports

The girls’ varsity hockey team dominated Buffalo last Friday for their first win of the season. Losing a heartbreaker in the final seconds in their first game of the season against Edina, the second ranked team in the state, the girls rallied back against the Bison. After keeping possession of the... Read more »

Christmas tunes cure winter blues

Jackie Scherer
November 30, 2010
Filed under Humor

I ache for an excuse to be anywhere but here: my own jail cell made of ice-covered windows and leather-scented seats. Trapped in a snowstorm on the parking lot some call a highway, I can feel my attention span growing shorter. While my focus freezes over, my sanity melts with each snow-filled second.... Read more »

BSM works to create better relations with Alumni

Jackie Scherer
November 30, 2010
Filed under News

In order to establish firm connections to BSM, alumni depend on a strong leader to manage events and reunions, and the new Associate Alumni Relations Director Sandy Janssen Barry (‘86) fits the bill exactly. Starting the job only five weeks ago, Janssen Barry accepted the position with enthusiasm... Read more »

Peter Best designs Wild Hockey helmet

Jackie Scherer
October 12, 2010
Filed under Student Life

Some hockey fans just watch the game, others play it, and others still hope of someday being a part of the team. However, a lucky Red Knight got a head start towards Wild Hockey recognition last month when his original drawing was submitted in a contest and produced unbelievable results. It’s a... Read more »

Zen moments in phys. ed.

Jackie Scherer
October 3, 2010
Filed under Humor

Sweat drips down my face as I focus my vision on the soccer ball. My team is tied one to one with only seconds left of the match. The intensity kicks in, my game is on, and I know that without a doubt I’m about to score that winning goal, even if I have to push everyone out of the way to do so. I... Read more »