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BSM will welcome Matt Pryor as their new athletic director for the 25-26 school year.
BSM Will Welcome a New Athletic Director Next Year
Dan Wrobleski will fill the role of senior high principal in the 2025-26 school year
Dan Wrobleski: BSM’s Next Principal
BSM honors the life of Pope Francis by helping the marginalized and remains hopeful for the future.
How will BSM recover from the Pope’s death?
Pope Francis' papacy has left a profound impact on the BSM community and will continue to inspire future generations to come.
A Tribute to Pope Francis’s Legacy
Mr. J has been serving the BSM community for fifty years and has no plans of stopping.
Mr. J: 50 Years at BSM
Seniors must make the tough decision on whether or not they will study for their upcoming AP exams. Is it worth the stress, or does senioritis prevent them from putting in the effort?
Are Seniors Going to Try on AP Tests This Year?
Incoming juniors stressing to buy their overall supplies before there is nothing.
JOANN Fabrics Closure: An Obstacle to BSM’s Tradition of Senior Overalls
Student gets distracted by her phone while doing homework.
Phone Addiction: Has It Gotten in the Way of Students’ Success?
Mr. Cohen's TA, Alex Luke, grading a DBQ
TAs Play an Important Role
BSM students get backpack passes as a part of their accommodation plan.
How BSM offers help with Accommodations
The Benilde-St. Margarets Ultimate Frisbee team is a great way to stay active and play with friends.
Circling Back to Ultimate Frisbee
Coach Lindsay Spanton is ready for another successful season.
BSM introduces new changes to its softball program
Three BSM sports captains leading their teams through the season.
Captains are Vital for the Success of a Team
The BSM girls basketball team celebrates as they take home the MSHSL state champion trophy for the third year in a row.
girls basketball achieves their goal of a 3rd consecutive state title
Highschool athletes get recruited to various colleges after working hard for college offers.
What it Takes to Be Recruited
People are so dependent on their social media that it can disrupt connections with their peers.
Could You Go A Week Without Social Media?
Snapchat's many features have changed many aspects of society, especially those in teens' daily lives.
Snapchat Reaches Farther Than We Think
Recent Executive Orders from the Trump Administration could affect daily life both nationally and abroad.
Executive Orders Regarding DEI Will Impact BSM
There are many factors that a student must consider when thinking about their future.
Pressure Comes With Choosing Your Future Path
The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knotes performed their set of three songs at the International Competition of High School A Capella.
Red Knotes Sing at the ICHSA
Talking in person has been replaced by communication through social media, such as Snapchat and Instagram.
Instant Communication Has Degraded Relationship Skills
While prom traditions can be fun, they add expenses that make the experience less accessible.
the Cost of Prom takes away from the experience
A BSM student has to learn how to make dinner at home, without the help of a home economics class.
why BSM should have a home ec class
Students in honors classes will get the benefit of a weighted GPA starting next year.
Honors Classes Will be Weighted Next School Year… but Should They Be?
Something needs to be done about the amount of trash that tragically litters the earth.
Trash has taken over
For many, Conclave (2024) and the 2025 conclave were intertwined.
A Cultural Analysis of Both Conclaves
Lorde's new single can be enjoyed by many different audiences, from teens to adults.
Lorde’s New Single: A Poignant Reflection on Heartbreak
Although there was a lot of hype surrounding this film, the movie was not all it seemed to be and is heavily directed toward young audiences.
A Minecraft Movie Is Not Worth the Watch
Disney's Snow White hit theaters on March 21, 2025, marking one of the most underwhelming Disney releases ever.
The Downfall of Disney’s Live Action Adaptations
Universal Orlando is full of must-see attractions and thrilling experiences
the magic of Universal Studios
The life of a male feminist is arguably harder than the life of an average woman.
Local Boy Finds out that Women Are People [Satire]
BSM Red Knights showcase pink, blue, and yellow prom dress trends and a variety of prom dress styles.
2025 Prom Dress Trends
The charming town of Wayzata, Minnesota offers beautiful and delicious restaurants right off Lake Minnetonka.
the Best Restaurants on Lake Minnetonka
I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to March Madness (yes, I bought a jersey and a basketball just for this picture).
How to Win March Madness… or Not
While picking the best potential bracket, it's important to focus on factors such as win-loss differentials and overall game records instead of leaving it to chance.
How to Choose Your March Madness Bracket
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]
Students were invited to bring their friends and family to explore the gallery before an awards ceremony at the end of the evening.
Metro West Art Exhibition Features BSM Artists [slideshow]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Entzion [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Entzion [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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