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Mr. J has been serving the BSM community for fifty years and has no plans of stopping.
Mr. J: 50 Years at BSM
EPIC provides students with incredible learning experiences in different fields.
EPIC internships provide real-world opportunities
Benilde-St. Margaret's new policy prohibits phone use during the school day
new phone policy sparks mixed opinions
This year, the Knowledge Bowl team made BSM history by advancing to the state tournament.
BSM’s Knowledge Bowl Team Makes it to State for the First Time
The pop-up protest meets every Monday at 4:30.
Pop-Up Protestors Make a Stand at 50th and France
Mr. Cohen's TA, Alex Luke, grading a DBQ
TAs Play an Important Role
BSM students get backpack passes as a part of their accommodation plan.
How BSM offers help with Accommodations
Prom takes a lot of preparation including making plans, picking a dress, and more.
the prep behind prom
Safety drills play a crucial role in school safety, but never truely level up to an actual emergency.
debating the effectiveness of school safety drills
Prom, an elegant dance open to upperclassmen, is a long time tradition at BSM.
2025 Prom Preserves Previous Traditions
Coach Lindsay Spanton is ready for another successful season.
BSM introduces new changes to its softball program
Three BSM sports captains leading their teams through the season.
Captains are Vital for the Success of a Team
The BSM girls basketball team celebrates as they take home the MSHSL state champion trophy for the third year in a row.
girls basketball achieves their goal of a 3rd consecutive state title
Highschool athletes get recruited to various colleges after working hard for college offers.
What it Takes to Be Recruited
The BSM Girls Flag Football team are given the honor of playing at the Minnesota Vikings TCO stadium.
minnesota vikings fund a new Girls flag football program
Recent Executive Orders from the Trump Administration could affect daily life both nationally and abroad.
Executive Orders Regarding DEI Will Impact BSM
There are many factors that a student must consider when thinking about their future.
Pressure Comes With Choosing Your Future Path
The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knotes performed their set of three songs at the International Competition of High School A Capella.
Red Knotes Sing at the ICHSA
The BSM student section sportsmanship shift has caught the eye of other students who regularly attend games.
School pride is back, but at what cost?
Media literacy is declining, leaving many students unable to analyze news and distinguish fact from misinformation critically.
Media Literacy is in a Nosedive
While prom traditions can be fun, they add expenses that make the experience less accessible.
the Cost of Prom takes away from the experience
A BSM student has to learn how to make dinner at home, without the help of a home economics class.
why BSM should have a home ec class
Students in honors classes will get the benefit of a weighted GPA starting next year.
Honors Classes Will be Weighted Next School Year… but Should They Be?
Something needs to be done about the amount of trash that tragically litters the earth.
Trash has taken over
Many tell us that sleep is one of the most important things teenagers need, but school schedules beg to differ.
Why School Should Start Later
Although there was a lot of hype surrounding this film, the movie was not all it seemed to be and is heavily directed toward young audiences.
A Minecraft Movie Is Not Worth the Watch
Disney's Snow White hit theaters on March 21, 2025, marking one of the most underwhelming Disney releases ever.
The Downfall of Disney’s Live Action Adaptations
Universal Orlando is full of must-see attractions and thrilling experiences
the magic of Universal Studios
Emerging with great energy, crowds flood into Southern California for the annual musical performances at Coachella.
revival of coachella
As the distrust of TikTok grows, more Americans turn to apps such as Xiaohongshu (RedNote) instead.
Xiaohongshu (chinese tiktok) is Worth Checking Out
The life of a male feminist is arguably harder than the life of an average woman.
Local Boy Finds out that Women Are People [Satire]
BSM Red Knights showcase pink, blue, and yellow prom dress trends and a variety of prom dress styles.
2025 Prom Dress Trends
The charming town of Wayzata, Minnesota offers beautiful and delicious restaurants right off Lake Minnetonka.
the Best Restaurants on Lake Minnetonka
I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to March Madness (yes, I bought a jersey and a basketball just for this picture).
How to Win March Madness… or Not
While picking the best potential bracket, it's important to focus on factors such as win-loss differentials and overall game records instead of leaving it to chance.
How to Choose Your March Madness Bracket
Teacher Lore: Mr. Hillman [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Hillman [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Ms. Rathmanner [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Ms. Rathmanner [Podcast]
Students were invited to bring their friends and family to explore the gallery before an awards ceremony at the end of the evening.
Metro West Art Exhibition Features BSM Artists [slideshow]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Entzion [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Entzion [Podcast]
BSM Student Evolution
BSM Student Evolution
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Matt Bonvino's clay statuettes displayed in mock battle at the BSM Art Fair.

[Photo] Matt Bonvino: Clay

Alexis Hoedeman, Staff Writer
May 27, 2015
Sophie Weber's display in the BSM Art Fair focused on her trip to India.

[Photo] Sophie Weber: Digital Photography

Darragh Cutter, Staff Writer
May 27, 2015
Nick Gionet's detailed drawing displayed in the BSM Art Fair.

[Photo] Nick Gionet: Drawing

Blake Castaneda, Staff Writer
May 27, 2015
One of Mari Larson's beautiful digital portraits.

