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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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Brendan Amaris

Brendan Amaris, Opinions Editor

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Frank Ma has a strong faith and hopes to use his passion to teach kids about it one day.

Frank Ma

Brendan Amaris and Jack Shields
May 20, 2020
Mr. Zinn showcasing his artistic skills.

Art: Mr. Zinn

Brendan Amaris, Opinions Editor
October 3, 2019
The sleek and packed together design of Allianz Field makes soccer fans feel as if they are watching the soccer game in Germany, not America.

New Minnesota United Stadium shows what soccer should and can be

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Zach Zeman, Luke Mathwig, and Kailyn Pedersen at court side at the Full Court Press.

Journalists attend Final Four festivities

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Many players were disappointed that this year's IBA season didn't include a playoff game.

The 2019 IBA season comes to an end

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
Junior Vy Truong attended a spoken word workshop to get tips on her poetry and to talk to others.

BSM hosted a spoken word workshop this month

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
The Haben Center was pretty empty this week as not enough teams showed up to actually have games take place.

CBA Weeks 9 and 10 characterized by lack of games

Brendan Amaris, Varsity Writer
February 19, 2019
Junior Christian Lerch dribbles past his defender.

After polar vortex, CBA returns for weeks 7 and 8

Brendan Amaris, Varsity Writer
February 12, 2019
The new ACT classes that were provided for juniors have some problems that should be addressed.

BSM’s ACT prep classes are very useful, but could still be improved

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
The Big Fellas defeated Boujee Gang 15-10.

Comfortable wins and forfeits characterize CBA in weeks 4 & 5

Brendan Amaris, Varsity Writer
January 28, 2019
Wizards v/s Bulls 02/28/11

Former Timberwolves coach, Tom Thibodeau, replaced easily

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
Played in the Haben, IBA scores big with faculty and students.

CBA Week 3 lives up to the hype

Brendan Amaris, Varsity Writer
January 22, 2019
IBA takes place after school in the Haben on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Battles begin the season for intramural CBA league

Brendan Amaris, Varsity Writer
January 14, 2019
To truly succeed in the NBA, the Timberwolves need to be far more consistent and balanced.

The Minnesota Timberwolves organization needs to get back on track

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Many students have various opinions on standardized testing.

BSM students share opinions on standardized testing

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
November 21, 2018
Lebron James (left) talking to J.R. Smith (center), whilst the two players watch a game from the sidelines.

NBA players shouldn’t be “resting” unless they are injured

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018

International Interviews

Brendan Amaris, Quinn Elsenbast, Alexa Field, Collin Pollei, and Molly Segner
November 9, 2018
Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" an unsurprising success

Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter V” an unsurprising success

Brendan Amaris, Varsity Writer
October 22, 2018
BSM football team kickoffs the season

Football team looks for redemption

Brendan Amaris, Varsity Writer
September 28, 2018
The French exchange students spent their time in Minnesota trying new things. This includes snowmobiling, as pictured.

BSM hosts French exchange students

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
Fortnite is a survival game played by many high school students at BSM.

Fortnite takes the gaming world by storm

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
High school students have dedicated their time to helping the junior high students succeed. The student directors this year are seniors Brielle Baker, Maddie Schaefer, Andrew Plouff, and Blake Brown, juniors Luis Moijca and Jenna Ritten, and sophomores Veronica Nowakowski and Nadya Mojica.

High school students help direct the junior high musical

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
February 4, 2018
Teachers met to discuss curriculum in their specific subjects

Teachers attend seminars about enduring learnings

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
January 26, 2018
Senior Captain Ian Black shreds the course at the Wild Mountain Invite

BSM has success at the Wild Invite

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
Sophomore Bridget Baker dives off the starting block.

Harrington: Saving the Swim Team

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
December 15, 2017
The team looks to be successful in their Conference once again.

Alpine ski is training hard to have skiers reach State

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
December 14, 2017

Classroom Climates: Students deal with extreme temperatures throughout the day

Brady Solomon and Brendan Amaris
November 6, 2017
Senior Sammi Tarnowski and the other girl's cross country runners have high expectations.

BSM cross country teams have high expectations

Brendan Amaris, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
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