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BSM will welcome Matt Pryor as their new athletic director for the 25-26 school year.
BSM Will Welcome a New Athletic Director Next Year
Dan Wrobleski will fill the role of senior high principal in the 2025-26 school year
Dan Wrobleski: BSM’s Next Principal
BSM honors the life of Pope Francis by helping the marginalized and remains hopeful for the future.
How will BSM recover from the Pope’s death?
Pope Francis' papacy has left a profound impact on the BSM community and will continue to inspire future generations to come.
A Tribute to Pope Francis’s Legacy
Mr. J has been serving the BSM community for fifty years and has no plans of stopping.
Mr. J: 50 Years at BSM
Seniors must make the tough decision on whether or not they will study for their upcoming AP exams. Is it worth the stress, or does senioritis prevent them from putting in the effort?
Are Seniors Going to Try on AP Tests This Year?
Incoming juniors stressing to buy their overall supplies before there is nothing.
JOANN Fabrics Closure: An Obstacle to BSM’s Tradition of Senior Overalls
Student gets distracted by her phone while doing homework.
Phone Addiction: Has It Gotten in the Way of Students’ Success?
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
The Benilde-St. Margarets Ultimate Frisbee team is a great way to stay active and play with friends.
Circling Back to Ultimate Frisbee
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
People are so dependent on their social media that it can disrupt connections with their peers.
Could You Go A Week Without Social Media?
Snapchat's many features have changed many aspects of society, especially those in teens' daily lives.
Snapchat Reaches Farther Than We Think
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
Talking in person has been replaced by communication through social media, such as Snapchat and Instagram.
Instant Communication Has Degraded Relationship Skills
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
For many, Conclave (2024) and the 2025 conclave were intertwined.
A Cultural Analysis of Both Conclaves
Lorde's new single can be enjoyed by many different audiences, from teens to adults.
Lorde’s New Single: A Poignant Reflection on Heartbreak
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
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
The Presidential Sledgehammer - Editorial Cartoon
The Presidential Sledgehammer – Editorial Cartoon
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]
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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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