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Mr. Ponnet strives to bring his love of history to his students.
New Teacher Luke Ponnet Joins Social Studies Department
The Benilde-St. Margaret's community met on November 3rd to raise money for The Rare Cancer Research Foundation.
Common Basket Raises $2500 For Rare Cancer Research
One of Wrobleski's goals for BSM is to keep school spirit high.
Principal Wrobleski’s Initiatives and Goals for BSM
Ms. May is making the best of her new classroom situation.
6th Grade Brings Changes to the North Building
BSM senior Charlotte Feller placed in the top percentage of PSAT scorers, making her a National Merit semifinalist.
Seniors Recognized as National Merit Semifinalists
Students, teachers, and parents reflect on recent school shooting effects across the United States.
Fears of School Shootings Still Linger in Faculty and Students
The White Bear Lake Field House, where a 22-year-old student was seen.
Reactions to a Fake Student at White Bear Lake
From a sunny summer to a gloomy winter, students experience changes in mental health due to the shift in seasons.
Students vs the seasons
Seniors move between stress, happiness, and confusion during the college application season.
How students manage the stressful season of applications
BSM students take on fantasy football.
Fantasy Football At BSM
The 2025-26 BSM boys hockey captains will need to adjust to a new team environment.
Boys Hockey Loses Coaches and 12 Skaters
Senior Jack Foley reflects on his first cross country practice, to now his last being a senior.
Seniors Reflect on Joining their Sports Team for the First Time
The Benilde-St. Margaret's football team secures their spot in state after a 12-7 victory against the Academy of Holy Angels Stars.
BSM boys football punches their ticket to the state tournament
The college commitment process can be a long intense process.
College Athlete Commitment Process
The BSM girls' swim team shows resilience despite a season of low numbers.
Girls Swim Sees a Decrease in Members
One of brainrot's most popular memes, "6'7," is commonly seen throughout the BSM community.
“6 7”: The Brainrot Phenomenon
Snapchat has become a highly obsessed-over app over the years, causing numerous dangers and problems to its users.
The social trap of snapchat
Over the years, the physical appearance of dogs has drastically changed, with health issues appearing as a result.
The Ethics of Dog Breeding
BSM students put up green and blue hearts around the halls as a visible symbol of solidarity.
BSM Stands With Annunciation
The number of those joining the military has been declining in recent times.
Why Has Military Enrollment Declined?
During the ten minute reading, some students keep their eyes on the clock rather than on their books.
10 Minutes of Boredom (Reading)
The performative men trend goes far deeper than a simple competition; it's a reflection of the current social climate, which mocks femininity and treads on feminism.
The Implications of Performative Men
Halloween season brings horror movies back to the big screens.
Horror movies set the tone for Halloween
As technology has overtaken our modern world, physical materials that were once crucial seem redundant as people use their phones for everything. This leads to a complete dependency on electronics.
Technology Has Taken Over
Students have to keep their phones and backpacks in their lockers from 8:00 am to 2:35 pm.
Phones and Backpacks Must Be Kept In Lockers
Colleen Hoover's Regretting You is the perfect, cozy, emotional movie for Fall.
Regretting You Is Almost a Regrettable Watch
The third installment of the Monsters series on Netflix is a sadly misleading retelling of events on the story of Ed Gein.
Monsters: A Review
The 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, also described as "a girl's Super Bowl," drew lots of positive attention since their 2024 comeback.
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Is Back
The Black Phone 2 released on October 17th, 2025 is a must-see horror movie this fall!
Black Phone 2 Review
Dancing with the Stars season 34 celebrity cast is full of talent.
Dancing with the stars: this year’s exciting celebrity lineup
High School Musical made it look magical, while real high school is a little less choreography and a lot more chaos.
High School Is Not a Musical
BSM students take on one of Minnesota’s spookiest attractions this Halloween season.
Top 5 Haunted Houses in MN
Balancing school and home doesn’t have to be chaotic; smart organization strategies can help students cut stress and take back control.
Organization Tips for Students
Milo Dungan knows when the one-minute bell hits to get to class, especially before homeroom.
Students Hear A New Chime
Local ice cream shops in Minnesota are the true hidden gems when you're craving something sweet.
Sweet Spots of Minnesota
Teacher Lore: Mr. Ponnet [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Ponnet [Podcast]
Take the loaf out of the oven, let it cool for an hour, and enjoy!
A Visual Guide to Making Sourdough [slideshow]
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]
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Engineering is going to be focused primarily on the robot.

[Photo] Engineering 3 refocused on team-built robot

Brady Solomon, Staff Writer
October 14, 2017
The BSM boys' basketball team is looking for a big win against Patrick Henry high school this Wednesday.

