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AI generated pictures of Disney World "flooded" circulating Facebook, Telegram, and X, gaining nearly half a million views.
Hurricane Milton: Fake News
Members of Gen Z face several new challenges that greatly impact their mental health
Gen Z is facing a mental health crisis
BSM's Culture and Heritage Fair
BSM’s Culture and Heritage Fair
Mick Hawkins announcing at a sport game cheering on the Red Knights to victory.
80-year-old Mick Hawkins continues to commentate sporting events
Student-athletes are recognized at morning ceremony as they officially sign with their college.
16 student athletes officially commit to college on signing day
As winter approches, many are getting excited to bring out their winter fashion style.
winter fashion returns in full swing
BSM Mock Trial gathers for an evening practice on Tuesday, November 5th.
mock trial has high hopes for their upcoming season
John Blomer: Top Ranked in Minnesota for Chess
John Blomer: the story of BSM’s Competitive Chess Player
BSM Students boycott and remove artist P Diddy from their Spotify playlists and feed.
Can students separate the art from the artist?
BSM offers a large variety of assessments for students to do such as projects, papers, presentations, and discussions.
What Type of Assessments Do Students Prefer?
BSM Senior Sebastian Cerda competing in the 5K at the 2024 MN Cross Country State meet.
Sebastian Cerda competes at Cross Country State
Student-athletes are recognized at morning ceremony as they officially sign with their college.
16 student athletes officially commit to college on signing day
BSM's mountain biking team, BBB, is a combined team with both BSM students and Blake students.
Mountain biking heads to state
An enthusiastic cheering section is vital to team spirit.
Students Lack Enthusiasm After Halftime
Former high school swimmer Nate Stone brings his experience to BSM swim and dive team.
Swim Team Dives Into Season with a New Coach
Many words that students commonly knew ten years ago aren't known today; a main contributing factor to this situation is a decline in reading.
“I Don’t Know What That Means”: Students’ Vocabularies Are Dropping
BSM's Red Knotes choir class rehearses with small numbers of due to a lack of enrollment of music, but their energy remains high and positive.
Why aren’t students pursuing music at BSM?
Political coverage of the 2024 presidential election ranges from traditional news to social media.
How We Cover the 2024 Election
Cosmetic products, procedures, and diets are constantly advertised to women and have been for decades.
How BSM students deal with beauty standards
Maris LaPointe competing at the Dance Awards in 2018.
Profesional Cheerleaders: Column
The 2010s marked an exciting and active time in the world of dystopian novels/movie adaptations.
Dystopian Adaptations: A 2010s Enigma
Breaks are more stressful than regular school days.
the influx of homework over breaks needs to end
Accessories and clothing attire including Doc Martens, Checkered Vans, Hydroflasks, and shell necklaces are all fashion fails.
biggest Fashion fails of the 2010’s
Lots of people like to decorate and personalize their journals to reflect their interests and passions.
the transformative power of journaling
Students are unable to use the Haben bathroom at all times during the day, causing anger within the student body.
closing of the haben bathroom is a crime
Effective graphics and jump scares in "Smile 2" draw horror movie lovers in.
Smile 2: Worth the Watch
Taylor Swift's Evermore, Zach Bryan's American Heartbreak, and Noah Kahan's Stick Season.
fall music is superior
Wrath of the Triple Goddess is the perfect addition to Percy's senior year adventures.
the percy jackson series continues: the wrath of the triple goddess
Emily navigates new challenges in her career and love life meanwhile embracing the vibrant culture of Paris in season four.
emily in Paris: fourth season excites loyal fans
6 Pogues continue their journey to find treasure that could have been connected to them all along.
new season of Outer Banks hits the mark
The best meal at Pancheros consists of carnitas tacos, chips and queso, and Pibb.
local mexican restaurant pancheros is a superior alternative to chipotle
The weather has gotten warmer, the tops of Broncos and Jeeps have come off, and an essential summer playlist is needed.
Best Songs of the Summer
As the weather gets warmer, students' motivation regarding schoolwork seems harder to come by.
Tips to Stay Motivated in the Spring
BSM Student or Celebrity Body Double?
BSM Student or Celebrity Body Double?
The Guiding Organization for Leprechaun Defenders (GOLD) expresses irritation with BSM's festivities.
Leprechauns Misrepresented at BSM [Satire]
Many words that students commonly knew ten years ago aren't known today; a main contributing factor to this situation is a decline in reading.
“I Don’t Know What That Means”: Students’ Vocabularies Are Dropping
BSM's Culture and Heritage Fair
BSM’s Culture and Heritage Fair
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Mary Fran and Mr. J Reflect on 50 Years of BSM [podcast]
College Decisions
College Decisions
Ambitions and Experiences of BSM Boys' Lacrosse Team
Ambitions and Experiences of BSM Boys’ Lacrosse Team
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Bill Cheney sitting at his famous desk in the help desk.

