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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
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
Most BSM students prefer in-person drivers education classes over online ones.
Drivers education: in person or on Zoom?
There is a large debate in the halls about whether Apple Replay or Spotify Wrapped is better.
Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay spark conversations of differing music tastes
Senior Hannah Buller and her two sisters visiting Santa Clause over Christmas break 10 years ago.
Christmas spirit: Then vs. now
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
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?
Minnesota Timberwolves lost the trade by giving KAT to New York Knicks.
Did the Wolves lose in KAT trade?
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
As the season continues, the Pogues adventure to find the Blue Crown, and the stakes get even higher.
Outer Banks Season 4: Nothing but Fool’s Gold
Stanley Tumblers have been increasing in popularity after collaborating with other popular brands.
New Stanley Collaborations Hit the Shelves
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]
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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Mary Fran and Mr. J Reflect on 50 Years of BSM [podcast]
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Grace Bacon once spent a summer cooking all of Julia Child’s recipes.

[Photo] Grace Bacon

Kayla Farrey, News Editor
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Salutatorian: Anna Keller

Sammy Deterding, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Drew Check uses her technical theater skills to help BSM, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, and Valley Fair. She will be pursuing technical theater next year at University of Minnesota, Duluth.

[Photo] Drew Check

Abby Letscher, Editor-In-Chief
May 18, 2018
Junior Alexa Field mugs for the camera. She started her vlog about 3 months ago because she thought it would be beneficial to have experience in front of a camera.

[Photo] Students use blogs and vlogs to express themselves online

Harry Madden, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
There are many students who come from all around the world and diversify the BSM community. Sophomore Ruochen (Jerry) Zhang (right) is a foreign exchange student from China who is currently staying with the Assistant Principal Seborn Yancy (left).

[Photo] Foreign exchange students thrive at BSM

Ronan Brew, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Ruby excitedly panics about her future.

[Photo] Should Ruby go to college?

Ruby Strommen, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Unlike in past summers, students will get to keep their laptops over the summer and updates will be done remotely.

[Photo] Students bring laptops home over the summer

Carson Jacobsen, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Junior Grace Bacon channelled her passion for cooking by taking on some of renown chef Julia Child's recipes.

[Photo] Junior Grace Bacon reflects on her experience cooking Julia Child’s recipies

Mary Hoyt, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
The Dogfest host, sophomore Joe Marinaro, brought his dog, Gus. All dogs won a different award based on a trick they did or their attitude throughout the night; Gus won "Most Mellow."

[Photo] BSM Student Council hosts the annual Dogfest event

Alexa Reynders, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Engineering and biomedical science teacher Ms. Kirsten Hoogenakker has a new venture in creating t-shirts and tank tops for her Strong Capable Woman website. The website is a blog and a business, with the goal to inspire and empower women.

[Photo] BSM teacher inspires women through business and blog

Ryan Frost, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Chinese teacher Ms. Sun has proven to be a staple in the BSM community through her work forming BSM's Chinese program.

[Photo] Teacher Ms. Sun reflects on her work creating BSM’s Chinese department

Ronan Brew, Staff Writer
March 17, 2018
Math teacher Mr. Dan Bowler holds up a photo depicting his time in Nepal. Bowler traveled to Nepal as a part of the Peace Corps in 1988.

[Photo] Math teacher recounts tales from Peace Corps

Alexa Reynders, Staff Writer
March 2, 2018
Juniors Frannie Scherer and Megan Daubenberger examine solutions during a lab in their honors chemistry class. Next year, AP chemistry will be offered as a second-year class for those students interested in a science field.

[Photo] New AP science courses offered for the 2018-19 year

Sarah Luong, Staff Writer
March 2, 2018
The End It movement strives to raise awareness for slavery.

[Photo] Senior Jessica Hill works to raise awareness for slavery

Mary Hoyt, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Athletic trainer Percy Botchway helps out injured athlete.

[Photo] BSM’s Athletic Trainer Percy Botchway helps student athletes daily

Dyaln Hoen, Staff Writer
February 23, 2018
Ms. Becca Meagher has a positive influence on the community of BSM.

[Photo] Campus Minister makes an impact on theology department

Alexa Reynders, Staff Writer
February 23, 2018
The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts should combine to better enhance both programs.

[Photo] Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts should merge

Will Krane, Print Managing Editor
February 20, 2018
Students band together to form a ruthless circle game attack (that's ten folks).

[Photo] Understanding the circle game and what it means for America

Max Byzewski, Staff Writer
February 15, 2018
Sophomore Joey Trella has cochlear implants to assist her physical disability of deafness.

[Photo] BSM strives to support all students

Erin Long, Features Editor
February 16, 2018
The Red Knotes held a practice performance on Friday, February 9.

[Photo] BSM’s a cappella group performed at ICHSA

Sarah Hansberry, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
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