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One of Wrobleski's goals for BSM is to keep school spirit high.
Principal Wrobleski’s Initiatives and Goals for BSM
Ms. May is making the best of her new classroom situation.
6th Grade Brings Changes to the North Building
BSM senior Charlotte Feller placed in the top percentage of PSAT scorers, making her a National Merit semifinalist.
Seniors Recognized as National Merit Semifinalists
Benilde-St. Margaret's and its neighbor, the Beth El Synagogue, have fostered a connection with their community ties and collectivity.
Benilde-St. Margaret’s Celebrates Nostra Aetate’s 60th Anniversary
New to the halls but not alone, BSM students lend a hand to new students navigating the hallways.
Transfer Students Feel Welcomed
New drivers are more likely to receive the blame in car crashes, but is it always their fault?
New Student Drivers in Car Crashes
Senior Ava Swanson is filled with rage as she struggles to arrive at school on time due to all the construction and traffic.
How To Beat the Traffic
Students are excited for the long Halloween weekend filled with many fun events with friends and family.
Students Share Halloween Plans
The outside of popular dirty soda shop, "Sota," in St. Louis Park.
Students’ Thoughts on Latest Trend, Dirty Soda
The sign-out sheet creates unnecessary distractions for students.
New Sign-Out Sheets Create More Responsibility For Students
The Benilde-St. Margaret's football team secures their spot in state after a 12-7 victory against the Academy of Holy Angels Stars.
BSM boys football punches their ticket to the state tournament
The college commitment process can be a long intense process.
College Athlete Commitment Process
The BSM girls' swim team shows resilience despite a season of low numbers.
Girls Swim Sees a Decrease in Members
The BSM girls volleyball team sweeps Delano 3-0 in the section finals and heads to the state tournament.
Volleyball Heads to State after Sweeping Delano in Section Final
BSM's new athletic trainer hard at work ready to help anyone in need!
Meet Eric Hanson, BSM’s New Athletic Trainer
One of brainrot's most popular memes, "6'7," is commonly seen throughout the BSM community.
“6 7”: The Brainrot Phenonmenon
Snapchat has become a highly obsessed-over app over the years, causing numerous dangers and problems to its users.
The social trap of snapchat
Over the years, the physical appearance of dogs has drastically changed, with health issues appearing as a result.
The Ethics of Dog Breeding
BSM students put up green and blue hearts around the halls as a visible symbol of solidarity.
BSM Stands With Annunciation
The number of those joining the military has been declining in recent times.
Why Has Military Enrollment Declined?
The performative men trend goes far deeper than a simple competition; it's a reflection of the current social climate, which mocks femininity and treads on feminism.
The Implications of Performative Men
Halloween season brings horror movies back to the big screens.
Horror movies set the tone for Halloween
As technology has overtaken our modern world, physical materials that were once crucial seem redundant as people use their phones for everything. This leads to a complete dependency on electronics.
Technology Has Taken Over
Students have to keep their phones and backpacks in their lockers from 8:00 am to 2:35 pm.
Phones and Backpacks Must Be Kept In Lockers
New immigration policies are negatively impacting people around the United States—we need to stop these unjust policies.
Immigrants Are Not “Aliens”
Colleen Hoover's Regretting You is the perfect, cozy, emotional movie for Fall.
Regretting You Is Almost a Regrettable Watch
The third installment of the Monsters series on Netflix is a sadly misleading retelling of events on the story of Ed Gein.
Monsters: A Review
The 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, also described as "a girl's Super Bowl," drew lots of positive attention since their 2024 comeback.
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Is Back
The Black Phone 2 released on October 17th, 2025 is a must-see horror movie this fall!
Black Phone 2 Review
Dancing with the Stars season 34 celebrity cast is full of talent.
Dancing with the stars: this year’s exciting celebrity lineup
High School Musical made it look magical, while real high school is a little less choreography and a lot more chaos.
High School Is Not a Musical
BSM students take on one of Minnesota’s spookiest attractions this Halloween season.
Top 5 Haunted Houses in MN
Balancing school and home doesn’t have to be chaotic; smart organization strategies can help students cut stress and take back control.
Organization Tips for Students
Milo Dungan knows when the one-minute bell hits to get to class, especially before homeroom.
Students Hear A New Chime
Local ice cream shops in Minnesota are the true hidden gems when you're craving something sweet.
Sweet Spots of Minnesota
Teacher Lore: Mr. Ponnet [Podcast]
Teacher Lore: Mr. Ponnet [Podcast]
Take the loaf out of the oven, let it cool for an hour, and enjoy!
A Visual Guide to Making Sourdough [slideshow]
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]
The student news site of Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, MN

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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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