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Some parents watch graduation from a brand new screen.
The Class of 2021 moves onto a new chapter of their lives [Slideshow]
The BSM Haben center is where camps like Basketball will be held this summer.
Summer camps return to BSM in 2021
Red Knights Sophie Coleman ‘21, Joana Dominguez-Lopez ‘21, and Maliah Jaiteh ‘21 have been accepted into the seven-year BA to MD program at the University of Minnesota starting in the fall!
Three seniors accepted to 7-year BA-MD program at UMN
Long-term substitute teacher Fred Bandel chats with a student before class.
Long-term substitute teachers join the BSM community
In past years, students lined the Wrestling Room during the school day to give blood. This year, the event was held outdoors on a Saturday.
BSM blood drive returns in a new way
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Sophomores converse in the cube while getting work done in the cube.
Students reflect on going to go back to normal
Red Knight students pose in their fashionable outfits.
Summer fashion storms the halls of BSM
What's the last song you listened to?
What’s the last song you listened to?
As summer hits, some students won't be finding the time to sit on the boat as the sun sets; rather, they'll be working.
Students take on summer jobs
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
Former captains Olivia Haag and Maya Jones celebrate a goal with the new captains Emma Peschel, Emma Hoen, and Sophie Melsness.
Girls’ hockey captains for the 2021-2022 season
Freshman Charlie Moen grins while showcasing his accomplishment.
Freshman golfer celebrates hole-in-one
Seniors Ava Keller and Lauren Palmer run after the frisbee.
From 7 to 42: Girls’ ultimate has grown in number and spirit
“We usually have anywhere from 10-20 people at practice, which is most of the team, and we are getting better as a team. With pretty much the whole team there every time, we are able to bond and work on new plays pretty much every practice, “ Casey Prindiville said.
Boys’ ultimate plays this season with a connected team
The Red Knights sprint after one another at practice.
Boys’ lacrosse team ranks number 1 in state
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
Issues from almost twenty years of the Knight Errant reveal a constantly evolving publication.
The Knight Errant’s evolution: a look backward…and forward
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 flag would look something like this.
DC Deserves the Bottom Line: Statehood
Red Knights review the NFL Draft
Red Knights review the NFL Draft
This year, Knight Errant writer Malik Jaiteh spent a significant amount of time in Guyana.
Visiting Guyana During a Pandemic
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia with an enrollment of about 19-20,000 students. First off, a great thing about this university is that it is a good medium sized school and it offers lots of majors and minors. Another great thing about JMU is that being located right in Harrisonburg, if there is anything you need off campus, it is a short walk to any essential you may need. The requirements needed to attend JMU are a GPA of around a 3.55, an average SAT score between 1120-1290, and an ACT score of 23-28. Overall, I thought it was a very nice school that was easy to get around and is a great medium sized school.
A Glimpse Into Different Virginia Colleges
Olivia Rodrigo's first album is one for the books.
Olivia Rodrigo’s first album was no disappointment
Underwater is one the newest thrillers of 2021.
Which 2021 Thrillers are worth your time?
Hot Wings Taste Test: Can they take the heat?
Hot Wings Taste Test: Can they take the heat?
Sssh... Starbucks Secret Menu becomes just a bit less secret
Sssh… Starbucks Secret Menu becomes just a bit less secret
Students reflect on lululemon
Students reflect on lululemon
What's 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]
Which bottled water reigns supreme?
Which bottled water reigns supreme?
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]
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Seniors Ava Keller and Lauren Palmer run after the frisbee.
From 7 to 42: Girls’ ultimate has grown in number and spirit
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 year's 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
New COVID-19 Coordinator, Jenifer Williams, joins the BSM team this year.
BSM hires new COVID coordinator
The student news site of Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, MN

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Claudia Elsenbast

Claudia Elsenbast, Diversions Editor

All content by Claudia Elsenbast
Megan is the ultimate, humble Red Knight both on and off the ice.

Megan Cornell

May 19, 2017
The class of 2016 did an okay job on May first, but the seniors of 2017 for sure can do better.

How to: style your college decision

May 4, 2017
This is This is sand.

Eight websites for wasting time

April 5, 2017
José Machuca and Chef Raul pose in a similar fashion because they look alike.

Students and teachers who look alike

February 27, 2017
Petty takes inspiration from everything she sees.

Alice Petty has been running an Instagram photography account for two years

February 16, 2017
Sydney Johnson holds valentines that were written by a couple of her hundreds of admirers.

Sydney Johnson

February 13, 2017
Frida Fortier holds three hearts while day dreaming about Will Hodder and Tommy Anderson.

Frida Fortier

February 13, 2017
Nathanael Ashton-Piper and Claudia Elsenbast try to smile on the brink of tears after splitting a piece of gum.

How splitting a piece of gum ruined our lives

February 10, 2017
I didn’t know what to do with my hands in this one so I put them on my hips. Sorry not sorry about my #dresscode.

Inside Dr. Love

December 19, 2016
Nordic skiing is a very individual sport in nature, but the team also works together to reach its collective goals.

[Photo] Nordic ski team relies on individual preparation in order to have team success

December 14, 2016
BSM football team players bleach hair for state tournament

BSM football team players bleach hair for state tournament

November 29, 2016
Grace Gyolai and Claudia Elsenbast think the internet is pretty neat.

10 websites for surviving the school year

September 12, 2016

The wage gap is serious and should be addressed

May 11, 2016

Track team out to successful start; two girls compete in Hamline Elite Meet

May 5, 2016
The Staff bathrooms, also known as, the forbidden fruit of the BSM Bathrooms

Staff Bathroom

May 3, 2016
The stuffy, stagnant, and sweat inducing Haben Bathroom.

Haben Bathroom

May 3, 2016
The lovely, luxurious, and lost theater bathroom.

Theater Hallway

May 2, 2016
Pictured here are the two broken, three functional sinks in the women's bathroom

Main Hall Bathroom

May 2, 2016
The lovely, luxurious, and lost theater bathroom.

The Indefinite Ranking of the BSM Bathrooms

April 28, 2016
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What to do on your tropical Minnesota Stay-cation

March 18, 2016
The off-season team stays in shape in the winter and early spring by doing workouts after school like doing intervals on the track.

Running club provides year-round conditioning

March 18, 2016
If Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have put years of hard work and dedication into the making of their comeback album

Macklemore’s new album “This Unruly Mess I’ve Made” is indeed a mess

March 13, 2016

Mission trips are simply volun-tourism

March 11, 2016
Junior High students unload bags of collected shoes.

BSM Junior High Student Council hosts shoe drive

February 15, 2016
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Claudia Elsenbast