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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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There are still 45 copies of last year's yearbook that were never sold.

[Photo] Change to yearbook sales means students should order yearbooks sooner rather than later

Emily Clear, Staff Writer
December 19, 2017
Kang believes that Affirmative Action puts Asian advocates at a disadvantage.

This year's yearbook theme: "We are ONE"

[Photo] Yearbook Distribution Day

May 30, 2017
Sedona

[Photo] Sedona Brown

Grace Gyolai, Magazine Editor
May 19, 2017
Junior track captain Gabe Alada often misses 8th period in order to compete at track meets throughout the spring.

[Photo] Students find different ways to manage missing school due to sports

Henry Witterschein, Staff Writer
May 6, 2017
The influence of BSM athletic trainer Percy Botchway is comforting to athletes both on and off the field –– and he's an integral piece to every team member's success.

[Photo] Unsung Hero: Percy Botchway

Grace Peluso, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
Senior high math teacher Ms. Mary Glover has spent 17 years at BSM. Glover plans to remain involved in the BSM community by coming back for mass and through a group of re red staff.

[Photo] Mary Glover

April 28, 2017
Junior Jennifer Meraz Barrera struggles with allergies, but manages her symptoms through home remedies.

[Photo] Spring allergies can bite the dust

Anna Latourelle, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
Junior Hattie Hoffman practices making a strong throw to first base in order to get the runner out.

[Photo] Softball team looks to continue early season success into a repeat State Tournament appearance

Michael Hunter, Sports Editor
April 28, 2017
After many years of usage as a basketball gym, the Haben Center is being remodeled. The goals of this reconstruction include improving the flow of people at events and improving the structural support.

[Photo] Haben Center under construction for new renovations

Jack Hendrickson, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Junior John Beutz succeeded in a regional science fair for his nuclear fusor, so he entered the state science fair. There, he presented his project and placed in the bronze category.

[Photo] Junior presents science project in state science fair

Elsa Beise, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
Junior Hannah Nichols fields a ground ball at practice.

[Photo] BSM softball hoping to repeat and further its success from last year

Nathanael Ashton-Piper, Staff Writer
April 6, 2017
Cars! This is what parks in our parking lot. Who knew!?

[Photo] Where to park in the BSM parking lot

Riley O’Connor, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
Beutz took time to build a fusor by himself after researching the project on the internet.

[Photo] Junior builds a nuclear fusor in his free time

Nolan Arostegui, Staff Writer
March 18, 2017
Students dressed up as a wide variety of figures throughout European history, including Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, and Queen Isabella of Spain.

[Photo] AP Euro students participate in Enlightenment Salon

Mary Youngblut, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
A new college application process, The Coalition Application, has been used by several colleges in place of the Common Application, and is expected to expand to more schools in the coming years.

[Photo] New college application process introduced

Kailyn Pedersen, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Juniors Braeden Fitzgerald and Claire Grazini were nominated from the MSHSL ExCEL Award that recognizes strong leadership and academic performances.

[Photo] Two juniors nominated for MSHSL ExCEL Award

Will Whitmore, Staff Writer
February 25, 2017
Mr. Alex Walton is teaching junior high art classes, along with one senior high Drawing and Painting class.

[Photo] Art department welcomes new teacher Mr. Alex Walton

Andrew Plouff, News Editor
February 20, 2017
Kathryn Hansen and Natalie Kroll jump for joy in their onesies. Tuesday was declared by the National Catholic Educational Association as a day for "Celebrating your Students," and BSM interpreted this by giving students the gift of comfort.

[Photo] Catholic Schools Week continues with pajama day

January 31, 2017
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