[Photo] BSM sports get new additions to the teams

Aidan Luebke, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Pictures around the school have been put up to prevent bullying.

[Photo] Posters placed around the school to fight bullying

Dylan Boyd, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
John DeLozier has been an assistant coach for the wrestling team for one year.

[Photo] Assistant coaches lead the way from the sidelines

Dylan Hoen, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018
French students sang Christmas carols for a science class while their teacher held up posters to keep them from forgetting the words.

[Photo] French classes continue Christmas caroling tradition

Kayla Farrey, Varsity Writer
December 20, 2017
Campus Minister Mr. Mike Jeremiah prays with the basketball team before their game.

[Photo] Q&A with Mr. J

Dylan Boyd, Staff Writer
December 2, 2017
BSM spends money on internal improvements, like the parking lot.

[Photo] BSM uses donations in order to improve experience

Spencer Sweeney, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
Girls' volleyball players show off their gameday dress up outfit.

[Photo] Bill Cheney does more than work at the Help Desk

Riley Miller, Staff Writer
November 26, 2017
BSM health classes don't teach comprehensive sex education.

[Photo] Students need comprehensive sex education

Aspen Konowalchuk, Varsity Writer
November 22, 2017
Carter Booth goes up for a kill.

[Photo] Eighth grader Carter Booth dominated on the varsity volleyball court this past season

Syndi Dailey, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017
Creative Writing Club meets every Monday morning.

[Photo] Creative Writing Club promotes writing outside the classroom

Ben Larson, Staff Writer
November 10, 2017
Senior captain Anna Carr enjoys the captain workshops.

[Photo] BSM hosts new captain leadership workshops

Katie Hansen, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
The team won their Conference and is now looking to win Sections.

[Photo] After a strong regular season, BSM volleyball is ready for Sections

Stella Fortier, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Junior Maizy Jackson helps lead the volleyball team to success.

[Photo] Junior Maizy Jackson is a key component to BSM volleyball success

Matt McGonigle, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
Baker is teaching Honors Chemistry for the first time at BSM.

[Photo] Ms. Baker teaches Honors Chemistry for the first time

Olivia Pohlen, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
Henry Koch, Abby Letscher, and Ben Larson were all titled National Merit Scholars.

[Photo] Three BSM seniors awarded the title of National Merit Scholar

Mia Rheineck, Staff Writer
October 9, 2017
Eli Lloyd brings speed to the varsity soccer team

[Photo] Freshmen Phenoms: Ninth graders join varsity teams this fall

Quinn Ehlen, Writer
October 6, 2017
Leung has always been surrounded by music.

[Photo] Steven Leung – Orchestra

Taylor Anderson, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
Senior Kay Franzese experiences her first and last year at BSM.

[Photo] New Red Knights, First Impressions

Allison Brooks, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
The team hopes for a State appearance this year.

[Photo] BSM volleyball hopes to turn strong season into a State appearance

Noah Layton, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
Leung and his students now have more time to practice.

[Photo] BSM now offers orchestra as a class held during the school day

Brady Solomon, Staff Writer
September 18, 2017
This past summer, senior Ingrid Lundberg interned on a local city council campaign.

[Photo] Senior Ingrid Lundberg gains knowledge through campaign internship

Vivian Shinall, Student Life Editor
September 18, 2017

[Video] How Did You Spend Memorial Day Weekend?

May 30, 2017
Megan is the ultimate, humble Red Knight both on and off the ice.

[Video] Megan Cornell

Claudia Elsenbast, Diversions Editor
May 19, 2017
Sedona Brown spent her time at BSM playing softball and hockey and managing the football team, all while spreading her contagious laugh.

[Video] Sedona Brown

Grace Gyolai, Magazine Editor
May 19, 2017

[Video] Summer Break Plans

May 15, 2017

[Video] Mr. Backen’s Retirement

May 11, 2017

[Video] French Field Trip

May 3, 2017
Senior high English teacher Mr. Tom Backen has spent 33 years at BSM, teaching a variety of English classes. Backen started classes such as Film Studies and Debate as well.

[Video] Tom Backen

April 28, 2017

[Video] A day at BSM from A to Z

March 28, 2017

[Video] Teachers guess modern slang

March 19, 2017
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