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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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Physics Mr. Tanner Stevens introduced a new unit that centered around diversity, specifically in the Physics workforce.

Physics teacher introduces new unit centered around diversity

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
June 6, 2016
Recent indie music highlights from Spring 2016

Recent indie music highlights from Spring 2016

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
May 9, 2016
Parquet Courts

Parquet Courts

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
May 9, 2016
Lamar's simplistic cover represents the rawness and simplistic nature of his latest album "untitled unmastered,"

Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled unmastered.” reveals the rapper’s distinct creative style

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
April 1, 2016
Twin Cities Up-and-Coming Artists

Twin Cities Up-and-Coming Artists

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
February 26, 2016

David Bowie says goodbye with final album “Blackstar”

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
"A Head Full of Dreams" is Coldplay's desperate final attempt to appeal to its giant fan base by creating a happy pop album.

Coldplay drops cheerful, yet painfully bland final album “A Head Full of Dreams”

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
January 11, 2016
The new finals schedule will have two finals on the first day, and three on the last two days.

Administration institutes new schedule for finals

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
January 10, 2016
Preus is excited to join BSM as a faculty member.

English Department welcomes BSM alum to teaching staff

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
December 11, 2015
Senior Preston Becker goes down a steep slope on the snow at practice.

Alpine Ski is confident that last year’s success will continue into this season

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
December 7, 2015

Unusual storyline showcases raw emotion in “Room”

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015
Independent film "Grandma" is a historical comedy about a college freshman in New York City.

Landmark Theatres showcase independent movies

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
October 8, 2015
Not every band's comeback album is as gratifying and satisfying as "Anthems for Doomed Youth" released September 18 by the Libertines.

The Libertines comeback album “Anthems for Doomed Youth” released

Alec Lawrenz, Staff Writer
October 6, 2015
Sophamore Gunnar Lundberg stops for a cool refreshing drink

[Video] The definitive ranking of BSM water fountains

Madison Hicks, Staff Writer
June 3, 2014

[Video] Art show highlights array of creative talent

April 30, 2014
In preparation for the Paralympics competition, Sims has begun an intense and rigorous training schedule at the uptown YWCA.

[Video] Despite innate disadvantage, sophomore trains to national level

Rachel Lyons and Adam Eldred
February 6, 2014

[Video] Freshman make sandwiches for a cause

December 13, 2013
Lundberg's current goal is to make the Junior Worlds Team, with the ultimate aspiration of the Olympics.

[Video] Lundberg finds success in competitive speed skating

Rachel Lyons, Staff Writer
December 2, 2013

[Video] Cell phone addicted teens struggle through a week without

Christopher Perpich and Patrick Hunter
October 21, 2013

Students transform Commons Cafeteria for Homecoming Week

September 17, 2013

[Video] BSM offers warm environment for international students, like Daniel Kum

September 14, 2013
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Alec Lawrenz