[Photo] Mari Larsen: Digital Art

Caroline Appleby, Staff Writer
May 27, 2015
Just one of the many tea pots Lilly Johnson created for her concentration.

[Photo] Lilly Johnson: Clay

Madison Hicks, Social Media Editor, Staff Writer
May 27, 2015
Mr. Hickey started as a BSM student and became a specialist in the Army. He returned to BSM to coach lacrosse and monitor the halls.

[Photo] Hickey’s Return

Will Tucker, Staff Writer
April 2, 2015
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[Photo] Hunter Downey: A Mechanical Life

Morgan Matson, Staff Writer
March 20, 2015
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[Photo] FDA blood ban is unfounded and unjustified

Parker Breza, In-Depth Editor
March 18, 2015
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[Photo] Donut You Want Me, Baby?

Tommy Borin, Staff Writer
March 3, 2015
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[Photo] Coffee Shops: Minneapolis vs. St. Paul

February 26, 2015
The BSM Justice Club and the Sisters of St. Joseph co-hosted a panel to discuss undocumented immigration.

[Photo] Justice Club co-hosts immigration panel

Morgan Matson, Staff Writer
February 19, 2015
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[Photo] Making a splash: boys’ swimming surpasses expectations

Jackson Fortney, Staff Writer
February 19, 2015
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[Photo] Valentine’s Couples Day 3

Tommy Borin, Caroline Appleby, and Morgan Matson
February 12, 2015
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[Photo] Valentine’s Couples Day 2

Carolina Jiménez and Tommy Borin
February 11, 2015
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[Photo] Religion students work to create peace

Tommy McGinn, Staff Writer
February 11, 2015
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[Photo] Photo Essay: An exploration of Twin Cities’ winter adventures

Kate Sprenger
February 10, 2015
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[Photo] Valentine’s Couples Day 1

Kasey Desmond, Elsa Beise, Maddy Karlen, and Caroline Appleby
February 10, 2015
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[Photo] Two seniors sign to play Division I college athletics

Maddy Karlen, Staff Writer
February 4, 2015
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[Photo] Freshmen attend first overnight retreat

Elsa Beise, Staff Writer
February 3, 2015
All students will be logging into Haiku tomorrow to take part in online school.

[Photo] Cold weather calls for yet another online school day

Kate Janda, Staff Writer
January 6, 2015
The village's carousel revolves around a Christmas tree.

[Photo] Downtown transforms into holiday wonderland

Kate Sprenger, Staff Writer
December 3, 2014
BSM can, and should, do more to remember our veterans.

[Photo] Remembering to remember

Libby Grygar, Staff Writer
November 25, 2014
The student body would greatly benefit from being represented on the school board.

[Photo] A voice for students

Tommy Borin, Staff Writer
November 18, 2014
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[Photo] Matson, Houlihan sign letters of intent

November 12, 2014
While the BSM building is closed today, students will be utilizing Haiku to attend "online school" and continue their learning.

[Photo] Online school returns for second year, policies clarified

Madison Hicks, Social Media Manager
November 10, 2014
"I voted" stickers were pridefully worn by the lucky few students who could vote.

[Photo] BSM seniors participate in November elections

Matt Arnason, Staff Writer
November 5, 2014
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[Photo] Halloween in the haunted Twin Cities

Megan Hamilton, Staff Writer
October 31, 2014
BSM senior shows off one of her fall essentials.

[Photo] Falling into Fashion

Kate Sprenger, Staff Writer
October 27, 2014
Senior peer ministers have fun at the annual Freshtival.

[Photo] Freshmen participate in annual freshtival

Emma Bird, Staff Writer
October 27, 2014
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[Photo] Lyin’ King

Charlie Jones, Sports Editor
October 27, 2014
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[Photo] BSM math league finds success in online competitions

Matt Yazvec, Staff Writer
October 21, 2014
BSM students break a sweat while enjoying a water workout.

[Photo] Cool down while getting hot with water workouts

Kasey Desmond, Staff Writer
October 23, 2014
At the end students partake in a final reflection.

[Photo] Sophomores attend respect retreat

Kate Janda, Staff Writer
October 22, 2014
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[Photo] PSAT Commended Scholars named

Tommy Borin, Staff Writer
October 9, 2014
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[Photo] Hedin’s efforts in the pool earn her BSM’s Athlete of the Week

Aidan O’Driscoll, Sports Editor
October 10, 2014
Libby Grygar practices her queenly wave for all her loyal followers.

[Photo] Libby in Libya

Libby Grygar, Staff Writer
October 2, 2014
Mr. Tanner Stevens aids students with a physics lab.

[Photo] New teachers join the ranks of BSM faculty

Leo Drissen and Carolina Jimnez, Staff Writers
September 26, 2014
Students signed a card to send to Woell, wishing her well.

[Photo] BSM community shows support for Rachel Woell

Emma Bird, Staff Writer
September 18, 2014
For many girls, making Homecoming overalls is a long and important tradition.

[Photo] BSM Homecoming week: senior girls’ overalls

Libby Grygar and Kate Sprenger
September 17, 2014
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