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BSM students have mixed reactions to a potential, nationwide TikTok ban.
How Would a TikTok Ban Affect BSM Students?
BSM celebrates the 50th anniversary of Benilde School and St. Margaret's Academy School coming together as one.
Summary of BSM’s 50th Anniversary: The Golden Year
Vicky Haas prepares to leave her office and BSM behind as she leaves for South Korea this summer.
Ms. Haas will embark on a new journey in South Korea
Prospective commencement speakers go through a number of steps before the final speaker is chosen.
How the Commencement Speaker is Chosen
The RED Expo featured students passionate about their work, and many people attended.
Red Expo Showcases Student Projects, Research and Art
BSM alumni are recognized for their athletic achievement at the BSM Athletic Hall of Fame Alumni event.
Behind the Scenes: Alumni Relations
The class of 2025 poses for a photo during their tailgate to kick off the senior year festivities.
the class of 2025 become the leaders of BSM
BSM students are looking for ways to celebrate their first taste of summer 2024.
How Do BSM Students Celebrate the End of Finals?
Student summer vacations in the future hold nothing but fun, friends, family, food, and relaxation!
Students’ Summer Destinations
Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May and is meant to honor the lives of the men and women lost in the US Military.
How should BSM celebrate memorial day?
Being a multi-sport athlete can be difficult at the same time as beneficial for high schoolers.
Multisport Athletes Face a Balancing Act
Judy contributing years of dedication to BSM, manages athletic operations, overseeing everything from transportation to scheduling.
2023-24 Staff of the Year Recipient Judy Koski is truly an Asset to the BSM Community
Both the girls' and boys' ultimate frisbee teams have seen tremendous growth over the years.
Ultimate Frisbee is quickly gaining popularity
The NCAA Volleyball rule change has sparked conversation among BSM volleyball athletes.
NCAA Rule Change is not Well Received by Volleyball Players
Benilde-St. Margaret's Girls' Lacrosse team after beating Edina to win the State Championship.
The rivalry continues: Red Knights VS. Hornets
Cosmetic products, procedures, and diets are constantly advertised to women and have been for decades.
How BSM students deal with beauty standards
Maris LaPointe competing at the Dance Awards in 2018.
Profesional Cheerleaders: Column
The constant pressure to achieve perfection can be draining.
Perfectionism Culture at BSM
Benilde-St. Margaret's students learn in class to do well in their future.
Alumni reflect on all the skills they gained at BSM
#BookTok has had over 100 billion views on TikTok, increasing book sales and influencing the types of books people read.
Tiktokification of Reading
As part of the Catholic Social Teachings, God calls us to care for our planet.
Sustainability at BSM is failing
Drake and Kendrick are currently butting heads, and Kendrick is by far in the lead.
Kendrick Lamar Comes Out on Top in Beef with Drake
Man or bear? One has a statistically high chance of violence, and can result in a lifetime of fear and trauma. The other is a bear.
man vs. bear: a cultural analysis of the heated debate
Having more outside tables would be beneficial for many reasons, including saving time, and looking nicer.
BSM Needs more outdoor eating space
BSM Juniors and Seniors have to park in the streets instead of the parking lots.
bsm needs assigned parking
Fireborne, Legendborn, and My Diary from the Edge of the World are some of the best fantasy books I've read recently.
Lesser Known Fantasy Books You Should Read Right Now
The new menu at Starbucks was amazing, and I would definitely recommend everyone try it.
starbucks new summer menu is worth the hype
Through the art of lion dancing, Gene Luen Yang and Leuyen Pham reveal what it means to love in their graphic novel Lunar New Year Love Story.
Lunar New Year Love Story
Girl in Red jumps headfirst back into the music industry with album "I'm Doing it Again Baby!"
Girl in Red Releases Sophmore Album “I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!”
Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department became the first album in Spotify history to surpass 1 billion streams in only five days.
Tortured Poets Department: An Anthology of Emotions
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]
Using my tips, I survived my trip to Italy to take this photo.
Spring Break Packing Guide
Screenshot
Mary Fran and Mr. J Reflect on 50 Years of BSM [podcast]
College Decisions
College Decisions
Ambitions and Experiences of BSM Boys' Lacrosse Team
Ambitions and Experiences of BSM Boys’ Lacrosse Team
Where Will BSM Seniors be in 10 Years?
Where Will BSM Seniors be in 10 Years?
A Glance at the Arts Through Photos
A Glance at the Arts Through Photos
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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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