[Photo] BSM boys’ basketball prepares for Section 6AAA game against Patrick Henry

Jack Hendrickson, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
The BSM wrestling team works hard every day right after school, and this hard work paid off for the team at the Section 5AA Individual Meet, where senior Zach Bigelbach qualified for the State AA Individual Tournament.

[Photo] Wrestling places 9th at Section 5AA Individual Meet, sends senior to State

Tommy McGinn, Sports Managing Editor
March 2, 2017
Becker plans to play music for the rest of his life.

[Photo] Spencer Becker plays both electric and upright bass

Olivia Rossman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Shields takes an interest in digital art.

[Photo] Noah Shields uses different mediums to express creativity

Caelan Woog, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Berg incorporates holes into her work to make it more interesting.

[Photo] Maya Berg pursues passion in pottery

Anna Latourelle, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Lee prefers doing art on his own rather than taking classes.

[Photo] Ethan Lee expresses himself through drawing

Leo Driessen, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2017
Senior Olivia Rossman talks to health aide Sharon Ingalls about the effect of chronic illnesses on BSM students.

[Photo] Student speaks out about chronic illness

Olivia Rossman, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
Carolina smiles despite her deeply troubleing past with the DMV, tow trucks and cars in genral.

[Photo] Carolina’s Towing Troubles

Carolina Jimenez, Magazine Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2017
The Dance Team got 1st Place in Kick and 2nd Place in Jazz at the Metro West Conference Championships on January 10, and they next compete on January 28.A

[Photo] Dance Team earns 1st in Kick and 2nd in Jazz at Metro West Conference Championships

Jack Hendrickson, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Andrew Torrance smiles benevolently as he logs into his Netflix account with ease.

[Photo] Lost and found: my relationship with Netflix

Andrew Torrance, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017
Vivian smiles as she reminisces on her good times as a little knight.

The Wrestling team engages in intense practices in the Wrestling room every day after school to ensure they reach their goals at the end of the season.

[Photo] Wrestling looks to overcome loss of two key seniors with surprise trip to State

Michael Hunter, Sports Editor
December 12, 2016
Knight Errant Designers and Editors decorate a tree to prepare for the Christmas Season.

[Photo] How to prepare for Christmas

Caelan Woog, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
Lukas Freund works two jobs as a chef and is pursuing culinary school to further his culinary education.

[Photo] Senior pursues his passion for cooking through culinary school

Sarah Persons, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
The girls' basketball is not afraid to take plenty of shots from behind the arc this season in order to reach their ultimate goal of winning the State Championship.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball adds extra training in hopes of being physical team this season

Jake Farrey, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
The Engineering 3 students are working to make the best case for the department's new boards.

[Photo] Engineering students compete to design cases for computer boards

Olivia Rossman, Staff Writer
December 4, 2016
The Knightettes have traditionally been strong in Jazz, but this year they look to be one of the top teams in the State in Kick as well.

[Photo] Dance Team starts season hot in anticipation for success at State level

Jack Hendrickson, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016
Boys' basketball is putting in daily work in order to achieve their goal of winning the State Championship this season, as they practice every day in the Great Hall or Haben Center.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball looks to follow key wins from last season with State run this season

Nathanael Ashton-Piper, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
While usually bustling, the MOA sat mostly empty this Thanksgiving

[Photo] Thank you, Mall of America, for closing on Thanksgiving

Annie Paulison, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
Students that met the requirements donated blood at NHS's semiannual blood drive. After donating blood, students received stylized bandages.

[Photo] Students gather to donate blood at NHS blood drive

Lucy Scherer, Staff Writer
November 19, 2016
BSM students express their political views with election themed T-Shirts on election day 2016

[Photo] Students express political opinions on Election Day

Sarah Persons, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Link Crew Leaders pose stuck to the velcro wall.

[Photo] Freshmen participate in annual food drive and Freshtival

Vivian Shinall, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
BusyBee delivers boxes of fresh produce to neighborhoods in North Minneapolis. The organization was founded by Peri Warren ('15) in collaboration with seniors Mark Racchini and McKenzie Dunleavy.

[Photo] North Minneapolis struggles for sustainable food resources

Elizabeth Kupchella, Online Features Editor
October 27, 2016
Senior Ben Smogard was the third-string goalie going into the season, but injuries to the other two goalies on the team has given him the chance to shine in the playoff spotlight.

[Photo] Former third-string goalie has established himself as starter going into Section playoffs

Jordan Sims, Staff Writer
October 13, 2016
With the new fiber optic cables, the internet provider has more bandwith to sustain more activity, which allows for teachers to do more interactive lessons that the whole class can participate in.

[Photo] Fiber optic cables installed into BSM wireless internet

James Libbey, News Editor
September 30, 2016
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[Photo] Get to know the nine twins in ninth grade

Henry Quant, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
The Red Knights get ready for an intense match against Orono.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer hoping for a trip to state this year

Michael Hunter, Sports Editor
September 19, 2016
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