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The Benilde-St. Margarets chapel was where the senior meeting was held on Wednesday October 7th.
Students and administration looks to strengthen relationship after a rocky start
Dr. Ehrmantraut has a new assistant, Ms. Shaughnessy.
BSM brings on a new assistant to the president this year
Although teachers were allowed to display Black Lives Matter materials last year, BSM has now prohibited this practice.
New policy restricts BSM teachers from displaying forms of BLM advocacy
Ms. Abigail Ash joins the BSM math department after taking the first part of the quarter for maternity leave.
Abigail Ash (Math)
Students cheer at the football game the night before the homecoming dance.
Homecoming leaves a mess behind
Phillips celebrating on the ice after a goal in a BEL game.
The Importance of a Balanced Diet for Student-Athletes
English teacher Callianne Olson and technology director Bill Cheney celebrated their wedding this past summer.
Two BSM staff members tie the knot this past summer
A few of BSMs traditions are at graduation every year.
The long-lasting impact and importance of traditions
Fantasy Football prevails as a fun and popular hobby this fall.
Fantasy football brings fun this fall
This year the homecoming theme is dynamic duos.
The hustle and bustle is back: BSM Homecoming week
Kathy Jacobson thinks that students are not as smart as they think they are.
Meet the Red Knight: Attendance Secretary Kathy Jacobson
Junior LoLo Landry hates Burger King.
Meet the Red Knight: Junior LoLo Landry
Math Teacher Sam Fulco takes his coffee with him everywhere.
Meet the Red Knight: Math Teacher Sam Fulco
Campus Minister Mike Jeremiah hates cooking.
Meet the Red Knight: Campus Minister Mike Jeremiah
Junior Ellie Basil like Webkinz as a kid.
Meet the Red Knight: Junior Ellie Basil
BSM Girls Swim and Dive has strong chemistry in and out of the pool.
Girls’ Swim and Dive is back in the pool for another challenging, yet lively season
The unstoppable, unbeatable, and undefeated BSM girls soccer team.
Girls’ soccer is invincible this fall
Minnesota United Starting XI
Minnesota United trudges through a tough season, and it’s not over yet
The girls varsity runners bolt off the starting line.
New and talented faces ignite a powerful start for girls’ cross country
Bailey Skahan and Cassi Gonyea work hard on the bench during the girls soccer game.
Get to know the faces behind all things ‘Kittens’
Dual-sport athlete Olivia shares her USA Basketball gold medal with her soccer teammates after returning from Mexico.
Meet BSM’s newest double-threat: Olivia Olson
Religion teacher Ms. Michelle Leblanc and in-building sub Ms. Andretta Hanson have a relationship that spans decades.
From Kids to Colleagues: An Oral History
This year BSM has created a plan for creating greater equity, inclusion, and belonging at the school.
BSM’s EIB plan, explained
The evolution of Nick Marinaro
The evolution of Nick Marinaro
In a sparsely populated classroom, USD students remain COVID-safe with social distancing and masking.
COVID takes its toll on the college expereince
If a BSM student is late to class, they need a Student pass TO class pass.
Tardies do more harm than good
This year BSM will host the majority of homecoming outside around campus.
Outdoor homecoming has students left with mixed feelings
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
Drew Clark, Mason Gilliand, and Zane Slater Talk About the NBA Playoffs [Podcast]
Drew Clark, Mason Gilliand, and Zane Slater Talk About the NBA Playoffs [Podcast]
If Washington DC became a state, the new US flag might look something like this.
DC Deserves the Bottom Line: Statehood
Trade in your gym membership for a stellar at-home workout experience with Peloton.
Peloton provides an elite at-home workout experience
Finding yourself bored? Take a stab at Camila Cabellos new feature in Cinderella.
Camila Cabello puts a new twist on Cinderella
Sci-fi fan or not, consider giving The Tomorrow War a chance.
The Tomorrow War––don’t knock it till you try it
A Ben & Jerrys classic: Caramel Almond Brittle.
dairy-free ice creams deserve a double take
A new must-watch movie hits the theaters: Hitmans Wifes Bodyguard.
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard isn’t one to miss
Mabel the bunny happily plays with her toys.
Debunking the myths that hinder giving bunnies the best lives possible
Students reflect on lululemon
Students reflect on lululemon
Whats the last song you listened to?
What’s the last song you listened to?
Hot Wings Taste Test: Can they take the heat?
Hot Wings Taste Test: Can they take the heat?
Lots of good books are read in 9th grade. Which book are you? Take our quiz to find out!
Which freshman English book are you? [Quiz]
Champions League 2.0
Champions League 2.0
Do crumbl cookies crumble or cut it when put to the test?
Do crumbl cookies crumble or cut it when put to the test?
Students reflect on lululemon
Students reflect on lululemon
Some parents watch graduation from a brand new screen.
The Class of 2021 moves onto a new chapter of their lives [Slideshow]
Drew Clark, Mason Gilliand, and Zane Slater Talk About the NBA Playoffs [Podcast]
Drew Clark, Mason Gilliand, and Zane Slater Talk About the NBA Playoffs [Podcast]
Like many other schools, BSM has to navigate a constantly changing covid reality.
BSM adapts its Covid-19 policies in response to a changing environment
Sophomores converse in the cube while getting work done in the cube.
Students reflect on going to go back to normal
Most BSM students return to campus for in-person classes during fourth quarter, but some students remain virtual.
Students choose all-virtual learning during fourth quarter
Sophomore Carson Brandt made the leap from youth lacrosse to varsity: a unique experience caused by the cancellation of last years season.
The Jump to Varsity: Due to COVID, lacrosse sophomores play on top team without a transition year
Students sit in class just as they might in a non-COVID year.
Teachers find new struggles and joys through fully in-person school
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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

May 20, 2020
Mr. Zinn showcasing his artistic skills.

Art: Mr. Zinn

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

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

Journalists attend Final Four festivities

April 9, 2019
Many players were disappointed that this years IBA season didnt include a playoff game.

The 2019 IBA season comes to an end

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

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

February 19, 2019
Junior Christian Lerch dribbles past his defender.

After polar vortex, CBA returns for weeks 7 and 8

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

February 7, 2019
The Big Fellas defeated Boujee Gang 15-10.

Comfortable wins and forfeits characterize CBA in weeks 4 & 5

January 28, 2019
Wizards v/s Bulls 02/28/11

Former Timberwolves coach, Tom Thibodeau, replaced easily

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

CBA Week 3 lives up to the hype

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

Battles begin the season for intramural CBA league

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

December 17, 2018
Many students have various opinions on standardized testing.

BSM students share opinions on standardized testing

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

November 20, 2018

International Interviews

November 9, 2018
Lil Waynes Tha Carter V an unsurprising success

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

October 22, 2018
BSM football team kickoffs the season

Football team looks for redemption

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

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

Fortnite takes the gaming world by storm

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

February 4, 2018
Teachers met to discuss curriculum in their specific subjects

Teachers attend seminars about enduring learnings

January 26, 2018
Senior Captain Ian Black shreds the course at the Wild Mountain Invite

BSM has success at the Wild Invite

January 11, 2018
Sophomore Bridget Baker dives off the starting block.

Harrington: Saving the Swim Team

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

Alpine ski is training hard to have skiers reach State

December 14, 2017

Classroom Climates: Students deal with extreme temperatures throughout the day

November 6, 2017
Senior Sammi Tarnowski and the other girls cross country runners have high expectations.

BSM cross country teams have high expectations

September 26, 2017
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