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Benilde-St. Margaret's new policy prohibits phone use during the school day
new phone policy sparks mixed opinions
This year, the Knowledge Bowl team made BSM history by advancing to the state tournament.
BSM’s Knowledge Bowl Team Makes it to State for the First Time
The pop-up protest meets every Monday at 4:30.
Pop-Up Protestors Make a Stand at 50th and France
BSM hosted its third annual women's history month panel this past Wednesday!
Three Alumni Share Their Stories for Women’s History Month
BSM welcomes new principal Dan Wrobleski beginning in the 2025-26 school year
BSM To Welcome New Principal Dan Wrobleski
Safety drills play a crucial role in school safety, but never truely level up to an actual emergency.
debating the effectiveness of school safety drills
Prom, an elegant dance open to upperclassmen, is a long time tradition at BSM.
2025 Prom Preserves Previous Traditions
Hair dye and rocking natural hair color is a way many students at Benilde-St. Margaret’s choose to express themselves.
staying true to your roots: the importance of loving your natural hair
A unique component of Link Crew is the pyramid which changes weekly.
link crew helps provide a seamless transition into high school life
As online shopping becomes easier and more accessible, buyers are becoming unhealthily addicted.
the online shopping spiral
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
The BSM Girls Flag Football team are given the honor of playing at the Minnesota Vikings TCO stadium.
minnesota vikings fund a new Girls flag football program
Jalen Wilson scored his 2000th point on Tuesday, February 11th, celebrating after the game with his coach Damian Johnson.
Jalen Wilson and Kendall McGee hit 2000 points
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
The BSM student section sportsmanship shift has caught the eye of other students who regularly attend games.
School pride is back, but at what cost?
Media literacy is declining, leaving many students unable to analyze news and distinguish fact from misinformation critically.
Media Literacy is in a Nosedive
As Gen Z slips further into their TikTok addiction, students find it physically impossible to look away from their screens.
Our generation is doomed – why TikTok needs to be banned
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
Many tell us that sleep is one of the most important things teenagers need, but school schedules beg to differ.
Why School Should Start Later
Counselors can be found in the College and Career Center helping and guiding their students.
every Student should have a relationship with their Counselor
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
Emerging with great energy, crowds flood into Southern California for the annual musical performances at Coachella.
revival of coachella
As the distrust of TikTok grows, more Americans turn to apps such as Xiaohongshu (RedNote) instead.
Xiaohongshu (chinese tiktok) is Worth Checking Out
This spring, Chick-fil-A introduced a new range of drinks featuring the "Pineapple Dragonfruit Lemonade" flavor.
Chick-fil-A’s seasonal Lemonades: hit or miss?
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 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
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]
BSM Student Evolution
BSM Student Evolution
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Claudia Elsenbast

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Megan is the ultimate, humble Red Knight both on and off the ice.

Megan Cornell

Claudia Elsenbast, Diversions Editor
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

Claudia Elsenbast and Anna Bergsland
May 4, 2017
This is This is sand.

Eight websites for wasting time

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

Students and teachers who look alike

Claudia Elsenbast, Diversion Editor
February 27, 2017
Petty takes inspiration from everything she sees.

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

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

Sydney Johnson

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

Frida Fortier

Claudia Elsenbast, Diversions Editor
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

Nathanael Ashton-Piper and Claudia Elsenbast
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

Claudia Elsenbast, 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

Peyton James, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
BSM football team players bleach hair for state tournament

BSM football team players bleach hair for state tournament

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

10 websites for surviving the school year

Claudia Elsenbast, Diversions Editor
September 12, 2016

The wage gap is serious and should be addressed

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016

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

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

Staff Bathroom

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
May 3, 2016
The stuffy, stagnant, and sweat inducing Haben Bathroom.

Haben Bathroom

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
May 3, 2016
The lovely, luxurious, and lost theater bathroom.

Theater Hallway

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

Main Hall Bathroom

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
May 2, 2016
The lovely, luxurious, and lost theater bathroom.

The Indefinite Ranking of the BSM Bathrooms

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
April 28, 2016
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What to do on your tropical Minnesota Stay-cation

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
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

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
March 18, 2016
If Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have put years of hard work and dedication into the making of their comeback album "This Unruly Mess I've Made," it's hard to tell.

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

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
March 13, 2016

Mission trips are simply volun-tourism

Claudia Elsenbast, Staff Writer
March 11, 2016
Junior High students unload bags of collected shoes.

BSM Junior High Student Council hosts shoe drive

Claudia Elsenbast and Chris Jones
February 15, 2016
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