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Orchestra class is not being offered first semester due to the lack of a teacher.
Does BSM still Offer Orchestra?
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
Students struggle to complete their school work while battling sickness.
a rampant Sickness is flooding BSM
The senior students gather together to celebrate the start of their last year with a tailgate on the BSM turf.
How Will the Class of 2025 Step Up As Leaders?
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 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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The 2010s marked an exciting and active time in the world of dystopian novels/movie adaptations.
Breaks are more stressful than regular school days.
Accessories and clothing attire including Doc Martens, Checkered Vans, Hydroflasks, and shell necklaces are all fashion fails.
Lots of people like to decorate and personalize their journals to reflect their interests and passions.
Students are unable to use the Haben bathroom at all times during the day, causing anger within the student body.
Students in honors classes may struggle to keep up with a faster pace.
The advertisement of artificial intelligence hides AI's many drawbacks.
A lot of students debate whether or not safety drills are a waste of time, but the answer should be an obvious yes.
The Menendez brothers' case has resurfaced after 35 years, thanks in part to Gen Z's influence on social media.
Increasing education about how voting works is a good way to improve civic education.
BSM's chaotic scheduling doesn't make sense
Like me, many other students are struggling through 70º fall weather, including sophomore Taylor Hasling.
It can be tedious and stressful for juniors taking the Pre-ACT and PSAT on National Testing Day.
the act is making too many changes
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Staff Editorial
Increasing education about how voting works is a good way to improve civic education.
Staff Ed: The Case for Civics Engagement
KE Staff • November 1, 2024
Junior students participate in Build Your Future Day.
Staff Ed: BSM makes strides to prepare students for college
Marin King, Editor • February 22, 2024
The KE editorial staff feels that some of BSM's behavior policies are unnecessary and administration should have trust in the majority of students before placing policies that aim to control the minority.
Staff Ed: Are BSM’s behavior policies college prep?
KE Staff • November 21, 2023
The cost of participating in student life adds up.
Staff Ed: How Accessible is Student Life Financially?
KE Staff, Editor • October 11, 2023
BSM administrators such as Senior High Principal Stephanie Nitchals and Senior High Assistant Principal Matt Weingartz have been hard at work making changes to issues presented by students.
Staff Ed: BSM Admin Has Been Effectively Making Changes and Improving Red Knight Culture
Staff, Editor-In-Chief • April 21, 2023
The "One BSM" initiative seeks to unite students as one cohesive body and is consistently advertised around the school.
Staff Ed: Are We One BSM?
KE Staff • March 17, 2023
Hallway monitors and administrators ask to see hall passes whenever students are in the hallway.
Staff Ed: Hyperdiscipline Fosters Distrust Between Students and Administration
KE Staff • November 4, 2022
How will BSM's religion department evolve and adapt in the future, if it all?
Staff Ed: BSM’s religion department needs to embrace change and acceptance moving forward
Staff, Editor-In-Chief • March 8, 2022
Staff Ed: American Standardized Testing Is Flawed
Staff Ed: American Standardized Testing Is Flawed
Staff • October 28, 2021
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
Staff • June 10, 2021
Watching movies, reading, and crafting are popular methods of self care that students turn to this pandemic.
Staff Ed: Self-care important now more than ever
Staff • February 27, 2021
Seniors Xela Gunvalson, Sophie Coleman, and Johan Dominguez-Lopez pose on the BSM sign.
Staff Ed: The Knight Errant stands with students of color
Knight Errant Editorial Board • November 18, 2020
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