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The many plywood murals in the Katherine Nash Art Gallery evoked many emotions and was my favorite part of the field trip.
Theology Students Visit Basilica and Katherine Nash Art Gallery [first person]
BSM Open houses are an opportunity for families to gain insight into student life at BSM.
what can you expect from a BSM open house?
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
At the entrance of BSM, a beautiful and festive tree & decorations are displayed, creating a joyous and fun environment.
Christmas Traditions Bring Together the Sacred and the Secular
Kids struggle balancing the different religious practices during the holiday season.
Two Religions Vs. One Household [First Person]
BSM yearbook and the BSM Knight Errant join forces to create their gingerbread-themed door!
Gingerbread Door Decorating Contest Encourages Creativity
Senior Madison Kadlec giving her personalized Christmas List presentation to her classmates.
What’s on Students’ 2024 Christmas Lists
The Student Council will replace the Winter formal with the Valentine's dance, hoping to raise attendance rates.
Cupid Has Struck Holiday Ball
Benilde-St. Margaret's winter athlete's go-to pregame meals range from home cooked family favorites to restaurant orders.
Ritual Pre-Game Meals Fuel BSM’s Athletes
The BSM girls' swim team at The University of Minnesota preparing to swim at state.
Girls Swim Team’s Dedication Carries them to State
BSM girls' hockey gearing up for their 2024-2025 season
Girls Hockey is determined to have a “comeback season”
BSM Boys Hockey warming up for game against Chanhassen last January; Captains are ready to fulfill the roles of last years seniors.
BSM boys hockey: starting over
BSM Senior Sebastian Cerda competing in the 5K at the 2024 MN Cross Country State meet.
Sebastian Cerda competes at Cross Country State
The hollowing effects of gun violence spread beyond the areas in which they occur.
Helpless: The Mental Health Effects of School Shootings
Local government officials make decisions about everything from public health to climate change.
Lack of Participation in Local Government
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
This holiday season presents you with the opportunity to give back to organizations including The Angel Tree and The Salvation Army.
Christmas is a Time for Giving
Christmas music has many different areas and connects people of different generations, but modern Christmas music is drastically better than classic Christmas music.
Modern Christmas music is Better than Traditional Songs
BSM students show pride in their hair as extensions of their identity.
The pressure to conform: How hair impacts individuality
TikTok mukbangs have transformed from simple restaurant reviews into obnoxious food videos that promote obesity and overeating.
TikTok Mukbangs Are Getting Out of Hand
Senior Casey Butner overwhelmed by work as junior Kali Kosek is breezing through her junior year.
Debunking the Myth: Is Junior Year Really Harder Than Senior Year?
Meet Me Next Christmas, is a hilarious rom-com packed with endless fun, and non-stop excitement.
Meet Me Next Christmas was Predictable yet Enjoyable
Red One is playing in theaters now, featuring famous actors Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans.
Red One Earns it’s Place on the Christmas Must-Watch List
24 men compete for Joan Vassos's heart in the very first season of The Golden Bachelorette.
Golden Bachelorette is a Must-Watch
Festive patterns, holiday colors, and touches of gold grab the eye of holiday shoppers online and in stores.
Holiday Drops
One of the most anticipated films of the year, Wicked, hit the big screen on November 22nd, telling the tale of the iconic witches of Oz: Elphaba, and Glinda.
Wicked was magical
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]
At the entrance of BSM, a beautiful and festive tree & decorations are displayed, creating a joyous and fun environment.
The Secularization of Christmas
BSM Students' Biggest Issues
BSM Students’ Biggest Issues
BSM Student Screen Time
BSM Student Screen Time
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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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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